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Biotechnology of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants
This book is a unique overview of insights on the genetic basis of anti-diabetic activity, chemistry, physiology, biotechnology, mode-of-action, as well as cellular mechanisms of anti-diabetic secondary metabolites from medicinal plants. The World Health Organization estimated that 80% of the populations of developing countries rely on traditional medicines, mostly plant drugs, for their primary health care needs. There is an increasing demand for medicinal plants having anti-diabetic potential in both developing and developed countries. The expanding trade in medicinal plants has serious implications on the survival of several plant species, with many under threat to become extinct. This bo...
Public Women in British India
This book foregrounds the subjectivity of ‘acting women’ amidst violent debates on femininity and education, livelihood and labour, sexuality and marriage. It looks at the emergence of the stage actress as an artist and an ideological construct at critical phases of performance practice in British India. The focus here is on Calcutta, considered the ‘second city of the Empire’ and a nodal point in global trade circuits. Each chapter offers new ways of conceptualising the actress as a professional, a colonial subject, simultaneously the other and the model of the ‘new woman’. An underlying motif is the playing out of the idea of spiritual salvation, redemption and modernity. Analy...
Invitation To Holy Company
This book contains Swami Jnanatmananda’s personal reminiscences of ten of the direct disciples of Sri Ramakrishna—Swamis Premananda, Turiyananda, Brahmananda, Shivananda, Saradananda, Abhedananda, Vijnanananda, Akhandananda, Subhodananada and Adbhutananda. The reminiscences, originally recorded in Bengali, offer a vivid pen-picture of these great disciples and how each one them represented as a conduit to their Great Master’s mission. Translated into English by J.N. Dey, the book will help the readers acquire an intimate pen-picture of these great disciples and will inspire them to learn more about these stalwart personalities.
Ghashiram Kotwal:
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Beyond Apu - 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee
One of India's Finest Actors Talks His Most Iconic Roles Soumitra Chatterjee became internationally famous with his debut in Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar. In an era when Uttam Kumar ruled the minds and hearts of Bengali film audiences, Chatterjee carved a niche for himself, emerging as one of the finest actors, not only in India, but also in the world. Beyond Apu - 20 Favourite Film Roles of Soumitra Chatterjee looks at the cinematic life of this thespian through twenty of the most iconic characters he has essayed. Handpicked by the star himself, and brimming over with vintage anecdotes, this is a fascinating read on the art and craft of a master at work. Including insightful essays on his theatre and other artistic achievements, this book not only introduces the reader to an icon of Indian cinema but also offers a unique insight into the mind of a genius.
Evam Indrajit
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