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Introduction In the ever-changing world we live in, the foundation of a good life is built not on wealth or fame, but on character, values, and the mindset we carry. As parents, educators, and mentors, we have a profound responsibility to shape the minds and hearts of the next generation. Yet, this task often feels overwhelming. How do we nurture honesty, kindness, respect, and resilience in a world that can sometimes seem devoid of these qualities? How do we prepare our children to become not just successful individuals, but responsible citizens, compassionate humans, and confident leaders? The answer lies in stories. From time immemorial, stories have been the heartbeat of learning. They have carried lessons across generations, wrapped in the warmth of imagination and the simplicity of words. Stories are more than just entertainment—they are mirrors, showing us who we are, and windows, opening up possibilities of who we can become. A story can ignite a child’s imagination, shape their moral compass, and instill values that will guide them for a lifetime. This book, "Foundations of Greatness," is a humble attempt to use the timeless power of storytelling to inspire young minds and empower parents. It is a collection of 50 carefully curated stories from across India and the world, each one unique and rooted in real-life experiences. These are not mere tales of fiction but narratives inspired by ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary things, who have shown exceptional character, or who have faced challenges with courage and grace. Each story is a lesson in itself, teaching values like honesty, perseverance, compassion, and respect. These stories will take you to a small village in India where a boy returns a priceless heirloom to its rightful owner, to a refugee camp in Germany where a child dares to dream, to a bustling market in Bangladesh where an ice cream vendor changes lives, and to a classroom in Finland where a teacher refuses to give up on her students. The stories cross borders and cultures, but their messages are universal. This book is not just for children. It is for parents who wish to raise thoughtful, empathetic, and resilient children. It is for families who want to build strong bonds through meaningful conversations. After each story, you’ll find simple takeaways and action points—small steps that parents and children can take together to bring these lessons into their daily lives. Why 50 stories? Because life offers countless lessons, and each story is a window into a new perspective. Some stories will make you laugh, others might bring tears to your eyes, and a few will make you pause and reflect on your own life. Together, these stories create a tapestry of values, perspectives, and possibilities that can guide children as they navigate the complexities of growing up. This book is more than just a collection of stories; it’s an invitation. An invitation to parents to become storytellers and mentors. An invitation to children to dream bigger, think kinder, and act braver. And an invitation to families to sit together, read, and rediscover the joy of learning through shared experiences. As you turn these pages, I hope you’ll find stories that resonate with your heart and stay with you long after you close the book. I hope they spark conversations, encourage curiosity, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Most of all, I hope they inspire you to see the greatness that lies in every child and the infinite potential in every moment of life. So, let’s begin this journey together. Let’s explore the lives of unsung heroes, extraordinary children, and everyday champions. Let’s build a foundation of greatness for the next generation—one story at a time.

IN THIS VOLUME:- IDR Comment – Internal Affairs The Strategic Defence Initiative — Lt Gen EA Vas Limited Nuclear War — Maj Vijay Tiwathia The Role of the Military in Developing Countries — Brig OP Kaushik Counter Measures Against Terrorism — Lt Gen PN Kathpalia Motivation in the Indian Amy – Outgrowing the Colonial Model — Maj GD Bakshi Trust not Technology – Appropriate Weapons Technology for the 1990s — George Rockall Weapons and Technology – Part II — Maj Gurmeet Kanwal Window into Sri Lanka — Dr Manoj Joshi Medical Support of the Ground Forces in NBC Warfare – Part II — Col KP Saksena Punjab - Profile of a Terrorist Movement — IDR Research Team The 155 mm Gun Acquisition — IDR Research Team Unravelling Soviet Military Thought — Brig JS Nagra Teeth to Tail Ratio — Brig Vivek Sapatnekar Changing Dimensions of Himalayan Politics — Dr Harvir Sharma Trends in the Indian Management Scene – Has the Army Anything to Learn — Col JFR Rebello Letter to the Editor – MBT for the 21st Century

Dr. Nibodhi Haas, Naturopath And Ayurvedic Practitioner, Explores How These Two Ancient Healing Systems Of Ayurveda And Yoga Can Be Applied In Modern Life To Restore Wellness And Harmony. Through A Vast Network Of Charitable Activities And With Her Boundless Love, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Amma, Has Transformed Millions Of Lives Around The World. This Book Gives Beautiful Examples From Amma’s Universal Teachings To Help The Reader Better Understand The Foundational Principles Of Ayurveda And Yoga. Ayurveda Emphasizes That It Is Extremely Important To Adapt Healing Methods To Meet Individual Needs. Detailed Information Is Given About How To Apply Various Therapies For Each Body Type Through Lifestyle, Daily Routine, Diet, Yoga Asana, Use Of Herbs, Detoxification, Gemstones, Astrology, Color Therapy And Aromatherapy. Additionally, This Book Takes An In-Depth Look At The Importance Of Living In Harmony With Nature. It Suggests That, Unless We Live With Awareness Of Mother Earth, We Will Fall Short Of The Ultimate Goals Of Ayurveda And Yoga. Discover How Ayurveda And Yoga Can Help To Manifest One’s Highest Aspirations While Creating A Peaceful, Balanced Life. Published By The Disciples Of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, Affectionately Known As Mother, Or Amma The Hugging Saint.

