Ports, Towns, Cities

Ports, Towns, Cities
Author: Lakshmi Subramanian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: India
ISBN: 9788185026893

The maritime profile of the indian subcontinent has emerged in recent years as an important area of historical investigation. From the towns of the Indus Valley to the Mughal ports, and the metropolitan cities of the British Raj, this study looks at Indian cities along the vertices of overseas trade.

A History of Future Cities

A History of Future Cities
Author: Daniel Brook
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0393078124

A pioneering exploration of four cities where East meets West and past becomes future: St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai.

Nature in the City

Nature in the City
Author: Harini Nagendra
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2016-07-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 019908968X

In a rapidly urbanizing India, what is the future of nature conservation? How does the march of development impact the conflict between nature and people in India’s cities? Exploring these questions, Nature in the City examines the past, present and future of nature in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest and fastest growing cities. Once known as the Garden City of India, Bengaluru’s tree-lined avenues, historic parks and expansive water bodies have witnessed immense degradation and destruction in recent years, but have also shown remarkable tenacity for survival. This book charts Bengaluru’s journey from the early settlements in the 6th century CE to the 21st century city and demonstrates how nature has looked and behaved and has been perceived in Bengaluru’s home gardens, slums, streets, parks, sacred spaces and lakes. A fascinating narrative of the changing role and state of nature in the midst of urban sprawl and integrating research with stories of people and places, this book presents an accessible and informative story of a city where nature thrives and strives.

Ancient Cities of India

Ancient Cities of India
Author: Sayan Bhattacharya
Publisher: Becomeshakespeare.com
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-03-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9789388930130

About the Book: The collection of stories in this book presents to you a graphic retelling of the rise and fall of some ancient cities of India. Packed with mythological tales and historical anecdotes each story lets you re-discover ancient India in a new light. Written in light story-telling fashion, the book will make you time-travel to the past to many mythical and imperial cities in different historical eras. Scattered across ancient undivided India and the subcontinent, each story traces a city of the past and how its destiny had unfolded over time. The stories in this book also present battle-scars, deluges and changing political scenarios, as well as the peaceful co-habitation and wonderful spread of religions, learning and culture. Tales of legendary kings, fierce warfare, spiritual leaders, foreign chroniclers and world travellers make these ancient cities come alive in this collection.About the Author: A post-graduate in English Literature from Kolkata, Sayan is an occasional author and a FinTech corporate trainer by profession. An avid traveller and reader, Sayan's avocation is writing. Sayan has published two novels "Friendship Calling" in 2013 and "A Case of Connections" in 2016, both based on his true-life experiences. Sayan continues to write short stories on his blog and as guest writer on other blogs. Sayan has keen interest in Indian history and mythology and Ancient Cities of India is his first attempt at re-telling and writing based on history. Sayan can be reached on his email: [email protected] and Twitter @Sayan74.

India: Past, Present, and Future

India: Past, Present, and Future
Author: Charles Crosthwaite
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

India: Past, Present, and Future by Charles Crosthwaite: This comprehensive survey of India's history, culture, and political landscape offers a valuable introduction to one of the world's most complex and influential nations. Crosthwaite's writing covers everything from ancient civilizations to modern-day politics, showing how India's past has shaped its present and its future. Key Aspects of the Book "India: Past, Present, and Future": Cultural Context: The book explores India's rich history and diverse cultural landscape from ancient times to the present day. Political Analysis: Crosthwaite offers insightful analysis of India's governance and political systems, examining the nation's past and present challenges and opportunities. Global Significance: As one of the world's most populated and influential nations, India's past, present, and future have implications for people and societies around the globe, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in global politics and culture. Little is known about Charles Crosthwaite, the author of India: Past, Present, and Future. It is believed that he was a British colonial administrator or diplomat in India in the early 20th century. Nevertheless, his book provides valuable insight into India's complex history and culture.

Governing Locally

Governing Locally
Author: Babu Jacob
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2022-02-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1108832342

Studies how habits of governance create institutional rigidities that dislodge law-given local autonomy to improve urban public services.

Maximum City

Maximum City
Author: Suketu Mehta
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2009-10-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0307574318

A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us an insider’s view of this stunning metropolis. He approaches the city from unexpected angles, taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs, following the life of a bar dancer raised amid poverty and abuse, opening the door into the inner sanctums of Bollywood, and delving into the stories of the countless villagers who come in search of a better life and end up living on the sidewalks. As each individual story unfolds, Mehta also recounts his own efforts to make a home in Bombay after more than twenty years abroad. Candid, impassioned, funny, and heartrending, Maximum City is a revelation of an ancient and ever-changing world.