Growing urbanization and its negative impacts on urban ecology have been felt acutely, the world over. Protecting the ecosystem is a major issue on the global agenda and preserving it is a priority. Conservation of tree biodiversity through sustainable ecosystem management approaches is important to humankind for various reasons. Trees are life supporting systems and are useful to man as providing extractive and non-extractive benefits. Additionally, they also provide intellectual, aesthet...

This book discusses the dynamics and resource management qualities of the peri-urban interface to address climate change consequences, focusing on the peri-urban region of the global city of Bengalaru. In 5 chapters, the authors document the unique challenges experienced in peri-urban areas, including soil-water vegetation dynamics, local and regional impacts on water bodies (surface and groundwater), food production issues, and the inhibited adaptive capacity of local communities. The boo...

This collection of papers aims to draw lessons and apply indigenous knowledge, wisdom and cultural traditions to suit policy contexts describing the (a) role of individuals (b) communities, and (c) the state to ensure effectively manage water resources. Readers will discover ways in which water was conceptualized, conserved and managed. Contributions will also shed light on the historical, functional and futuristic perspectives of water resources management, and readers will be able to dra...

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...

Eating together unites people and has a significant impact on their physical, social, and emotional development. This book looks at practices and traditions of sharing food prevalent among major religious communities in India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity, and Islam.Food insecurity is one of the major problems every country in the world is facing today because of increasing population, climate change, agrarian distress, wars and conflicts, and the CO...

Manasi is a stalwart of Malayalam literature. With her unparalleled feminist writing and powerful voice, she has mastered the art of telling radical short stories. Through Subversive Whispers, a collection of some of her best work, she continues to defy patriarchy, question Brahminical hegemony and push narratives that subtly yet fervently challenge the status quo. The book introduces readers to the irreverent 'Sheelavathi', which explores the Madonna-Whore complex in a uniquely local cont...

Shakina, a poor Afghani village girl, wants to lead a dignified life as well as stand by her family as a strong woman. But, under the shadow of American democracy within war, she loses her family and her dreams are shattered too. On the other hand, she also realises that the people of the country have a way of bringing back hope into life through love and care. She also comes to know about how an extremist is born and is invited to this civilised digital world of fantasy.The name of this book...

What would you do if someone threatened to leak your private photos? Or harassed you at work? Is your live-in relationship legally valid? What are your inheritance rights as a woman? Should you sign a prenuptial agreement? Do you know how to protect yourself when your rights are violated?Indian laws can seem confusing and intimidating. Baatein Kanoon Ki makes them simple and accessible.Written by Manasi Chaudhari, an award-winning lawyer and the founder of...

This story is a letter to the mother from her daughter. As she talks about the instances of how the mother and daughter have survived the worst times by just sticking together.

This book interrogates the idea among scholars and practitioners of foreign policy that India’s foreign policy is contradictory. Drawing on the theoretical model of “logic of simulation” proposed by Cynthia Weber and inspired by Jean Baudrillard’s works, it identifies and explains trends in India’s foreign policy relevant to three of the most important global geopolitical developments—nuclear proliferation, non-alignment, and humanitarian interventions. It argues that while states have to ...

What would you do if someone threatened to leak your private photos? Or harassed you at work? Is your live-in relationship legally valid? What are your inheritance rights as a woman? Should you sign a prenuptial agreement? Do you know how to protect yourself when your rights are violated?Indian laws can seem confusing and intimidating. Legally Yours makes them simple and accessible.Written by Manasi Chaudhari, an award-winning lawyer and the founder of Pin...

From someone to Paripurna Modern Yogi!The purpose of life is to look for the GOLDENDOOR, which leads us to the pathway of a purposeful Paripurna Life. Moreover, the ultimate purpose of life is to live it to the fullest. When we are kids we are the true Yogi, our innocence makes sense in all our acts, innocence brings fearlessness that innocence we need to nurture in our whole life.However, as we start growing we encounter the reality of life. There are some lessons that we ...