26 research outputs found
From non-Brahmin priests of the goddess to ascetics of god Mahima Alekha
No full textThis article deals with Mahima Dharma a contemporary vernacular ascetic religion of Odisha/Eastern India displaying a rich diversity in its regional configurations. In this paper the author proposes to look at the main protagonists of the religion, the ascetics (babas), as non-Brahmin priests, who have incorporated shakti, the power of local goddesses into their disciplined bodies and in doing so have transformed the feminine element of the Hindu belief into the belief of the indescribable and abstract god Alekha. Mahima Dharma is seen in this contribution as a sort of micro structure on the one hand of popular asceticism in rural India and on the other hand as a recent religious reform movement integrating local non-Brahmin priesthood and the local belief in goddesses into the mainstream of the male Hindu pantheon. This article draws on the author's PhD fieldwork research (1999-2002), published in 2002 as a monograph (Guzy 2002)
Integrated Nutrient Management Practices and their Effect on Soil Health in Relation of Enzyme Dynamics and Biota in a Long-Term Diverse Cropping System in Vertisols of Central India
No full textOrganic farming is gaining popularity as it maintains food yields and soil health without harming the environment. However, there is a dearth of global data on enzymes involved in the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur cycles; microbial elemental stoichiometry; and soil functional diversity. On the other hand, organic farming lacks the most sensitive biological components and enzyme activity based on soil quality indices. It all started in 2004 when four of India\u27s largest soybean-based cropping systems participated in a trial to examine the viability of nutrient management in soybean-based cropping systems (soybean-wheat, soyabean-mustard, soybean-chickpea, and soybean-linseed). Herein, we report the findings of a soybean-wheat cropping system studied for Vertisol under six nutrient management practises. Chemical characteristics of the soil were studied before and after seeding. Enzyme activity, soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC), and microbial count were studied in biological parameters. The chemical, biological and agronomic parameters of the soybean crop were statistically examined using the Randomized Block Design. The analysis of the various parameters from the surface soils (0–15 cm). The biological activity varied significantly between treatments. The agronomical indicators also exhibited significant values in the organically treated plot. Organic treatments improved agronomic conditions, stabilised soil, and improved its nutrient content, quality, and biological activity over time. The inorganically treated plot and the state recommended dose plot had the lowest nutritional content, as suggested by the lowest biological activity parameters. Soil fertility and nutrient availability were studied in this experiment in order to comprehend why switching from chemical to integrated nutrient application practises will be helpful towards the inception of a sustainable future
Fish distribution dynamics in the Aghanashini estuary of Uttara Kannada, west coast of India
No full textFish diversity (77 species) in the Aghanashini River estuary of the Indian west coast is linked to variable salinity conditions and zones I, II and III for high, medium and low salinity respectively. Zone I, the junction between Arabian Sea and the estuary, had all species in yearly succession due to freshwater conditions in monsoon to high salinity in pre-monsoon. The medium (zone II) and low (zone III) salinity mid and upstream portions had maximum of 67 and 39 fish species respectively. Maintenance of natural salinity regimes in estuary, among other ecological factors, is critical for its fish diversity
Provisions, Applicability and Recent Amendments To The Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958
No full textThis paper deals with the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 and the recent amendments related to the same. Stamp Duty is an important part of Land Law and the relevant provisions, application and relevant judgments of the same are discussed in the paper. Stamp duty is charges by the government levied on documents or instruments which have certain transactional nature which forms a part of the government exchequer. It is required to pay the adequate stamp duty as regards to the Maharashtra Stamp Act, which mentions the rate of stamp duty applicable on specific instruments such as transfer, agreement, conveyance, etc. Recent cases of stamp duty evasion have been rising in the State of Maharashtra which has led to certain amendments in the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 which has also been discussed herein. The author has taken up the case law of Trustees of H.C. Dhanda Trust v. State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors of 2020, to analyze one such case of stamp duty evasion and has commented upon the judgment delivered therein. This paper duly encompasses all aspects of stamp duty in consonance with the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 and discusses the measures which could bring about more clarity upon the current laws of stamp duty and consequence of evasion, in accordance with the stamp duty law in the state of Maharashtra
Perspective of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds and Their Management
No full textWeeds have been a problem creator in crop production practices since
time immemorial. The weeds cause around 37-45% crop yield reduction. Out
of all the methods of control of weeds, the most prominently used one is the
chemical control of weeds with the help of herbicides. The chemical control
with herbicides being an effective and quick option towards weed control
has made farmers more stooped towards them. The unavailability of labours
and their high wages also aid in the increased usage of herbicides. This
increased use of herbicides has led to the development and evolution of
herbicide-resistant weeds, shift in weed flora and increased herbicide
residues in the food chain and thus created an imbalance in the ecosystem.
