Kautilyanomics

Kautilyanomics
Author: Sriram Balasubramanian
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2022-08-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9354350526

India was an economic power to reckon with until its economic decline in the 18th century. What explains this long period of prosperity? The answer might lie in a framework of social and economic thought that lies buried in our ancient heritage, says Sriram Balasubramanian, of which Kautilya's Arthashastra is a major example. Kautilyanomics for Modern Times seeks to do three things-first, to provide a structure and a context for Kautilya's economic thoughts; second, to examine his work's relevance today; and third, to do it in a way that a lay reader can follow and grasp easily. Kautilya's thought is mainly articulated through the prism of dharmic capitalism and its components-some examples include his views on global economic outlook, state-market dynamics, and sustainable growth through observance of environmental, societal and familial responsibilities. Fathoming India's rich economic and philosophical heritage and making use of it, Balasubramanian argues, would prove to be a great asset in India's/the country's/the nation's ascent again.

Kautilya'S Arthashastra

Kautilya'S Arthashastra
Author: Subrata K. Mitra
Publisher:
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2017-11-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9788129148650

Kautilya who?' In India itself, Kautilya is mentioned for reasons that are more sentimental and nationalistic than analytical and comparative with respect to the theoretical significance of his contributions to statecraft. In academic circles, Kautilya is labelled as the 'Indian Machiavelli', even though the Arthashastra was written some 1800 years prior to Machiavelli's Discorsi and Principe and is much broader in scope. This book brings the wisdom of Kautilya's text-a tour de force in strategic thinking-to the present political discourse, emphasizing the relevance of this ancient text to contemporary world affairs. Brilliant scholarly analysis complemented with in-depth academic enquiry gives this work an edge over all that has been written on Arthashastra so far. Mitra and Liebig move beyond romanticizing Kautilya and present to the reader one of the sharpest minds in history, unmatched in its knowledge of statecraft and a theory unparalleled in strategic thinking. A must-have guide to understanding both Kautilya and the intricacies of governance.

India, that is Bharat

India, that is Bharat
Author: J Sai Deepak
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2021-08-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9354350046

India, That Is Bharat, the first book of a comprehensive trilogy, explores the influence of European 'colonial consciousness' (or 'coloniality'), in particular its religious and racial roots, on Bharat as the successor state to the Indic civilisation and the origins of the Indian Constitution. It lays the foundation for its sequels by covering the period between the Age of Discovery, marked by Christopher Columbus' expedition in 1492, and the reshaping of Bharat through a British-made constitution-the Government of India Act of 1919. This includes international developments leading to the founding of the League of Nations by Western powers that tangibly impacted this journey. Further, this work also traces the origins of seemingly universal constructs such as 'toleration', 'secularism' and 'humanism' to Christian political theology. Their subsequent role in subverting the indigenous Indic consciousness through a secularised and universalised Reformation, that is, constitutionalism, is examined. It also puts forth the concept of Middle Eastern coloniality, which preceded its European variant and allies with it in the context of Bharat to advance their shared antipathy towards the Indic worldview. In order to liberate Bharat's distinctive indigeneity, 'decoloniality' is presented as a civilisational imperative in the spheres of nature, religion, culture, history, education, language and, crucially, in the realm of constitutionalism.

Paramparā

Paramparā
Author: Srinivasa Rao
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2003
Genre: Advaita
ISBN:

18 Essays In Honour Of R. Balasubramanian - Mainly Philosophical - Focus On Advaita Vedanta - The Collection Enabling The Spirit Of Free Enquiry.

Women of Influence

Women of Influence
Author: Rajni Sekhri Sibal
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2021-11-29
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 9354922619

Women of Influence a compilation of the work of a few women who have walked that extra mile and made a difference despite major pressures in governance. Most of the books in the public space are autobiographies of men narrating how important they were and the important people they interacted with daily while in service. Rajni Sekhri Sibal narrates stories that have been untold - about the work of ten strong and effective women who left an impact. Having worked in the civil services for thirty-seven years, Rajni has seen things at close quarters. This book is a collection of narratives that provide an insight into some episodes where the protagonist displayed immense courage and commitment. These stories span different generations-the oldest is set at the Bikaner border during the Indo-Pak war and the latest about the UP sand mafia in 2015. The subjects and geographies are different, ranging from a panchayat election in Punjab during the height of militancy in the 80s to Naxal prone Chanderpur in Maharashtra to the Perumon tragedy in Kerala and right across to the orchid plantations in Arunachal.

