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Ekathaari: An Autobiography of a Nomad
Kuppe Nagaraja’s autobiography is of social importance as it covers the life of a nomadic community. Its uniqueness comes from the fact that the nomadic and semi-nomadic lifestyle is markedly different from that of other communities in the lower socioeconomic strata of society. This autobiography does not glorify the life of its author; it narrates the story of a community through the lens of an individual’s life. It begins as the story of an individual, then becomes the story of a family, and finally transforms into the story of a community. The autobiography grows beyond the traps of self-glorification by providing equal space to all these aspects in a balancedmanner.
– Baraguru Ramachandrappa
Noted Kannada writer, critic and film directorJust as birds migrate to greener pastures, nomadic people move towards regions that have received good rains. Kuppe Nagaraja’s autobiography meaningfully captures their traditions, beliefs, social interactions, and superstitions. This book can also be considered a free gift to social scientists as it provides insights into the life of nomads. It should be noted that it is very difficult to study nomads, as they keep to themselves and often dodge any probing questions. Moreover,
the book provides an answer to all those people who often stand on the footpaths of cities debating the relevance of caste-based reservation in Indian society.
– Krupakara-Senani
The Green Oscar winning wildlife photographersinterested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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The Butterfly Guide to Manipal
Author: Rohit Raj
This book is the first English handbook dedicated to the butterflies found in and around Manipal. Showcasing the author’s deep interest, it provides essential information on host plants, identification features, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classification of various species. Designed as a quick-start guide, it aims to help readers begin butterfly spotting and photography.
The book serves as both a species categorization and a visual guide, making it an ideal resource for butterfly enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of these magnificent insects. It also includes captivating images and a handy instruction manual for beginners to learn the basics of butterfly spotting.
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Sangeetashastragranthachandrike Volume-2
Author: S Karthik
ಸಂಗೀತಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗ್ರಂಥಚಂದ್ರಿಕೆ ಯ ಎರಡನೆಯ ಸಂಪುಟವು ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಗೀತದ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಕಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗ್ರಂಥಗಳ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡ ಕೃತಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಿತ, ಅಪ್ರಕಟಿತ, ಲಭ್ಯ, ಅಲಭ್ಯ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗ್ರಂಥಗಳ ಬಗೆಗೆ ಮೂಲ ಆಕರಗಳನ್ನೇ ಆಮೂಲಾಗ್ರವಾಗಿ ಗಮನಿಸಿ, ವಿಶದವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಚಯ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಎಷ್ಟೋ ಜನ ಅಜ್ಞಾತಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಕಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಕೃತಿಗಳ ಬಗೆಗೆ ಖಚಿತವಾದ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಆಕರ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿಯ ಸಹಿತ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರಕುತ್ತದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಗೀತ ಎಂಬ ಹೆಸರು ಹೇಗೆ ಬಂತೆಂಬ ವಿಚಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ ವಿವರಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿವೆ. ಹಿಂದಿನ ಅಧ್ಯಯನಗಳಿಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ವಸ್ತುನಿಷ್ಠ ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ದೊರಕುತ್ತದೆ. ಕ್ರಿ.ಶ.ಸು ೧೨೫೦-೧೪೦೦ರ ನಡುವಿನ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಕಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಆ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಚಿತವಾಗಿರುವ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗ್ರಂಥಗಳ ಬಗೆಗೆ ರಚಿತವಾಗಿರುವ ಈ ಕೃತಿಯ ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಸಂಪುಟವು ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಚನೆಗೊಂಡಿರುವ ವಿರಳ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಕೃತಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದಾಗಿದೆ.
Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Managing the Crisis in a Teaching Hospital
Author: Jibu Thomas
COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Managing the Crisis in a Teaching Hospital presents a detailed account of how a hospital administrator and his team managed the COVID-19 pandemic. The book examines the transformation in hospital management during the crisis and describes the methods and processes used to treat patients affected by the virus.
It offers an in-depth look at the changes implemented in a large teaching hospital and the challenges encountered during the pandemic. Additionally, it serves as a guide for hospital administrators, providing valuable knowledge for handling future pandemics and outlining their critical role in such situations.
The book concludes with the author’s reflections on improving pandemic management and outlines recommendations for the future role of hospital administrators in similar crises.
