வெற்றியும் தோல்வியும் துயரமும் கலந்த வ.உ.சி.யின் ஒப்பற்ற வாழ்க்கையை விவரிக்கும் நூல் இது. பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சியில் சுதேசிக் கப்பலை வ.உ.சி. வெற்றிகரமாக ஓட்டிக் காண்பித்தார். தொழிலாளர்களின் முதல் வேலை நிறுத்தத்தை முன்னின்று நடத்தினார். தேசத் துரோகம் செய்ததாக பிரிட்டிஷாரால் சிறை வைக்கப்பட்டார். இந்தியத் தேசத்துக்காக இப்படிப் பாடுபட்ட வ.உ.சி.யின் இறுதிக் காலம் எப்படி இருந்தது? தனது செல்வத்தையெல்லாம் இழந்து வறுமையில் வாடிய வ.உ.சி., மளிகைக் கடையில் வேலை செய்தார். சுடுகாட்டுக்கு அருகில் குறைந்த வாடகை...

In the nineteenth century, Tamil Nadu in South India and the Tamil-speaking regions of Sri Lanka were shaken by an extraordinary literary and religious conflict—a nearly fifty-year-long battle of wits that divided vertically Tamil scholarship across both societies.At the heart of this storm lay the collected hymns of Vaḷḷalār, titled Tiruvaruṭpā (Poems of Divine Grace) by his followers. However, these hymns were fiercely opposed and rejected by Nāvalar and his traditionali...

‘मोदी का विकासनामा’ पुस्तक न तो नरेंद्र मोदी की जीवनी है, न कोई चुनाव घोषणा-पत्र और न ही प्रायोजित लेखन। आँकड़ों की बाजीगरी से ऊपर उठकर ठोस और यथार्थ पर आधारित नरेंद्र मोदी के विकासक्रम की प्रेरक कहानी।

This volume explores diverse applications for automated machine learning and predictive analytics. The content provides use cases for machine learning in different industries such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, computing and transportation.Key highlights of this volume include topics on engineering for underwater navigation, and computer vision for healthcare and biometric applications.Chapters 1-4 delve into innovative signal detection, biometric authentication...

This volume covers a wide array of topics related to research, technology and sustainability for technology researchers and educators. Chapter 1 explores the detection of fake news in a distributed environment. Material science is covered in Chapter 2, which explains the influence of MOS2, B4C, and graphite on the mechanical and dry sliding wear behavior of aluminum 7075 hybrid matrix composites. Chapter 3 focuses on sensors and antennas for smart sensor networks. Chapters 4 to 8 delve int...

What if another version of you made better choices — and you could meet them?At an international science conference in London, Dr. Jane presents her theories on parallel universes to a captivated audience. But it is David — unconvinced, restless, and armed with ancient Tamil wisdom — who holds the real secret. Between the eyebrows, he says, lies a hidden doorway to other dimensions. Jane thinks it is philosophy. Then they cross through one.What follows is a race across real...

This reference is a compilation of work from different technology groups that give an insight into strategies used for technology optimization and technical R&D. Each of the 14 chapters presented in the book are contributed by engineering experts and focus on different aspects of smart technologies. The chapters cover a wide range of technical disciplines with a list of references for further reading. The compilation demonstrates methods that are useful to apprentices and researchers invol...

What if immortality isn't a myth—but a curse that demands souls?In the remote South Indian village of Veppampatti, a strange "ghost-mist" parts only for the living—and blood rains from a clear sky. Locals know the truth: King Vijayan, a 16th‑century sorcerer who sold his humanity for the legendary Pond of Youth (Ilankulam), returns every spring's first full moon. A blood mark appears on a house. And someone dies.Velan is no...

This reference is a compilation of work from different technology groups that give an insight into strategies used for technology optimization and technical R D. Each of the 14 chapters presented in the book are contributed by engineering experts and focus on different aspects of smart technologies. The chapters cover a wide range of technical disciplines with a list of references for further reading. The compilation demonstrates methods that are useful to apprentices and researchers invol...

Why.. What?All the things that we refer to as “I have been practicing this since ages” started at some point. Just because a practice has been in existence for long, does not mean that it is right. It is important to understand the reasoning behind any practice. Is it a bit confusing?Many of us have a practice of applying turmeric to door frames in our houses. This is a custom that has been in practice for a long time. The reason behind this practice is that since turmeric ha...

Therapeutic Plants: Recent Advances in the Use of Herbs as Alternative Medications offers an in-depth exploration of how herbs are reshaping modern healthcare. Bridging traditional knowledge and scientific innovation, the book highlights the therapeutic power of medicinal plants in managing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders. It explores bioactive compounds, Ayurvedic principles, and advanced drug delivery systems, including nanoparticles.Chapters ...