The Sexual Violence and Impunity in South Asia research project (coordinated by Zubaan and supported by the International Development Research Centre) brings together, for the first time in the region, a vast body of knowledge on this important yet silenced subject. Six country volumes (one each on Bangladesh,Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and two on India, as well as two standalone volumes) comprising over fifty research papers and two book-length studies, detail the histories of sexual viol...

This book offers a reading of Bhimrao Ambedkar’s engagement with the idea and practice of socialism in India by linking it to his lifelong political and philosophical concerns: the annihilation of the caste system, untouchability and the moral and philosophical systems that justify either. Rather than view his ideas through a socialist lens, the author suggests that it is important to measure the validity of socialist thought and practice in the Indian context, through his critique of the ...

Financial Markets is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide students, academicians, researchers, and aspiring finance professionals with a thorough understanding of the structure, functions, and significance of financial markets in the modern economy. The book has been developed in accordance with contemporary university curricula and presents both theoretical foundations and practical insights into the functioning of financial systems and financial markets in India and across the gl...

Machine Learning: Concepts, Techniques and Applications starts at basic conceptual level of explaining machine learning and goes on to explain the basis of machine learning algorithms. The mathematical foundations required are outlined along with their associations to machine learning. The book then goes on to describe important machine learning algorithms along with appropriate use cases. This approach enables the readers to explore the applicability of each algo...

This book looks at the triadic relations between faith, the state and political actors, and the ideas that move them. It comprises a set of essays on diverse histories and ideas, ranging from Gandhian civic action to radical free thought in colonial India, from liberation theologies, that take their cue from specific and lived experiences of oppression and humiliation, to the universalism promised by an expansive Islam. Deploying gender and caste as the central analytical categories, these...

Glimpse an interesting period in my life where everyday moments revealed extraordinary stories. This eclectic offering is a treasure trove of experiences and delightful tales to explore the complexities of human nature. Savour these ten urban short stories that are true life snapshots of our commonplace lives, quiet humour, outright laughter, pathos, and nostalgia-narratives that display our frailties and hidden fears, resilience, and hope, from the bustling village markets of Coorg to com...

This is an Omnibus edition of the following four titles featuring secondary worlds, soulmates, and happy endingsChanges in the WindMemories of Forgotten WavesThe Soul of MagicStolen from a Dream

Spatial ability, defined as the capacity to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space, plays a pivotal role in various aspects of learning, especially in subjects that require visualization and manipulation of objects, such as mathematics. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the theoretical underpinnings of spatial ability, highlighting its significance in cognitive development and academic success.Through a meticulous research methodology, t...

The most astonishing machine in the universe is you!!!The notion of this book is to explore that amazing you from a whole new perspective.The foremost intention of the compilation of this book is to shed some light on the noteworthy events happening inside our bodies every day involuntarily without our knowledge."Human Body Sculpted Marvel of God" is not merely just a book; it's an invitation to marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship that is your own human body. It i...

Immortality, healing properties that are beyond the understanding of science, source of immeasurable energy… These are some of the many uses of cow ghee that are mentioned in the Vedas. A cow is said to be the source of energy of the cosmic forces and is rightfully called Vishwamatha…and the ghee we get from a cow is valuable beyond measure. The healing properties and the health benefits it provides are unmatched by any form of medicine that is available anywhere in the world. Vishwamatha ...

Time and again, life reveals suspense and certainty as your heart skips a beat, envy, and kindness when you take a bow, betrayal, and trust while you struggle to get it all together. Our minds are a playing field. Shooting through the stars or digging deep into the core, all it takes are sparks of an idea in someone's mind. Are you game to explore ideas born of the heart and some of the mind? Come on, join me on this journey of brewing ideas.

Sky left his home town of Shiyeth seventeen years ago, leaving behind his heritage as a light mage, and severing ties with everyone except Declan, his friend and inseparable companion of his boyhood. When his cousin, Asher, approaches him with pleas of help and requests for protection from Declan and his dark magic, Sky has some hard choices ahead.He has not used his magic in years, and the Declan he knows wouldn’t harm anyone. Torn between conflicting loyalties, Sky wants to put h...