Arun Kumar

The Narendra Modi government's sudden demonetization of `500 and `1,000 notes in November 2016 failed to put a dent in the black economy but caused untold hardship to hundreds of millions of Indians. It has crippled the country's economy for a long time to come. In this book, Arun Kumar, the country's leading authority on the black economy, tells us why Modi's gambit failed. He shows us the way in which the problem can be rooted out, provided the government has the political will and determination to act. Today, the black economy is estimated to be 62 per cent of GDP-or about `93 lakh crore ($1.4 trillion). Corrupt businessmen, corrupt politicians, and corrupt members of the executive (bureaucrats, police and the judiciary) are responsible for controlling the black economy and enabling its growth. If the black economy were to be dismantled and turned into a part of the 'white' economy, the country's rate of growth would be 12 per cent. If it had not grown the way it has since the 1970s, India's per capita income today would be approximately `7 lakh per annum ($11,000) and India would become the second largest economy in the world. If the black economy were taxed at current rates, it would generate `37 lakh crore in additional taxes and the union budget would show a surplus of `31 lakh crore instead of a deficit. The failure of successive governments to tackle the problem effectively has been the single biggest obstacle to eradicating poverty. It is the cause of both widespread policy failure and the inability of the nation to improve its living conditions rapidly.

An Enquiry Into Causes, Consequences and Remedies

Understanding the Black Economy and Black Money in India

Sandhya Prajapati

The United Nations predicts that by the year 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population will face water scarcity. Further, the planet would have well over eight billion people, the majority of whom would live in developing countries, where more than 80% of those are already experiencing water scarcity. Therefore, there is an urgent need for wastewater recycling to help solve issues of scarcity and to facilitate better management of generated wastewater. Water recycling includes reuse and treatment of municipal wastewater, which could be a sustainable approach for environmental sustainability and could also help to offset the increasing water demands for irrigation and industrial and other needs. Currently, water and wastewater treatment facilities consume large amounts of energy that are mainly generated through the use of fossil fuels. Solar Powered Wastewater Recycling examines how solar power can be implemented as an integrated approach whereby all the energy needs of the water and wastewater sector could be supplemented by renewable technologies, and in which a synergy can be developed between water and energy.

Solar Powered Wastewater Recycling

I. L. Wanchoo

Tinkoo Bhattacharjee

Nalini Aggarwal

Solution to Social Science Success

Solution to Social Science Success Book For class 7

Shakti Singh

Influenza virus infections lead to thousands of deaths worldwide annually and billions of dollars economic burden. Despite continuing advances in our understanding of the immune evasion mechanism, the disease remains one of the foremost threat for human being. Traditional vaccines (attenuated and inactivated) mainly provide protection by inducing virus neutralizing antibodies, targeting ever changing surface antigens: Haemagultinin (HA) and Neuraminidase (NA). Due to genetic shift and immune selection pressure, prevalence of circulating influenza virus subtypes changes every year. Therefore, mismatch between circulating strain and vaccine strain can critically affect the success rate of these conventional flu vaccines, and requires continuous monitoring of circulating influenza virus subtypes and change in the vaccine formulations accordingly. The collective limitations of existing flu vaccines urgently call for the development of a novel universal vaccines that might provide the required protective immunity to a range of influenza virus subtypes. New approaches are being investigated mainly targeting conserved regions of flu proteins. Some of these approaches include universally conserved epitopes of HA, nucleoprotein (NP), capsid protein (M1) and ion channel protein (M2) that induced strong immune responses in animal models. Some attention and progress appears to be focused on vaccines based on the M2 ectodomain (M2e) employing a variety of constructs, adjuvants and delivery systems, including M2e-hepatitis B core antigen, flagellin constructs, and virus-like particles (VLP). Animal studies with these M2e candidate vaccines demonstrated that these vaccine candidates can prevent severe illness and death but not infection, which may pose difficulties in both the evaluation of clinical efficacy and approval by the regulatory authorities. VLP vaccines appear to be promising, but still are mostly limited to animal studies. The discovery and development of new and improved vaccines have been greatly facilitated by the application of new technologies. The use of nucleic acid-based vaccines, to combine the benefits of in-situ expression of antigens with the safety of inactivated and subunit vaccines, has been a key advancement. Upon their discovery more than 20 years ago, nucleic acid vaccines promised to be a safe and effective mean to mimic immunization with a live organism vaccine, particularly for induction of T cell immunity. In addition, the manufacturing of nucleic acid-based vaccines offered the potential to be relatively simple, inexpensive and generic. Reverse Vaccinology and in-silico designing of vaccines are very innovative approaches and being considered as future of vaccines. Furthermore, various immuno-therapeutic agents also being developed to treat and minimize immuno-pathological damage in patients suffering from life threatening complications. For the treatment of such pathological conditions, various novel approaches such as administration of immune suppressive cytokines, blocking co-stimulatory signals or activating co-inhibitory signal of T cell activation, are being tested both in lab and clinics. The Research Topic on influenza virus vaccine and therapeutics will give an insight in to the current status and future scope of these new innovative approaches and technologies. Moreover, these new methods will also serve as a reference tool for the development of future vaccines against several other pathogens.

