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‘In the first NC meeting after AAP’s creation, Arvind had said: “This party is not the property of 300 founding members but of the lakhs and crores of people in this country.” This refreshing stance shifted over time, got corrupted by power . . . till, one day, Arvind told me: I do not want intellectuals in the party, just people who say “Bharat Mata ki Jai”.’ Authored by a former member of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) National Executive, AAP & Down is an in-depth account of the emergence and sudden unspooling of one of India’s most closely watched parties. The story of AAP is one of troughs and crests. After capturing the imagination of over a billion Indians, and winning a...
Ruhaan and Ayesha, a young couple from Mumbai, are on vacation in the southern beach town of Pondicherry when they receive the shock of their lives—their two little children have gone missing from the famous Promenade Beach. DSP Siva Raghavan, who is battling his own demons, takes over the investigation, but complicating matters is the presence of NGO worker Gayathri Meshram and ex-CBI man Girish Pradhan, who bring their own perspectives to the case. Meanwhile, the Jan Seva Dal and its vice-president Sesh Kumar are making their presence felt in the southern state in their own way. As the investigation leads Siva and his men to some unexpected places, will the perpetrators be found in time? Will the two little swallows who once lived in Ruhaan’s nest ever return home?
An Engaging Compilation of Perspectives on Climate Activism The impassioned essays, noteworthy profiles and first-person narratives in this anthology champion grassroots and global environmental movements that have persuaded policymakers and mobilized communities to take note of the worsening state of the natural order. From the Global South to the Global North, change advocates and those experiencing the thick of the emergency revisit the tipping points in their activism journey, lay out harsh truths about the extent of damage caused and offer scalable solutions to combat the mounting crisis. Outlining their rage, despair, fears and hope for the future, the campaigners underscore that there may be reasons to be optimistic despite the dreary reality we find ourselves in. While calling for collective action, these wide-ranging, inspiring and urgent stories reflect a diverse landscape of climate activism and are enough evidence that a sea change is possible.
"The Dawn" is the first book of the 5-part series called 'Marathon Race To Acche Din' - a series that will reflect the author's perspective on each of the 5 years of the National Democratic Alliance (II) Government under the leadership of Narendra Modi the 15th Prime Minister of Independent India. The focus in this series is solely on Narendra Modi, his policies and his style of governance. The Prime Minister, Narendra Damodar Das Modi had promised "Acche Din" (good days) to India during the General Election campaigns in 2014. The result of this Marathon Race to Acche Din is still awaited as to see whether it will be a reality or just a tall promise. The first year of achhe din is the Dawn, the second year would be the Morning, the third year will be the Afternoon, the fourth year the Evening and the Dusk will be the final and the last year of the NDA (II) Government under the leadership of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister.
As the sun consistently rises and sets, you too must approach your goals with the same commitment and steadiness, every day, like nature, and contribute to the world by passionately living your purpose. Some days you may toil and sweat; other days you may carry a lighter load, finally basking peacefully in the fulfilment of your dreams. You make a contribution to life. You find yourself living in harmony with seasons, knowing your mission is right. The cycle of life continues, and you move into the cycle. Are we setting goals and if yes are they right; what is the future of them? Explore the many questions with this teenage girl through the pages with her thoughts and the guidance from leaders which are best suited to guide the youth. Lubhna takes you through a journey starting with knowing yourself to the ultimate goal of life. Look through the perspective of what a teen thinks about purpose, programming, pleasure, peace and so on… Dive into the world of contribution. “Letters and emails from eminent personalities, guiding you towards significance of goals in life.”
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Awakening Wholeness," designed for trailblazers aged 15-35, and the young at heart. More than a book, "Awakening Wholeness" is a living invitation to join others in reclaiming a world brimming with compassion and love. Within its transformative pages lies a roadmap that illuminates how listening to your inner guidance, caring for yourself, others, and Mother Earth are potent tools for transformative change that serves all beings. As you navigate through the anxieties and challenges of everyday life, this book is your silent guide and compass to recognize your role as a Wholesome Leader. One who has the potential to co-create a sustainable future, explore new ways of caring, and is in sync with what LIFE (Love in Full Expression) is calling you to do. Through resources, real life stories, journaling exercises and more in the book, you're not just a reader, but an active participant in reclaiming a world already resonating with peace, joy, and boundless abundance. A world that is calling you to Awaken to Wholeness.
This book proposes new technologies and discusses future solutions for ICT design infrastructures, as reflected in high-quality papers presented at the 8th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD 2023), held in Goa, India, on August 3–4, 2023. The book covers the topics such as big data and data mining, data fusion, IoT programming toolkits and frameworks, green communication systems and network, use of ICT in smart cities, sensor networks and embedded system, network and information security, wireless and optical networks, security, trust, and privacy, routing and control protocols, cognitive radio and networks, and natural language processing. Bringing together experts from different countries, the book explores a range of central issues from an international perspective.
An extraordinary, riveting and no-holds-barred saga studded with fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations, anecdotes and rare nuggets of lessons Anupam Kher’s life story is nothing short of a grand masala box office hit. It has drama, comedy, romance and even action! Who knew that a small-town Shimla boy would one day become one of the most recognised actors in the world and go on to win various national and international awards for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts? A powerhouse of talent with over 530 films (and counting) in his repertoire, Anupam Kher stands out not only because of his iconic bald head, but also for his forthright views and opinions, however controversial they may be. He has always been distinct and offbeat. His autobiography is, too . . . for it is not just another chronological account of his life. It is, in fact, also peppered with incredible life lessons that are bound to resonate with every aspiring artiste and, most of all, the common man. Here is a kaleidoscopic peep into the life and times of a true genius and forever entertainer.
ÿArvind Kejriwal, the founder of the common man politics, is true to be called an uncommon man, who came into the active politics not with a big bang but slowly, steadily and firmly not to rule over the people but on their hearts and to teach the real meaning of the democracy. He is not a common man since childhood but taken birth in a common family and lived very commonly but acted so uncommonly to achieve milestone awards like Raman Magsaysay in so early age. The achievement in the Indian politics which is jumbled with a lot of hassles and dangers that the most of us do not dare to tread in it and call it "the last refuge of a scoundrel", "A job of Dirty People" and many more dirty words....
This guide sets out recommendations for every phase of the planning, construction and operation of natural ventilation systems in these buildings, including local climatic factors that need to be taken into account, how to plan for seasonal variations in weather, and the risks in adopting different implementation strategies. All of the recommendations are based on analysis of the research findings from richly-illustrated international case studies. This is the first technical guide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's Tall Buildings & Sustainability Working Group looking in depth at a key element in the creation of tall buildings with a much-reduced environmental impact, while taking the industry closer to an appreciation of what constitutes a sustainable tall building, and what factors affect the sustainability threshold for tall.