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Objective Indian Polity
Presents India's greatest film-maker on the art and craft of films. Speaking of Films brings together some of Ray's most memorable writings on film and film-making. With the masterly precision and clarity that characterize his films, Ray discusses a wide array of subjects: the structure and language of cinema with special reference to his adaptations of Tagore and Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay, the appropriate use of background music and dialogue in films, the relationship between a film-maker and a film critic, and important developments in cinema like the advent of sound and colour. He also writes about his own experiences, the challenges of working with rank amateurs, and the innovations called for when making a film in the face of technological, financial and logistical constraints. In the process, Ray provides fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses of the people who worked with him - the intricacies of getting Chhabi Biswas, who had no ear for music, to play a patron of classical music in Jalsaghar, the incredible memory of the seventy-five-year-old Chunibala Devi, Indir Thakrun of Pather Panchali, and her remarkable attention to details.
Modern India
Advent of the Europeans in India and the British consolidation of power in India besides incorporating additional information under several chapters. There are also chapters on the challenges that a newly independent nation faced in the wake of a brutal partition. The Nehruvian era is also briefly discussed. A survey of personalities associated with various movements, peasant and tribal movements, tables and charts are also given for quick reference.
Mediaeval History of India For UPSC
Today, He is a God. 4000 years ago, He was just a man. The hunt is on. The sinister Naga warrior has killed his friend Brahaspati and now stalks his wife Sati. Shiva, the Tibetan immigrant who is the prophesied destroyer of evil, will not rest till he finds his demonic adversary. His vengeance and the path to evil will lead him to the door of the Nagas, the serpent people. Of that he is certain. The evidence of the malevolent rise of evil is everywhere. A kingdom is dying as it is held to ransom for a miracle drug. A crown prince is murdered. The Vasudevs - Shiva's philosopher guides - betray his unquestioning faith as they take the aid of the dark side. Even the perfect empire Meluha is riddled with a terrible secret in Maika, the city of births. Unknown to Shiva, a master puppeteer is playing a grand game. In a journey that will take him across the length and breadth of ancient India, Shiva searches for the truth in a land of deadly mysteries - only to find that nothing is what it seems. Fierce battles will be fought. Surprising alliances will be forged. Unbelievable secrets will be revealed in this second book of the Shiva Trilogy, the sequel to the #1 national bestseller, The Immortals of Meluha.
Indian Art and culture for UPSC
Meant for aspirants of Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examination, this book covers the syllabus of Indian Heritage and Culture for General Studies Paper I. A wide ranged knowledge base of the Indian, Art, paintings, music and architecture has been presented with the help of several pictures and diagrams which will arouse the readers interest. There are questions at the end of each chapter which will help students prepare for the examinations.
Rs aggarwal verbal and non verbal reasoning
This book has been designed by combining the goodness of the original Wren & Martin text, High School Grammar & Composition, and specialized content developed by a panel of competitive examination experts in the area of the English language. The USP is therefore adapting a classical text to the needs of the various admission and recruitment competitive examination aspirants. Its exhaustive coverage ensures that virtually no competitive examination remains untouched. Students preparing for descriptive tests such as UPSC (Compulsory English and General English Papers of Main Exams) and state PCS examinations, Judicial Services examination, Indian Forest Service examination, Statistical Services and many other examinations in which subjective papers/tests are mandatory will find this book immensely useful. The book is also a boon for those students who are preparing for objective tests such as Banking and Insurance, SSC, UPSC preliminary, Defence Services, Law entrance, Business School entrance examinations, and many other admission and recruitment examinations. A unique feature of this book is demonstration of the connectedness of the concepts and their applications visually, with the help of arrows and pointers. The aspirant will also find questions from recent examinations on virtually every page of the book. An index of examination-wise questions has been included so that the aspirant can choose the sections according to the targeted examination and focus more. Topic-wise distribution of questions in English examination papers - both descriptive and objective - will also help aspirants to undertake a very well directed test-prep program using the book.
Arihant NDA/NA
Nestled in the Western Himalayas, the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most picturesque regions in India harboring countless tourist spots which attracts people from all around the globe. Gaining an insightful knowledge about this beautiful state helps you score good marks in Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) recruitment examinations or any other state government exams. To serve the above purpose, this book ‘Know Your State Himachal Pradesh’ has been revised thoroughly. It includes the detailed study of history, geography, economy, polity, art and culture, center and state government welfare schemes and current affairs of Himachal Pradesh. It also includes more than 1300 MCQs as a whole for self-evaluation. Easy-to read and systematically organized, it is a handy and perfect resource book to learn about Himachal Pradesh in an easy-to-digest manner.
Environment for UPSC and State Civil Services Examinations by PMF IAS
PMF IAS Environment Third Edition HighlightsExtraordinary Colorful Infographics and Maps. (You will no longer need those boring monotonous black and white books)Important Current Affairs till April 2024 are Integrated Under RelColor Coding to Identify Prelims and Mains Focus Content.Lucid Language with Short Sentences. (Helps you concentrate)Prelims PYQs from 2011-23 are solved and incorporated.MZ environment Third EditionNew 412 Pages MRP: 599/-
Anthropology For UPSC & other State Civil Services Examinations
Number of pages: 550 + xvi = 566Reprint: 2022Salient features of the book:1. 450+ model answers2. Coverage of previous year questions3. Extensive quoting of scholars and their works4. Use of key theoretical concepts and their inter-linkage4.Up to date with latest case studies, diagrams and current affairs5. Use of maps and flow diagrams to present content6. Answers in proper word limit to enable their direct application in exam
