2. Introduction.

3. Prologue.

4. Beyond song and dance.

5. The festivals: i.

Aoleng Monyu. ii.

Bushu. iii.

Meleingi and Chega-N-Khia. iv.

Metum-Neo. v.

Mimkuut. vi.

Moatsu. vii.

Mongmong. viii.

Monyu. ix.

Naknyulum. x.

Nazhu. xi.

Ngada. xii.

Sekrenyi. xiii.

Sukrunye. xiv.

Tokhu Emong. xv.

Tsokum. xvi.

Tuluni. 6.

Epilogue. "Nagaland -- the most vibrant of eight Northeast Indian states, is home to 16 hospitable tribes and other sub-tribes, each distinctively different from the other in terms of tradition, customary practices, language and attire.

But all bound by a unique identity -- Naga. Although Christianity is the predominant religion here, yet each tribe of Nagaland annually celebrates its respective traditional festival connected one way or the other with sowing, post-sowing or harvesting.

The roots of these festivals go back to the ancient times when isolated villages on unforgiving hill-tops existed as independent city-states and head-hunting others from hostile villages around was order (less)

Key to transliteration. 1.

Impact of Indian thought and philosophy on Indian Classical Music. 2.

A search for excellence in Indian Classical Music. 3.

Indian Music-the coming decades. 4.

Hindustani Classical Music of Modern India. 5.

Agra Gharana - tradition and style. 6.

Imitation and idealization -- an approach to Gharana Tradition: in Hindustani Classical Music. 7.

State of Archival Music-with particular reference to Indian Classical Music. 8.

Music in the life of Hazrat Inayat Khan. 9.

Value of Cija in Hindustani Classical Music. 10.

Meaning in language and music. 11.

Melodic tensions. 12.

The influence of music. Appendices: i.

Chart showing lineage plus pupils. ii.

Provided by Dr. Rohit Desai (Nadiad, Gujarat) Agra Gharana Repertoire of Ragas and Cijas.

Index. "This book presents insightful reflections on different aspects of Indian Music--its roots, philosophy, growth, history, Guru-Shishya Parampara, Gharanas, contemporary scene and a glimpse of the coming decades.

Analyzing the impact of (less)

As areas of specific concern for India, Ray lists population growth, the quality and stock of human resources, access to energy resources, and agrarian reform. But beyond these more immediate concerns his study is concerned with fundamental questions of good governance in India (less)

And with those cuppas come encounters and incidents that make travelling in India a fascinating adventure. In this riveting book, which includes stories of honey- and saffron-infused tea shared with a shepherd in Kashmir, and a strong brew that revives the author after almost getting lynched by an irate mob in Kerala, Rishad takes you across the length and breadth of India, from Manali to Munnar, from the Rann of Kutch to Khajuraho, with a wonderful combination of wit, sensitivity and insight (less)

The story of her life, as told by her in this memoir, is not that of an individual woman struggling to realize her personal aspirations, rather it is the story of an educated woman, equipped with independent views and fearless convictions, determined to open up a space for other women to enable them to experience the freedom and joy denied to them in their daily lives in patriarchal society. This book, made up of short pieces that she wrote (less)

Take A Visual Journey Through India S Diverse Landscapes, From Some Of The World S Highest Mountains To Lush Jungle. Follow India S History From The First Flourishing Of The Indus Valley Civilization To The Present Day.

Find Out What Life Is Like Today Through Photographic Interviews With People From All Walks Of Life. Explore India S Great Culture From Its Religious Traditions To Its Arts, Literature And Unique Heritage.

Plus, Enjoy Photographic Tours Of Its Architecture From Forts And Palaces To Temples And Mosques (less)

And with those cuppas come encounters and incidents that make travelling in India a fascinating adventure. In this riveting book, which includes stories of honey- and saffron-infused tea shared with a shepherd in Kashmir, and a strong brew that revives the author after almost getting lynched by an irate mob in Kerala, Rishad takes you across the length and breadth of India, from Manali to Munnar, from the Rann of Kutch to Khajuraho, with a wonderful combination of wit, sensitivity and insight (less)

Leaving home with a BA third class degree, he experimented with a string of jobs, including that of a factory hand in suburban Britain, before accepting an offer to edit Debonair, a journal best known for featuring naked women. With the eclecticism and flair that were to become his hallmark, he turned it into an intelligent, lively magazine, while managing to keep fans of its centrespreads happy (less)

The result is this stunning, brilliantly illuminating portrait of the megalopolis and its people-- a book, seven years in the making, that is as vast, as diverse, as rich in experience, incident and sensation as the city itself (less)

And yet there is still much more to see of India. In its turbulent history, the country - nearly a continent in itself - has seen mighty kingdoms rise and fall.

World-famous monasteries and enormous stupas came into existence during the reign of Buddhist monarchs; Hindu Kings built temples with extravagant ornamental works dedicated to their numerous gods; Islamic conquerors, the Mogul emperors, for example, erected magnificent mosques as well as burial monuments. It is beyond doubt that the Indian subcontinent is immensely rich in sites of historical and cultural relevance.

This 'old India'has retained its momentum till this day and Hinduism, especially, still exercises great influence on the country's society and culture. The traditions (less)

The search for health. 2.

The energy crisis. 3.

The nature of time. 4.

The third way. 5.

The breakdown and the breakthrough. 6.

The spiral movement. 7.

The field of memory. 8.

The habit mechanism. 9.

The mind-brain syndrome. 10.

The state of integration. 11.

The stream of consciousness. 12.

The living tradition. 13.

The hidden variable. 14.

The sources of energy. 15.

The turning point. 16.

The ending of experience. 17.

The union with oneself. 18.

The process of self-integration. 19.

The ground of innocence. 20.

The return of the pilgrim. Select bibliography.

Index. "The central theme of discussion in this monograph revolves round the problem of man’s self-transformation in the midst of an artificial and soulless civilization.

According to the author, the solution to the problem lies in a synthesis between ‘the two principal traditions of India’--Yoga and Tantra which he defines as philosophy and practice. In his (less)

Introduction. I.

An overview of the conflict: 1. Introduction to the battleground of 'Lost Victory': The beautiful Isle of Serendip - Sri Lanka.

2. The death of Prabhakaran.

3. The roots of conflict.

4. The LTTE.

5. The Sri Lankan Armed Forces.

6. The Eelam Wars.

II. Velupillai Prabhakaran: The man and his ideology: 7.

The life and times of Velupillai Prabhakaran. 8.

"How I Became a Fighter ..

." and other reflections.

9. Select interviews of Prabhakaran.

10. Select speeches by Prabhakaran.

11. Recap of Velupillai Prabhakaran's Legacy.

III. Miscellaneous facets of the conflict: 12.

The propaganda war. 13.

LTTE funding for the 'Final War'. 14.

Human rights violation from the Tamil perspective. IV.

The Indian intervention: 15. The Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War.

16. The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination.

V. The way ahead: 17.

Diplomacy during and after the Sri Lankan conflict. 18.

Dynamic and innovative tactics by SLA (less)

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The book attempts to capture some of the diverse images and present to the traveller the exotica that is India (less)