“Khals” by Avtar Singh Othi is a powerful Punjabi short story collection that reflects the harsh realities of rural life, social injustice, and political corruption. The stories — previously published in leading Punjabi magazines such as Sirjana, Nava Zamana, Chirag, Pravachan, and Sarokar — portray the struggles of small farmers, the nexus between police and politicians, and the growing influence of religious institutions. With deep social insight and realistic narration, Othi’s stories h...

Negotiating India’s Landmark Agreements is a rigorous examination of the historical significance and diplomatic intricacies of five pivotal agreements signed by India since Independence. It walks readers through the India–China Agreement on Tibet (1954), the Indo–Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation (1971), the Simla Agreement (1972), the India–Sri Lanka Accord (1987), and the India–United States Civil Nuclear Energy Agreement (2008).By dissecting the prevail...

Mere Aaka.....Born into an influential family in Pakistan, Tehmeena Durani was raised in the elite society of Lahore, where, like other women in her family, she was expected to marry a wealthy and respectable Muslim man, bear children, and live a life of luxury and comfort; however, her marriage to Mustafa Khar—one of Pakistan’s most famous politicians—soon turned into a terrifying nightmare, as the jealous, arrogant, and narrow-minded Khar completely cut her off from the outside world and...

Chiral Ionic Liquids: Applications in Chemistry and Technology provide an in-depth exploration of the synthesis, design, and diverse applications of chiral ionic liquids (CILs) in modern chemistry. This comprehensive book covers fundamental concepts such as ionic liquids' structural organization and chirality, while also discussing advanced topics like enantiomeric separations, organocatalysis, and chiral recognition. Through ten detailed chapters, the book addresses carbohydrate-based CIL...

Chiral Ionic Liquids: Applications in Chemistry and Technology provide an in-depth exploration of the synthesis, design, and diverse applications of chiral ionic liquids (CILs) in modern chemistry. This comprehensive book covers fundamental concepts such as ionic liquids' structural organization and chirality, while also discussing advanced topics like enantiomeric separations, organocatalysis, and chiral recognition. Through ten detailed chapters, the book addresses carbohydrate-based CIL...

Many modern surface coatings and adhesives are derived from fossil feedstocks. With fossil fuels becoming more polluting and expensive to extract as supplies dwindle, industry is turning increasingly to nature, mimicking natural solutions using renewable raw materials and employing new technologies.Highlighting sustainable technologies and applications of renewable raw materials within the framework of green and sustainable chemistry, circular economy and resource efficiency, this ...

This book focuses on the global scenario of shrimp farming, shrimp culture practices, shrimp biology, taxonomy, and major disease challenges along with disease diagnostics in shrimp farming. It covers all the recent advancements in shrimp culture technology and serves as a comprehensive guide for all the stakeholders associated with the shrimp industry, including academicians, students, research laboratories, shrimp culturists, and institutional libraries. This book discusses major disease...

The International Conference on Sustainable Materials and Technologies in VLSI and Information Processing aimed to converge advancements in semiconductor technology with sustainable practices, addressing the critical need for eco-consciousness in the field of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Information Processing. The primary purpose of the conference was to explore innovative materials, manufacturing processes, and design methodologies that minimize environmental impact while opti...

Covers the structurally diverse secondary metabolites of medicinal plants, including their ethnopharmacological properties, biological activity, and production strategiesSecondary metabolites of plants are a treasure trove of novel compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications. Consequently, the nature of these metabolites as well as strategies for the targeted expression and/or purification is of high interest. Regarding their biological and pharmacological activity and eth...

Sydney Diya Railgaddiyan by Avtar S. Sangha is not about trains or Sydney’s railway system. Instead, the author uses the railway as a powerful symbol of discipline and system. Just like trains run on a set track, follow time, and stop at fixed stations, the book suggests that adopting such discipline and order in life can lead to success and inner peace. It’s a thoughtful reflection on how structured living can shape a better future.