A Focus on Environment Through Thirukkural describes Environmental Science, life threatening risks faced in the environment at present and how to handle environment safely using author’s own theoretical concepts and most importantly how Tiruvalluvar mentioned about safe environment in Thirukkural. The author points out that if everyone follows the concept of Thirukkural as detailed in this book, they can ensure a hazard-free safe environment for themselves. By the time readers complete this book, they would wonder how Tiruvalluvar had foreseen so many important logical things about the environment that are relevant even today. After reading A Focus on Environment Through Thirukkural the reader will acquire many new and interesting perspectives about our environment.

A Focus on Environment Through Thirukkural describes Environmental Science, life threatening risks faced in the environment at present and how to handle environment safely using author's own theoretical concepts and most importantly how Tiruvalluvar mentioned about safe environment in Thirukkural. The author points out that if everyone follows the concept of Thirukkural as detailed in this book, they can ensure a hazard-free safe environment for themselves. By the time readers complete this book, they would wonder how Tiruvalluvar had foreseen so many important logical things about the environment that are relevant even today. After reading A Focus on Environment Through Thirukkural the reader will acquire many new and interesting perspectives about our environment.

During the past five decades, we have witnessed a tremendous evolution in water resource system management. Three characteristics of this evolution are of particular note: First, the application of the systems approach to complex water management problems has been established as one of the most important advances in the field of water resource management. Second, the past five decades have brought a remarkable transformation of attitude in the water resource management community towards environmental concerns and action to address these concerns. Third, applying the principles of sustainability to water resource decision-making requires major changes in the objectives on which decisions are based, and an understanding of the complicated inter-relationships between existing ecological, economic, and social factors. The Special Issue includes 15 contributions that offer insights into contemporary problems, approaches, and issues related to the management of complex water resources systems. It will be presumptuous to say that these 15 contributions characterize the success or failure of the systems approach to support water resources decision-making. However, these contributions offer interesting lessons from current experiences and highlight possible future work.

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, a living legend, yoga master and author of Merging with Siva, recognized the immense value of the Tirukural in 1949 as a young seeker in Sri Lanka. Decades later, he instructed two of his swamis to translate it from classical Tamil into American English, and had an renowned artist in South India illustrate the 108 chapters. Here is the fruit of those efforts, the gentle, profound world of Asian ethics and simple humanness. Yet, Weaver's Wisdom's universality makes it a book you can share with anyone. It contains fortune cookies you can snack on before sleep or at anytime. Its charming wit and common sense will uplift and inspire you and your whole family.

Dive into the Profound Wisdom of Thirukkural: A Guide to Virtue, Wealth, and Love Thirukkural, also known as the Kural, is a classic Tamil text revered for its insightful verses on ethics, morality, and practical living. This ancient literary gem, composed of 1,330 couplets, offers timeless wisdom that continues to resonate with readers across cultures and generations. Unveiling the Three Books of Thirukkural: The work is divided into three distinct sections, each exploring a fundamental aspect of human experience: Aram (Virtue): This first book lays the foundation for a good life. It emphasizes virtues like righteousness, compassion, truthfulness, and self-control. Chapters delve into concepts like the importance of rain, the role of asceticism, and the qualities of a just king. Porul (Wealth): The second book focuses on the pursuit of wealth and success in a righteous manner. It offers guidance on various aspects like agriculture, governance, and the importance of wise counsel. Inbam (Love): The final book explores the realm of love and relationships. It delves into the importance of a happy marriage, cultivating genuine friendships, and the value of knowledge. Exploring the Depths of Virtue in the First Book: The opening chapters of Thirukkural establish the significance of virtue as the cornerstone of a meaningful life. They explore the concept of aram, emphasizing its connection to inner peace, social harmony, and a life well-lived. Chapter 1: Virtue (Aram): This foundational chapter sets the stage for the entire work. It highlights the importance of living virtuously and explores the qualities that contribute to a good character. Chapter 2: Rain (Mazhai): Moving beyond individual virtue, this chapter emphasizes the importance of rain for sustaining life and the interconnectedness of nature. Chapter 3: Asceticism (Thuravu): This chapter delves into the concept of renouncing worldly possessions and explores the potential benefits of an ascetic lifestyle. Chapter 4: Kingship (Arasiyal): Shifting focus to societal well-being, this chapter explores the qualities of a good king and the principles of just and effective governance. Chapter 5: Ministers (Amaichar): Recognizing the importance of wise counsel, this chapter highlights the crucial role of capable ministers in supporting a good king. Chapter 6: Agriculture (Vivasaayam): Emphasizing the foundation of a prosperous society, this chapter explores the importance of agriculture and the role of farmers. Chapter 7: Married Life (Kappiyal): Moving to personal relationships, this chapter explores the duties, expectations, and ideals of a happy and fulfilling marriage. Chapter 8: Chastity (Karpu): Reflecting the social norms of its time, this chapter focuses on the concept of fidelity within marriage, particularly emphasizing societal expectations placed upon women. Chapter 9: Friendship (Natpu): Celebrating the importance of genuine connection, this chapter explores the qualities of a true friend and the importance of maintaining healthy friendships. Chapter 10: Knowledge (Arivu): Concluding the first part of Thirukkural, this chapter emphasizes the importance of acquiring and applying knowledge for a fulfilling life. Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery with Thirukkural: Whether you're seeking guidance on living a virtuous life, navigating relationships, or achieving success, Thirukkural offers valuable insights that transcend time and culture. Explore the profound wisdom of this ancient text and discover its enduring relevance for your own life.

This book elucidates the potential of the shipbuilding industry for initiating economic development, which eventually leads to enhancing the prosperity of a nation. This is explained by intrinsically linking the macroeconomics of the nation with the microeconomics of the shipbuilding industry. The economic and commercial spin offs by the shipyard to the various industries have been analysed and calculated. An attempt has been made to trace the illustrious past of Indian shipbuilding from the Bronze Age, through the ancient kingdom period, to the present times, in the backdrop of Indian maritime history. The operational requirement of commercial as well as defence shipbuilding has been analysed to assess the available potential market space for the Indian shipbuilding industry. Lessons from history help to formulate future strategies. In pursuit of this, the book investigates the global trends in commercial shipbuilding since the industrial revolution period to date; the success stories of leading shipbuilding nations viz.UK, USA, Japan, Korea and China have been analysed. The benefits accrued by these nations through shipbuilding have been summarised. The strategies adopted by each of these countries to reach the pinnacle in shipbuilding have been examined and the salient features relevant for India have been identified. Productivity measurement in shipbuilding has been examined and the problems with the current system have been highlighted, along with solutions. This book suggests the usage of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), a mathematical linear programming technique, as an appropriate tool to measure total productivity as well as profitability. The various ways of improving profitability in shipbuilding, by way of cost-cutting techniques, along with some Indian case studies have been explained in the book. Keeping the ‘Indian Maritime Agenda 2010-2020’ vision document in the backdrop, a strategic appreciation of the Indian shipbuilding industry has been undertaken using the SWOT, the Matrix and the Scenario analyses. Based on these analyses, strategies have been formulated for all the stakeholders who can influence the Indian shipbuilding industry. The book then identifies the need for an alchemist leader, who can harmonise all the stakeholders and thereby propel the Indian shipbuilding industry towards achieving the long-term goal of creating a prosperous India.