A Marathi Saga


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A fascinating biography of a social reformer who worked for the uplift of women, was resolute in her open secularism and courageously disdainful of caste barriers.




The Girmitiya Saga


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This book retraces the socio-political background of 19th and 20th-century South Africa, highlighting the importance of Mohandas Gandhi’s actions in South Africa. On the longlist of the Vodafone Crossword Book Award 2010.




Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature


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A Major Activity Of The Sahitya Akademi Is The Preparation Of An Encyclopaedia Of Indian Literature. The Venture, Covering Twenty-Two Languages Of India, Is The First Of Its Kind. Written In English, The Encyclopaedia Gives A Comprehensive Idea Of The Growth And Development Of Indian Literature. The Entries On Authors, Books And General Topics Have Been Tabulated By The Concerned Advisory Boards And Finalised By A Steering Committee. Hundreds Of Writers All Over The Country Contributed Articles On Various Topics. The Encyclopaedia, Planned As A Six-Volume Project, Has Been Brought Out. The Sahitya Akademi Embarked Upon This Project In Right Earnest In 1984. The Efforts Of The Highly Skilled And Professional Editorial Staff Started Showing Results And The First Volume Was Brought Out In 1987. The Second Volume Was Brought Out In 1988, The Third In 1989, The Fourth In 1991, The Fifth In 1992, And The Sixth Volume In 1994. All The Six Volumes Together Include Approximately 7500 Entries On Various Topics, Literary Trends And Movements, Eminent Authors And Significant Works. The First Three Volume Were Edited By Prof. Amaresh Datta, Fourth And Fifth Volume By Mohan Lal And Sixth Volume By Shri K.C.Dutt.




AKASHVANI


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"Akashvani" (English ) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO ,it was formerly known as The Indian Listener.It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists.It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 december, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: Akashvani LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 21/06/1959 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXIV, No. 25. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 2, 6-38, 45,46 ARTICLE: 1. Science In China 2. Educated The Masters 3. Men Of Steel 4. Advertising And The Consumer 5. Oil Production In India 6. Panchaayat Admintration AUTHOR: 1. M. S. Thacker 2. Dr. Sampurnanand 3. Khushwant Singh 4. David Orr 5. S. S. Khera 6. P. Sivasankarajn Pillai KEYWORDS : Significant progress,the problem,many methods,broad outline Democracy— an attitude,the party system,inner contradiction,little resistance,the reason,need for democracy,technology— a means, Indian conditions Jamshedpur,petrified minutes,another feat,intense loyalty Consummer-habits,most important link,the real job,limitations,misguided thesis,the controls,who pays ? Daily vse,an index,hundred years ago,present position Panchayats of old,public-dealing,sub-councils,budgeting,due place Document ID : APE-1958 (J-J) Vol-1-25 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matter published in this and other AIR journals.For reproduction previous permission is essential.




AKASHVANI


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"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 13 JUNE, 1965 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 68 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXX, No. 24 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 13-67 ARTICLE: 1. Theories of Gravitation (ii) 2. Vietnam Opens the Eyes of Europe 3. Brahmi :-The Mother of Indian Scripts 4. Patriotism AUTHOR: 1. Dr. J. V. Narlikar 2. V. R. Bhatt 3. Dr. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee 4. Dr. K .M . Munshi KEYWORDS : 1. Geometry of space-time,the new theory,mach ’s principle 2. Devaluation of China's power,Europe's opinion 3. Different people cames to India,language, religion,culture etc. Origin of the script. 4. Robert Emmet, an Irish revolutionary,heroic patriotism. Document ID : APE-1965 (A-J) Vol-II-11 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential




Islamic Financial Management


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The Encyclopaedic Dictionary Of Marathi Literature Has Been Developed With A Specific Planning To Include Not Only Men Of Letters But Also All Aspects Characterising The Growth Of Marathi Literature. It Also Presents A Clear Picture Of Development Of Marathi Literature From Early Period To The Present Day. The Contributions Of Many Poets, Writers, Playwriters, Essayist And Critics Are Given Along With Their Biographical Accounts Supported By Bibliography. It Has Successfully Converted A Long Journey Of Marathi Since Saint Dnyaneshwar To Today S New Little Magazine Movement .The Encyclopaedic Dictionary Serves The Purpose Of Research And Survey Of Marathi Literature Very Well, Bringing In Full Contributions Of Progressive Poets And Writers. It Is Bound To Be Gita For Researchers As Well As Every Common Marathi Individual As It Has Rich Reference Value.




THE INDIAN LISTENER


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The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.From July 3 ,1949,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 12-08-1951 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XVI. No.33. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 16-43 ARTICLE: England Fifty Years Ago AUTHOR: H. E. Raja Maharajsingh KEYWORDS: London, wars, Oxford Document ID: INL-1951 (J-D) Vol-II (07)




Darkness


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A boy who can predict the exact date a person will die... An elderly woman who knows that death is close, but learns how to cheat it... A child with a dangerous friend who happens to be invisible... A ghost who can't stop reliving his suicide over and over again...People you'll wish you never have to meet, and stories you'll never forget.Skilfully translated into English for the very first time, these chilling tales from master storyteller Ratnakar Matkari are bound to keep readers of all ages up at night.With every page you turn, you'll be looking over your shoulder to make sure no one's there.Look again. Maybe there is!




Saga


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The former state of Divyasthala is proud of its Yuvraj, Amaraditya, of the Chandravats lineage, famed in Indian history. Very tall, striking in looks, he is an archaeologist extraordinaire, praised for his books. Involved in research, he has no thoughts of marriage. For his next book, finding the right research assistant proves difficult till his niece suggests Alexandra (Xan) Beaumont Kanwal, who has a master’s degree in archaeology from London University. Amar has grave doubts about the girl’s youth and inexperience. However,the teamwork progresses wonderfully. Word spreads that artifacts and skeletons are surfacing where the Emir of the oil-rich Atiq-uz-Zaman is planning to build a great complex. Amar and his Italian friend Rinaldi lead the excavation. Xan is an eager participant. Worldwide interest is evoked when the team unearths a long-lost kingdom and solves the mystery of its sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, Amar and Xan develop feelings for each other but do not speak of them. Xan is aware of what Amar is, and that parting is inevitable. Amar thinks otherwise. He decides to pass on his inheritance to his brother if Xan is unacceptable as his wife. Can any way be found out of this contretemps that threatens to shake the state to its foundations?




Harappa


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