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This book can be considered a diary of scientific events, both Indian and international, including dates related to scientists and their works; inventors and their inventions; scientific organisations; and important scientific occurrences. The entries are arranged chronologically. An entry for the date of birth of a scientist or inventor gives a brief biography of the person.

This anthology explores the possibilities and limits of recent thinking on the 1857 Uprising. It includes 15 essays divided into four thematic groups. It brings together some of the papers presented at a conference organised by the Indian Council of Historical Research to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1857 Uprising.

This book draws together a variety of different strands in political theory to weave an innovative new approach to politics today. The author’s fresh approach combines Marxist, Anarchist and post-structuralist theory to shed new light on the politics and practice of contemporary social movements.

The noted historian provides a comprehensive analysis of the many environmental hazards that humans must face in this still-young century. Conkin not only evaluates the challenges but recognises the successes of concerned individuals and organisations in creating awareness and in supporting policies that will best preserve a healthy earth.

Sarkar’s success as a historian is not only because of his correct and healthy concept of history, but all the more so due to his having adopted the latest and proper methods of historical research. In his works he has clearly shown by example that writing a history that will live requires not only more industry in collecting materials but what is far higher is extensive reading, power of deep thinking and connecting together the near and distant.

This is a comprehensive overview of the history of the Indian subcontinent during the thousand-year period between the eighth and the eighteenth century. Interested readers will find this volume, dealing with the histories of the Cholas, Rajputs, the invading Turks, Vijayanagara kings, Mughals, Marathas and others, an essential reader for understanding the history of medieval India.

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