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Tunes of a Single String
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Dive into the enchanting poetry of Dr Kathyayini Kunjibettu through Tunes of a Single String, a captivating translation of her anthology Ekthari Sanchari. Kathyayini’s verses defy convention with unrhymed lines and free verse, reflecting a profound liberation of spirit and language. Each poem brings rural landscapes and Indian mythological scenes to life with remarkable freshness and emotional depth.
This collection invites readers to explore why Kathyayini’s works align with Renaissance Poems of a Modernist Tradition. Her poetic voice resonates with freshness and depth, deftly blending familiar themes into uniquely unconventional settings. Tunes of a Single String invites readers to delve into the vibrant world of modern Kannada poetry through Kathyayini’s fearless exploration of life, culture, and language.
Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Are You Eligible for Free Healthcare? (Tamil)
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
இந்த கையேடு, இந்தியாவின் பல மாநிலங்களில் உள்ள சுகாதார காப்பீடு திட்டங்களுக்கான ஒரு வழிமுறைக்கான வழிமுறைக்குறிப்புக்காக உள்ளது. இதில் கர்நாடகா, கேரளா, தமிழ்நாடு, தெலங்கானா, ஆந்திரப்பிரதேசம், மகாராஷ்டிரா, கோவா மற்றும் புதுச்சேரி என்பன மாநிலங்களும் ஐக்கிய கட்சிகளும் உள்ள மாநிலங்களில் இருக்கு.
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Are you eligible for free Healthcare (Marathi)
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
ह्या साहाय्यपुस्तिकेत भारतातील विविध राज्यांमध्ये आजीविका विमा योजनांच्या मार्गदर्शनासाठी तयार केलेलं आहे. ह्यामध्ये कर्नाटक, केरळ, तमिळनाडु, तेलंगणा, आंध्रप्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, गोवा आणि पुदुचेरी ह्या राज्यांच्या आणि संघ शासित प्रदेशांच्या मध्ये उपलब्ध विविध केंद्रीय आणि राज्य सरकारच्या आरोग्य विमा योजनांचे वर्णन आहे.
आरोग्य विमा धोरणा दुर्घटना, आजारा किंवा जखम्यांच्या कारणांमुळे आलेल्या वैद्यकीय खर्चांचा कवर करतो. काही सार्वजनिक वित्तपोषित आरोग्य विमा योजनांनी जेबमध्ये खर्च कमी करण्याचा प्रमाण दिला आणि अनपेक्षित आर्थिक आवश्यकतांचा समर्थन केला आहे. एक व्यक्ती एका निर्दिष्ट अवधिसाठी मासिक किंवा वार्षिक प्रीमियम भरण्याच्या माध्यमातून अशी धोरणा घेऊ शकतो.
या विमा योजनांनी समाजातील आर्थिक दुर्बल वर्गांचा लाभ करण्यास मदत करतात. म्हणूनच, ह्या साहाय्यपुस्तिकेचा सामान्य वाचकांच्या सुविधेसाठी सोप्या भाषेत तयार केला गेला आहे.Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Are you eligible for free Healthcare (Malayalam)
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
ഈ ഹാൻഡ്ബുക്ക് ഭാരതത്തിലെ വിവിധ സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിലെ ആരോഗ്യ ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പദ്ധതികളുടെ മാർഗദർശനമാണ്. ഇതിൽ കർണാടകം, കേരളം, തമിഴ്നാട്, തെലങ്കാണ, ആന്ധ്രപ്രദേശ്, മഹാരാഷ്ട്ര, ഗോവ, പുഡുച്ചേരി എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ ലഭ്യമായ വിഭാഗീയ മറ്റും രാജ്യ സർക്കാർ ആരോഗ്യ ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പദ്ധതികൾ അടങ്ങുന്നു.
ഒരു ആരോഗ്യ ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പോളിസി അപഘാതങ്ങൾ, രോഗങ്ങൾ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ കോഴികൾക്കായി സംഭവിച്ച വൈദ്യകീയ ചെലവിന് കവർ ചെയ്യുന്നു. ചില പൊതു വിത്ത് പരിപാലിത ആരോഗ്യ ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പദ്ധതികൾ പോക്കെടുത്ത ജിന്നിമായ വിത്തുകൾ കുറയ്ക്കുന്നു എന്ന് പ്രത്യക്ഷപ്പെടുകയും അനുപേക്ഷിക്കുന്ന വിത്തീയ ആവശ്യങ്ങളെ പിന്തുണയ്ക്കുന്നു. ഒരു വ്യക്തി ഒരു നിര്ദിഷ്ട അവധിക്കായി മാസിക അല്ലെങ്കിൽ വാർഷിക പ്രീമിയം പണമായി ഇതെടുക്കാൻ കഴിയും.
