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¿Sabías que en la India hay muchas niñas que no pueden acceder a la educación? ¿O que el 40 % de los matrimonios infantiles se producen en este país? Incluso, con frecuencia, las familias con pocos recursos sienten desilusión y rechazo cuando nace una hija. Durante los más de trece años que Jaume Sanllorente ha dedicado a la lucha pacífica contra la pobreza en Bombay, ha sido testigo de la discriminación que sufren las mujeres en la India.

Este libro ofrece una guía completa de los acontecimientos que dan forma a la mitología india. Desde la creación del universo hasta guerras celestiales y la reencarnación, la mitología de la India aborda enigmáticos cuentos ancestrales, creación y espiritualidad. La mitología india no es una simple cuestión del pasado. Los festivales contemporáneos, celebraciones, cultos, música, bailes, poesía, películas y televisión pueden representar o incluir aspectos de la mitología india. También es un tema de interés para aquellos que la estudian o la practican.

With direct access to the top Maoist leadership, Rahul Pandita provides an authoritative account of how a handful of men and women, who believed in the idea of revolution, entered Bastar in Central India in 1980 and created a powerful movement that New Delhi now terms India's biggest internal security threat. It traces the circumstances due to which the Maoist movement entrenched itself in about 10 states of India, carrying out deadly attacks against the Indian establishment in the name of the poor and the marginalised.

Due anni dopo la pubblicazione della Missione degli Ebrei, D'Alveydre pubblica nel 1886 questa ultima delle sue Missioni, a coronamento del libro precedente. Vi viene spinto da un'emergenza: infatti nella guerra coloniale Anglo-Russa che sta per svolgersi nei territori attorno all'Afghanistan, rischia di venir distrutto il Tempio-Università dell'Agarttha, dove sono conservati tesori preziosi di conoscenza. Il suo è un appello accorato ai potenti del mondo, e agli iniziati dell'Agarttha, perché si svelino finalmente ed esigano una salvaguardia internazionale.

Concise, accessible, and indispensible, Doing Business in 21st-Century India is the perfect primer for anyone who's long on enterprise, short on time, and eager to profit from this fascinating new market. By now, you probably know that India has the second-fastest growing economy in the world...

The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in. A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy from Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre. Whether discussing the origins of metaphysics, the merits of idealism, or the questions raised by existentialism, Peter Gibson brings to life the ideas of these great thinkers and carefully explains their reasoning in straightforward, easy-to-understand language.

An adventure story of a group of children who went out to play in a park and saved a baby vulture from drowning. As you read, you will find out the role of vultures in our eco-system and how they contribute in keeping our environment clean.

The moving story of a poor little boy who visits the Eid fair and returns with a pair of tongs for his grandmother so that she does not burn her hands while cooking.

In this comprehensive book, you’ll learn more about the Indian mythology, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and the worship of Hare Krishna. Get ready to have your eyes opened to another world of beliefs, rituals, and spiritual symbols.

It is said we cannot always choose our neighbors. Sometimes we may be blessed with considerate neighbors with whom we have a good relationship and who take care of us and vice versa, forming a good community. On the other hand, sometimes, we may have to deal with unpleasant neighbors who cause us trouble by various means.

Indian mythology stretches beyond the tales of creation. This audiobook will acquaint you with the gods and goddesses who shaped the world, as well as epic tales of hardship, struggle, and strife. Mythology attempts to explain the origins of the universe and delves deep into understanding the creation of time, matter, and life itself. Were humans born out of the light that spilled from Lord Brahma? Was the universe created out of a golden egg? Can all of the human race trace its lineage back to one man?

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi as he is more popularly known, is widely considered the father of India, the preeminent leader of the Indian struggle against British imperialism, and one of the most influential minds of the 20th century, Gandhi emerged to become one of the greatest advocates of peace and nonviolent resistance that the world has known. Gandhi became one of those rare leaders who preached through his own practices, motivating millions of people to follow his principles of freedom and peace.

Callousness toward lack of civic sense, which you would have experienced, and insights on desired etiquettes are drawn in this publication on non-prescriptive tangents. Intriguing and inspiring, it throws light on propriety deficiencies widely considered trivial in urban India, through compelling stories and real life experiences.

The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, but only the last 90 were under the direct rule of the British government. To some, 90 years might seem a short period to write a history book about. However, the time of the British Raj was very influential. It brought change to Indian politics, education, society, infrastructure, industry, and other aspects of Indian life. But while the British Empire brought modernization to its colonies, that modernization came with a price.

Angry: One Black Woman’s Playbook for Surviving Stereotypes and Saving Her Sanity is not a rage-fueled manifesto—it’s a revelation. With her signature blend of humor, honesty, and holy side-eye, author India Trotter dismantles the “angry Black woman” stereotype and exposes what’s really beneath it: exhaustion, boundary violations, microaggressions, and the constant demand to be “strong” even when breaking.

What do you bring to the table? In I Am the Table: The Manifesto for Her, The Manual for Him, author India Trotter serves a bold, soulful, and refreshingly honest guide to modern love and emotional maturity — for women who’ve grown wiser and the men brave enough to meet them there. For women, it’s a manifesto — a declaration that peace, standards, and self-worth aren’t arrogance, they’re alignment. For men, it’s a manual — a roadmap to understanding the heart of the mature, self-aware woman who’s done healing, done fixing, and done settling.

The primary focus of this work is to provide comprehensive knowledge about each country's legal systems, cultural norms, and potential challenges, equipping listeners with practical strategies to respond confidently and proactively to legal challenges they may encounter during their travels.

From about 1858 to 1947, the British ruled over India. The Raj carried out orders and came up with them. There was public mistrust and dissatisfaction with their regime, which led to protests, riots, and controversial events. India was a big part of the British Empire for a long time, until the country gained its independence. Let’s explore how the rule of the British Raj evolved, how their power became stronger and weaker, what the impact of the world wars was, the nationalist groups in India, and significant figures like Mahatma Gandhi.