Herbicide resistance results from the evolution of weeds, resulting from the
selection pressure laid by using similar herbicides or different herbicides
having similar modes of action. Therefore, their management in crop
production is as important as crop production itself. This chapter
acknowledges the concept of herbicide resistance and its development,
mechanism and types. It brings to light the technological options for the
management of herbicide-resistant weeds. The management of herbicide
resistance weeds does not rely on a single measure to control weeds but
includes an array of techniques and tools to prevent the evolution and spread
of these weeds. Thus, an appropriate combination of chemical, nonchemical,
biotechnological and genetic methods would be greatly helpful in
the management of herbicide resistance in weeds
Th2-biased immune response and agglutinating antibodies generation by a chimeric protein comprising OmpC epitope (323–336) of Aeromonas hydrophila and LTB
No full textTracking Cancer Genetic Evolution using OncoTrack
No full textabstract: It is difficult for existing methods to quantify, and track the constant evolution of cancers due to high heterogeneity of mutations. However, structural variations associated with nucleotide number changes show repeatable patterns in localized regions of the genome. Here we introduce SPKMG, which generalizes nucleotide number based properties of genes, in statistical terms, at the genome-wide scale. It is measured from the normalized amount of aligned NGS reads in exonic regions of a gene. SPKMG values are calculated within OncoTrack. SPKMG values being continuous numeric variables provide a statistical metric to track DNA level changes. We show that SPKMG measures of cancer DNA show a normative pattern at the genome-wide scale. The analysis leads to the discovery of core cancer genes and also provides novel dynamic insights into the stage of cancer, including cancer development, progression, and metastasis. This technique will allow exome data to also be used for quantitative LOH/CNV analysis for tracking tumour progression and evolution with a higher efficiency.The final version of this article, as published in Scientific Reports, can be viewed online at: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep2964
Influence of protein damage and proteasome gene expression in longevity of recalcitrant Madhuca latifolia Roxb. seeds
No full textEnhanced cellular damage during desiccation is considered to be one of the key factors limiting vigour and viability of seeds. The uncontrolled accumulation of reactive oxygen species and resultant damaging reactions such as the oxidation of lipids and DNA in desiccating seeds of Madhuca latifolia (Roxb.) J. F. Macbr. has already been well characterized. However, hydrolytic and (or) oxidative damage to proteins requires further study. This study investigated the desiccation-induced oxidative damage to proteins and proteolytic systems in recalcitrant M. latifolia seeds during ambient storage. Seeds experienced a significant drop in seed water content [ca. 1.32 to ca. 0.23 g·(g dry mass)−1] during storage resulting in complete loss of viability after 35 days of storage. A considerable decline in total protein content (3.0–3.6 fold) and activity (4.8–13.8 fold) in the gene expressions of proteasome subunits (α, β, and E2) were recorded in the embryonic axis of desiccating M. latifolia seeds. In contrast, increases in the level of protein carbonyls (2.46 fold), hydroperoxides (2.31 fold), malondialdehyde- and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal-protein adducts (1.8 and 3.9 fold), and Amadori and Maillard reaction products, along with proteases (14.5–30.4 fold) were observed in desiccating M. latifolia seeds. This study revealed that increased oxidation/modification of proteins and proteasome dysfunction are involved in the deterioration of desiccating M. latifolia seeds.The accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author
ALLERGEN SENSITIZATION PROFILE IN PATIENTS OF NASO-BRONCHIAL ALLERGY FROM RURAL AND URBAN AREA OF RESIDENCE IN CENTRAL RAJASTHAN
No full textA Comparative Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Breast Cancer among Women of Reproductive Age Group in District Etawah
No full textIntroduction: Late presentation has been observed as the hallmark of breast cancer, due to lack of awareness and non-existent breast cancer screening programmes. Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide including India. The study was conducted to assess the awareness about breast cancer among the reproductive women and to find out the factors responsible for increased awareness.
Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 250 reproductive age group females of rural and urban area of Etawah district. Information was collected under following broad headings:-Educational Status, socio-demographic profile and knowledge of various risk factors, preventive measures and screening.
Result: Majority of the participants were illiterate (23%) and belong to upper lower (34%) and lower class (33%).Out of 250 participants 147(59%)were unaware about breast cancer. On comparing knowledge, rural females were more unaware about breast cancer, its warning symptoms, signs and its preventive measures. Also awareness of Self Breast Examination was very low in both urban and rural population.
Conclusion: The present study hereby concludes that knowledge about breast cancer among reproductive females was low. In comparison to urban area this knowledge is very low in rural area