ഈ ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പദ്ധതികൾ സമൂഹത്തിന്റെ ആര്ഥികാനാരായ ഭാഗങ്ങളുടെ പ്രയോജനപ്രദമായി പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നു. അതോടെ, ഇത് സാധാരണ വാചകങ്ങളുടെ സുഖസ്വാന്തതയായി സരളമായ ഭാഷയിൽ രൂപപ്പെടുത്തിയിരിക്കുന്നു.Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Are you eligible for free Healthcare (Kannada)
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
ಈ ಹ್ಯಾಂಡ್ಬುಕ್ ಭಾರತದ ವಿವಿಧ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿನ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಬೀಮಾ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಒಂದು ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶಕವಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದರಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, ಕೇರಳ, ತಮಿಳುನಾಡು, ತೆಲಂಗಾಣ, ಆಂಧ್ರ ಪ್ರದೇಶ, ಮಹಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ, ಗೋವ, ಮತ್ತು ಪುದುಚ್ಚೇರಿ ಈ ರಾಜ್ಯಗಳ ಮತ್ತು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಶಾಸಿತ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಿರುವ ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಬೀಮಾ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳ ವಿವರಗಳು ಇವೆ.
ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಬೀಮಾ ಪಾಲಿಸಿ ಅಪಘಾತಗಳು, ರೋಗಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಗಾಯಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸುವ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ವ್ಯಯಗಳನ್ನು ಮುಟ್ಟುವುದು. ಕೆಲವು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಅನುದಾನಿತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಬೀಮಾ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು ಜೆಬ್ನಿಂದ ವ್ಯಯವನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು ಮತ್ತು ಅಪ್ರತ್ಯಾಶಿತ ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸುವುವು ಎಂದು ಸಾಬಿತ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಒಬ್ಬ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ನಿರ್ದಿಷ್ಟ ಅವಧಿಗಾಗಿ ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ ಅಥವಾ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಪ್ರೀಮಿಯಂ ಪಾವತಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಈ ಬೀಮಾ ಪಾಲಿಸಿಯನ್ನು ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದು.
ಈ ಬೀಮಾ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳು ಸಮಾಜದ ಆರ್ಥಿಕದಿಬ್ಬವರ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ. ಅಂದರೆ, ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಓದುಗರ ಸುಲಭಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಈ ಹ್ಯಾಂಡ್ಬುಕ್ ಸರಳ ಭಾಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಚಿತವಾಗಿದೆ.Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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Are you eligible for free Healthcare (Hindi)
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
यह पुस्तिक भारत के विभिन्न राज्यों में स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजनाओं के लिए एक मार्गदर्शिका है। इसमें कर्नाटक, केरल, तमिलनाडु, तेलंगाना, आंध्र प्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, गोवा और पुडुचेरी राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों में उपलब्ध विभिन्न केंद्रीय और राज्य सरकार की स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजनाओं का विवरण शामिल है।
स्वास्थ्य बीमा पॉलिसी दुर्घटनाओं, बीमारियों या चोटों के कारण होने वाले चिकित्सा खर्चों को कवर करती है। कई सार्वजनिक वित्तपोषित स्वास्थ्य बीमा योजनाओं ने जेब से खर्च को कम करने और अप्रत्याशित वित्तीय जरूरतों का समर्थन करने में मदद की है। कोई भी व्यक्ति मासिक या वार्षिक प्रीमियम भुगतान करके निर्दिष्ट अवधि के लिए ऐसी पॉलिसी ले सकता है।
ये बीमा योजनाएं समाज के आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्गों के लाभ के लिए काम करती हैं। इसलिए, इस पुस्तिका को सामान्य पाठक की सुविधा के लिए सरल भाषा में तैयार किया गया है।
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Are You Eligible for Free Healthcare?
Editors: Rahul Sheshan Clare, Rajesh Kamath, Vani Lakshmi R
This handbook is a guide to health insurance schemes across various states in India. It consists of various central and state government health insurance schemes available in the following states and union territories: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and Puducherry.
A health insurance policy covers the medical expenses incurred owing to accidents, illnesses, or injuries. Several public-funded health insurance schemes have proven to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure and support unforeseen financial needs. An individual can avail such a policy for monthly or annual premium payments for a specified tenure.
