Archive for August 2015
ARUNACHAL PRADESH REDISCOVERING HINDUISM IN THE HIMALAYAS BY DR. JAGDISH KAUR
Defining religion in the context of
Arunachal Pradesh has always been a challenge. The state and its human
population were not completely isolated from the mainland Indian culture and
society even in the remote past. This book has tried to relate the religious
history of Arunachal Pradesh with the existing evidence in the form of ancient
Indian epics, texts, contemporary literature and the archaeological
investigations conducted over a period of last several decades. A comprehensive
analysis of this evidence establishes the presence of Hindu religious elements
in ancient Arunachal Pradesh.
Dr. Jagdish Kaur is a medical
professional educated at Delhi University and is a postgraduate in public
health. She is working with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Government of India at present. She has authored several publications and
research papers in the arena of public health.
She has special interest in the history and diverse culture of India,
especially the mythology and spiritual heritage of the country. This is her
debut book on the cultural aspect of India.
I am proud to belong to a religion
which has taught the world tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only
in the universal toleration but we accept all religion as true.
Swami Vivekananda
Book: Arunachal Pradesh –
Rediscovering Hinduism in the Himalayas
Author: Dr. Jagdish Kaur
ISBN: 81-85217-32-7
Language: English
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KASHMIR ACROSS LOC BY DEBIDATTA AUROBINDO MAHAPATRA & SEEMA SHEKHAWAT
Discourses on Kashmir till recently
were largely confined to developments in Kashmir in Indian side. The book
recognizes the imperative to have a fresh look at the issue in its totality by
studying the hitherto neglected aspects of Kashmir conflict. It is an attempt
to look at the developments in Kashmir across the line of control.
Pakistan’s policy towards Kashmir
under its control is characterized by not only ambiguity and contradiction but
also subjugation and exploitation. Its claim that it supports Kashmir’s right
to self determination is contrasted by the ideology of Kashmir’s accession to
Pakistan incorporated in the constitution of Kashmir under its control.
The study is timely and significant as
it is one of the first elaborate studies on Kashmir under the control of
Pakistan. It bears special significance because any final solution of Kashmir
must take into account the realities across the line of control.
This comprehensive work will be of
interest to a wide readership including scholars, human rights activists,
journalists, policy makers and every one interested in Kashmir.
Debidatta Aurobindo Mahapatra holds
doctoral degree from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru
University, New Delhi. He was a research
fellow at the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University,
Moscow. His areas of interest include conflict, peace and Indo Russian
relations. He has written a book titled India-Russia Partnership (2006). Dr.
Mahapatra has also contributed articles in reputed journals including
International Studies, India Quarterly, Indian
Journal of Political Science etc.He has also presented papers at
national and international conferences. Currently he is associated with Centre
for Central Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai.
Seema Shekhawat holds doctoral degree
in Political Science from the University of Jammu. She was a gold medalist in
M.A. Her major areas of interest include human rights, conflict, displacement
and gender. She has written a book titled Conflict and displacement in Jammu
and Kashmir: The Gender Dimension (2006). Dr. Shekhawat has contributed papers
at national and international conferences in France, Philippines, Nepal etc. She
has also attended a course on human rights in Strasbourg.
Book: Kashmir Across LOC
Author: Debidatta Aurobindo
Mahapatra and Seema Shekhawat
ISBN: 81-212-0968-4
Language: English
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ROLE OF MEDIA IN KASHMIR CRISIS BY DR. DEEPA VISWAM
The book examines exactly how far
print media through its report coverage helps in resolving the Kashmir
conflict. The composite dialogue initiated during the tenure of Vajpayee
government has gained momentum in the Manmohan government. The issues discussed
are: 1. Kashmir Issue 2. Sir Creek Mission 3. The Siachen Glacier. 4. Wullar
Barrage 5. Economic co-operation and friendly ties 6. Drug trafficking 7.
Terrorism.
