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This book describes the significance of metrology for inclusive growth in India and explains its application in the areas of physical–mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics, Indian standard time measurements, electromagnetic radiation, environment, biomedical, materials and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BND®). Using the framework of “Aswal Model”, it connects the metrology, in association with accreditation and standards, to the areas of science and technology, government and regulatory agencies, civil society and media, and various other industries. It presents critical analyses of the contributions made by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), India, through its world-class science and apex measurement facilities of international equivalence in the areas of industrial growth, strategic sector growth, environmental protection, cybersecurity, sustainable energy, affordable health, international trade, policy-making, etc. The book will be useful for science and engineering students, researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs.
Written over week-ends, late nights and early mornings, A Box of Chocolates is an eclectic collection of short stories. From the dense, Naxal-infested forests of Dantevada to trading rooms on Wall Street, from a missionary convent in Kerala to a gritty brothel in Mumbai, from a cold Christmas morning in Harvard to a hot summer afternoon in St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Raghuvir Mukherji takes the reader across geographies and epochs and presents a diverse array of stories that describe different facets of the human condition.
Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants in Food Design: Strategies and Technologies for Improved Healthcare explores the therapeutic potential of various natural and novel phytochemicals in the design of new foods. Divided into two parts, the first section discusses plant-based secondary metabolites for healthcare, focusing on the health aspects of herbs and medicinal plants and nutraceuticals for livestock production and for the treatment of diseases such as HIV and diabetes. The authors also address the benefits of preserving indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants and current consumer views of health issues from foods. The second part delves into the design and utilization of healthy foods. ...
A thorough examination of biophysiological measures and their practical applications in nursing research and practice is offered in this comprehensive textbook. This section encompasses a broad spectrum of subjects, including basic evaluations such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation, as well as sophisticated techniques like electrocardiography (ECG), electromyography (EMG), and advanced imaging modalities. This book underscores the importance of these measures in the diagnosis and management of a variety of health conditions, with a particular emphasis on cultural sensitivities and ethical considerations. Designed to improve patient care and advance the field of nursing, this resource is indispensable for nursing students, researchers, and practitioners who prioritize evidence-based practice and innovative technologies, such as wearable devices and artificial intelligence.
‘Absorbing, spare and often deeply moving.’—Ruskin Bond ‘Wild tales with a difference...Hazarika’s empathy with all creatures great and small comes through in these absorbing, spare and often deeply moving stories. Life in the forests and small towns of Assam is brought vividly to life by a gifted writer.’ –Ruskin Bond A hunt goes brutally wrong in the jungles of Karbi Anglong. A young magistrate on a police raid is saved from inhumanity by the sight of a hen and her chicks. A solitary bachelor brings home a pigeon and learns the pain of loving a wild thing. An egret visits a man on a moonlit night. Three schoolboys chance upon a leopard and her kill in the hills outside Guwahati. In lean, taut prose Dhruba Hazarika writes of moments when men encounter animals and the natural world—often, also the moments when they encounter themselves. These are poignant, memorable stories from a literary imagination of uncommon honesty and sophistication.
This book includes high-quality research papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communication (ICICC 2025), which is held at the Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, on 14–15 February 2025. Introducing the innovative works of scientists, professors, research scholars, students, and industrial experts in the field of computing and communication, the book promotes the transformation of fundamental research into institutional and industrialized research and the conversion of applied exploration into real-time applications.
As The Nation Celebrates Its Fiftieth Year Of Independence, Katha Prize Stories Presents A Stunning, Often Electrifying, Perspective On The Plurality Of Experiences That Is India.
The Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on High Pressure Science and Technology comprises 79 technical papers presented by academicians, scientists and engineers from various disciplines of high pressure research and development.