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The shifting worlds of Kiran Nagarkar's fiction
No full textContributed articles on works of Kiran Nagarkar, Indian English author
Analysis of dispersive mixing and breakup of air bubbles during continuous mixing of viscous liquids using experimental and numerical simulation techniques
No full textAir bubble dispersion was studied during continuous mixing of a viscous Newtonian liquid in a Readco® 2” twin screw continuous mixer. A detailed review of fundamental bubble and drop breakup theories showed that elongation flows are needed for breakup of drops and bubbles in viscous flows. The velocity profiles and dispersive mixing ability of the twin screw mixer was analyzed using 3D Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations of flow and mixing and air bubble breakup was studied using experimental image analysis methods. Analysis of the velocity and pressure profiles showed that an introduction of paddle element stagger (forward or reverse) in a limited region of the mixing region caused variations in the local axial velocity. The axial transport happened mostly through the C-shaped region between the paddle elements and the barrel wall in the no stagger configuration and through the intermeshing region between the co-rotating paddle elements in a forward 45° stagger configuration. In case of a reverse 45° stagger configuration, significant local backflow regions were seen in the intermeshing region. A three region categorization was evident in the distribution of dispersive mixing index, with the highest values (predominantly elongation flow) occurring in the intermeshing region. It is proposed that the elongation flow in the intermeshing region occurred as a result of a squeeze flow created between the moving paddle element surfaces. The introduction of stagger disrupted this effect in and caused elongation flow intensity to be minimal in the intermeshing region. The measured bubble size distributions showed highest breakup for the no stagger configuration. A maximum stable bubble diameter predicted from local shear rates calculated from the FEM simulations in the mixer correlated well with the experimental mean bubble diameters. Effective shear rates calculated from measured mean bubble diameters were proportional to the mean shear rates calculated by the FEM simulations at various locations in the mixer for all paddle element configurations. This study provides methods to predict the effective shear rate for dispersion of air during continuous mixing of a highly viscous Newtonian liquid that can be applied to complex mixing flows.Ph. D.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes vitaby Kiran Vyakarana
AN EXPLORATION OF ECOCENTRISM IN KIRAN DESAI'S HULLABALOO IN GUAVA ORCHARD (1998) AND THE INHERITANCE OF LOSS (2006)
No full textThe paper makes an attempt to explore ecocentric ethics in Kiran Desai's Hullabaloo in Guava Orchard (1998) and The Inheritance of Loss (2006). Ecocentrism is defined "as a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived usefulness or importance to human beings" (Thesaurus). Kiran Desai's Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard (1998) The Inheritance of Loss (2006) are the texts where one can find adequate inklings of ecocentrism. For Sampath, the protagonist of the novel, the whole Guava Orchard with Monkeys as its inhabitants represents the ecocentric as well as biocentric communities. He rather consciously or unconsciously makes an attempt to protect both the living entities, for he believes in the intrinsic worth of its existence. Ecocentric values are much more deeply ingrained in Kiran Desai's The Inheritance of Loss too (2006) too. Almost every character in the novel connects themselves with nature and finds great retribution to their distressed lives. The beauty and aura of the mighty Kanchenjunga is all pervasive in the novel, where many of its characters are displaced individuals who struggle to eke out a living away from their ancestral homes and homelands. And through the mandate of ecoentrism, the author tries to inculcate a new consciousness regarding nature- one that is holistic and non hierarchical, unsegregating and undiscriminating. The paper also makes an attempt to capture the various nuances of ecocentrism and also shows how the characters in the works of Kiran desai gets treated under the tenet of ecocentrism
A FEMINIST RETELLING OF DRAUPADI IN KIRAN NAGARKAR’S CUCKOLD
Full text linkThis study aims to explore the feminist retelling of Draupadi's character in the novel Cuckold by Kiran Nagarkar. Traditionally, Draupadi has been presented as a marginalized and disempowered woman who experienced humiliation and vulnerability in the Indian epic Mahabharata. However, Kiran Nagarkar breaks away from these age-old representations by offering an alternative narrative that foregrounds her agency, strength, and resilience. By employing a feminist lens, the analysis focuses on how Draupadi emerges as a powerful and independent figure in spite of living in a male-dominated society. The novel reinterprets Draupadi's life, relationships, and the challenges she faces in a new light. It critically examines and challenges the constructions of femininity and womanhood traditionally associated with Draupadi. The paper will discuss how the author reclaims Draupadi's voice, transforming her into an emblem of female empowerment and resistance against patriarchal structures. The study investigates the ways in which Draupadi embraces and defies traditional gender roles, critiques societal norms, and exercises her agency. This feminist retelling of Draupadi is an important contribution to contemporary Indian literature, as it provides a platform for the re-examination of traditional narratives from a fresh, empowering perspective. The study highlights the significance of exploring alternative voices and stories in order to break free from the shackles of conventional representations of women in Indian mythology. By doing so, the paper demonstrates the possibilities for creating new spaces for inclusive and diverse portrayals of women in literature, thereby promoting gender equality and empowerment
The New Deal : A Global History /
