This book narrates the early life and spiritual journey of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, from his miraculous birth in Talwandi to his childhood filled with wisdom, kindness, and divine signs. It highlights his compassionate nature, spiritual experiences, and the miraculous events surrounding his birth, emphasizing his destined role to spread righteousness and uplift humanity. The book offers readers an inspiring glimpse into the life of the founder of Sikhism and the divine legacy he left for all gen...

The internet of things (IoT) has already proven its worth in fields such as health, education, and urban transportation. Given the rapid advancement of IoT along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in recent years, it is believed that new age technology will dramatically alter the way we live and work. One of the areas where this paradigm may stand out in the future is the domain of corporate diversity and inclusion. By modelling intelligent behavior, IoT may detect poss...

The international business sector has been completely revolutionized due to shifts in global economy, digitization, and the Internet. Integrating New Technologies in International Business: Opportunities and Challenges explores the rapid changes in technology that have affected businesses and social environments that are offering new challenges and opportunities for small to mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. It highlights how businesses in emerging economies are implement...

This book describes a participatory case study of a small family farm in Maharashtra, India. It is a dialectical study of cultivating cultivation: how paddy cultivation is learnt and taught, and why it is the way it is. The paddy cultivation that the family is doing at first appears to be ‘traditional’. But by observation and working along with the family, the authors have found that they are engaging in a dynamic process in which they are questioning, investigating, and learning by doing....

This book comprises the proceedings of International Conference on Research and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (ICRIME 2013) organized by Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana with support from AICTE, TEQIP, DST and PTU, Jalandhar. This international conference served as a premier forum for communication of new advances and research results in the fields of mechanical engineering. The proceedings reflect the conference’s emphasis on strong methodological approaches and focus ...

Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs in America explores the challenges that Asian immigrants face when their religion--and consequently culture--is "remade in the U.S.A." Peppered with stories of individual people and how they actually live their religion, this informative book gives an overview of each religion's beliefs, a short history of immigration--and discrimination--for each group, and how immigrants have adapted their religious beliefs since they arrived. Along the way, the roles of men ...

In this book, the events experienced by the Sikhs have been divided into four parts, which include:How, before Partition, the Sikhs were used in the struggle for independence, and then after independence, the promises made to the Sikhs were abandoned.How, in June 1984, an attack was carried out on Sri Darbar Sahib, and without considering its sanctity and greatness, it was destroyed and labelled as a hideout of terrorists.How, after t...

“Dhupaa te Va varoleya da Ghoshna Patar” by Dalip Singh is a thoughtful and honest reflection on society, relationships, and changing human perspectives. The book shares real-life experiences from the late 1960s, touching on unemployment, friendships, discussions about revolution, and the evolving understanding of women and society. Through deep conversations, personal observations, and cultural commentary, the author beautifully captures how life’s situations shape our thinking and worldv...

Duniya Ikk Mahall, written by Gurbaksh Singh, shares the author’s real-life experiences and the way he understood the world. He reflects on how this world is filled with all kinds of people—some who try to put others down and others who offer immense love and kindness. In this book, the author also talks about his travels during his youth, where he visited countries across Arab regions, America, Canada, and Europe, and learned valuable lessons from the people and places he encountered.

“‘Masse Rangad Nu Karni Da Fal’ — written by author Sawarn Singh, this book describes in detail the brutal atrocities carried out by the tyrannical Mughal rule to destroy the identity of the Sikhs, the sacrilege committed at Amrit Sarovar and Sri Harmandir Sahib through Masse Rangad and his men, and the just punishment given to them by the Sikhs.”

This book is a heartfelt biography of a selfless man dedicated to the progress and welfare of his village. Through personal reflections and vivid memories, the author captures the struggles, contributions, and spirit of his father, who faced illness with courage while working tirelessly for the betterment of others. It is an inspiring story of sacrifice, resilience, and lifelong commitment to service, offering future generations a chance to learn from his journey.

This timely volume throws light on the challenges faced by the higher education industry during the disruption from the pandemic and offers solutions for the future of higher education. It discusses methodological approaches that look at how the pandemic fostered the rise of e-learning, blended and virtual learning, and teachers’ changing roles. The book examines the role of teaching-learning practices in the era of COVID-19, the impact of digital learning on students, and the psychologica...