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" It was in 1942 that the late Dr. V.S. Sukthankar was engaged to deliver four lectures on the 'Meaning of the Mahabharata' under the auspices of the University of Bombay. However, the fourth and last lecture was not delivered on account of his sad sudden demise on the morning of the day fixed for it.

The Manuscript (Ms.) of these lectures-a veritable treasure to cherish had remained lost to the world of scholars for the long period of fifteen years. It beard the title ""Four Lectures on the Meaning of the Mahabharata."" This rather heavy-looking title has been abridged here in publication into the substantial title ""On the Meaning of the Mahabharata."" In a great many places, sentences or paragraphs have been placed in rectangular brackets in pencil. This bracketed material has been retained in the body of this book. Secondly, an alternative word or phrase is occasionally found written with a pencil in the margin along with an underscoring of the relevant word or words in the text. It is thought advisable to retain the text of the script as it stands, leaving such marginal alternatives alone. However, there is one exception: Dr. Sukthankar had rewritten in pencil almost a whole para at the end of the third lecture. This pencil-script is incorporated in the body of the book. A facsimile of this page is reproduced as the frontispiece. An English rendering of the German quotation from OLDENBERG is given in an Appendix for the convenience of the general reader. In Index I Sanskrit quotations are printed in Devanagari for the benefit of those not quite conversant with the transiliteration."

The spectacular velvet painting depicts two goats look back. They go far off in search of grass. They move so far that they now reach atop the hill. The background, the hills are nicely painted with some brilliant colour patterns. Velvet is brilliant and soft fabric, with a very smooth and plain underside. A very popular genre of painting, velvet is used for its typically silky and soft-to-touch look and ideally employed as the base for unique and decorative paintings. Painted manually, velvet painting is an example of the ascetic grandeur of Indian art. Bold, bright and vivid colors are nicely used to add to the richness of the velvet paintings. Velvet painting can also be classified into few broad categories like the Mughal Paintings Animal Paintings Bird Paintings Village Paintings Indian Epic Paintings Religious Paintings

The colour black loses its grandeur the moment it is used in the context of corruption. In the last few decades, the spectre of corruption in India has only increased, and has become a reality so grim that most of us have accepted it as fait accompli. Further, the abuse of power, position and privilege for personal gain is rampant. Corruption and black money are festering sores that are holding us back in the race towards development.

Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has displayed strong political intent and an unambiguous resolve to uproot this menace. November 2016 witnessed the bold and radical exercise of demonetization that strengthened the hands of the common man in the fight against corruption.

On the Trail of the Black traces the cross-sectoral prevalence of corruption—from agriculture and real estate to education and electoral finances—in a comprehensive manner giving readers a ringside view of its cumulative and cascading impact on the common citizen. Further, concrete steps to uproot corruption are also suggested. This action agenda follows a consistent, fact-based diagnostic and analytical approach.

Leveraging the practical experience of senior government officials and the passion of young professionals, this book presents a systematic enquiry on corruption. Given the richness, diversity and depth of the subject, this authoritative volume is a valuable reference to every citizen who dreams of a corruption-free India.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Bibek Debroy is an eminent economist and is presently the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and Member of NITI Aayog, Government of India. He has authored and edited several books, papers and popular articles and has also been a consulting/contributing editor with several newspapers.

Kishore Arun Desai is an Officer on Special Duty at NITI Aayog with Bibek Debroy. He has, along with Debroy, co-authored analytical policy papers on subjects such as simultaneous elections and changing India’s financial year.

Holding an axe on his right hand and the vessel on his left, the forest dweller is on his way to the forest to collect foodstuff and other essentials. The figure reveals a deep sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment as the tribal people are proud of their hard work and self esteem. The body is also adorned nicely with lot of tribal ornaments. This lovely work is crafted with the ancient dhokra technique, a laborious lost wax process practiced in the region. First, a model is sculpted of clay and dried in the sun; it is then covered with beeswax and more clay, forming a mold. The piece is cast, cleaned and again dried in the sun. Finally, it is heated in the ground for five days and polished.