Book: Role of Media in Kashmir Crisis
Author: Dr. Deepa Viswam
ISBN: 978-81-7835-862-8
Language: English
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KASHMIR ON THE BURNING PYRE BY PROF. J.L.SHER
The book has been titled “Kashmir on
the Burning Pyre”. We see political hegemony is fiddling for their political
power, with the sole aim to dominate the abandoned child to claim their legal
rights. To them both warring fractions want territory. People’s welfare and
development is no more their goal. The situation is detoriating day by day.
Kashmir is marooned in its own blood. The stench of rotten politics is not
wafting down the Kashmir valley only, but its nausea has bracketed in its fold
the whole of India. The valley is withering in pain and needs a healing touch
in the real sense. The situation in Kashmir is grave and quick fix solution can
make it all the worst, endangering world peace. There is more fury but little
substance. We are passing through a catastrophic trance unaware of the imminent
danger that looms over our heads.
I was born in a humble family to spiritually elevated parents who inculcated in me, traits of discipline, sublime, devotion, dedication towards all suffering masses, irrespective of caste, creed and color which my primary objective of life. My conscience would never allow me to betray my well indoctrinated values ingrained in me, by my virtuous God like parents like truthfulness. My life has been a life of struggle, trail and tribulations, full of hardwork and selflessly working for the community in exile ever since exodus from Kashmir.
Book: Kashmir on the Burning Pyre
Author: Prof. J.L Sher
Language: English
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THE ROOTS OF KASHMIR PROBLEM EDITED BY DEVENDRA SWARUP & SUSHIL AGGARWAL
Why millions of Kashmiri Hindus have
become refugees in their own homeland after Independence..?
Why Kashmir has become a perpetually
bleeding wound in India’s body politic draining large chunks of our meager economic
and military resources?
This book is an attempt to find
answers to these questions. The matter is arranged in ten sections as follows:
Section:
I
Background
II Current
phase of anti-Hindu violence and Hindu exodus
III History
of forcible Islamisation of Kashmir
IV Sheikh
Abdulla’s ambitions and machinations
V Politics
of separatism and subversion
VI & X Pakistani designs and strategy
VII Human
rights violations of whom?
VIII The
politics of discrimination
IX Contrasting
roles of the Communists and the RSS
Book: The Roots of Kashmir Problem
Edited by: Devendra Swarup and Sushil Aggarwal
Language: English
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KUMARAJIVA BY NIRMALA SHARMA
KUMARAJIVA – THE TRANSCREATOR OF
BUDDHIST CHINESE DICTION BY NIRMALA SHARMA
This work by Prof. Nirmala Sharma is
the first full-length narration of the extraordinary life, immense literary
output, manifold philosophical perspective of Kumarajiva and the development of
a new translation methodology by him. He is the great transcreator of Buddhist
Chinese diction. His oeuvre covers all genres of Buddhist literature. All his
words, both extant and lost are detailed. The author discusses at length his
crucial texts that became the foundation of sects and philosophical systems in
East Asia. Kucha the homeland of Kumarajiva excelled in painting, music and
dance. Around a hundred illustrations of murals and scrolls vividly portray
this ambience of Kucha.
The author has added a write up of
President Daisaku Ikeda, whose devotion to the unparalleled monk-translator
adds to the deep understanding of the mind and message of Kumarajiva to humanity.
President Ikeda discusses Kumarajiva’s new systematization of terminology to
bring greater clarity to Buddhist thought and practice.
The author ends the book with the
translation of the original Chinese life of Kumarajiva, translated by Prof. J.
Nobel, from the Lives of Eminent Monks written by Hiu-chiao in AD 519. The
original text in Chinese has also been reproduced.
Nirmala Sharma is an Art Historian and a Professor of Buddhist studies at the International Academy of Indian Culture, New Delhi. She is working on a project of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts on “Iconography of the Mandalas of the Dukhang of Alchi”. With two masters degrees, one in Fine Arts and the other in Ancient Indian History Culture and archaeology, her PhD thesis is on the Ragamala paintings. She has been awarded two gold medals and a silver medal for best papers read at the Gujrat Itihas Parishad.
