Water scarcity and contamination are pressing challenges that demand immediate attention and innovative solutions. This book addresses critical issues surrounding the management and quality of water resources, offering insights into effective strategies for sustainable practices and policy development. Readers will explore the complexities of transboundary water resources and the geopolitical frameworks that influence cooperation and conflict resolution. The text delves into the significan...

This book examines how integrating water quality and water quantity is essential for confronting today’s most urgent challenges, including climate change, population growth, land-use change, and pollution. Emphasizing predictive modeling and recent advances in groundwater recharge and surface-water management, it presents innovative, science-based strategies for forecasting and sustainably managing water resources.The book highlights the pivotal roles of rainwater harvesting, river...

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh empire in Punjab, was a pragmatic statesman. He had a great quality to distinguish between right and wrong. He neither fought a war with the British nor let their army enter into his territory owing to his skilful statesmanship. Maharaja Ranjit Singh is reckoned amongst the great figures of the 19th century despite the fact that he faced opposition from the Afghans, the British and some of the Sikh generals.

The full name of Cariappa was Kodandera Madappa Cariappa. He was the pride of Indian army . He was born on January 28, 1899, at a place called Shanivavsante, in eastern part of Coorg in Karnataka. The place is now known as Kodagn. Cariappa’ s father Kodandera was a revenue officer in Madikeri. He used to stay with his family at Lime Cottage. Cariappa had three brothers and two sisters. Everyone at Cariappa’ s home addressed him affectionately as ‘Chimma’.

Social Psychology of Tourism Handbook serves as a foundational academic resource exploring the psychological dimensions, social behaviors, and motivational factors that influence tourist decision-making, experiences, and interactions within tourism contexts. The book examines critical concepts including tourist motivation theories, perception and attitude formation, social identity in travel, group dynamics, cultural encounters, and environmental psychology affecting destination experience...

Aloe vera is India's most favorite herbal medicinal plant that is require low maintenance and easy to grow. The name of aloe is derived from Arabic word "Alloeh" meaning a shining bitter substance. Aloe vera belongs to the family Asphodelaceae (liliaceae) (Ghazanfar, 1994). It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. In India, it is found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Aloe vera is popular in Ayurvedic medicine (Richard, 2005)...

Sneha's father, a librarian, returns to his friend in Mumbai to live What was left of his life. A disease was soon to take him away from his family, But his bigger concern was sneha's suffering. His last wish had been to see her healthy and his family secure. Prince and Sneha met each other by chance and venture into an unexpected journey. But before the beginning of their life They have to face death. Under the circumstances will their love be ever accepted? A father wishes nothing but fo...

Human Anatomy and Physiology are integral subjects in Pharmaceutical Science and strong knowledge about the structure and functions of human body organs is essential to understand the pathophysiology, and basic and clinical pharmacology.The present book attempts to clarify the basic aspects of human anatomy and physiology simply and lucidly.The book is written for B Pharmacy IInd Semester students as per the new syllabus drafted by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).·...

Bharat Ratna is the highest Civilian Award of India for exemplary service to the nation in various fields viz. social service, art & culture, science & research, sports etc. Bharat Ratna is special identity of those exceptional personalities, who possess extraordinary leadership qualities, who set a goal for their life and who never waived from their goal. They lead from the front, confront the challenges with fortitude, never allowed themselves to be cowed down by adverse circumstances; r...

In this inspirational fiction, Manish Kumar talks about the unlimited power and potential lying dormant in every soul, waiting to be awakened. The moment we become aware of the power within, we stop being a victim of circumstances, get off the autopilot called fate and take control of our life.

Krishnadev Rai was one of the most magnificent, brave, kind and chivalrous kings of the Vijayanagar Empire. He patronised different religions and cultural arts lavishly during his rule. He was a writer and connoisseur of literature as well. He had constructed hundreds of splendid temples in his kingdom. Moreover, for the public welfare, he got thousands of ponds and canals dug for the development of agriculture. Thus, the people in his kingdom were very happy and prosperous.

M.S. Swaminathan, the famous agricultural scientist, was born on August 7, 1925 in Kombakonam of Tamil Nadu state in South India. His full name is Monkombu Sambashivan Swaminathan.The name of Swaminathan ’s father was M.K. Sambashivan. He was a well-known physician and a great follower of Mahatma Gandhi. During those days, Gandhiji had initiated the nationwide Swadeshi movement. The entire nation was burning the Holi of foreign goods. Swaminathan ’s father was enthusiastically participatin...