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In this beautiful Gond painting, water colours are used on paper and the painting is also being signed by the artist. By using variegated colours, the artist has depicted flying birds in a most simple manner. He reveals nice colour pattern. Simple treatment of colour and lines makes the painting a treasure-trove. One of the largest tribes in North India, the Gonds, numbering about four million, reside predominantly in Madhya Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha also have sizable Gond population. Close to nature, the term Gond is derived from the Dravidian expression kond, meaning “the green mountain.” Artists by nature, Gonds love to decorate the walls of their houses, an activity that may originate in cave-dwelling traditions of their ancestors. The Gonds paint their walls with vibrant depictions of local flora, fauna and gods such as Marahi Devi and Phulvari Devi (Goddess Kali). Traditionally made on festive occasions such as Karwa Chauth, Diwali, Ashtami and Nag Panchmi, Gond painting depicts various celebrations, rituals and man’s relationship with nature. The painting depicts a sense of optimism, a bright future armed with freedom and peace.

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Throughout his career, S.K. Misra has flown in high winds, sometimes with them and sometimes against. As principal secretary to three chief ministers of Haryana, including the formidable Bansi Lal and Chaudhary Devi Lal; principal secretary to Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar; and secretary in the Ministries of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Agriculture, he worked closely with strong political leaders. He also developed close friendships with some of the most iconic cultural figures of the time. Among many other achievements, he directed the Festivals of India, set up the National Institute of Fashion Technology, served as chairman of INTACH and played a crucial role in creating the International National Trusts Organization (INTO). He continues to innovate with ITRHD, a new trust for rural heritage and development. In all of this, he has always maintained one thing—his integrity.

Flying in High Winds chronicles a life well lived, revealing unknown facets of the prominent personalities with whom he interacted, such as Jawaharlal Nehru, M.F. Husain, Prince Charles, Sanjay Gandhi and Ebrahim Alkazi, and behind-the-scenes history of major events in which he played a key role. Candid, enlightening and with doses of tongue-in-cheek humour, this book showcases Indian bureaucracy in a new light.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
S.K. Misra was born in 1932. He received his MA degree from Allahabad University and joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1956. He served as principal secretary to three chief ministers in Haryana and later as director general of the Festivals of India, and secretary in the Ministries of Agriculture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. He retired from government as principal secretary to the prime minister, after which he served with the UPSC, and as chairman of INTACH. He has created and nurtured numerous institutions, including the Punjab Agricultural University, the Motilal Nehru School of Sports, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO) and, currently, the Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD). In 2009 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan for Distinguished Civil Service.

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• Product Code : BK8694
• Publisher : Rupa Publications India
• Edition : 17 May 2016
• Pages : 288
• Weight : 500 gm.
• Size : 6 x 9 inches
• Binding : Hardcover
• Author : S.K. Misra
• Language : English
• ISBN-10: 812913960X
  ISBN-13: 978-8129139603

 

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• Product Code :4694
• Material :Old lambadi cotton cloth and mirror
• Size :56" x 36"

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A stunning piece of wall hanging with vibrant patches of rust & ocher enhanced with the red and yellow thread embroidery, the small and bold mirrors are neatly planted in an interesting manner and vivid cloth patches are assembled from the used pieces of mirror-speckled headdresses and skirts cloths worn by the 'Lambadi' women, Lambadi is a Banjara (gypsy) tribal community living on the hilly jungles of Andhra Pradesh in India. The Lambani women practice a unique mirror and embroidery craft, which they mostly use for making their own traditional dresses or for giving to their daughters for their weddings. There are 13 colors that are mostly used in Lambani embroidery, out of which; red and blue are most common.Each patch of cloth was collected and worn together very carefully, please note that some pieces of mirror may be broken and some are missing as these cloths are assembled on 'as is where is' basis.

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The beautiful velvet painting depicts an old Rajasthani folk singer with his folk instrument. He is wearing a turban and scars on his broad face shows his maturity. A sense of satisfaction and gracefulness is manifest on his face. It seems he has been able to create a tune of his choice. His long beard is also being minutely treated.

The beautiful handmade painting of the two folk singers, one male and another female, are being given a refine and detail treatment in water colour. The two figures have been painted with light water colour and the painting is a nice depiction of simplicity and it sings the glory of folk artists.

The beautiful wall hanging with its cascading crimson splendour and some sparkling beadwork, sequins and glittering zari threads on cotton patchwork testify to the glory of the Gujarati patchwork tradition that has been descing from generations to generations. Surrounded by lavish embroidery, the patchwork motifs are beautifully adorned with some spectacular designs.

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• Product Code :B6597
• Material :Brass
• Size :3"H x 3"W x 2"D
• Weight :410 gm.

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Bobby George (Author), Sandeep Chatterjee (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2008
• Pages :  668 pages
• Size :  18.6 x 2.9 x 24.1 cm
  
• ISBN-10 : 8179928845
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-8179928844

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Food and Beverage -Service and Management is a comprehensive book covering all the possible topics included in a 3-year or a 4-year degree or diploma programme in Hotel or Hospitality Management. It is written in easy-to-understand language and encompasses all basic information required for a student of food and beverage service.

 Key Features

 Divided into four parts for the 4-year study including management

• Chapters chronologically arranged for ease of study
• Research topics at the end of each chapter for further study
• Practical aspects of food and beverage service included with pictures
• Exhaustive beverage information
• An exclusive extensive table of food and its accompaniments with wine recommendations
• Case studies in the management section
• Glossary of food and beverage terms

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Dan Blank (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2018
• Pages: 172 pages
• Size :  20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10 :  9386867737
• ISBN-13 :  978-9386867735
  

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English-Arabic, Arabic-English, as the national language of nearly 20 countries in Africa and Asia, including Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Arabic is the lingua franca of the Middle East. 4,000 total entries, Uses a standard Arabic recognized throughout the Middle East, Incorporates the Arabic script and its Romanized transliteration, Basic Arabic grammar, Practical cultural information, Perfect for travelers, businesspersons and foreign aid workers.

The two women are selling veena for their bread. Th etypical Batik painting has depicted the special effect due to the application of the dewaxing method. A rare sense of colour and the mastery over the patterns have been key to the beauty of the painting. The gracefulness and the innocent faces of the women have been aptly depicted. Their hands, bangles, drapery all have been treated with equal importance.

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