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There is no doubt that despite being among the issues most passionately debated in this country, there is an alarming decline in the quality of education and research offered by our universities. Equally, there can be no doubt that the present boom in our economic life has been fuelled largely by th... More

2007 marks 60 years of India's independence from colonial rule. Traditionally, in India, the attainment of 60 years, called shashti-poorti, is an important milestone in the life of an individual. It is a time to reflect on one's past and start planning for the future. This volume brings together a b... More

‘Perhaps because we called our mother Diddi, elder sister, our relationship with her was always somewhat ambivalent. More than a mother she was for us a difficult sibling, an eccentric, much older sister who belonged to a different generation.’Attempting to unravel the enigma that was her mothe... More

Six sigma has gained an avid following among executives manages for its ability to reduce cycle time, eliminate product defects, and dramatically increase customer satisfaction. But six sigma can't work without widespread employee involvement and commitment. What is six Sigma? Outlines, for employee... More

In this collection of Japanese folktales meet the Oni Demons and the clever woman who escapes from their den; the shining Little Star; the singing and dancing kettle; the kind, old man who gifts his hats to the six Zizosama; Bunbuku; and the lovely weaver princess and her handsome herdsman. The stor... More

Poor Gombe outwits the mighty Lord with the help of his resourceful wife. A famous Japanese wrestler finds his match in three strong women. A trapped snow crane returns to serve the poor woodcutter and his wife. You can read all this and more in the second volume of folktales from Japan.... More

An oridinary village girl findsa precious moonglow pearl on the sea beach. but by the order of the king, ordinary people can not own such an exquisite thing. thus result a tragic love storyHema Pande was born in 1928 at Bharatpur, Rajasthan. She went to Japan initially to learn Japanese painting. Sh... More