Category: VOLUME 1

Abstract Values are the guiding principles of life that contribute to the all round development of an individual. Values give meaning and strength to an individual’s character by occupying a central place in his/her life. In ancient India, the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Epics manifested and upheld the values and were the backbone of every individual. But in the present day world, there is a drastic depletion of values among the individuals, due to population explosion, industrialization and globalization, influence of western culture and so on irrespective of caste, creed,…

India’s population continues to grow larger and older. The number of sixty plus in India is expected to increase 198 million in 2030 and to an enormous 330 million by 2050 (United Nations, 2006). These population changes will have a significant impact on India’s economic growth and especially on private healthcare spending as public healthcare options are negligible and most of the household expenditure is out-of-pocket (Bhat and Jain, 2006). Even the poorest patients who are in actual need of government health services have no option but to avail of…

INTRODUCTION Conduct disorders one of the disruptive behaviour disorders involve a heterogeneous group of under controlled behaviors that range in type and severity (Frick, 1998. It encompasses a wide variety of under controlled behaviours like aggression, lying, destructiveness, vandalism, theft and truancy.  The connecting thread in this array of behaviours is the violation of societal norms and the basic rights of others (Jimerson, 2002).  Herbert and Webster Stratton (1994) pointed out that these anti-social behaviours have an enduring pattern and hence is deemed unmanageable by parents or teachers.  The severity…

Abstract Tremendous changes are taking place throughout the world in every sphere of life and education system is not left behind unaffected from that changing pace of technology. Similarly the teacher educaiton system too cannot remain immune to these global changes. Information and Communication Technology has severely impacted upon the way the teaching and learning is being done in the classrooms of twenty first century. Digital learning has opened the doors of a new classroom and has made knowledge and information accessible even for those who are sitting at home.…

  Abstract This paper attempts to probe the importance of Tourism education & dimensions of its development from the past few decades in India. Heritage resources are the valuable assets for any nation which tells about the glorious past & rich culture of a particular country.  Tourism can help in shaping our society. It can have advantages on rural as well as urban communities. There is a scope of tourism in India. The government is also encouraging Private enterprises to promote tourism. For developing the tourism education we need to…

Abstract Rallidae consisting of Rails, Crakes, Coot and Waterhens; these are the shy and surviving very secretive life in a specialized marshy habitat. The present study deals with their diversity, occurrence, population and their behavior.  Gradually, threats to species and conservation measures were taken in account to give them a healthy and sustainable surrounding. Keywords: Birds, Family, Rallidae, Solapur, Wetlands, Rails, Crakes.  [1] Sangmeshwar College, Solapur, Maharashtra. [2] D.B.F. Dayanand College of Arts and Science, Solapur.

  Abstract Investigative/detective fiction has been always the favourite art form in the history of writing and reading. Curiosity to know the truth along with a passion towards mystery and mysterious affairs allure human beings to this artefact. Realising this huge popularity of the genre, this paper is an attempt to trace the remarkable and positive changes in the nature and treatment of crime investigation in the Malayalam mainstream cinema after the advent of Jeethu Joseph’s investigative-thriller movies. This change is more or less caused by the influence of the…

Abstract Footpath next to the road, or a wide flat road shoulder, can prevent pedestrian crashes. The safety benefits will be greatest if the footpath is separated from the road (for example, by a drain, a grass verge or a barrier). A rural footpath can be made relatively cheaply by using a road grader to flatten and clear one side, or preferably, both sides of the road. Pedestrian crossings are needed where rural footpaths pass through communities or trading centres (see pedestrian grade separation, pedestrian refuge island, pedestrian crossing –…