Download or read book Amusing Anecdotes on Indian Red Tape written by Barun Kumar Sahu and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know how babudom runs in this country?The book presents a humorous, yet realistic account, by one who has seen it all from inside.Funny, yet objective, account by a senior bureaucrat, the book contains 240 engrossing anecdotes on various aspects of India s infamous bureaucracy.Written in a lucid, captivating style with an eye on authenticity,this book will amuse, amaze and entertain you from cover to cover.Some glimpses of its typical working-style:*Under heaps of files...by sitting on them*Overworking by running around in circles*Following the rules in letter forgetting the spirit*In goody-goody officialese to conceal barbs*In service of the nation implying Me First*By dancing... to the tune of politicians*With infallibility by passing the buck*Without breaking rules by bending them*With utmost impartiality on the paper!
Download or read book Drawing and Painting Course written by A.S. Hashmi and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is divided into 15 chapters, and as the title suggests, it is planned as a 15-days course wherein all the relevant aspects of drawing and painting have been explained in simple and lucid language with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. The students while pursuing the course will gradually learn the importance of lines -- thin, thick, straight, dotted, curved, zigzag, horizontal, cross, slanting, etc. They will appreciate the role of shape, light, texture, balance, harmony, contrast, rhythm, tone, emphasis, span, colors, etc. They will develop a perspective and a point of view and will be able to distinguish between light and highlight, shade and shadow. The book, it is hoped, will be found useful by all those persons, young or old, professionals or amateurs, who have some taste, love for art and artistic creations.
Download or read book Unwritten Flaws of Indian Bureaucracy written by Barun Kumar Sahu and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magic for You written by Pattabhi Ram and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel.
Download or read book Incredible But True written by Harish Yadav and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2008-08-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever heard of man struck by lightning seven times.Or a man who flew in his easy chair up to three miles?Truth is stanger than fiction,goes an oft-repeated, but valid and sound observation.Reliving the age-old saying,the book is packed with anecdotes and excerpts of real-life facts which may appear all impossible but are stangely true!The book covers:*Incredible story of a man struck by lightning seven times: Sullivan survived each time. Later, he committed suicide after an unsuccessful love affair.*Balloon Flight: Larry Walers tied 42 balloons to his easy chair and up he went, in the sky. He travelled 3 miles in the air. But when he landed back, he found the police waiting for him. Larry did not have the licence to fly.*Crazy for horses: George Evar of Peru was so crazy about horses that he himself started living like one. With a bridle in his mouth he started pulling horsecart and even began to eat grass.Read on, for endless fascinating, intriguing but factual accounts.
Download or read book Great Treasures written by Abhay Kumar Dubey and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 1993 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on Great Treasures, is the 24th book in World Famous Series in English. For centuries treasure hunting has remained an exciting and unending pursuit of enterprising enthusiasts who often risked their lives to solve the mysteries of hidden treasures. On account of such enterprises today we know about the unearthing of the culture and lifestyles of many bygone civilisations. In this book all topics are based on facts and history and include everything important since the evolution of universe and life. The text is authentic and the language is lucid so that the reader unknowingly gets swayed into a new world of thrill without feeling the strain of reading.
Download or read book 101 Great Lives written by Kumar A. Kathar and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remains one of the more important volumes in this series of 24 books. This revised edition looks at the lives of 101 successful men & women in their respective fields:*Social Reformers: Nana Saheb Karve & Kabir *Revolutionaries: Vir Savarkar & Rasbehari Bose*Statesmen: Disraeli & Bismarck*Scientists: Madam Curie & Dr. M.S. Swaminathan*Artists & Scholars: Birju Maharaj, Allauddin Khan, Venkatesh Aiyyer, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee & Amrita Pritam*Heads of States: Charles De Gaulle & Anwar Sadat*Sport stars: Martina Navaratilova & P.K. Banerjee.Infact, these mini-biographies in all offer the life-sketches of 101 famous personalities in a nutshell.
Download or read book Magic for Fun written by Ram Pattabhi and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite increase in entertainment avenues,magic continues to be a major amusement source.This book has been carefully planned to meet the growing demands of those amateurs who wish to take it up as a hobby.The author himself is a noted magician, hypnotist and a journalist, who has performed over 5000 shows all over the world.The tricks described in this book are carefully selected by him and are harmless and the objects can be easily obtained. Efforts have been made to present this learning-guide with illustrations and step-by-step instructions.Some interesting themes covered in the book include:*Balancing trick*Dissolving coin*Black Magic*Mental magic*Teleportation*English rope trick*Freezing hot water.
Download or read book Discoveries written by Rajendra Kumar `rajiv' and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 1993 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a book that will carry you on the great voyageof discoveries, a la\' adventure of ideas. Learn all about the inner world of science and scientific minds and how the great ideas, which have completely changed the world, evolved and were applied into practice. These are the kind ofinformation that you must have as a modern educated person. And it is very easy to understand, even if you do not have a scientific background. Every age has some representative element or a particular technology that controls its pace of development. This age is no exception in that spectacular advancement in information technology sets the mood of this period. And of course, electronics and computer play the pivotal role in this respect.So every modern individual must have some knowledge and understanding of science. This book has written with this aim and purpose. It is one of the most authoritative guide on the subject which has great stock of information on all aspects of great scientific discoveries. Written in a lucid and easy- to-understand language this can prove immensely helpful reference book for students and laypersons alike. It is a very good companion for your leisure hours. Hundreds of questions on a variety of related topics have been answered in simple manner. You\'ll never have a dull moment with this extraordinary compendium of fascinating facts, interesting information, and tantalizing trivia about scientific discoveries.If you are one that marvels at the remarkable world around us and mysteriouswheeling-dealing of nature, and if your sense of curiosity and wonder is stillin tact, then you are sure to enjoy going through the pages of this mind-bending eye-opener. Filled with fascinating facts about the topics ranging from the discovery of zero and numerals to as Origin of man, discoveries of different planets at different time, this book virtually opens a pandora box of valuable information.
Download or read book Fun with Numbers written by Amit Garg and published by Pustak Mahal. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing with numbers can be great fun! Here is an intriguing book of mathematical puzzles, quizzes and problems for everyone. It is surely a helpful IQ-builder and an exciting pastime. You can share this number recreation book with your children, family and friends to create a party atmosphere. Playing with numbers can be great fun! Here is an intriguing book of mathematical puzzles, quizzes and problems for everyone. It is surely a helpful IQ-builder and an exciting pastime. You can share this number recreation book with your children, family and friends to create a party atmosphere.
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Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Indian Literature written by Jennifer McClinton-Temple and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 1566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an encyclopedia of American Indian literature in an alphabetical format listing authors and their works.
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Download or read book Red Tape written by Akhil Gupta and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yet India's poor are not disenfranchised; they actively participate in the democratic project.
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