This book consists of rigorous studies that explore various dimensions of sustainable development from the perspective of developing countries. The chapters address topics such as sustainable agriculture, sustainable cities, and alternative visions for sustainable development. The book examines both the policies and practices shaping sustainability efforts across the developing world, with a particular focus on India. The insights, experiences, and strategies presented in the book will be ...

Appropriately Indian is an ethnographic analysis of the class of information technology professionals at the symbolic helm of globalizing India. Comprising a small but prestigious segment of India’s labor force, these transnational knowledge workers dominate the country’s economic and cultural scene, as do their notions of what it means to be Indian. Drawing on the stories of Indian professionals in Mumbai, Bangalore, Silicon Valley, and South Africa, Smitha Radhakrishnan explains...

A little swallow rests one night at the feet of the statue of the Happy Prince. A deep bond of friendship develops between them as they together help the poor. One of the most remarkable stories written by Oscar Wilde, The Happy Prince speaks about true love, compassion and friendship.

Divya is excited that her cousin Ravi is going to come to Gajapur soon. But she is not sure how he will find her house. Would a map help?'Who's on Divya's Map?' is written by Rohan Jahagirdar . © Pratham Books , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.'Who's on Divya's Map?' has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. Guest Editor: Aravinda Anantharaman.

The volume brings together robust theoretical underpinnings and corresponding empirical evidence through real-world case studies, paving ways through which technology-driven innovation could be infused into sustainable strategies across various industries. It has been targeted at academics, managers, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and students, making it a scholarly reference as well as a practical guidebook, equipping readers to navigate digital complexity and align organizational goals wi...

This book presents second volume of selected proceedings of the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Engineering for sustainability (ICITES 2025) and provides a comprehensive exploration of smart and sustainable construction technologies, focusing on advancements that enhance efficiency, resilience, and environmental responsibility in the built environment.It covers Smart Construction Technologies, including AI, IoT, BIM, and 3D printing, which are transforming construction pro...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of urbanization across South India, examining the distinct trajectories and policy frameworks shaping cities in Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It highlights the dominance of primate cities in Karnataka and Telangana, alongside the rapid growth of secondary urban centres. In contrast, Tamil Nadu and Kerala exhibit more dispersed and deconcentrated urbanization patterns.The analysis reveals that Tamil Nadu's urban expansion ...

This book aims to identify the challenges presented by current urban environmental governance practices in fast growing Indian cities, to propose changes to the current governance implementation strategies, and to explore the best practices to achieve sustainable urban models through Indian and global perspectives. With a focus on the city of Bengaluru, the book draws on extensive reviews of literature and data to present current trends and statuses of environmental resource use in growing...

This book is an attempt to comprehend and compile the history, present status, and future trends of the gender roles in agriculture.The book comprises of three divisions viz., Gender in agriculture development (Part I), Gender in allied sectors of agriculture (Part II) and Data, Tools and approaches in gender analysis (Part III), that explicates the prevalent gendered relegations. It provides insights on the gender dimensions in Indian agriculture, including initiatives, policy ref...

What do mompreneurs, angry working-class men, and migrant domestic workers all have in common? They are all gendered subjects responding to the economic, political, and cultural realities of neoliberalism’s global gender order.In this ambitious book, Radhakrishnan and Solari map the varied gendered pathways of a global hegemonic regime. Focusing on the US, the former Soviet Union, and South and Southeast Asia, they argue that the interconnected histories of imperialism, socialism, ...

‘Through my eyes’ is an anthology of feelings, emotions, events from past and present all through the author’s mind eye. Some anecdotal, some deeply seared happenings, some cherished moments all hold their rightful place here. They do not follow patterns or scream for bucketing. They could be mundane and yet speak of life. They may not all resonate with you but what it aims to give the inner voice a means of release.

This book is about Ammu who pursued her late father’s dream of travelling to celebrate life.Along the journey she takes a pause from her 16 year old corporate career to explore a different world.Does she get all the answers to her quest through her odyssey?Did she have the courage to undertake an inner journey?Did she fulfill the dream of her life?Read to know about her life’s passions and mantras…...