A bit self-conscious Sanjeev Kapoor a.k.a Sanju baba, goes through all the bittersweet experiences of growing up – fearful respect towards his father, love & affection from mom and sisters, bullying and friendships in school, and initial forays into the world of sensuality.In his university days, he starts loving and later growing in love, his sister's friend's sister.While his academic pursuit develops a keen interest towards science in him, and his love of literature from...

The spectacular sequel to Ajay and the Mumbai Sun!Ajay's wish has come true – he's a news reporter at last. He and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai even have their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun.But money is tight – and they need a big story.So when Ajay sees a cash prize for a competition to be the first to find a meteor that has crashed to Earth in India, their very own space-race to Jaipur is on ...

ISOLATIONHarith Athreya is taking a well-earned break at a boutique hotel in the Himalayan foothills. But his holiday is swiftly cut short when mysterious bloody handprints start appearing on the walls around the resort.INCRIMINATIONWhen a woman then falls to her death, chaos and confusion reigns. The hotelier is convinced that the key to the case rests with four other young people who checked in at the same time as the victim, all pretending for some reason not to kno...

Plant Virus Management Through Genome Editing: Innovations and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of how genome editing technologies are transforming the field of plant virus management. Addressing the challenges of crop yield loss and food security caused by plant viruses, this book explores tools such as CRISPR-Cas, TALENs, and ZFNs, and their applications in developing virus-resistant crops. It covers molecular mechanisms, RNA-based approaches, bioinformatics tools, and real-w...

In recent years, the engagement of stakeholders has become imperative for the overall success of an organization. As the global business landscape continues to evolve, promoting modern leadership techniques and engagement with the community have become two key tactics for organizations to remain competitive in the current market. Understanding and implementing these methodologies is pivotal for professionals and researchers around the globe. Civic Engagement Frameworks and Strategic Leader...

This book presents the select proceedings of Congress on Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (CAMSE 2020). It focuses on the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial prospective of recent advances in mechanical engineering. The book covers various synthesis and fabrication routes of functional and smart materials for applications in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, physics, chemical and biological sciences, metrology, optimization and artificial intelligence a...

A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author Varsha Shah – winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2020!Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist.Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun.As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover corruption, fight for justice a...

When eight-year-old Kai – custodian of a legendary treasure map – asks the Mumbai Sun team for help, Ajay knows he has landed on his next story.The team is propelled into a journey through the Blue City of Jodhpur, to the temples of Ranakpur, and the desert city of Jaisalmer.But a dastardly billionaire treasure hunter has heard of the map too . . .The third story in the critically acclaimed series which began with Ajay and the Mumbai Sun – shortlisted for the Waters...

Seasoned detective Harith Athreya is back, this time to investigate suspicious incidences on a riverside dig in the heart of remote Bundelkhand.In this place, rich in myth and history, the legend goes that anyone who sets foot on nearby island Naaz Tapu would be cursed forever.When an archaeologist defies local folklore, the fallout is swift and deadly. Is the death a result of the ancient curse – or a more down-to-earth case of murder? Athreya needs to unravel the truth from...

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE MONTHAN OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTHA NEW YORK TIMES RECOMMENDED BOOKA CRIMEREADS BEST MYSTERY OF 2020‘Hugely entertaining… set in modern-day India but its origins lie in the golden age of crime fiction’ Sunday Times‘A slice of sheer pleasure… a proper, thorny puzzle’ Observer‘Like stepping back to the Golden Age of the classic mystery’ Rhys Bowen, international bestselling author of The Tuscan Child...

This book dispenses a comprehensive coverage of up-to-date account of genomics and genome editing enriched smart plant breeding approaches for enhancing genetic gains in vegetable crops in the post-genomics era. The main focus of the present volume is to illuminate the applications of new techniques evolved in the post-genomics era. The techniques covered are high-throughput sequencing of DNA and RNA, genome editing, epigenetics and epigenomics, genotype by sequencing (GBS), QTL-seq and RN...

Plant Secondary Metabolites: Natural Defenses in Disease Management examines plant-derived secondary metabolites and their crucial role in both ecological balance and human innovation. From their biosynthetic pathways and ecological significance to their application in sustainable agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology, the book provides a complete resource for understanding these compounds. It emphasizes their potential in replacing synthetic chemicals in pest management and crop protec...