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Author: Parthav Basu Shergill Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1644296950 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 120
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Which policies make the difference between poverty and prosperity? Most agree that sustained investment in education and infrastructure (against the backdrop of a sound institutional framework) plays a significant role in bridging this divide, but the question still remains: why do countries that pursue these objectives continue to be held back by developmental stagnation? ‘India’s Trident’ looks at the possible answers to this question through a trifocal lens, considering the challenges faced by education and infrastructure policy, as well as the Indian fiscal framework. Education is often considered the ‘silver bullet’ for a country’s developmental woes, but certain reforms are needed for it to hit its mark. The effects of an outdated curriculum and ill-compensated teachers are compounded by an inefficient government delivery mechanism. If education is India’s ‘silver bullet’, then infrastructure is the gunpowder that allows it to fire. That said, this is complicated by an intricate network of political clientelism and patronage that distorts state and central spending on infrastructure. The misallocation of resources has hampered the country’s growth-generating potential. In order to begin the process of change, however, a re-evaluation of existing institutional revenue-raising and expenditure-planning systems is required. The existing nature of fiscal federalism does not leave room for inter-state competition, which could be a significant asset when it comes to driving economic advancement. This book explores the challenges faced by India in the process of implementing policies that are vital for its progress.
Author: Parthav Basu Shergill Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1644296950 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
Which policies make the difference between poverty and prosperity? Most agree that sustained investment in education and infrastructure (against the backdrop of a sound institutional framework) plays a significant role in bridging this divide, but the question still remains: why do countries that pursue these objectives continue to be held back by developmental stagnation? ‘India’s Trident’ looks at the possible answers to this question through a trifocal lens, considering the challenges faced by education and infrastructure policy, as well as the Indian fiscal framework. Education is often considered the ‘silver bullet’ for a country’s developmental woes, but certain reforms are needed for it to hit its mark. The effects of an outdated curriculum and ill-compensated teachers are compounded by an inefficient government delivery mechanism. If education is India’s ‘silver bullet’, then infrastructure is the gunpowder that allows it to fire. That said, this is complicated by an intricate network of political clientelism and patronage that distorts state and central spending on infrastructure. The misallocation of resources has hampered the country’s growth-generating potential. In order to begin the process of change, however, a re-evaluation of existing institutional revenue-raising and expenditure-planning systems is required. The existing nature of fiscal federalism does not leave room for inter-state competition, which could be a significant asset when it comes to driving economic advancement. This book explores the challenges faced by India in the process of implementing policies that are vital for its progress.
Author: Alf Hiltebeitel Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 0226340554 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 575
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Throughout India and Southeast Asia, ancient classical epics—the Mahabharata and the Ramayana—continue to exert considerable cultural influence. Rethinking India's Oral and Classical Epics offers an unprecedented exploration into South Asia's regional epic traditions. Using his own fieldwork as a starting point, Alf Hiltebeitel analyzes how the oral tradition of the south Indian cult of the goddess Draupadi and five regional martial oral epics compare with one another and tie in with the Sanskrit epics. Drawing on literary theory and cultural studies, he reveals the shared subtexts of the Draupadi cult Mahabharata and the five oral epics, and shows how the traditional plots are twisted and classical characters reshaped to reflect local history and religion. In doing so, Hiltebeitel sheds new light on the intertwining oral traditions of medieval Rajput military culture, Dalits ("former Untouchables"), and Muslims. Breathtaking in scope, this work is indispensable for those seeking a deeper understanding of South Asia's Hindu and Muslim traditions. This work is the third volume in Hiltebeitel's study of the Draupadi cult. Other volumes include Mythologies: From Gingee to Kuruksetra (Volume One), On Hindu Ritual and the Goddess (Volume Two), and Rethinking the Mahabharata (Volume Four).
