This book is an ambitious attempt to explore ways to strengthen India economically politically and spiritually and make it one of the most powerful and flourishing nations of the world in the coming decades. Authored by a committed and inquiring researcher, it analyses the factors responsible for the ramshackled state of affairs in the country today as a result of many a malaise- mis-governance, dwindling economy, corruption, industrial failure, to name a few Taking up various areas for focused study, like India's resources, political administration, economic growth, development programmes at various levels and impact of globalisation, it examines the mistakes made in the past partly because of Ignorance and partly because of selfish motives in approach, strategies adopted, execution of plans and programmes and evaluation. Giving vital facts and figures garnered through intense research, the work points out how and why India lags behind in rural development, population control, reform of education, water management, disaster management, power generation, tourism, environmental issues and reform of police, judiciary and defence services and presents insightful and thought-provoking suggestions on how the situation can be remedied. It has also attempted to provide solutions to addressing problems in the NE states and the Kashmir issue. Owing to the nature of the subject here discussed and the author's unique holistic approach and original perspectives in addressing issues, the book will interest a large range of readers keen to watch India progress. They will feel as if the author is talking about them and is concerned for their well-being. Its fluent style of writing makes it all the more appealing.

India of My Dreams by M.K. Gandhi: "India of My Dreams" presents the visionary perspective of Mahatma Gandhi on the future of India. The book outlines Gandhi's aspirations for the nation and his commitment to nonviolence and social justice. Key Aspects of the Book "India of My Dreams": Gandhian Ideals: The book highlights Mahatma Gandhi's core principles, including nonviolence, self-reliance, and communal harmony. Nation-Building: "India of My Dreams" reflects Gandhi's vision for India's social, economic, and political progress. Social Justice: The work emphasizes Gandhi's advocacy for equality, inclusion, and the welfare of marginalized communities. M.K. Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was an iconic leader and freedom fighter in India's struggle for independence. "India of My Dreams" reflects Gandhi's profound love for his country and his dedication to creating a just and inclusive society.

A unique collection of thoughts, ideas, views and vision of some of the brightest brains and most respected individuals—from senior cabinet ministers to role model captains of industry; from internationally acclaimed economists to diplomats par excellence and think-tank honchos; from IT innovators to provocative journalists—all jostle together in this volume sharing glimpses of India of their dreams. Sheer diversity of subjects, strength of arguments, force of articulation and the breadth of vision is sure to provoke the reader to think about India… Contributors / Discussants Mani Shankar Aiyar, M.J. Akbar, Mythili Bhusnurmath, Marshall Bouton, P. Chidambaram, Sadia Dehlvi, Meghnad Desai, Sheila Dikshit, N. Gopalaswami, Dipak C. Jain, Meira Kumar, Surendra Kumar, Wangari Muta Maathai, Sonal Mansingh, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Pranab Mukherjee, Satish Nambiar, Saeed Naqvi, Shivraj Patil, Sam Pitroda, Lalu Prasad, Azim Premji, Varun Sahni, Kapil Sibal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Shashi Tharoor, J.S. Verma

The fourth century BCE is full of dangers and opportunities. Old republics are giving way to empires and cities. ‘Naastik’ sects are challenging the established varna system. The intellectual life of India is bristling like new shoots after the monsoon. The domination of the Kshatriyas and the Brahmanas is being challenged. State power is up for grabs. And the Macedonians are at the gates! Most people believe that Bharatavarsha is only a dream. But not the Yugantar, a brotherhood of the wisest and most selfless thinkers of ancient India. Interesting turn of events bring ordinary people from different parts of the subcontinent into the fold of the Yugantar -- a rebel blacksmith from Ujjayini, a Siddha doctor from Madurai; a doughty mariner from Muziris; a trader from Pataliputra and a widow nun from Kaushambi. They represent a microcosm of the sub-continent. Each of them is drawn towards the Yugantar by a strange turn of events. Each has a prowess which the Yugantar can mould into a formidable force. They converge in Takshashila, the centre of learning and transformation. This is the story of how their wit and determination contribute to a united Bharatavarsha.

​This volume includes the full proceedings from the 2013 World Marketing Congress held in Melbourne, Australia with the theme Looking Forward, Looking Back: Drawing on the Past to Shape the Future of Marketing. The focus of the conference and the enclosed papers is on marketing thought and practices throughout the world. This volume resents papers on various topics including marketing management, marketing strategy, and consumer behavior. Founded in 1971, the Academy of Marketing Science is an international organization dedicated to promoting timely explorations of phenomena related to the science of marketing in theory, research, and practice. Among its services to members and the community at large, the Academy offers conferences, congresses and symposia that attract delegates from around the world. Presentations from these events are published in this Proceedings series, which offers a comprehensive archive of volumes reflecting the evolution of the field. Volumes deliver cutting-edge research and insights, complimenting the Academy’s flagship journals, the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science (JAMS) and AMS Review. Volumes are edited by leading scholars and practitioners across a wide range of subject areas in marketing science.​

This is a compendium of the speeches of the Presidents of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) from 1914-2003. Through the years, these Presidents have inspired the Congress by their speeches-some of them visionary, some impassioned in their plea for Science, but all of them with a message that Science must be used for the good of the human race.

What is the price you would pay to realize your dream? It takes courage and sacrifice to live a dream. The author of this book, Kedarnath GM, is a common man with one such dream. Having hailed from a middle-class family in India with a nine-to-six job, he stepped out of his cubicle on an adventure to ride from India to Europe and returned back on his motorbike in the bitter winter of 2013. He calls his initiative as a small step towards his vision of creating a borderless world. In this book Dream to Ride around the World – A Voyage on My Motorbike, the traveler dives deeper into the thought of need for peace and love in the world by narrating his thrilling encounters with complete strangers during the six-month-duration motorbike ride. We follow the author, as he weaves stories of love, care and compassion shown in the eyes of the unknown people proving that communication is beyond language. Kedarnath GM is currently on an expedition to ride through the seven continents of the world. His experiences will stay with the reader long after the last page has been turned. Follow Kedarnath GM’s ride for peace on his website www.voyageonmotorbike.com and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/A.Voyage.On.My.Motorbike

I am changing my life is a collection of essays on the theme - how one can attain a life of Abundance ! The essays will enable the reader to ponder questions concerning and coming to conclusions about his/her life.They will assist in the process of introspection and solving of personal problems. The book emphasizes that a moderate amount of effort is needed in order to make his/her life, full of prosperity and abundance.The book also explains a step by step technique which is very powerful, effective and easy. The book grew out of the author's reading, learning, journal writing, meditation and interactions with thinkers and saints. The great philosophical truth remains the same over the centuries, but what this book does is present them in simple, clear language, suitably adapted for the present times.

Spanning thirty years of intensive research, this book proves what many scholars could not explain: that today’s Western world must be considered the product of both Greek and Indian thought—Western and Eastern philosophies. Thomas McEvilley explores how trade, imperialism, and migration currents allowed cultural philosophies to intermingle freely throughout India, Egypt, Greece, and the ancient Near East. This groundbreaking reference will stir relentless debate among philosophers, art historians, and students.