Ravish Kumar

The Free Voice on Democracy, Culture and the Nation

'This brave and timely book should be required reading for every Indian.'--Nayantara Sahgal In this revised paperback edition of his best-selling book, Ravish Kumar, one of our bravest and most mature public voices, examines why debate and dialogue have given way to hate and intolerance in India, how elected representatives, the media and other institutions are failing us, and looks at ways to repair the damage to our democracy. A new introduction and two additional essays examine developments since the election results of May 2019.

On Democracy, Culture and the Nation (Revised and Updated Edition)

The Free Voice

रवीश कुमार की यह किताब ‘बोलना ही है’ इस बात की पड़ताल करती है कि भारत में अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता किस-किस रूप में बाधित हुई है, परस्पर सम्वाद और सार्थक बहस की गुंजाइश कैसे कम हुई है और इससे देश में नफ़रत और असहिष्णुता को कैसे बढ़ावा मिला है। कैसे जनता के चुने हुए प्रतिनिधि, मीडिया और अन्य संस्थान एक मजबूत लोकतंत्र के रूप में हमें विफल कर रहे हैं। इन स्थितियों से उबरने की राह खोजती यह किताब हमारे वर्तमान समय का वह दस्तावेज है जो स्वस्थ लोकतंत्र के हर हिमायती के लिए संग्रहणीय है. हिंदी में आने से पहले ही यह किताब अंग्रेजी, मराठी और कन्नड़ में प्रकाशित हो चुकी है. • ‘Ravish Kumar ‘s book, The Free Voice — On Democracy, Culture and the Nation, highlights the state of the nation, investigating the threat to free expression and how the fear of institutional, physical and psychological violence is being used to replace debate, dialogue and social harmony, infusing instead intolerance and hate.’—The Tribune • ‘[A] mirror of our times.’—The Hindu

Bolna Hi Hai : Loktantra, Sanskriti Aur Rashtra Ke Bare Mein

'The National Project for Instilling Fear in the people has reached completion. Before the promised highways and jobs, everybody has been unfailingly given one thing--fear. For every individual, fear is now the daily bread. We are all experiencing fear; it comes to us in many different forms--from the moment we step out of our homes, with so many warnings ringing in our ears... It is only the lapdog media which is safe in India today. Jump into and snuggle down in the lap of authority and nobody will dare say anything to you.' At a time when free expression and individual liberty in India appear to be under serious threat, Ravish Kumar is one of our bravest and most mature public voices. Few journalists today have as keen an understanding of Indian society and politics and as strong a commitment to the truth. Fewer still can match him in eloquence and integrity. In this necessary book, he examines why debate and dialogue have given way to hate and intolerance in India, how elected representatives, the media and other institutions are failing us, and looks at ways to repair the damage to our democracy.

On Democracy, Culture and the Nation

यह पुस्तक भारत के सभी किसानों और मशरूम की खेती करने वालों को समर्पित है। यह पुस्तक 11 अध्यायों या भागों में व्यवस्थित है। अध्यायों की अवधारणाओं और विधियों की संक्षिप्त रूपरेखा इस प्रकार है: - अध्याय 1 मशरूम का परिचय है। अध्याय 2 मशरूम के पोषण और औषधीय गुणों की पृष्ठभूमि देता है। अध्याय 3 मशरूम का वर्गीकरण है। अध्याय 4 में मशरूम की खेती के लिए बीज (स्पाॅन) उत्पादन तकनीकों और उनके विवरण को शामिल किया गया है। अध्याय 5, 6, 7 और 8 में सफेद बटन मशरूम (मशरूम) की खेती, सीप मशरूम की खेती, पुआल मशरूम की खेती और सफेद दूधिया (दूधिया) मशरूम की खेती का विवरण दिया गया है। अध्याय 9 में मशरूम के रोग और उपचार शामिल हैं। अध्याय 10 मशरूम से व्यंजन तैयार करने का वर्णन करता है। अध्याय 11 मशरूम की खेती के लिए लागत विश्लेषण।

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मशरूम की व्यवसायिक खेती

This is a comprehensive book for undergraduates with an emphasis on the fundamentals of properties and processing of engineering materials. With a coverage of new materials like metamaterials, nanomaterials, biodegradable polymers, phosphors and many others, it presents a new look to the subjects. Containing over 700 diagrams and 400 questions, the book is a complete reference for undergraduates. Multiple choice questions and the intext solved questions are other features. The chapters are concerned with structural properties, service behavior and varied applications of materials. This book covers a wider range of materials and processes then is customary in the elementary materials science books. Did you know and Special Reports made this book a must read.