Author: Diana L Eck Publisher: Harmony ISBN: 0385531915 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 578
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In India: A Sacred Geography, renowned Harvard scholar Diana Eck offers an extraordinary spiritual journey through the pilgrimage places of the world's most religiously vibrant culture and reveals that it is, in fact, through these sacred pilgrimages that India’s very sense of nation has emerged. No matter where one goes in India, one will find a landscape in which mountains, rivers, forests, and villages are elaborately linked to the stories of the gods and heroes of Indian culture. Every place in this vast landscape has its story, and conversely, every story of Hindu myth and legend has its place. Likewise, these places are inextricably tied to one another—not simply in the past, but in the present—through the local, regional, and transregional practices of pilgrimage. India: A Sacred Geography tells the story of the pilgrim’s India. In these pages, Diana Eck takes the reader on an extraordinary spiritual journey through the living landscape of this fascinating country –its mountains, rivers, and seacoasts, its ancient and powerful temples and shrines. Seeking to fully understand the sacred places of pilgrimage from the ground up, with their stories, connections and layers of meaning, she acutely examines Hindu religious ideas and narratives and shows how they have been deeply inscribed in the land itself. Ultimately, Eck shows us that from these networks of pilgrimage places, India’s very sense of region and nation has emerged. This is the astonishing and fascinating picture of a land linked for centuries not by the power of kings and governments, but by the footsteps of pilgrims. India: A Sacred Geography offers a unique perspective on India, both as a complex religious culture and as a nation. Based on her extensive knowledge and her many decades of wide-ranging travel and research, Eck's piercing insights and a sweeping grasp of history ensure that this work will be in demand for many years to come.
Author: Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey & Manish Raj Singh Publisher: Horizon Books ( A Division of Ignited Minds Edutech P Ltd) ISBN: 9386369249 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 308
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The book on “INDIA’s MAJOR MILITARY & RESCUE OPERATIONS” by Dr. H.K. Pandey and Manish Raj Singh which has been very well conceptualized. Both the writers have been into the process for almost last two years and have obtained the required details from all the possible available sources, researched it well and have given it a wonderful shape, to help anyone who wants to know about Indian Military & Rescue Operations. Dr. H.K. Pandey has a varied experience behind him being the present Head of the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at Meerut College, Meerut. He has always positive attitude toward his subject. His knowledge and mastery on the subject is enormous. Manish Raj Singh, is a student in the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at Meerut College, Meerut has shown keen interest and dedication towards the subject completely. He is very hardworking and enthusiastic. He has left no stones unturned to get the details about the topics of the subjects and comes out with the best possible outcome. His knowledge of the subject is evident from the work produced in this detailed book. The book has wonderfully covered the background, political views, role, tasks and the major technological development during these military and rescue operations. The book shall be of great help to the students of Defence Studies/Military Science of various Colleges and Universities all over India to get a fair idea about the strengths of India’s Operations to enhance their knowledge about operations for their use in subject for competitive examinations as applicable to them at various levels of their career. The general readers too will get a fair idea about the strength of Indian Forces during these operations at national and international level. This will give them the confidence to work hard in their concerned fields towards the development of a stronger India that is capable to take on its adversaries neighboring countries anytime and defeat their ongoing plans to imbalance its development as a power in South Asia. I once again congratulate both the writers for giving a comprehensive concise look at Indian Operations through their book and wish them all the success in their future endeavors. Maj. Gen. A K Shukla (VSM)
Author: Dr. Hemantraje Gaikwad Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan ISBN: 935562879X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 136
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The book highlights Shivaji Maharaj's exceptional statesman- ship by focusing on his visionary development of the navy. Facing the challenge of protecting territories and ensuring economic prosperity, Shivaji Maharaj strategically built ships and naval bases along the Konkan Coast, showcasing his foresight in coastal defense. The Maratha navy's unique characteristics, including cumbrous gun-boats and coastal warfare tactics, are explored. The book narrates the 1679 fortification of Khanderi Island, a pivotal moment where the Marathas, led by Shivaji Maharaj, demonstrated unparalleled resilience against a siege by the English and Siddi forces. The author emphasizes the Marathas' unwavering commitment to fight till the end, even in the face of inevitable defeat, showcasing their tenacity and courage against the experienced English naval power. The work concludes by acknowledging that it is a compilation of gathered facts from various sources, expressing gratitude to the credited references listed at the end of the book.
Author: Los Angeles County Museum of Art Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 9780520059917 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 296
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The sheer wealth and dizzying diversity of Indian sculpture are celebrated in this second volume of the catalogue raisonne of the Los Angeles County Museum's collection. Nearly two hundred sculptures produced during eleven centuries are described. Of these, one-quarter of the pieces are part of the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, while the remaining three-quarters have been acquired since 1970. This splendid collection, while not representing all the major styles of sculpture that flourished on the Indian subcontinent from 700-1900, is certainly one of the most comprehensive among American and European museums. Included are stone, metal, ivory, and wood sculptures from fourteen states and territories of India and from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Organized by regions--Central and Western, Eastern, and Southern India, and the Northwest--the catalogue contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the 188 sculptures, many with details or multiple views, for a total of 259 illustrations--251 in duotone and halftone and 8 in color.
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Author: Alf Hiltebeitel
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Author: Dr. Hemant Kumar Pandey & Manish Raj Singh
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