As technology has evolved, so has crime. Digital technologies have brought with them a whole host of crimes committed online-unsuspecting people are cheated of crores of rupees, duped by false advertisements on fake websites, incited to click on suspicious links through payment gateways, and download apps that give remote access of their device to criminals. From credit card fraud to phishing, the list is endless.Cyber Encounters delves deep into this nebulous cyberspace, to bring twelve f...

Crazy for Gold is a joke book on gold and gold jewels that was in the making for over four years. One of the very few books of its kind, the book brings some of the most hilarious experiences ever told.The craze of gold which drive the thoughts and actions of man is a testimony to the sparkle and glory of the yellow metal. The experiences recounted are as diverse as its contributors. Kids, college students, researchers, doctors, teachers, priests, thieves, house wives, smugglers, m...

In the present collection reputed scholars have probed and analysed Manju Kapurs feministic approach to life in her fiction. It is hoped that the present collection of papers will help to understand the fictional works of promising Indian English woman novelist Manju Kapur.

This book offers an extensive study of Indian media, exploring its development through socio-cultural, economic, and political lenses while connecting these interrelated spheres. It inspects the history, geography, economics, sociology, and politics of Indian media, presenting a refined understanding of its evolution over time and across India, which is a sub-continent in itself.The book examines how the Indian media has transformed into an enterprise dominated by private players, ...

As technology has evolved, so has crime. Digital technologies have brought with them a whole host of crimes committed online-unsuspecting people are cheated of crores of rupees, duped by false advertisements on fake websites, incited to click on suspicious links through payment gateways, and download apps that give remote access of their device to criminals. From credit card fraud to phishing, the list is endless. Cyber Encounters delves deep into this nebulous cyberspace, to brin...

This book is a comprehensive history of city planning in post-independence India. It explores how the nature and orientation of city planning have evolved in India’s changing sociopolitical context over the past hundred or so years.The book situates India’s experience within a historical framework in order to illustrate continuities and disjunctions between the pre- and post-independent Indian laws, policies, and programs for city planning and development. It focuses on the develop...

Campus activities for sustainable development are an effective way of learning and implementing sustainability in surrounding communities and industry. A college campus is an ideal place to practice and test new ideas and to learn valuable lessons from the results and mistakes. Sustainability Practice and Education on University Campuses and Beyond showcases many ideas and endeavors pursued on college campuses in the form of case studies. These case studies include past, current and projec...

Campus activities for sustainable development are an effective way of learning and implementing sustainability in surrounding communities and industry. A college campus is an ideal place to practice and test new ideas and to learn valuable lessons from the results and mistakes. Sustainability Practice and Education on University Campuses and Beyond showcases many ideas and endeavors pursued on college campuses in the form of case studies. These case studies include past, current and projec...

Essential Urban Studies Reader provides comprehensive anthology bridging theory and practice through critical urban concepts. The collection introduces foundational ideas including urbanization processes, urban political economy, spatial justice, gentrification, and urban governance. Through carefully curated readings from leading urban scholars, the material demonstrates diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to understanding cities. Each section addresses pressing urban issues...

Echoes of a life is a journey through the many seasons of existence, shadows of pain and loss, whispers of dreams and quiet strength of hope. These forty poems are not just words on paper, but echoes of emotions, experiences and reflections that shaped a life.May you find a piece of your own story in these echoes.

Building Accessible Web Experiences with AI was conceived as more than a technical manual-it is a bridge between disciplines, generations of technology, and philosophies of design. At its heart lies a simple conviction: that technology should serve everyone, not merely those who can adapt to its conventions.For decades, digital accessibility was framed primarily as a matter of compliance-a box to be checked to meet legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Ac...

This book serves as a guidance tool for individuals, customs house agents, multinational companies, diplomats, NRIs, and anyone involved in the process of importing personal belongings. While it provides the latest guidelines up to 2025, readers should note that rules and regulations evolve over time, and staying updated with official sources is always recommended.