These insurance schemes work to benefit the economically weaker sections of society. Hence, this handbook is devised using simple language for the general reader’s convenience.
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Climate Change and Public Health: Governance and Challenges
Editors: Helmut Brand, Neethi V Rao, Dhanasree Jayaram
Climate Change and Public Health: Governance and Challenges aims to provide a comprehensive overview of various ways in which climate change and public health are interlinked. It touches upon a range of issues such as the impacts of climate change on health, the impacts of the health sector on climate change, intersections between health and climate policies, and the geopolitics of climate change and health. The book delves into specific topics such as air pollution, heat health, climate finance, and water security, among other relevant issues concerning the broader theme of the book. One of the objectives of the book is to explore different approaches and methodologies involving studying the interlinkages between climate change and health, including assessing the health impacts of climate change and designing policies to address climate and health governance. It covers both global and Indian contexts, thereby providing diverse perspectives on climate change and public health, and striving to explore effective and inclusive ways of tackling this major challenge.
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Footprints on the Sands of Time
Author: Umesh Bhat B
Step into the captivating world of Dr Mahadev as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Tracing his lost memory, family, and roots Dr Mahadev moves through the bustling streets of medieval North India in the 12th Century to the serene shores of present-day coastal Karnataka. As Dr Mahadev searches for answers to his past, he meets the struggles of people through the ages, from the turmoil of invading forces to the peaceful present. Along the way, he explores the fascinating world of genetics, from its beginnings with Mendel to the latest breakthroughs in medical science, including the search for the gene responsible for a rare genetic disease called “myelofibrosis.”
With elements of mystery, romance, and vivid descriptions of travel, this story captures the essence of human experience. Dr Mahadev’s journey is not just about finding himself, it is about understanding the connections between generations and appreciating the nuances of life. The story unfolds in the coastal regions of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is filled with vivid depiction of the historical and traditional richness of these lands. Through Dr Mahadev, the readers will be transported on an unforgettable adventure filled with history, geography, and the resilience of human spirit.
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Vacanāmṛtam – Nectar of Sayings
Translator : Mangesh Venkatesh Nadkarni
The Śiva Śaraṇas of medieval Karnataka left a rich legacy of what are called Vacanas, or “Sayings,” in Kannada. These Vacanas were far ahead of their times in social awareness. They deplored the caste system and discrimination, upheld the dignity of women in family and society, stressed on the priority of work, and advocated charity, in addition to devotion to One God – Śiva. They also imparted practical wisdom for living honourably and meaningfully in the world.
Though the book is primarily meant for those who do not understand the original in Kannada, Kannadigas can also benefit from it. This is because the most interesting (320) of the vast number of Vacanas (more than 20,000) are selected and made accessible in one place here. The translations here are not literal or mechanical. They bring out the intent of the Vacanas while being truthful to the original at the same time.
Manipal Universal Press (MUP) is dedicated to making Vacana Sahitya accessible to the English audience. As a part of this effort, we have published a book titled Akka Mahadevi: The Questioning Poet-Saint. This work explores the life and enduring legacy of Akka Mahadevi, the influential 12th Century Kannada poet whose profound vacanas continue to inspire readers today.
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Dodda Samagara Nalmoga
Author: Dinesh Uppoora
ದೊಡ್ಡ ಸಾಮಗರೆಂದೇ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧರಾದ ಮಲ್ಪೆ ಶಂಕರನಾರಾಯಣ ಸಾಮಗರು ಬಹುಮುಖ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವುಳ್ಳ ಒಬ್ಬ ಮಹಾನ್ ದಾರ್ಶನಿಕ. ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯ ಹೋರಾಟಗಾರರಾಗಿ ಬ್ರಿಟಿಷರ ಆಡಳಿತದ ಧೋರಣೆಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಹೋರಾಡಿ ಜೈಲುವಾಸ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದವರು, ಹರಿಕಥಾದಾಸರಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ವಿಚಾರಧಾರೆಯನ್ನು ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಚುರಪಡಿಸಿದವರು, ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರತ್ಯುತ್ಪನ್ನಮತಿತ್ವದಿಂದ, ಅಗಾಧವಾದ ಪಾಂಡಿತ್ಯದಿಂದ ತಾಳಮದ್ದಳೆ ಅರ್ಥಧಾರಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಕಲಾರಸಿಕರ ಮನಗೆದ್ದವರು. ಉತ್ತಮ ವೇಷಧಾರಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯ ಕಲಾವಿದರಾದವರು, ಸರಳ ಜೀವನದ ಆದರ್ಶ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವದಿಂದ ಗಾಂಧಿವಾದಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಬದುಕಿದವರು. ಇವರು 1911 ರ ಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 11 ರಂದು ಜನಿಸಿ, 1999 ರ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 1 ರಂದು ನಿಧನರಾದರು.
