108 research outputs found
Tuners of souls: music gurus and rebel disciples in 20th century Indian English literature
No full textThis dissertation examines 20th and some very early 21st century Indian English writing that thematizes music and musicians. I argue that Indian English authors who engage with the question of music write in response to the phenomenon of guru worship both in India and abroad. The many works that turn to music in a bid to depict, defend, or as in some cases, turn away from Indian musical culture, present a complex range of reactions to guru worship and its consequences. Within these works, while the auto/biographical writing often tends to replicate older patterns and postures as part of the process of postcolonial cultural self-fashioning, the fiction attempts to break away from the rule of the guru to gesture towards more contemporary possibilities. My secondary argument relates to the much-debated question of whether or not Indian English fiction is relevant to the Indian reality. In this connection, I shall show how the deployment of themes and motifs from Indian music allows authors like Shashi Deshpande and Kiran Nagarkar to make meaningful contributions to current Indian discussions on religion, politics, gender, and class. Chapter 1 analyzes E.M.Forster's Indian works, Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali, and the lectures of the vina maestro and Sufi teacher Inayat Khan, mapping the intersection of notions about Indian spiritual and musical gurus on the early 20th century international stage. In Chapter 2 I read a selection of musical novels and fictionalized autobiographies in an attempt to understand the crucial roles of the raga music guru and of musical autobiography in the process of postcolonial self-fashioning. Chapter 3 deals with Indian authors' handling of western musical forms, specifically pop-rock by Salman Rushdie and art music by Vikram Seth. My emphasis is on the unique methods by which each author seeks to virtualize the role of the maestro/guru. Finally, my focus moves in Chapter 4 to bhakti or devotional music, its relation to Gandhian thought, and its use by Kiran Nagarkar in a project that attempts to outline a progressive version of Gandhism for 21st century India.Ph.D.Includes abstractVitaIncludes bibliographical referencesby Sonali Baru
Library and Information Science Literature in India: An Examination of Author-Assigned Keywords
No full textFolksonomical Study of Library science keyword
Library and Information Science Literature in India: An Examination of Author-Assigned Keywords
No full textFolksonomical Study of Library science keyword
Development and characterization of lipid based nanosystems of quercetin for topical delivery
No full textThe presence of large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leads to oxidative stress that can damage cell membranes, lead to DNA breakage and inactivation of free radical scavenger enzymes, eventually resulting in skin damage. The natural flavonoid quercetin (3, 3’, 4’, 5,7-pentahydroxyflavone) has been shown to have the highest anti-radical activity, along with the ability to act as a scavenger of free radicals and an inhibitor of lipid peroxidation. In this research work, lipid based nanosystems of quercetin have been developed using lipids and surfactants considered acceptable in topical formulations and evaluated for topical delivery of quercetin. Systematic screening of the formulation and process parameters led to the development of a physically stable solid lipid (glyceryl dibehenate) based nanosystem using a probe ultrasonication method. Further optimization of the formulation included substitution of a part of the solid lipid (glyceryl dibehenate) with a liquid lipid (oleic acid) to generate nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC). High pressure homogenization, a method widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to generate nanoparticles, was also evaluated as a manufacturing process for these lipid based nanosystems. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies showed spherical particles in the nanometer range for all the systems. XRD scans indicated the onset of a partial transformation of glyceryl behenate from the metastable β’ to the more stable βi form for all formulations. In vitro release studies showed a biphasic release profile, characterized by an initial burst release followed by a more controlled release pattern. Skin permeation studies using full thickness human skin showed a statistically significant increase in the amount of quercetin retained in the skin from the NLC formulation compared to non-nanosized control formulations, with and without oleic acid. This demonstrated the potential of these lipid based nanosystems to act as suitable agents for the topical delivery of quercetin. Both SLN and NLC formulations were also found to have no genotoxic or cytotoxic effects at the concentrations evaluated.Ph. D.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes vitaby Sonali Bos
“The media will always have axes to grind but the police have the capacity to project their side of the story better” – Neeraj Kumar
No full textNeeraj Kumar recently retired as the Commissioner of Police Delhi, having served in the Indian Police Service for over 37 years in a wide range of roles. He has now penned his first book, a collection of stories pertaining to high-profile cases solved during his nine year tenure at the Central Bureau of Investigation. Ahead of the London launch of the book, he spoke to Sonali Campion about the IPS, security and corruption in India. Dial D for Don: Inside stories of CBI missions will be launched at the Nehru Centre on 13 July at 6.30pm. The event is free and open to all and will include a panel with leading journalist Owen Bennett Jones and the author. Details here
Library and Information Science Literature in India: An Examination of Author-Assigned Keywords
No full textThe Study of articles published in Library and Information Science Journals in recent times suggests that author assigned keywords are largely uncontrolled. Despite knowledge of controlled vocabulary they mostly use NL phrases to represent the content. This paper examines keywords assigned by authors to papers published in Library and information Science journals in India in the last fifteen years (1998-2012).</jats:p
Choices and Support on the Maternity Journey in the UK: Voices from Women with Cerebral Palsy
No full textAuthor biographies: Sonali Shah is Associate Professor in disability and life course research. Her work focuses on the social and health inequalities of disable peopled (particularly cerebral palsy) across the life course and qualitative interdisciplinary methodologies to enhance participation in research and policy. Karl Atkin is professor of sociology at the University of York. He has a particular interest in qualitative approaches, whose research focuses on health and social care in multicultural societies. This including understanding the social consequences of chronic illness and disability. Helen Spiby is a professor of midwifery. Recent research relates to the provision of care to labouring women including its organisation; the roles of volunteer doulas in supporting disadvantaged childbearing women and further work in antenatal education. Thomas Blackett is a PhD student at the University of Nottingham. His PhD is in microbiology, developing therapeutic bacteriophages active against C. difficile. He has contributed to analysis of the RICH project. Diane Trusson is a sociology and health policy researcher with a PhD from the University of Nottingham, specializing in women's experiences post-breast cancer treatment. Her work on treatment side effects and healthcare professionals is recognized by the NIHR and featured on BBC Radio 4
DSC prize interviews: celebrating on South Asian literature
No full textAt the end of November the shortlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature was revealed at LSE. Sonali Campion conducted interviews at the event with the prize’s co-founder Surina Narula MBE, shortlisted author Romesh Gunesekera and chair of the judging panel Keki Daruwalla. On the eve of the Jaipur Literature Festival where the DSC Prize winner will be announced, India at LSE shares their reflections on the prize, the shortlist and writing about South Asia
“The major obstacle which women need to overcome is the public perception about their leadership abilities” – Kalpana Unadkat
Get PDFAccording to a new report entitled Women on Boards, women make up only 4% of the directors of publicly listed Indian companies. But this is due to change as a result of legislation introduced last year. Sonali Campion talks to Kalpana Unadkat, solicitor and co-author of the report, about the implications of the new law and the challenges facing women who aspire to senior positions in Indian businesses
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