Keeping physically fit is now becoming the highest priority in society. People have now switched on to sedentary lifestyle. The benefits of regular exercises on physiological, physical and psychological health and on people with stress, anxiety and depression have been clearly documented. Truly speaking, it is easy to spot a regular exerciser by his improved sense of general well being and enhanced self image.People, the world over, have realized the importance of physically fit body for a vigorous and purposeful life. Unless we have the sustaining physical fitness, the joy of living and the...

The application of machines and better power sources to enhance agricultural production has been one of the most significant developments in agriculture. Mechanization of agriculture is needed for development and optimal utilization of natural resources leading to higher productivity and reduced cost of production for greater profitability, economic competitiveness and sustainability. Mechanization also imparts capacity to the farmers to carry out farm operations with dignity, comfort and freedom from drudgery, making the farming agreeable vocation for educated youth as well. It helps the...

The book on 'Farm Tools and Equipment for Agriculture' is an attempt to put together all relevant information regarding the availability of various tools and equipment for land development, seed bed preparation, seeding, planting & transplanting, weeding & interculture, plant protection, harvesting and threshing, straw management, horticulture and forage crops. Information on each item contains a brief description, its uses and power source required. In this a list of manufacturers who have supported the book writing through photographs and drawings are appended in the last to facilitate the...

Agriculture productivity, growth and regional change in post-colonial India from a spatial perspective are yet to be rigorously examined. In particular, the impacts of economic liberalisation, globalisation and deregulation are not being empirically investigated at a small-area level using advanced statistical and spatial techniques. Understanding the process of regional formation and the rapid transitioning of agricultural landscapes in the Post-Liberalisation phase is pivotal to developing and devising regional economic development strategies.

This book employs advanced methods to...

Rasika seemed to have it all - she was rich, beautiful, an influential businesswoman, and married to one of the most successful man in the country. Therefore, it was a huge shock when she was arrested and charged with the murder of her own sister - who was later revealed to be her daughter.
While unveiling the mystery behind the murder, several facts about Rasika were unearthed - how she was raped by her stepfather, how she sustained several lovers through her life, the reasons behind the many marriages she entered into, and the truth behind her two children whom she had claimed were her...