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Home to one-quarter of humanity—one-fifth of whom are youth—South Asia has the world’s largest concentration of poverty and malnutrition (1–3). Despite producing one-quarter of the world’s consumed food, the region’s agrifood systems face formidable challenges in producing an adequate and affordable supply of the diverse foods needed for sustainable healthy diets (4,5). Unhealthy food consumption is rising, and farming systems are threatened by unsustainable groundwater withdrawal due to poorly developed food and energy policies. In addition, South Asia’s farmers are both contributors and victims of climate change and extreme weather, which contributes to rural out-migration—...
Is it true that the ancient Indians had no sense of History? The book begins with this question, and points out how the ways of perceiving the past could be culture-specific and how the concept of historical traditions can be useful in studying the various ways of memorising and representing the past, even if those ways do not necessarily correspond to the methodology of the Occidental discipline called 'History'. Ancient India had several historical traditions, and the book focuses on one of them, the itihasa. It also shows how the Mahabharata is the best illustration of this tradition, and how a historical study of the contents of the text, with comparison with and corroboration from other...
Transgender literature, a vibrant and essential facet of contemporary writing, has begun to find its voice and recognition in Indian Writing in English. As the nation grapples with evolving social norms and an expanding discourse on gender and identity, the literary world mirrors this transformation through powerful narratives that challenge, illuminate, and celebrate transgender experiences. This book endeavors to explore the rich tapestry of transgender literature in India. These showcasing works span genres and styles but share a common thread: the quest for identity, acceptance, and self-expression. From pioneering voices that broke the silence around transgender issues to emerging authors who continue to push boundaries, this compilation highlights the resilience, creativity, and profound humanity of transgender individuals.
This book covers recent trends in the field of devices, wireless communication and networking. It gathers selected papers presented at the International Conference on Communication, Devices and Networking (ICCDN 2019), which was organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim, India, on 9–10 December 2019. Gathering cutting-edge research papers prepared by researchers, engineers and industry professionals, it will help young and experienced scientists and developers alike to explore new perspectives, and offer them inspirations on how to address real-world problems in the areas of electronics, communication, devices and networking.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Initiative on Transforming Agrifood Systems in South Asia (TAFSSA). New Delhi, India
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with The Algorithmic Odyssey. This comprehensive guide serves as both a map and a compass for navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI research. From the foundational principles of machine learning to the latest advancements in neural networks, this book offers a detailed exploration of the algorithms that are reshaping our world. Whether you are a seasoned researcher, a curious student, or a tech enthusiast, The Algorithmic Odyssey provides invaluable insights into the methodologies, challenges, and breakthroughs that define contemporary AI research. Discover the intricacies of su...
The book focuses on both theory and applications in the broad areas of communication technology, computer science and information security. This two volume book contains the Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering. These volumes bring together academic scientists, professors, research scholars and students to share and disseminate information on knowledge and scientific research works related to computing, networking, and informatics to discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. The book also promotes translation of basic research into applied investigation and convert applied investigation into practice.
This book presents best selected papers presented at the First Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Applications (GCAIA 2020), organized by the University of Engineering & Management, Jaipur, India, during 8–10 September 2020. The proceeding will be targeting the current research works in the domain of intelligent systems and artificial intelligence.
The dynamic economic climate invites participants who are grounded in strategic financial management and infrastructure development. Thus, a lack of sufficient infrastructure, in both quality and quantity, often disqualifies developing countries from being key players in the global economy and influences other socioeconomic problems like unemployment, quality of work life, and quality of life. Handbook of Research on Strategic Business Infrastructure Development and Contemporary Issues in Finance discusses the efficiency of good infrastructure and its impact on socioeconomic growth and socioeconomic development in general and addresses contemporary aspects of the strategic financial management essential for accomplishing the objective of wealth maximization in today's challenging and competitive economy. This book is an essential research work for policy makers, government workers and NGO employees, as well as academicians and researchers in the fields of business, finance, marketing, management, accounting, MIS, public administration, economics, and law.
I am not weird is a collection of write-ups for expressing the feelings, emotions or thoughts which is somewhat termed as weird by the so called society. This book is created with love, and respect towards all the beings there who can’t express themselves fully and can’t even show their true feelings and emotions even if they wants to because of the societal norms and regulations and hence encouraging them to behave freely and being true to themselves. As a compiler of this book I promise that this book will be the great motivation to all the human beings there who often termed as weirdo and thus can’t show their true emotions for being wrongly judged.