Developing Resilience in Disruptive Times

Developing Resilience in Disruptive Times
Author: Ajoy Kumar Dey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2021-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9354350224

The first half of the book presents case studies on how the pandemic has affected businesses, management and communities and share insightful stories on tough decisions during, midst, and after the shock of the pandemic. The second half of the book presents case studies on market positioning and business model transformations which provide us insight on customer loyalty and satisfaction, online reviews, and children as a growing customer group. This book comprises both research and teaching cases that offer new insights on business management.

On the Medieval Origins of the Modern State

On the Medieval Origins of the Modern State
Author: Joseph R. Strayer
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400828570

The modern state, however we conceive of it today, is based on a pattern that emerged in Europe in the period from 1100 to 1600. Inspired by a lifetime of teaching and research, On the Medieval Origins of the Modern State is a classic work on what is known about the early history of the European state. This short, clear book book explores the European state in its infancy, especially in institutional developments in the administration of justice and finance. Forewords from Charles Tilly and William Chester Jordan demonstrate the perennial importance of Joseph Strayer's book, and situate it within a contemporary context. Tilly demonstrates how Strayer’s work has set the agenda for a whole generation of historical analysts, not only in medieval history but also in the comparative study of state formation. William Chester Jordan's foreword examines the scholarly and pedagogical setting within which Strayer produced his book, and how this both enhanced its accessibility and informed its focus on peculiarly English and French accomplishments in early state formation.

Gross National Happiness and Macroeconomic Indicators in the Kingdom of Bhutan

Gross National Happiness and Macroeconomic Indicators in the Kingdom of Bhutan
Author: Sriram Balasubramanian
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484389719

This paper examines the origins and use of the concept of Gross National Happiness (or subjective well-being) in the Kingdom of Bhutan, and the relationship between measured well-being and macroeconomic indicators. While there are only a few national surveys of Gross National Happiness in Bhutan, the concept has been used to guide public policymaking for the country’s various Five-Year Plans. Consistent with the Easterlin Paradox, available evidence indicates that Bhutan’s rapid increase in national income is only weakly associated with increases in measured levels of well-being. It will be important for Bhutan to undertake more frequent Gross National Happiness surveys and evaluations, to better build evidence for comovement of well-being and macroeconomic concepts such as real national income.

Accelerating Digital Success

Accelerating Digital Success
Author: Ganesh Natarajan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9388912764

'It is an absolutely invaluable guide embellished with insightful thoughts and a riveting narrative for digital reengineering that shows how successfully winning enterprises can emerge in the post-COVID world.' -Padma Vibhushan R. Mashelkar, President, Global Research Alliance 'This book by industry leaders, who are partnering with the Government in many ways to achieve the trillion dollar Digital India goal, is an asset for the industry and policymakers.'-Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology 'This book by seasoned practitioners will prove to be a prescription for success for organisations in the post-pandemic Digital Era.'-Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India Worldwide business transformation is taking place across multiple industries as organisations are trying to gain a competitive advantage by launching new digital journeys quickly, rapidly and in an agile manner. The COVID-19 transformation and the inexorable push towards a 'new normal' for all processes and businesses will definitely see a complete reimagination of work. Digital reengineering will be the new imperative as technologies swarm into the extended workplace, processes get reengineered, design thinking enables a complete rearchitecting of the customer and other stakeholder journeys and touchpoints, and new skills and cultural change become the new imperative for human resource functions as well as the C-suite of all corporations. Through this book, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and CDOs of organisations, who have embarked on the journey of digital transformation but have not been able to fully realise the benefits, will gain insights on aligning their existing investment with newer initiatives, as well as develop a proper roadmap for their digital future. Through the plans and deeds of real-life examples of those who have attempted and achieved digital acceleration on their own or in client organisations, readers will learn the proper methods of creating multiple digital accelerators, how to culturally align to new agile ways of delivering rapid solutions and become aware of new mantras of the API economy which can out digital success on steroids!