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Raj Kumar

    Raj Kumar, the founding President & Editor-in-Chief of Devex, is a driving force in the global development community. His work is dedicated to ensuring development efforts achieve greater positive impact for more people worldwide. Witnessing dedicated development work across numerous countries firsthand fuels his mission to "Do Good. Do It Well." He is recognized as a media leader, exploring the ideas, people, and technology that are revolutionizing the aid industry.

    Compact Wireless Antennas with Metamaterials
    Agroforestry: A Sustainable Land Use System
    Protein Toxins in Modeling Biochemistry
    From Darkness to Light
    The Business of Changing the World
    Dalit Literature and Criticism
    • 2023

      Compact wireless antennas utilizing metamaterials represent a groundbreaking shift in antenna technology, allowing for significant size reduction and enhanced performance. These artificially engineered structures manipulate electromagnetic waves, enabling antennas to operate efficiently across various frequencies. Key benefits include improved signal efficiency, unique features like beam steering and polarization control, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into small devices such as smartphones and IoT systems. This advancement offers flexibility and adaptability for optimizing communication in diverse environments.

      Compact Wireless Antennas with Metamaterials
    • 2021

      My Choice My Life

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book explores the idea that life continually presents unexpected challenges that prompt us to reassess our beliefs and perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of taking a moment to reflect on our reactions to various situations, suggesting that with patience, we can identify the most appropriate response. Through this journey of self-discovery, readers are encouraged to embrace the surprises life offers as opportunities for growth and learning.

      My Choice My Life
    • 2020

      Focusing on the integration of trees and crops, this book explores agroforestry's role in enhancing economic and environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the interactions among various components rather than treating them separately, highlighting its significance in providing ecosystem services. Covering essential topics such as planning, management, climate change, and policy, it serves as a comprehensive reference for stakeholders, educators, and students in agriculture, environmental science, and related fields.

      Agroforestry: A Sustainable Land Use System
    • 2019

      The Business of Changing the World

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(121)Add rating

      "Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world's poorest people to make progress. Old aid was driven by good intentions and relied on big-budget projects from a few government aid agencies, like the World Bank and USAID. Today, corporations, Silicon Valley start-ups, and billionaire philanthropists are a disrupting force pushing global aid to be data driven and results oriented. This $200 billion industry includes emerging and established foundations like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Entrepreneurial startups like Hello Tractor, which offers an Uber-like app for farmers in Nigeria, and Give Directly, whose app allows individuals to send money straight to the phone of someone in need, are also giving rise to this new culture of charity. The result is a more sustainable philosophy of aid that elevates the voices of the world's poor as neighbors, partners, and customers."-- Publisher's description

      The Business of Changing the World
    • 2019

      Dalit Literature and Criticism

      • 159 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
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      This book is an attempt to write and develop a critical literary history and theory of Dalit literature. The book grapples with several questions and issues that are key to understanding Dalit voices in literature: Who is a Dalit? What is the history and context of Dalit self-expression? What is the philosophy of Dalit literature? What is Dalit aesthetics? How does one read, interpret and teach Dalit literature? While providing a concise critical survey of the five decades of Dalit literature and criticism, the book deals with Dalit life, culture and history.

      Dalit Literature and Criticism
    • 2019

      A 140-year-old secret throws three planets into chaos! Tech for the geek. Thrills for the action seeker. Mysteries for the detective. Science for the uninitiated. The year is 2095. Voyager 1 launched in 1977 with a golden record - someone has found it and is sending a signal back to Earth. With a newly constructed faster-than-light spaceship named Antariksh, and a crew which includes novices like Lt. Manisha, as well as seasoned professionals, including Commander Ryan, Captain Anara reaches the source of the signal at the nearest star to Earth - Proxima Centauri. Before she can meet with the aliens, Anara must clear obstacles on her own ship, including a recalcitrant Artificial Intelligence and inexplicable radiation, which threatens the safety of the mission. The implications of what they find on planet Proxima B will resonate far beyond this first journey, exposing Earth to dangers on an unimaginable scale. And then Captain Anara finds out its creators buried a secret aboard Voyager 1.

      Earth to Centauri
    • 2017

      Focusing on the systematic design of experimental protocols, this manual serves as a comprehensive guide for screening radioprotective drugs. It is structured into seven sections, progressing from preliminary in vitro assays to advanced methods for evaluating drug efficacy against radiation damage. Key areas include antioxidant activity, protection of biomacromolecules, cell culture studies, DNA damage assessment, mitochondrial effects, and immune system radioprotection. This pioneering work in radiation biology provides researchers with essential protocols for confirming and classifying the radioprotective properties of compounds.

      Biological Radiation Protection: A Protocol Manual
    • 2016

      Protein Toxins in Modeling Biochemistry

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the link between misfolded proteins and neurodegenerative diseases, this volume explores the production of inactive, potentially toxic proteins. It delves into concepts like intrinsic disorder in protein structure and the role of molten globules in protein toxicity. Additionally, the text highlights the use of toxin structures as models for understanding the structural and functional nuances of protein chemistry, providing a comprehensive yet succinct examination of these critical topics.

      Protein Toxins in Modeling Biochemistry
    • 2016

      Regional Disparities In Human Development

      In Haryana A Spatio-Temporal Analysis

      • 348 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on the spatio-temporal analysis of human development, this book examines regional disparities in Haryana. It delves into the socio-economic factors influencing development patterns, offering insights into public administration and political science. Through comprehensive research, the author, Dr. Raj Kumar, highlights the challenges and opportunities for enhancing human development in the region. With 347 pages of in-depth analysis, it serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and students interested in regional development issues.

      Regional Disparities In Human Development
    • 2013