India: An Illustrated History is a wonderful firs... more

India: An Illustrated History is a wonderful first step to understanding India and its people. Sreenath Sreenivasan, professor, Columbia University School of Journalism; co-founder, South Asian Journalist AssociationUsing a refreshingly Indian voice, the authors have condensed the history and culture of this fascinating civilization into a lively and informative guide that will be a valuable resource for students and travelers embarking on their exploration of India. Meher McArthur, curator, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CaliforniaThis volume succinctly recounts 45,000 years of Indian history, from the earliest Indus valley settlements to the twentieth-century struggle against British imperial rule, including the challenges facing the country today. Sections on cultural traditions, regional cuisine, dress, and religion bring the varied facets of this nation to life.... less

A Comprehensive and Authentic Text Book on Cost a... more

A Comprehensive and Authentic Text Book on Cost and Management Accounting for MBA, M.Com, CA, ICWA, CS Etc.... less

*chapter 1 - India as a Nation and its Cultural H... more

*chapter 1 - India as a Nation and its Cultural Heritage *chapter 2 - Education *chapter 3 - General Aspects of Human Rights *chapter 4 - Human Rights in Asia-Pacific Region *chapter 5 - Human Rights in Specific Areas *chapter 6 - Natural Law and International Law *chapter 7 - Law and the Judiciary *chapter 8 - Law and the Liberty of Persons *chapter 9 - Law and the Society *Appendices... less

The Hindi short story has come a long way. In thi... more

The Hindi short story has come a long way. In this selection, a number of impressive writers such as Kamleshwar, Vishnu Prabhakar, Giriraj Kishore, Himanshu Joshi, Chitra Mudgal and Prakash Manu are featured.The short story writers included in this book are intensely aware of the social inequities and incongruities in Indian society and depict them with conviction. Some of the writers in this selection who write in a satirical vein can have lashing effects on the reader. The stories in this book explore the human psyche and go deep into the inner recesses of the mind and heart.... less