Influenza Virus Vaccines and Immunotherapies

Ghanshyam Singh

Manoj Gupta

Korhan Cengiz

Basant Aggarwal

This text discusses problems and needs with the implementation of a 5G mobile communications system in the healthcare sector. It covers the issues related to advanced modulation schemes, telehealth, and remote diagnosis. It discusses important topics including virtual healthcare monitoring, spectrum sensing techniques, the role of 5G in medical applications, the role of nano- communication in healthcare informatics, and remote diagnosis. The text will be useful for graduate students, academic researchers, and professionals in the fields of electrical, and electronics and communication engineering, and allied healthcare. This book: Discusses novel architecture to manage the allocation of resources, and the interference issue among existing and advanced radios Provides focus to estimate the performance, cost and accommodation of the next generation technology design for the IoT, modern health- care, and education Covers advanced technologies and their role in healthcare Discusses key topics including spectrum access, advanced waveforms, which can help in standardization of 5G based smart hospital Explores the impact of telemedicine in smart healthcare This reference text covers the latest advances in the field of 5G mobile communication for healthcare informatics, addressing both original algorithm development and new applications of 5G mobile Communications.

5G Wireless Communication System in Healthcare Informatics

Rachana Sharma

Though, Scores Of Books Have Been Written By Western And Indian Authors On Principles Of Management, There Is Always A Place For A Book Which Is To The Point, Brief Yet Com¬Prehensive, Authentic And Reliable And Presented In Indian Setting, In A Simple Language, Free From Technical Jargon. The Authors Of This Book Have Emphasised These Characteristics To Present An Ideal Textbook On The Subject. This Book Covers The Courses In Principles And Theory Of Business Manage¬Ment. It Has Been Presented In An Analytical Style To Make The Subject Easy To Understand And Easier To Memorise. Questions At The End Of Each Chapter Have Been Drawn From The Latest Actual University Papers So That The Student May Practice For Examination.

Principles Of Business Management

Alyosha lived a short life, which he lived to the fullest following his convictions, with utter honesty and showing compassion to his fellow beings. His simplicity and positivity of outlook endeared him to those who came in touch with him whilst his brutal forthrightness quite often brought him into conflict with those in authority. Ever since his birth, it was apparent that Alyosha was a special and exceptionally gifted child. He excelled in sports and academics with equal ease. He was also very perceptive of the human nature. His friends knew him to be a daring and brave boy, who stood up against odds and injustices in life with dignity. In the wee hours of 30 Sep 2007, he was fatally stabbed at Bangalore whilst defending his friend from molestation. His parents, Cmde Arun Kumar, Ms Deepa and his paternal aunt Ms Prabha have set up a public charitable trust as per Alyosha’s desire, to help the disadvantaged sections of the society. The Trust is truly a befitting tribute to his life and the values he lived and died for.