She has made educative films for Doordarshan on the monuments, step wells, sculptures, textiles and paintings. She held a senior position as a designer of textiles and costumes in industries with specialization on the software for the weaving looms. She has published several articles on Textiles. She is a member of the Indian Art History Congress, Association of British Scholars and the Programme Advisory committee at IGNCA. Her books include Bamiyan Hariti and Kindred Iconics, Ragamala Paintings, Buddhist Paintings of Tunhuang in the National Museum, New Delhi.
Book: Kumarajiva
Author: Nirmala Sharma
ISBN: 978-81-89738-19-8
Language: English
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THE RICH HERITAGE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR BY PROF. SOMNATH WAKHLU
THE RICH HERITAGE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR
– STUDIES IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE REGION BY PROF.
SOMNATH WAKHLU
Prof. Somnath Wakhlu has basically
been a teacher of English literature but while working in the Amar Mahal Museum
and Library, Jammu for the last two and half decades his mind got yoked to many
devotions of Jammu and Kashmir art and architecture, history and culture,
mysticism and literature. And he passes
from one devotion to the other with athletic ease.
The present book is divided into two
parts: one is concerned with Jammu and the other with Kashmir. Then each part
is subdivided into various sections: first, art and architecture: second,
history and third, literature.
By a slightest reflection on this work
one can feel that he possesses a firm sense of composition, a sweep and compact
and delightful verve and eloquence.
Prof. Somnath Wakhlu born at Srinagar
in Kashmir, spent his life both in Jammu and Kashmir and thus he got steeped
both in Dogri and Kashmiri cultures. He was selected as Lecturer in English by the
State Public Service Commission. Later he was promoted as Professor of English.
Prof. Wakhlu is an orator and acknowledged as an eminent writer. He is a distinguished artist, historian and critic and has published more than two hundred and fifty articles on various subjects in various papers and journals and has been giving radio ’talks’ from the Jammu and Srinagar radio stations. He has contributed six articles to the Encyclopedia of Indian Literature, published by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. He has also written a few scripts for the Doordarshan. he has several books to his credit.
Book: The Rich Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
Author: Prof. Somnath Wakhlu
ISBN: 81-212-0570-0
Language: English
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J.P ON JAMMU & KASHMIR BY BALRAJ PURI
Jayaprakash Narayan commented through
his speeches, statement and writings on Jammu and Kashmir state –more than any
other Indian leader. As conscience keeper of India with an independent mind and
moral courage, he expressed his views on the developments in the state from
pre-independence days to the latest days of his life. He was admired as well as
condemned by the people and leaders of the country but never ignored. He was
the profoundest influence on the Kashmiri mind, after Gandhi and Nehru and
played a major role in reconciliation of Sheikh Abdullah and the people of
Kashmir, after decades of estrangement, with the rest of India.
The book is a collection of whatever
he said or wrote on the crucial state, from all possible sources – archives,
newspapers, personal records. It throws light on how national interest and
moral principles can be reconciled and how his personality affected the
national policies and events in the state.
Balraj Puri started his public career
in 1942 as editor of a weekly and an activist. Though he has been writing in
national dailies and academic journals on wide range of subjects, his main
field of study and activity has been Jammu & Kashmir state. He has been a bridge between regional and
ethnic communities of this extremely diverse state and between its popular
leadership even when it was alienated and the national leaders including Nehru
and Jayaprakash Narayan. He has been associated with almost each move that JP
made on Kashmir, with his assistance, advice or critical comments.
Author and co-author of 35 books which
include: Kashmir Towards Insurgency, 1995, 5000 years of Kashmir, 1997. Jammu
and Kashmir: Triumph and Tragedy of Indian Federalisatio, 1991, Jammu – A Clue of Kashmir Tangle, 1966,
Abdullah Era (1983).
Book: J.P ON Jammu &
Kashmir
Author: Balraj Puri
ISBN: 81-212-0859-9
Language: English
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KASHMIR CRISIS - UNHOLY ANGLO-PAK NEXUS BY DR. SAROJA SUNDARARAJAN
Kashmir Crisis: Unholy Anglo-Pak
Nexus, painstakingly researched and documented, provides an exhaustive study of
the history of the crisis from 1947 to 1971. The initial chapters speak of the
splendor of Hindu Kashmir, its brilliant contribution to the cultural
integration of India since time immemorial; and the forcible conversation of
the Hindu population to Islam starting from the beginning of the fourteenth to
the mid nineteenth century by which time nine-tenths of the Hindu had become
Muslims making Kashmir a Muslim majority state.