The couple in the beautiful frame are coming back home after completing their daylong work. They are coming back from forest. The frames in both the works are given exquisite treatment. Crafted in the traditional dhokra format, the figures reveal a deep sense of accomplishment and satisfaction of the part of the sculptor.

Specification:

• Publisher : Vakils Feffer & Simons
  
• by : Ketaki Mazumdar
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2013
  
• Pages : 168
  
• Weight : 550
  
• Size : 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
  
• ISBN-10: 8184620535
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184620535

Description:

This unique collection of poetry is a treasury of over 275 selections, ranging from traditional rhymes for the very young to classical and contemporary poems that will engage the older child.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Rishi Vohra (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2012
• Pages :  272 pages
• Size :  14 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 8184953054
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184953053

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"Autistic. Schizophrenic. Psychotic...".'They' use these words to describe Babloo -the doctors, his family, his teachers, everyone, except Vandana. She treats him the way he wants the world to see him. Mumbai, the city that defines his ultimate desires. Will it allow him the love and 'normalcy' he so craves? Vandana, yearns for a soul mate to rescue her from the confines of the Railway Colony they all live in. Is she looking in the right place? Rail Man, a fearless, real-life hero who succeeds in doing all that Babloo secretly wishes to do… is Babloo his inspiration or is it the other way around? A random twist of fate on Mumbai's endless, serpent-like, jangling local train tracks ties all these characters together in a complex weave of love, heartbreak and courage. Babloo draws the reader into his fascinating, heart-rending journey through the twisted, choked lanes of Mumbai, into an open space where he can finally exhale, be born again.

SPECIFICATION:

• Publisher : Westland
• By : Chetan Bhagat
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2020
  
• Pages : 312 pages
  
• Weight : 230 gm
  
• Size : 12.95 x 2.54 x 19.81 cm
  
• ISBN-10 : 154209413
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-1542094139
  

DESCRIPTION:

Ever since you found Prerna, I lost my best friend? is what I told Saurabh.Hi, this is Keshav, and Saurabh, my best friend, flatmate, colleague and business partner, won?t talk to me. Because I made fun of him and his fiancée.Saurabh and Prerna will be getting married soon. It is an arranged marriage. However, there is more cheesy romance between them than any love-marriage couple.On Karva Chauth, she fasted for him. She didn?t eat all day. In the evening, she called him and waited on the terrace for the moon and for Saurabh to break her fast. Excited, Saurabh ran up the steps of her three-storey house. But when he reached ?Welcome to One Arranged Murder, an unputdownable thriller from India?s highest-selling author. A story about love, friendship, family and crime, it will keep you entertained and hooked right till the end.

Specification:

• Publisher : Zen Publications
  
• by : Pravin Gandhi
  
• Cover : Paperback
  
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2003
  
• Pages : 188
  
• Weight : 240 gm.
  
• Size : 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches
  
• ISBN-13: 978-9351263876
  
• ASIN: 9351263878

Description:

This is a collection of short stories written by Pravin Gandhi, to be savored one at a time. Some touch a sensitive chord, while others are quirky or piquant situations in a scientific fantasy. Some are high on drama and yet another describes life in a futuristic scenario.
Each story creates it own mood which will linger over you persistently. You will want to dwell on each story and ponder about it before moving on to the next.

The Kalamkari painting has depicted the beautiful tree with flowers as well as the birds on it in a morning setting. A rare blending of pink, white, gray and red colours has given the painting a beautiful appearance. The borders of the painting have been nicely decorated with some beautiful floral motifs. The enhancing effulgence of colours has created a resplendent impression on the fabric. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray natural characters.

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The warmth of the early morning is beautifully encrypted in the spectacular wall hanging. A number of floral designs have been patched together with amazing embroidery works. Sparkling sequins and marvelous mirror works make the wall hanging even more beautiful. The borders of the wall hanging are marked red and the dress designs are patched in geometric form. Indeed a piece of immense artistry!