A Blaze... Like A Shooting Star

Alyosha

Status, Issues, and Prospects

Globally Threatened Indian Fauna

In this book, Arun Kumar offers a seer's moving testament of hope in a time of precarious relationships, political upheaval, and environmental degradation. In the title poem, 'Mantram Beach', the rhythm of the ocean salves the suffering mind; in 'The Family Temple', like refugees from the storm, we enter a serene sanctuary; in 'Shwedagon Pagoda', a timeless tranquillity permeates every aspect of the place that is being portrayed; in 'Remembering', the timelines and tumults of our world give way

Mantram Beach

Drawing on the history of the philanthropy of India's economic elites, Arun Kumar discusses how their ideas and understanding of development have shifted and changed over time. Going beyond the more familiar criticisms of development's entanglements with colonialism, Kumar interrogates the changes in development imaginaries in terms of modernity's entanglements with the national question, including anti-colonial nationalism and post-colonial nation-building during the twentieth century. Development, he suggests, can be usefully read and critiqued as national-modern. Philanthropy and the Development of Modern India plots the careers of the national-modern in four main sites of development: civil society, community, science and technology, and selfhood. In an unusual move reading socio-economic nationalist reform from the first half of the twentieth century alongside post-colonial development from the second half, Kumar uncovers the lineages of contemporary development ideas such as self-care, self-reliance, merit, etc. In all this, elites were driven by a 'pedagogic reflex': to teach different sections of Indian society of how to be modern and developed. Contrary to development studies' characterization of elites as anti-development or captors of scarce resources, Kumar shows how elites longed for development for others. Development provided the moral justification, in their calculations, for protecting their commercial interests as they navigated the turbulent Indian twentieth century.

In the Name of Nation

Philanthropy and the Development of Modern India

Demonetization and Black Economy gives a blow-by-blow account of what happened and what were it s effects. This is a powerful book by India's foremost expert on black economy and public finance. The book is a no-holds-barred look into what happens to a nation when its own government devalues its currency. Also find out what were the social, political and economic costs to the nation. This is a hardhitting look at demonetization, and why it could be one of the worst mistakes made by an Indian government with serious social, political and economic consequences. --

Demonetization and the Black Economy

Goyal Brothers Prakashan

Ved Dudeja 

Geeta Negi

S. K. Gupta

Rev. Fr. Cosmos    

S.N. Jha

 V. Madhavi

Rise and Shine – An Integrated Semester Course for Classes 1 to 5 has been designed and formulated in accordance with the guidelines of the latest National Curriculum Framework (NCF). It is a set of ten books, two for each class and one per semester. Each book includes subjects such as English, Mathematics, EVS/Science, Social Studies and General Knowledge. The key feature of the course is to make learning a joyful experience. Each book closely interweaves concepts to lay a strong foundation at the primary level. The course focuses on interactive approach to make the children active participants in the process of learning. Some of the key features of the series are :  Based on the curriculum guidelines given by the latest National Curriculum Framework.  Graded and matched to the number of class hours planned by the schools.  Key concepts in each subject linked with interesting explanations; visual aids such as illustrations, photographs, diagrams, maps and tables; activities, games and real-life examples.  Carefully graded and comprehensive exercises for true evaluation.  Online support for © Animated lessons and interactive exercises for better understanding of the concepts learnt in the textbook. © Assignments and E-book (For Teacher’s only)  Teachers Resource Book to facilitate teaching. Goyal Brothers Prakashan

Rise & Shine — An Integrated Semester Course for Class 3 (Semester 2)

I. R. Arya

Use of Kerosene Oil/diesel Oil as a Solvent in the Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Mixes

C. L. Tyagi

This Is An Ideal And Most Comprehensive Textbook Presenting An Integrated Approach To The Principles, Concepts And The Cases In Advertising Management. Based On Authentic Publications And Practical Experience Of The Authors, The Book Deals With Advertising And Sales Promotion, Economic And Social Effectiveness Of Advertising Decisions And Plans. The Book Is Well-Written And Well-Structured In Lucid, Simple And Conversational Language. Different Topics Are Systematically Arranged With Proper Blend Of Theories And Models So As To Make Easy And Clear Understanding Of Principles And Their Applications In Advertising.The Book Will Be Very Useful For Students Doing M.B.A., M.Com., D.I.M. And B.B.M. It Will Also Be Most Valuable Reference Source For Advertising Professionals.