No full textThe New Deal: A Global History provides a radically new interpretation of a pivotal period in US history. The first comprehensive study of the New Deal in a global context, the book compares American responses to the international crisis of capitalism and democracy during the 1930s to responses by other countries around the globe-not just in Europe but also in Latin America, Asia, and other parts of the world. Work creation, agricultural intervention, state planning, immigration policy, the role of mass media, forms of political leadership, and new ways of ruling America's colonies-all had parallels elsewhere and unfolded against a backdrop of intense global debates.By avoiding the distortions of American exceptionalism, Kiran Klaus Patel shows how America's reaction to the Great Depression connected it to the wider world. Among much else, the book explains why the New Deal had enormous repercussions on China; why Franklin D. Roosevelt studied the welfare schemes of Nazi Germany; and why the New Dealers were fascinated by cooperatives in Sweden-but ignored similar schemes in Japan.Ultimately, Patel argues, the New Deal provided the institutional scaffolding for the construction of American global hegemony in the postwar era, making this history essential for understanding both the New Deal and America's rise to global leadership.The New Deal: A Global History provides a radically new interpretation of a pivotal period in US history. The first comprehensive study of the New Deal in a global context, the book compares American responses to the international crisis of capitalism and democracy during the 1930s to responses by other countries around the globe-not just in Europe but also in Latin America, Asia, and other parts of the world. Work creation, agricultural intervention, state planning, immigration policy, the role of mass media, forms of political leadership, and new ways of ruling America's colonies-all had parallels elsewhere and unfolded against a backdrop of intense global debates.By avoiding the distortions of American exceptionalism, Kiran Klaus Patel shows how America's reaction to the Great Depression connected it to the wider world. Among much else, the book explains why the New Deal had enormous repercussions on China; why Franklin D. Roosevelt studied the welfare schemes of Nazi Germany; and why the New Dealers were fascinated by cooperatives in Sweden-but ignored similar schemes in Japan.Ultimately, Patel argues, the New Deal provided the institutional scaffolding for the construction of American global hegemony in the postwar era, making this history essential for understanding both the New Deal and America's rise to global leadership.Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jul 2019
Fresh-pack potatoes: handling, packaging and transportation in refrigerated railcars
No full textBulletin no. 804 Moscow, Idaho :University of Idaho, College of Agriculture, Agriculture Experiment Station, 1998-07-01. Author(s): Shetty, Kiran; Casada, Mark; Zhu, Hua; Thornton, Mike; Nolte, Phili
RELATIONSHIP OF HUMAN AND NATURE AS PORTRAYED IN KIRAN DESAI’S “INHERITANCE OF LOSS”
Full text linkKiran Desai is one of the most important women Indian writers. She is the daughter of Anita Desai, another noted Indian writer. She was born on 3rd September, 1971 in Chandigarh. Kiran Desai is one of those women writers who had created a great impact in the literary world at a very young age. Her novel, “The Inheritance of Loss” talks about the life struggle of the people in the hilly regions. At a very young age she won the Man Booker Prize in 2006. The novel is filled with full of stylistic playfulness, emotions, love and beautiful description of nature and its elements. The novel is filled with full of natural elements. The author also describes the difference between the living pattern in India and abroad. Further, in the novel people of various communities livings together peacefully without any discrimination are clearly depicted in the novel. Further, the dependence of nature by the people especially those living in the hilly regions are also shown in the novel.The novel also depicts, the tension created by humans over the possession of the nature (especially the land and demarcation of the boundary). Moreover, the beauty of natural landscape on the hilly region at the various times of the year is also beautifully represented by the author. The novel shows that without nature, human cannot survive alone and it hasalways helped human in various ways. Preserving culture, tradition and living together is also depicted in the novel. Nature also plays an important role in identifying the culture of a particular community. Lastly the author describes the scenic beauty of Kanchenjunga (the second highest mountain in the world)
Book review: ‘The Caged Mynah’: The Autobiography of Chandra Kiran Sonrexa (1920-2009)
No full textThe last two decades have witnessed a particular upsurge in women’s autobiographical writing in Hindi.1 One of the most outstanding works in this series is Piñjareki-maina-, ‘The Caged Mynah’, by Chandra Kiran Sonrexa (1920- 2009)2. Just as the majority of Chandra Kiran Sonrexa’s short stories, her autobiography presents an individual life deeply embedded in the network of society, especially of the family. Finished at the age of 87, two years before her death, the author did not have bonds of courtesy and other constraints to prevent her from being outspoken about her sufferings. Most blame is poured on her elder brother and, later, on her husband for keeping her in the cage. However, as much as individuals are held responsible, so is the society that maintains that men must have control over their women. Sonrexa is well aware that even her brother and husband were more liberal than the society around them and restrictions on their liberalism came eventually from society
The Theme of Alienation in Kiran Desai’s The Inheritance of Loss
Full text linkThe theme of alienation has been recurrent in the Indian English fiction. It has become a major concern for post-modern writers and Kiran Desai, daughter of Anita Desai is no exception. She has explored this contemporary issue in her second novel The Inheritance of Loss for which she took eight long years to complete. The various themes which are intertwined in the novel The Inheritance of Loss are globalization, multiculturalism, insurgency, poverty, isolation and issues related to loss of identity. The author Kiran Desai exposes powerfully the ill-effects of globalization and liberalization which profess to create wealth and improve the quality of life; but in reality widen the gulf between the rich and the poor. She powerfully delineates how the sense of \u27loss\u27 has started with Jemubhai Patel, the Judge who vainly attempts to become an Anglicized person and gets alienated in the process in the colonial period. This loss has been inherited to the next generations and epitomized in Sai, the Judge\u27s granddaughter. Her efforts to recuperate from the sense of rootlessness by having a relation with Gyan, the Nepali are severely impeded by the political turmoil caused by Gorkhaland movement. On the other hand, Desai tries to capture what it means to livebetween East and West and what it means to be an immigrant through the character of Biju, the Cook\u27s son
Modern applications of plant biotechnology in pharmaceutical sciences / Saurabh Bhatia, Kiran Sharma, Randhir Dahiya, Tanmoy Bera.
No full textpharmacy bookfair2016Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.This catalogue record is generated as a result of Non Print Legal Deposit processingxii, 439 pages
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