Darsh has a burning ambition to be the Gymkhana Vice President at IIT Kharagpur. To him, the ends outweigh the means. Ada wants to keep him in check. Abhik runs a newsmagazine on campus. Saad yearns for respect and love.Their friendship is tested when Abhik’s magazine carries a story against Darsh. Ada, faced with an unexpected situation, is forced to confront Darsh. Saad has to choose sides.Will their quest for right and wrong come to an end?Or will they discover a...

"Legends who leave their mark on history are born of enlightened thinking and action. Through the illuminating pages of this handy book, the reader gets a splendid opportunity to be at close quarters with these legends and the life lessons learned by them during their journeys towards the pinnacle. All these legends are indelibly associated with human progress. They are great by any standard and their lives have become a part of history.This book is the result of more than twelve years of ...

This book examines electoral politics in the state of Punjab, India as it has evolved since the colonial period. It underlines the emergence of the state as a singular unit for electoral analysis in the last three decades.This book:Charts the common trends and developments that have dominated politics in Punjab, and those that continue to play an important role in the government of the state;Examines state parties and their leadership in ...

This installment in the Techniques in Life Science and Biomedicine for the Non-Expert series aims to describe ESR spectroscopy as a tool for different applications, such as Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Science, Paleontology & Geochronology and Food Science. In keeping with the series theme, this text is presented in such a manner that the amateur researcher or graduate student can absorb it, while highlighting recent advances and applications of the field. Chapters include solved examples a...

Post-reform India has seen a decline in agricultural growth as well as supply–demand imbalance and rising prices. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of domestic and international prices and trade since 1980–81, covering the past quarter of a century. Backed with rich data, it provides comparisons between the pre- and post-liberalisation policies and their effect on farm profitability, domestic prices and prices variability, and examines their possible role in determining the traje...

A multidisciplinary exploration of quinones as a vital structural class in medicinal chemistry Drawing from both natural and synthetic sources, the book explores the structural diversity, reactivity, and therapeutic potential of quinone compounds, positioning them as privileged moieties in the development of pharmacologically active agents.The text covers essential themes such as synthesis strategies, identification techniques, biochemical relevance, and pharmacodynamics of quinone...

Chromene is a naturally abundant heterocyclic compound found in alkaloids, tocopherols, terpenes and other compounds. Its derivatives can be used as a scaffold that exhibits pharmacological activity in the human body.Chromene drugs and related bioactive molecules are the prime focus of this reference. It presents 13 thoroughly researched chapters that comprehensively cover all aspects about the molecule. Starting with a detailed introduction to its role and importance in drug disco...

Interdisciplinary Engineering Sciences introduces and emphasizes the importance of the interdisciplinary nature of education and research from a materials science perspective. This approach is aimed to promote understanding of the physical, chemical, biological and engineering aspects of any materials science problem. Contents are prepared to maintain the strong background of fundamental engineering disciplines while integrating them with the disciplines of natural science...

Chromene is a naturally abundant heterocyclic compound found in alkaloids, tocopherols, terpenes and other compounds. Its derivatives can be used as a scaffold that exhibits pharmacological activity in the human body.Chromene drugs and related bioactive molecules are the prime focus of this reference. It presents 13 thoroughly researched chapters that comprehensively cover all aspects about the molecule. Starting with a detailed introduction to its role and importance in drug discovery, th...

A multidisciplinary exploration of quinones as a vital structural class in medicinal chemistry Drawing from both natural and synthetic sources, the book explores the structural diversity, reactivity, and therapeutic potential of quinone compounds, positioning them as privileged moieties in the development of pharmacologically active agents. The text covers essential themes such as synthesis strategies, identification techniques, biochemical relevance, and pharmacodynamics of quinones and t...

Heart Hope is your beacon of empowerment—a warm, patient-first guide crafted by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar and Dr. Bhavani Goru for heart failure patients and their loved ones navigating this journey. Imagine transforming fear into confidence: heart failure, where your heart struggles to pump effectively, brings breathlessness, swelling, fatigue, and worry—but it’s not the end. It’s a manageable reality with the right roadmap.Dive into crystal-clear insights on causes (from hypertension to...

This book covers varied aspects of environmental contaminants and their effect on the living organisms. It addresses the basics of ecotoxicity assessment, interaction of the abiotic or biotic factors with the novel chemical entities, and the fate of the natural organic matter upon interaction with new chemical entities. It further includes models for ecotoxicity studies and high-throughput approaches including OMICS. It provides an overview of the ecological risk assessment, regulatory tox...