The book then proceeds to present a
connected and cogent account of the ghastly events that rocked Kashmir for
about a quarter of a century following her accession to India in October 1947.
Britain throughout played a partisan role not only when India took the matter
to the UN but also in the wars of 1947 and 1965.
Dr. Saroja Sundararajan was Principal of colleges in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry for more than 26 years. She was Principal, Pachaiyappa’s College for Women, Kanchipuram, Smt. DKNB Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai, Avvaiyar Government College for women , Karaikkal (Pondicherry State), Bharatidasan Government College for Women, Pondicherry and Director, Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Pondicherry.
She had also served on the academic bodies of the Universities of Madras and Pondicherry. The laurels won by Dr. Saroja include the 1965 Population Essay Contest Award sponsored by a New Jersey Foundation, US, and the Seva Ratna Award in 1996 instituted by the Centenarian trust in memory of Kanchi Paramacharys, in recognition of her services to the cause of Women’s education.
Book: Kashmir Crisis – Unholy Anglo – Pak Nexus
Author: Dr. Saroja Sundararajan
ISBN: 978-81-7835-808-6
Language: English
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JAMMU & KASHMIR AFFAIRS BY DAYA SAGAR
Mishandled: Misquoted: Miscarried
Daya Sagar is a social activists and
free Lancer Scribe Senior columnist and specialist of J&K affairs working
particularly in the cause and human rights of the under privileged.
Daya Sagar engineer by profession with
Post Graduate Degree in engineering earned as back as 1971 and professionally
have a position in J&K. Have worked in the Private Sector from 1971-1974
with Larsen & Turbo Ltd, an engineering company of international repute.
Superannuated from a senior position in Public sector after working for nearly
30 years. Has worked as expert in Project management Unit of J&K Economic
Reconstruction Agency (ADB Project)
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Book: Jammu & Kashmir
Affairs
Author: Daya Sagar
Language: English
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ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE - SELECTED POEMS
Translated by Arvind Shah
This book is selection of 22 famous
poems of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee from his two books ‘Meri Ikyavan Kavitayen’
(My 51 Poems) and ‘Na Dainyam Na Palayanam’ (Neither coward nor an escapist).
The poems are rooted in ancestral cultural heritage and address the ever
relevant day-to-day facets of life. The poems emanate from Indian ethos and
create a relationship to share same throb between the poet and the reader with
spontaneity and belonging. The delicacy of translating a master language
craftsman’s poetry which is embedded in deep human sentiment that sprouts
patriotic fervor has been done with enthusiasm and skill.
Arvind Shah, in section one of the
book has selected and translated the poems, He, in writing the translations of
the poems has to a great extent met the difficult challenge of keeping alive
the sensitivity of the original, theme and form. Section two of the book has
poems written by him on the various facets of the personality of Shri Atal
Bihari Vajpayee which portray his biographical sketch with delicate touch.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been a
patriotic social activist since early childhood, when the country was still
under British colonial rule. He started writing poetry during school days. Ha
has always been a poet at heart keeping social sensitivity. He develops
intimate relationship with fellow human beings and the nation with intense feelings
which find expression in his poetry. He is a critically acclaimed poet.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been an
influence on the Indian society. He, as an illustrious parliamentarian and an
intellectual with deep understanding on national and international affairs has
been an active participant in shaping India’s post-Independence-domestic and
foreign policies. He commands respect for his liberal worldwide and commitment
to democratic ideals. He was Prime Minister of India through three democratic
mandates.
Arvind Shah is a poet, translator and
a children’s writer. His publications include children’s books, poems and
translations. His translations represent the sentiments of the poet.
Book: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Selected poems
Translated: Arvind Shah
ISBN: 978-93-5048-432-6
Language: English
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