The View From Kollam

Author : C Balagopal
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 9351770591
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The View from Kollam written by C Balagopal and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unflinching look at how India can be governed better GETTING IT RIGHT IN KOLLAMIn his debut book, On a Clear Day You Can See India, C. Balagopal gave an anecdotal account of his early years as a young IAS officer in Manipur. While the stories were about ordinary people, often amusing and sometimes sombre, they also dealt with the underlying issues of identity in the North East.In The View from Kollam, Balagopal continues to regale us with his skills as a raconteur, with his ability to see a story even in the most mundane occurrences in a small district office. He recounts stories that dwell on the events that defined his work as a district official in Kollam, Kerala, in the early 1980s. Amid the rough and tumble of daily work, there are engrossing tales that illustrate the skill, dexterity and sincerity that a district official needs to overcome hurdles and keep the administration moving.What shines through in this worm's-eye view of administration is Balagopal's earnest belief that given the space for original thought and action, it is the district that holds the key to improving governance in a large and diverse country like India.

Author : Daniel King
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317482115
Total Pages : 1064 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Syriac World written by Daniel King and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume surveys the 'Syriac world', the culture that grew up among the Syriac-speaking communities from the second century CE and which continues to exist and flourish today, both in its original homeland of Syria and Mesopotamia, and in the worldwide diaspora of Syriac-speaking communities. The five sections examine the religion; the material, visual, and literary cultures; the history and social structures of this diverse community; and Syriac interactions with their neighbours ancient and modern. There are also detailed appendices detailing the patriarchs of the different Syriac denominations, and another appendix listing useful online resources for students. The Syriac World offers the first complete survey of Syriac culture and fills a significant gap in modern scholarship. This volume will be an invaluable resource to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Syriac and Middle Eastern culture from antiquity to the modern era. Chapter 26 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Author : Kerala (India). Department of Education
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kerala District Gazetteers: Quilon written by Kerala (India). Department of Education and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kolappa Pillay Kanakasabhapathi Pillay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Professor P. Sundaram Pillai written by Kolappa Pillay Kanakasabhapathi Pillay and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Antiquary written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kerala (India)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 810 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kerala District Gazetteers: Quilon (supplement) written by Kerala (India) and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : A. Sreedhara Menon
Publisher : Cochin : East-West Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Heritage of Kerala written by A. Sreedhara Menon and published by Cochin : East-West Publications. This book was released on 1978 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bangalore Venkata Raman
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8120809149
Total Pages : 749 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prasna Marga Part 1 written by Bangalore Venkata Raman and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prasna Marga is a unique work on astrology, natal and horary, of vital importance to every astrological scholar, practitioner and student. The author, a Nambudari Brahmin of Kerala who wrote this book in 1650 A.D., was a renowned scholar and has culled valuable information from a number of ancient sources. This ancient work, an English translation of which is presented here is simple and elegant English interspersed with copious notes incorporating the author's own experiences, touches on some of the most important aspects of life marriage, children, longevity, death, disease, etc. Part 1 is an exhaustive treatise on the various aspects of predictive astrology of immense practical utility, which deals not only with the various aspects of Prasna or Horary Astrology but also with almost the entire range of the forecasting art-Jataka or predictive astrology, Muhurta or electional astrology, Parihara or remedial astrology and Nimittas or the science of indications (Omens). Part II is an encyclopaedic work on matters that affect all areas of human life, such as marriage, children, causes of diseases as given in karma vipaka and the remedies, matters relating to deities, rulers, war, natural calamities, travel, rainfall, digging wells, details for finding underground water, theft cases, dreams and their interpretation as indicators for the death of disease and its timings, etc.

Author : David Abram
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1405388064
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Kerala written by David Abram and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Kerala will guide you through India's tropical southwest tip, with reliable information and clearly explained cultural background. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink, inspiring accommodation or the most exciting things to see and do, you'll find the solution. Discover Kerala with stunning photography and information on everything from the best beaches and lagoon resorts to treehouse hideaways on tea plantations in the hills. Plus, you'll find extensive coverage of attractions in the region, from the tranquil beaches, backwaters and rice barges to elephant processions, kathakali dance drama and temple festivals. Accurate maps, backed up by full-colour sections showcasing the state's vibrant theatre traditions, make The Rough Guide to Kerala your ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Kerala.

Author : G. Krishnan Nadar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
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Download or read book Historiography and History of Kerala written by G. Krishnan Nadar and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: