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While Gandhiâs life and work have continued to fascinate historians, Sarala Devi has not yet been the subject of a comprehensive biography. Critical of writings that tend to sensationalise Gandhiâs relationships with women, Forbesâ analysis instead brings her into focus as an equal participant.

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The volume pitches translation as an academic and political vantage point that interrogates the writing and the rewriting of the region in diverse ways. It destabilises the hierarchies between texts and their 'afterlives', texts and their contexts, and texts and their subjects.

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This collection makes interconnected historical, conceptual, theoretical, and empirical arguments in relation to Indian politics. It helps us make sense of the evolution of the post-1989 party system and is indispensable for scholars and students of Indian politics.

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The event of Tibetan exile, and how the memory of this rupture plays out in the lives of later generations.

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Also highlights Nazrulâs attempt to counter majoritarianism and various hegemonies by dismantling hierarchies and celebrating intimate pluralities.

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Using a range of texts including fiction, autobiographical narratives and cinema, Subaltern Studies provides critical readings of the representation of the subaltern in both Indian and other contexts.

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The central political and ritual place assigned to water in its various forms in social relations; and Bengalâs economy and its nascent banking system during the early days of the East India Company.

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This accessible Short History not only introduces readers to African American literature but also offers myriad tools for further study and engagement with this writing.

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He explains how his philosophy and teachings influenced Australian peace, environmental, religious, and aid movements.

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The story moves from Baxiâs childhood and student years in Bombay, to his education and political activism in the anti-War movements in Berkeley to his years at Sydney, in Delhi at the Indian Law Institute, and later at the University of South Gujarat and Delhi as Vice-Chancellor.

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Health expenditures can be prohibitively high with the rural population and the urban poor being the worst sufferers.

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Part I gives an introduction to phonetics and information about the sound system of English. Part II contains useful exercises for drills and practice.This revised edition is accompanied by a SmartApp to help learners practise spoken English.

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The book analyses how both he and Janam were part of a larger project of democratisation, and how democratic theatre can help to build a healthy democratic polity.

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It blends comprehensive coverage with selective attention to works so readers can âget the feelâ of a nationâs creative spirit. It will be an indispensable companion to anyone interested in Australian studies.

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In India, the English-language media is considered the national media', while vernacular media remains regional . However, from the 1980s onwards, demographic changes and growth in literacy in the Hindi heartland broadened the market for Hindi newspapers.

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