Shubh Vivaah, a haunting hunt for a spouse in-law

Shubh Vivaah, a haunting hunt for a spouse in-law
Author: Sweta Chowdhury
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-07-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

‘SHUBH VIVAAH, A Haunting Hunt for the Spouse in Law’, is story of Anita, a girl who has just graduated in psychology. She writes about her arduous and funny experience as to how her parents and society exert pressure on her to get married. And it is not only about getting married, it is also about what all it takes to find whom you get married to! She is made to go through all the social practices which would make sure that she finds a ‘suitable match’. It includes framing the ‘right’ marriage bio data in which her hobbies also become a topic of discussion as ‘cooking’, ‘gardening’ and ‘nature loving’ make your chances better to get selected as you come across as more homely and more feminine! Matrimony portfolio is done in a way which makes sure that she is fair and pretty! She is issued instructions like not talking too much, when she is put to exhibition in front of the boy and his family! It is a satire on the system of our society which ‘conspires’ the match hunt! How aspects like the colour, complexion, body structure, educational qualification, budget and horoscopes decide one’s eligibility to get ‘settled’! Even boys are found to fall prey to the hunt requisite criteria! Smart Answer from a boy=Smart and Intelligent Boy Smart Answer from a girl=Oversmart Girl Marriage is a pious institution but how pious is the process of getting yourself into it? Did Anita get married? Did she get settled? What did her parents go through during the process?

Vedic Metaphysics

Vedic Metaphysics
Author: Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1978
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9788120810921

First time in the history of India, in 1958, a Sankaracarya visited West. The author, His Holiness Jagadguru Sankaracarya Sri Bharati Krsna Tirtha of Puri, went to America at the invitation of the Self Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, to spread the message of Vedanta. This book is a compilation of some of his discourses delivered there. These discourses by a saint-yogi and master of ancient Indian scriptures, also well-versed in modern sciences, give the essentials of Vedanta. They combine authenticity of thought with simplicity of language. Being couched in the contemporary idiom they will be found to be particularly suited to the modern mind. Though addressed to American audiences, the discourses carry a message of eternal truth and of universal application. The steps of spiritual inquiry and the paths of God-realisation outlined in them will be of immense practical use to the readers in their quest for the Supreme.

History of Kumaun

History of Kumaun
Author: Badarī Datta Pāṇḍe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 727
Release: 1993
Genre: Kumaun (India)
ISBN: 9788190020947

Respiring Ruin

Respiring Ruin
Author: Pragadish Kirubakaran, Nikitha Sathi
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2018-04-23
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1642498025

Tracing a path across an array of human phenomenology, Respiring Ruin is a collection of poems that examine and convey a series of reflections articulating the nature of our existence unabashedly and unapologetically. The intent is to shed some light on the derelict forms of relationships between people and nature. It questions the quality of life we lead with brief appreciation for the simple joys and little pleasures life holds. The core idea is embodied within the book’s title, which is the ambitious communication of an almost cynical, yet awe-inspiring notion that we as humans are biological architectures that are a compromise between fantasy and decadence. Refraining from the usual title-poem caricature, Respiring Ruin is dialogue poetry, where two people explore not just their own but each other’s thoughts, addressing the masculine and feminine perspectives. Hence, it follows a ‘He-She narrative,’ the “He” written by Pragadish Kirubakaran and “She” by Nikitha Sathi. Interspersed within the book are illustrations which accompany every piece, ensuring you, the reader, a literary and visual treat.

Hinduism

Hinduism
Author: Hiro G. Badlani
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0595436366

Hinduism, the world's oldest living religion, embodies a wide spectrum of philosophies, beliefs, and customs. It has prompted thinkers from an array of cultures and ages-from Apollonius Tyaneus, a first century Greek thinker, to Voltaire, Mark Twain, and Albert Einstein-to extol its influence.Now, Dr. Hiro G. Badlani brings you Hinduism: Path of the Ancient Wisdom, an easy-to-understand guidebook that delves into Hinduism's spiritual and historical perspectives. For more than ten years, Dr. Badlani has passionately channeled his resources and inner reflections into learning about this ancient religion. His meticulous research, combined with guidance from spiritual masters, sages, and swamis has brought forth in this volume.This mini-encyclopedia covers all aspects of Hinduism in a series of small chapters. Spiritual teachings form the book's core, for without the spiritual teachings, what function can any religion play? Still, however, information is presented in a non-dogmatic manner, stressing the basic unity and homogeneity of all religions.With its powerful narrative and roots in spiritual storytelling, this book is perfect for anyone who desires authentic information on Hinduism. Engaging with this book will not only educate you, but imbue you with personal peace and happiness, becoming an experience both elegant and empowering.

Behind Mud Walls

Behind Mud Walls
Author: William Wiser
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 1963
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780520227101

"Behind Mud Walls is an excellent introduction to the changes that have taken place in India from the mid-1920s to today, seen from the village level. It is an engaging read, filled with first hand observations of great clarity and explanatory power. It introduces the changing world of the village, where still 50 percent of the world's population, and 75 percent of India's population, live."—Howard Spadek, author of The World's History

Copyright Law in the Digital World

Copyright Law in the Digital World
Author: Manoj Kumar Sinha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2017-03-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9811039844

This book addresses the key issues, challenges and implications arising out of changes in the copyright law and corresponding judicial responses. Using concrete examples, the book does not assume any prior knowledge of copyright law, but brings together leading intellectual property researchers to consider the significant role of copyright law in shaping the needs of the modern digital world. It provides an insight into two distinct arenas: copyright and digital media. The exponential increase in the ability to multiply and disseminate information by digital means has sparked numerous conflicts pertaining to copyright – and in turn has prompted lawmakers to expand the scope of copyright protection in the digital age. Bearing in mind the new questions that the advent of the digital age has raised on the role and function of copyright, the book presents a collection of papers largely covering new frontiers and changing horizons especially in this area. The contributions intensively address core issues including the exhaustion principle, copyright and digital media, liability of hosting service providers, the originality requirement, accessibility to published works for the visually disabled, criminalization of copyright infringement, and software protection under copyright law, among others. Consisting of 14 papers, this book will be equally interesting to researchers, policymakers, practitioners and lawmakers, especially those active in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).