Advertising Management

On 1 July 2017, Goods and Services Tax (GST) became a reality. The government hailed it as the biggest tax reform of independent India which would herald a new freedom for the nation and unify it with 'One Nation One Tax'. Some of the claims made by the government were that GST would bring about ease of doing business; increase tax collection; lower inflation; increase GDP growth by 1-2 per cent; and check the black economy. More than a year later, we have more questions than answers. Why did the economy slow down? Is the government likely to collect more taxes? Why have prices continued to rise? Why has Malaysia withdrawn GST? Turns out that problems with GST are both transitional and structural. To correct for these there have been a few hundred notifications and orders from the government which have added to the confusion. In this book, well-known economist Arun Kumar explains the reality behind GST. Known for not pulling any punches, the author explains why GST is a double-edged sword for the common man, why it will increase inequality across sectors and regions, why it will hurt small businesses-everything the government does not want you to know.

Ground Scorching Tax

This Book Covers Syllabi On Auditing, As Prescribed By Indian Universities And Institutes Of Commerce And Management. The Authors Have Tried Their Best To Cover Every Single Topic, Leaving None But At The Same Time Avoiding Unnecessary Details. While The Subject Matter Of The Book Has Been Gathered From Authentic Text Books, Reports And Journals, It Has Been Explained Through Examples Drawn From The Actual Business World. Cases With Court Decisions Have Been Cited Wherever Necessary. Regulations And Laws Have Been Authentically Reproduced From Original Sources. Language Of Narration Has Been Kept As Much Free From Technical Jargon As Possible. Thus The Authors Have Tried Their Best To Present An Ideal Textbook For The Students And A Reference Book For All Those Who Are Concerned With Auditing, The Teachers, The Company Secretary, The Chartered Accountant And Last But Not The Least, The Entrepreneur Himself.

Auditing: Theory and Practice

Salient features of the book: - All chapters are related to the advances in cardiovascular risks.; - Chapters are written by renowned authors globally. - Chapters are lucid and easy to understand. - Chapters are useful for clinicians, medical practitioners, researchers, teachers, and students. - Chapters include flow charts, diagrams, and tables for easy comprehension of overall risks of cardiovascular disease. - Chapters generate awareness among common people about the risks so that the cost of intensive care units can be prevented, thus the economy of the country.

Recent Trends in Cardiovascular Risks

This volumes draws on the history of the philanthropy of India's economic elites to examine how their ideas and understanding of development have shifted and changed over time. Kumar shows how development in India provided the moral justification for the protection of commercial interests during a turbulent period of Indian history.

Adam Friedman

Heidi M. Mansour

Eric R. Blough

There is a clear need for innovative technologies to improve the delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents in the body. Recent breakthroughs in nanomedicine are now making it possible to deliver drugs and therapeutic proteins to local areas of disease or tumors to maximize clinical benefit while limiting unwanted side effects. Nanomedicine in Drug Delivery gives an overview of aspects of nanomedicine to help readers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that build on nanoscale technologies. Featuring contributions by leading researchers from around the world, the book examines: The integration of nanoparticles with therapeutic agents The synthesis and characterization of nanoencapsulated drug particles Targeted pulmonary nanomedicine delivery using inhalation aerosols The use of biological systems—bacteria, cells, viruses, and virus-like particles—as carriers to deliver nanoparticles Nanodermatology and the role of nanotechnology in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease Nanoparticles for the delivery of small molecules, such as for gene and vaccine delivery The use of nanotechnologies to modulate and modify wound healing Nanoparticles in bioimaging, including magnetic resonance, computed tomography, and molecular imaging Nanoparticles to enhance the efficiency of existing anticancer drugs The development of nanoparticle formulations Nanoparticles for ocular drug delivery Nanoparticle toxicity, including routes of exposure and mechanisms of toxicity The use of animal and cellular models in nanoparticles safety studies With its practical focus on the design, synthesis, and application of nanomedicine in drug delivery, this book is a valuable resource for clinical researchers and anyone working to tackle the challenges of delivering drugs in a more targeted and efficient manner. It explores a wide range of promising approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using cutting-edge nanotechnologies.

Nanomedicine in Drug Delivery

In this book, the author critically examines the standard explanations for the causes and consequences of black income generation. His analysis lays bare the pernicious effects of black income on the macroeconomy and the resultant inefficiency, waste in the economy and society.

Arun Kumar

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