Material Science & Processing

This work aims at developing a methodology that allows application of coarse-grained simulation techniques to systems with reactive equilibria. In particular, we apply dissipative particle dynamics, a simple but computationally efficient technique where components are represented by beads interacting with soft short-range potentials to solutions containing transition metal ions. A transition metal ion is presented by a cluster of beads: one central bead and several "coordination vacancies" arranged around the central one according to complexation geometry characteristic to that particular metal; that geometry is maintained using a system of covalent bonds and angles. The beads representing coordination vacancies are able to form dissociable Morse bonds with the ligand beads. The strength, length and lifetime of the bonds are regulated by the Morse parameters. After introducing the approach, we study the basic properties of the model, namely the number and stability of complexi in solutions formed by a metal salt and one or two ligands. Then, we apply the model to a practical system: transition metal chloride in polyvinylpyrrolidone - dimethylformamide solution. We studied the Poiseuille flow of the solution and its dependence on the transition metal concentration, solvent composition, polymer length, and the driving field. We attempted to reproduce experimental data on the dependence of dynamic properties on the composition.

Study of Complexation of Transition Metals Using Dissipative Particle Dynamics and Its Application to Real System

In "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge," Ravish Kumar embarks on a captivating journey through the heartland of traditional agricultural practices, shedding light on the ingenious wisdom of indigenous tribes and their remarkable ability to coexist harmoniously with nature. Kumar's work is a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between modern science and age-old tribal farming techniques. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experiences, Kumar highlights the invaluable contributions of tribal communities to sustainable agriculture. He underscores how their profound understanding of local ecosystems, traditional crop management, and organic farming methods can inform and enrich contemporary agricultural practices. This book serves as a bridge, connecting the wisdom of tribal farmers with the tools of modern science, enabling the creation of innovative and sustainable farming solutions. Readers will be captivated by the compelling stories of tribal communities, their agricultural rituals, and the indigenous knowledge that has been passed down through generations. Kumar masterfully intertwines storytelling with scientific insight, making this book accessible to both scholars and the general public. "Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge" is a testament to the resilience, wisdom, and resourcefulness of indigenous tribes and a call to action for society to embrace their valuable contributions to modern farming. Ravish Kumar's thought-provoking work serves as a beacon, guiding us toward a more sustainable and harmonious future in agriculture.

Scientific Advancements in Tribal Farming Knowledge

Sparkling stories of love, longing and heartbreak in the city by Ravish Kumar, journalist, TV anchor and bestselling author of The Free Voice A boy from Bihar living in Lajpat Nagar likes a momo-seller from the Northeast; she likes him too, but when he gifts her a token from his village, his dreams come crashing down. Samar travels with his beloved in a DTC bus in Delhi, the only space in the city where they can meet, but he's afraid to call out her name for fear it will be recognized. A couple shelters from rain underneath a flyover, hoping for a moment of seclusion, but staring eyes pour water on their dreams. And a girl lets herself into her lover's rented room, finds a bunch of letters from his past flames, and leaves him an unusual farewell note. In these crisp, powerful, micro stories, the celebrated journalist, TV anchor and writer Ravish Kumar brings alive the love, longing and heartbreak which flourish in the city's spaces. And even as lovers find the niches they need, the city itself shapes their relationships. Brilliantly translated from the bestselling Hindi original Ishq Mein Shahar Hona, A City Happens in Love is a tribute to the modern Indian city, its capaciousness, and to the power of love.

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