When I first began to plan this book, I thought that I would begin the preface with the words ―the purpose of this book is.‖ I am glad to present this book, especially designed to serve the needs of the students. There are so many listeners of Gangubai Hangal who knows her as a renowned classical vocalist but through this work, I tried to show Gangubai Hangal as a role model of humanity whether it is as a daughter, mother, grandmother, or friend. No one walks alone in the quest of attaining knowledge and I am no exception, I must start by thanking all those who joined me in my journey, those who walked beside me, those helped me along the way by continuously urging me to write this thesis and to put my thoughts down. My thanks to all the people who I have met and worked with and shared my insights and problems. This Book and its pages are thanks to all my near ones who have helped me shape it. Sometimes words get limited when it comes to express deep and hearty regards for an inspirational experience of life. I feel myself lucky to come near the milestone which I desperately wanted and finalizing this research is one of those rare beautiful moments of my life.

Main Highlights of Finance Bill, 2023 1. Income Tax - An Introduction, 2. Important Definitions, 3. Assessment on Agricultural Income, 4. Exempted Incomes, 5. Residence and Tax Liability, 6. Income From Salaries, 7. Income From Salaries (Retirement and Retrenchment), 8. Income From House Property, 9. Depreciation, 10. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession, 11. Capital Gains, 12. Income From Other Sourecs, 13. Income Tax Authorities, 14. Clubbing of Income and Aggregation of Income, 15. Set - Off and Carry Forwaord of Losses, 16. Deductions from Gross Total Income, 17. Assessment of Individuals (Computation of Total Income), 18. Computation of Tax Liability of Individuals, 19. Tax Deduction at Source, 20. Assessment Procedure, 21. Penalties,, Offenece and Prosecutions, 22. Appeal and Revision, 23. Tax Planning, 24. Recovery and Refunds of Tax, 25. Advance Payment of Tax, 26. Assessment of Hindu undivided of Persons and Computation of Tax Liability, New Tax Regine Rebate and Relief in Tax Provisions and Procedure of Filing the Return of Income and e-Filing of Income Tax and TDS Returns.

Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is reserved as a major aspect of Project Tiger and found 23 km south of Bhadravathi town and 38 km northwest of Chikkamagaluru town in Karnataka state, India (Bhadra on project tiger,2011). Bhadra haven has a wide scope of greenery and is a prominent spot for day excursions. The 1,875 m (6,152 ft) above MSL Hebbe Giri is the most astounding crest in the haven.

Flowers have been an integral part of Indian culture and society. Floriculture may be defined as "the art and knowledge of growing flowers to perfection" or in other words, "floriculture is the discipline of horticulture that includes the study of growing flowering plants".Floriculture includes farming of flowering and ornamental plants for gardens and floristry, comprising the floral industry. Floriculture crops include house plants, flowering garden and pot plants, cut cultivated greens and cut flowers. The cultivation of these flowering plants can be done in open fields, in polyhouses or in green houses.

1. Income Tax–An Introduction 2. Important Definitions 3. Assessment on Agricultural Income 4. Exempted Incomes 5. Residence and Tax Liability 6. Income from Salaries 7. Income from Salaries (Retirement and Retrenchment) 8. Income from House Property 9. Depreciation 10. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession 11. Capital Gains 12. Income from Other Sources 13. Income Tax Authorities 14. Clubbing of Income and Aggregation of Income 15. Set-off and Carry Forward of Losses 16. Deductions from Gross Total Income 17. Assessment of Individuals (Computation of Total Income) 18. Computation of Tax Liability of Individuals 19. Tax Deduction at Source 20. Assessment Procedure 21. Assessment of Firm and Association of Persons. New Tax Regime Rebate and Relief in Tax Provisions and Procedure of Filing the Return of Income and e-Filing of Income Tax and TDS Returns GST–Concept, Registration and Taxation Mechanism

Indian Silver Screen Television in India has been a medium of entertainment as well as social and economic awareness. It was started under government control as a medium of social awareness, but now this medium has become an industry. There was a time when Doordarshan was the only channel on television in India, but today, hundreds of channels broadcast programs day and night. In India today, there are many channels based on sports, news, film, documentary, and music. There was a time when television programs could be viewed only through television sets, but today, through devices such as computers, laptops, and mobiles, viewers can watch their favorite programs at their convenient location, and time. The main objective of this book written on Indian television is to make students aware of the history and status of Indian television. The book begins with the story of the introduction of television in various countries. It describes the development of television in Britain, America, Australia, China, Africa, and other countries of the continent of Asia. After this, the early experiments, projects, and history and current status of television in India are told. Many of the chapters in the book are about the major television business groups in India that have deep penetration into the Indian television industry. The book also introduces programs that have become famous in India, which have proved to be milestones in Indian television history and reached heights of popularity. Apart from this, the book describes the laws of India which have been implemented to control the television industry. A chapter in the book is written about various television broadcasting techniques practiced in the country. Apart from this, there is a chapter about Direct to Home, which tells the story of the development of DTH in India. Television rating points determine the popularity of television channels and programs. The book introduces various agencies and institutions that determine TRP in India. In addition to this, the history of television journalism in India has also been discussed. A chapter about television journalism in various languages ​​of India such as Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and Assamese is described in detail. The last chapter of the book discusses various international television channels that are broadcasting in India.