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Genesis of the Speech and Hearing Profession in India and its Growth
The field of Speech and Hearing in India traces its genesis to the Mid-20th Century, owing to the pioneering efforts of two professionals, Dr N Rathna and Prof Ramesh Oza who received their training in the United States. Influenced by global development, awareness, and local needs, the training of professionals and establishment of training institutions in India gained momentum. Over time, the field has witnessed significant growth with advancements in technology, research, and clinical services. The diversity within our population and the widespread occurrence of Speech and Hearing disorders necessitated documentation of people, tools, and tests for the sustained growth of the Speech and Hearing profession. This book serves as a comprehensive record of the evolution of speech and hearing in the country over the past six decades.
This book provides in-depth insights into the formative years of the Speech and Hearing profession. Beginning with ancient Sanskrit texts, it gives the readers an updated historical account of this profession. With advancements in technology and telepractice initiatives, the field has transitioned from its modest origins to be recognized as an essential part of healthcare, catering to the needs of millions with Speech and Hearing disorders, thereby, enhancing their quality of life and overall well-being. This work documents the development of test materials and tools within the Indian context, focusing on the subspecialties in the field of Speech and Hearing. This will assist future professionals in their respective specialties, offering them insights into upcoming developments and a glimpse into what lies ahead and beyond.
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Healthy Heart
Author: Ranjan
Healthy Heart There is an increase in the number of patients undergoing coronary interventions in India. This is easily attributable to the increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and provides a brief overview to the community about common symptoms of heart disease. Details of coronary interventions are performed, and their relative indications and complications associated with the same are explained in simple terms. Healthy Heart briefly explains about how open heart surgery and bypass are performed. Importantly, it describes how patients are supposed to live a healthy, active life to prevent heart disease.
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Dharmasthala: Mantra of Development
Author: Nagesh Prabhu
This book is an in-depth examination of the transformation of Dharmasthala under the leadership of D Veerendra Heggade, Padma Vibhushan awardee. It depicts the centuries-old tradition of Dharmasthala and its significance as an abode of faith wedded to charity without any barriers. It focuses on Heggade’s leadership and ideas since his elevation as the Dharmadhikari in 1968, underscoring his belief that true empowerment involves addressing physical, mental and spiritual needs of individuals rather than simply providing material support. The book dwells on Heggade’s vision and strategies to transform the pilgrimage centre into a hub for social service and the factors behind its widespread influence and reach in India and abroad. It brings out the various facets of the institutions headed by him and seeks to understand what makes them special and effective in its mission. It is an attempt to understand whether it is the enlightened leadership, personal involvement, inclusive approach, compassion or a combination of all these factors that has contributed to the evolution of the developmental model of Dharmasthala, which is portrayed as a ‘mini state’ within Karnataka.
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Mumbai Murmurings: 213 Tiny Tales of Theatre
Author: Ramakrishnan Ramanathan
Mumbai Murmurings: 213 Tiny Tales of Theatre is an anecdotal compilation of behind-the-scenes experiences of Mumbai theatre. Alphabetically structured, each letter contains an abundance of stories, connected by a subjective commentary in the form of “Greenroom Gupshup”. This book takes the readers through the memory lanes of theatrewalas: it introduces personages, notable street corners and khanawals, and remarks upon play performances through the years.
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The Watershed Moment
Author: Aniket Ghanashyam
Rapid population growth and exponential rise in the demand for water have escalated conflicts for nations, both domestically and internationally. Yet, humans remain oblivious to the inevitable impending dangers of water insecurity and water scarcity. Today, the world is learning lessons from its acts of commission and omission. This book outlines pragmatic strategies to deal with the urgent problem of water insecurity based on a few effective (but often forgotten) methods successfully employed by our ancestors, along with some innovative new schemes.The Watershed Moment highlights the vital role that water has played in creating, consolidating, protecting, and preserving civilizations globally. Human beings and civilizations have survived and thrived, thanks to the perennial and reliable access to water – the elixir of life. This book points towards solutions which are financially feasible, politically viable, and culturally acceptable in addressing the issue of water insecurity.