For nearly half a century the charismatic, strikingly handsome spiritual teacher J. Krishnamurti gathered an enormous following throughout Europe, India, Australia and North America. From the age of eighteen he was the forerunner of the type of iconoclasm that would bring immediate fame to cult figures in the late twentieth century. Yet recent biographies have left large areas of his life in mystifying darkness.This, however, is no ordinary study of Krishnamurti, for it is written ...

In the timeless expanse of truth, eternal and boundless, lies a wisdom that transcends human grasp. Its divine origin eludes even the most brilliant minds, floating far above our earthly realm, beyond the tumultuous skies where thunder and lightning are born, and even farther than the cosmic sea where celestial bodies dance in the vast ether. This truth, originating from the Infinite, the Unmanifest, the Great Silence, is where all creation stirs, and all harmony breathes. It is from this ...

Entrepreneurs are "Champions of change" and the true backbone of India's economy. They are the job creators of our country touching the lives of millions of families. Their efforts, grit, tribulations and achievements are truly worthy of being showcased to the world. This book is an interesting compilation of talks had with 25 successful entrepreneurs, most of them with roots in Coimbatore, (Tamil Nadu, India), the city well known for its private enterprise. The enterprises chosen are reas...

The Universe is not separate from us. We have the capability to realize it from within. It can be done using what we have and our own human experience. We live in a world of sense based existence. We need reference frames to orient ourselves. We rely on points of origin and dimensions to understand everything around us. From this view, we feel distinctly separate from the Universe. In a relativistic referential system that we have adopted over the past few thousand years, we sense extremes...

This book manifests the Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) framework propounded by the United Nations (UN), which connects sports to physical activity and human health outcomes through its ability to combat chronic diseases and improve mental and physical health. The UN also considers sports a catalyst for the socialization of children, youths and adults, the social inclusion of the disadvantaged, economic development of local communities, and a means of fostering intercultural exchange...

Humanizing Digital Experience explores how technology-driven business environments can be designed around human cognition, behavior, and values to enhance customer engagement and marketing performance. Grounded in a customer-centric philosophy, the book examines how organizations can motivate consumers and co-create value through human–computer interaction, interpersonal experience, cognitive reasoning, and interactive communication.Bringing together insig...

This book focuses on divergent discussions on entrepreneurial challenges in context to the adaptation to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotics to enhance entrepreneurial practices and scope of decision-making. Discussions in this book analyze the chronological growth in technology and the nexus between AI and entrepreneurship to harness the power of technology. This book helps readers to explore new concepts like the synergy between AI and human factors, AI-led ...

This book is a comprehensive exploration of decision-making in the realm of international trade and logistics operations. It covers complex elements of market management analyzing economic, management, and behavioral theories and applications like macro and micro-economic theories, international financial strategies, PESTEL (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal) factors, modes of entry, export-import strategies, marketing-mix strategies, and organizational d...

Advanced Computing Solutions for Healthcare explores the transformative integration of advanced computing technologies into healthcare systems, emphasizing innovation in patient care, diagnostics, and health monitoring. Spanning 22 chapters, it covers topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, data science, and wearable technologies. The book bridges theoretical concepts and practical applications, featuring neuromorphic computing, IoT for healthcare, AI-driven diagnost...

Virtual Engagement presents contemporary perspectives on virtual marketing with a focus on business-to-consumers and business-to-business marketing practices. Innovative technology-led ecommerce strategies have been addressed through the global best practices and case studies in the emerging markets.Case studies are discussed in each chapter to support the discussions on various aspects of virtual marketing. The book argues that firms need to develop cost-...

This book offers knowledge and skills about developing market-centric and competition-oriented models and illustrates the power of consumers in managing sensitive market interventions through marketing-mix strategies, innovation, and technology applications for competitive markets. This updated edition discusses applied marketing concepts in real-life situations, incorporating new insights on the role of technology in marketing, with a particular emphasis on AI and machine learning, while ...

Data as the Fourth Pillar reasons that data should be considered the fourth pillar of every enterprise, alongside people, processes, and technology. Aimed at Boards, CEOs, and CxOs, this book provides a compelling case for why and how they should treat data as a strategic asset. It presents a comprehensive, success-by-design approach for enterprises, guiding them through a maturity framework to accelerate their data-centric journey.This book addresses the “why,” the “what,...