This book takes a fresh look at the fundamental character of education, its history, interaction with society, purpose, changing focus over time and interactions with technology. It surveys the role of research in increasing the body of knowledge leading to new technologies that have helped serve the needs of humankind.In our lifetime there have been profound changes to the world we live in; the technologies used, the problems we struggle with, and the education systems intended to...

Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy is known to the world as Narayana Murthy. He raised a huge IT empire like Infosys by borrowing ten thousand rupees from his computer scientist wife Sudha Murthy in 1981. He had then brought a revolution in the Indian IT world by establishing a successful Silicon Valley style start-up on the lines of the US. Coming from a middle class family, Murthy not only achieved his place in business with his mind and hard work but also became a role model overnight for...

Humility is interpreted differently in different cultures-as a blend of weakness, meekness and shyness, juxtaposed with kindness and compassion. When we describe Someone as a 'humble' person, we are referring to a person who is a reflection of anodyne blandness: nice, soft, simple, respectful and shy. Is it really that simple?In an era in which hubris is not just a leitmotif but is openly rewarded in business and society, it is not surprising that when we talk about leader...

In a world where change is constant, growth becomes a conscious choice. Horizons Calling follows the intertwined journeys of Maya, Raj, and Seema—three individuals from vastly different walks of life, united by a shared desire to evolve and make a difference.Maya strives to break educational barriers, Raj empowers others through knowledge, and Seema channels her passion into creating social change through art. At the heart of their transformation is Piyali, a compassionate mentor w...

The world over, boards, CEOs, CHROs and top managements are united in their belief that managing talent is one of the most important aspects of running any business. And yet there seems to be no clarity on what constitutes 'talent' and how one should identify and nurture it. Traditional tools such as bell curves, nine-block grids, potential assessments, etc., often create more frustration than clarity among employees. At the same time, organizations struggle to identify the 'right' talent ...

Humility is interpreted differently in different cultures-as a blend of weakness, meekness and shyness, juxtaposed with kindness and compassion. When we describe Someone as a 'humble' person, we are referring to a person who is a reflection of anodyne blandness: nice, soft, simple, respectful and shy. Is it really that simple?In an era in which hubris is not just a leitmotif but is openly rewarded in business and society, it is not surprising that when we talk about leader...

THE WORLD’S BEST INVENTORS DON’T WEAR LAB COATS.They have feathers, fins, fur… and sometimes eight legs.• A bullet train shaped by a bird’s beak.• Skyscrapers cooled by termite towers.• Superglue inspired by mussels.• Drones guided by bats.• Lights that glow like fireflies.• Bridges woven like spider webs.• Colours that shimmer like peacock feathers.This is the extraordinary world of Biomimicry—where every creature is an...

Dadheechi, after acquiring spiritual knowledge, led a pious life. When prayed for by Indra and other gods, Dadheechi readily sacrificed his life as well as body, in order that the gods might win in their war against demons.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the International Conference on Small Satellites and its Applications (ICSS) 2022. It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial perspective of various discoveries conducted in the real-world smart small satellites, applications and their services. The contents of this book focuses on efficient power management system, application-based optimum payload designs, teleme...

Agroecology literacy is 'the degree to which people have an objective and well-informed understanding of crop production with environmental issues.'The increased food grain production has also increased the unscientific and indiscriminate use of agrochemicals which has affected the soil health and degraded agroecosystem adversely and brought down the immunity of soil and the productivity of crops. In addition, it has resulted in the over-exploitation of soil, leading to nutrient im...

This contributed volume provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterials tailored for energy storage applications, covering fundamental concepts such as computational design and modeling, synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and advanced strategies for enhancing energy storage performance. Through case studies, it demonstrates the practical applications of nanomaterials in specific energy storage devices, highlighting their significance. The book also explores advanced electro...

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies is an anthology of seven case studies plus two theoretical chapters in a comparative context. It analyzes issues related to the rise of multinational corporations, their immense economic and political influence in a globalized world, and their social responsibility/corporate citizenship. Corporate social responsibility is closely examined in terms of meeting the challenges of the widening gap between rich and...