The First Principal
The First Princi.pal is a story waiting to be told. P S Mani Sundaram, the founder-principal of the Regional Engineering College, Trichy (now National Institute of Technology) is the chief protagonist of this inspiring tale.
Rejuvenating The Republic
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Rejuvenating the Republic examines the very idea of the Republic, the various perceptions about it and the ambiguities and dilemmas associated with it. The book not only identifies the problem areas but also suggests much-needed initiatives in the form of ‘transformational interventions’.
Enquiring Minds: Front for Rapid Economic Advancement of India (FREA)
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Started in 1968 by graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, the Front for Rapid Economic Advancement of India, or FREA, ran an ‘involvement programme’ which took over 350 students from different professional colleges all over India to more than 40 rural and urban projects across the country. Enquiring Minds explores different facets of this unique experiment 50 years after it began, through the memories of those who participated in it.
Char Chinar
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Char Chinar is a charming trip back to Girish Aivalli’s ‘home towns’ of Srinagar and Jammu – a journey into his childhood, peppered with amusing anecdotes and interactions.
AIM PRIME Playbook
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In April 2021, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovation, Market-Readiness and Entrepreneurship). Implemented by the Venture Center, the PRIME programme was aimed at promoting science-based, deep technology ideas to market, through training and guidance over a period of 12 months.
2022: State of Sector Report – Farmer Producer Organisations in India
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“With the increased momentum in promoting FPOs recently, much has been written on the successes of the past and challenges of the present. But none that’s as comprehensive as this 2022: State of Sector Report – Farmer Producer Organizations in India. Through real-life case studies and in-depth analysis, several eminent authors have reflected on a wide range of issues relevant for the sector. The importance of competent promoting agencies for capacity building of FPOs and an enabling policy environment – as key components of the ecosystem required to realise the potential of collectives – is well brought out in the report. Underscoring the vital role of technology in strengthening and scaling the FPOs is another contribution of the report. Additionally, I am sure all the stakeholders will find the data and information presented in the report very valuable in carrying out their day-to-day work.”
S. Sivakumar, Group Head – Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited
CANDID: Inspiring human stories of resilience, perseverance & focus from sciencepreneurs at Venture Center
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CanDid is a compilation of stories of grit, perseverance and determination of fifteen of India’s upcoming science-based entrepreneurs. Nurtured at Venture Center, India’s top technology business incubator, these entrepreneurs share their triumphs and struggles through real life instances.
The Domino Effect
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Life is a game and you are the player. You have one life and you must choose your role in it. This book is for dreamers and those who want more out of life. It takes you on a journey towards the pursuit of greatness and gives you the skills to chart your own course to achieve the goals you set for yourself, and to become great at what you do.
Child of My Heart: A Comprehensive Guide to Adoption in India
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The revised, updated edition of this book continues to be a one-of-its kind view into the world of adoption, including the voices of all stakeholders: parents, adoptees, activists, officials, childcare experts, social workers and law enforcement.
Child of My Heart is both a parenting guide and resource for those interested in child rights—journalists, social workers, counsellors or lawyers.
Lineage Lore: Qualitative Research Driving Youth Action For Elder Care
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Penned by Sharanya Menon, Lineage Lore presents a qualitative data analysis of the economic contributions of intergenerational relationships, including resource sharing, wealth transfer, and the role of cultural practices in shaping economic decision-making.
CORRUPTION, CBI AND I
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These are his memoirs. Shantonu Sen worked in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for more than three decades. This book documents how the criminal justice system in India works (or does not) and the infamous nexus between politicians and criminals in the country over the last several decades.
Walking Wounded: Investing in Mental Health with Wi.Sk.Wi (Will.Skill.Wisdom)
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Walking Wounded is the journey together of care giver and care receiver, collectively affected yet working through Mental Health conditions.
My Ajji and I
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My Ajji and I chronicles the life of my grandmother. Her inspiring story spanning a century, tells you how Akkutai got herself educated, became a doctor, re-married, worked and brought up a family in the jungles of East Africa and later set up her own maternity home in India to promote safe motherhood.
Social Potpourri – Special Offer
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A Million Missions
₹450.00A Million Missions takes a close and comprehensive look at the working of the country′s voluntary sector and its various aspects.
Many of the million-plus NGOs in India work among the poorest and most marginalised sections of society inspiring hope for a better life and a ″new India″. Today′s non-profit sector has influenced the rightsbased paradigm of social welfare and economic development thereby furthering grassroots action and democratic foundations. NGOs in India are involved in diverse areas,from primary education and basic health to caring for the elderly.
A Million Missions is an invaluable resource for representatives of the corporate sector or donor agencies, government officials, civil society activists, and students and scholars of development studies.
The Treaty of Versailles and Remaking of the World (1919-2019)
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The Treaty of Versailles and Remaking of the World 1919–2019 commemorates the Treaty and its epochal aftermath across a century. The authors narrate the causes of World War I; the growth of two rival European camps, their conflicting imperial ambitions, the subjugation of Asia and Africa, the glorification of militarism and the commencement of a frenetic arms race.