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This book covers the proceedings of Conference epiSTEME-5, the fifth in a series of biennial conferences aimed at reviewing research conducted world-wide in science, technology and mathematics education. The conference was organised by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India.

Die langersehnte Fortsetzung von „Ayer in Indien – eine wahre Geschichte“

Michel Ayer, ein junger Mann von 29 Jahren, lebt in der Nähe von Basel (Schweiz), geht einer ordentlichen Arbeit nach, wohnt in einer 2.5-Zimmer-Wohnung, ist Single und führt ein mehr oder weniger geregeltes Leben. In den letzten Jahren verbrachte er seine Ferien mit seinen Freunden an den Stränden von Rimini (Italien), Rhodos, Kreta (Griechenland) und Gran Canaria (Spanien). Doch dieses Jahr sollte alles ganz anders kommen…

The essence of the Bible and of the law of karma are ‘ what you sow – so shall you reap’ – a statement that can be understood by laymen, people of all religious faith and scientists alike. Are there more commonalities between the texts of the bible and the tenets of Sanatana Dharma? Unravel some of the mysteries inlaid between the stories of the Bible as you read on. What you will find inside is a fascinating paradigm on the evolutionary cycle of man, sieved through the hidden layers in the biblical context and contrasted with science and Sanatana Dharma. The seekers of ‘Truth’ will find some missing pieces of the giant jigsaw puzzle, compressed within the thousand pages of the Holy Bible.

The book covers the life of Sri Veerabhrahmendra Swami, a saint who lived in the 13th Century and who could predict future events with amazing accuracy. In his book of prophecies called Kalagyanam, it is revealed that Veerabrahmam was the forerunner of Kalki and came on earth to establish Dharma.
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The year: 2080, Location: Earth. Loverats – extraterrestrial beings have landed on Earth a decade ago. The Earth has undergone drastic changes during the last 70yrs and now is in the midst of a global revolt; Nandan Rao tells us his story about how the loverats saved the world.

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Detour to Canada is the story of an Indian student who is neither determined nor focused in life. However, he takes a chance to fulfill his dream of going to the land of opportunity – the United States of America. But before he can reach his destination, there is a detour in his journey and he reaches the land of maple trees, Canada, instead. This detour in his life leads him to discover himself. The novel follows Vinu’s adventures, struggles, revelations and triumphs in Canada.

The magic of first love, further intensified by the falling rain and the beauty of Nature. David and Rowena were in love and nothing could change that. And yet, it did change. Now twenty years later, they meet in NewYork in a time of turmoil and darkness.

Health is wealth. Health and development are invariably inter-linked to one another. Despite its critical importance to individuals as well as the economy, the health sector, particularly in developing countries, is often neglected. In India, notwithstanding numerous and noteworthy initiatives taken by the government, it appears that benefits of healthcare have still not reached a large section of the population in an equitable manner. Adding to the concerns and debate is the emergence of the private health sector. While the same has been claimed to be efficient and thus beneficial, has its reach been equitable?

Jim lives a life stifling to his ways. His meddling curiosity compounds his troubles. Torn between the strictly disciplined life under his father of the defence forces, the affection of his school-teacher mother and the bullying of his brother, Jim runs away from home during an annual holiday. His escape takes a horrible turn as he ends up in the midst of men of the most vile nature. A descent into chaos follows as there are gradual realizations in the minds of both the young and the old. Set in the narrative backdrop of a liberalizing India of the early 1990’s, the story delves into the heart and mind of the boy and how he copes with life and relationships. Would Jim make it back alive? There is only one way to find out.