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The biggest dream in Naveen's life, at this point, is to get Jessica attracted to him. Stunningly beautiful and incredibly proud, Jessica is his millionaire boss's daughter, and Naveen believes that the chances of her falling for an ordinary, middle-class guy such as him are miniscule, unless……… …….. they are both locked up together, in a romantic setting, isolated from the outside world. So an obsessed Naveen hires goons to nab Jessica, fake ...

The Indian navy's silent but deadly sub surface fighting arm has undergone tremendous changes since the first Foxtrot submarine was inducted into the service on 8th December 1967. The submarines have been a complex mix of diesel-electric - nuclear propulsion, Soviet - Western - Indian design, and imported - licence - indigenous build. Be it a two man swimmer delivery vehicle or deep water Kilo's and HDW's or blue water Charlie I and Akula II c...

The book describes the probable deployment of submarines in different parts of the world. The chapters include basic principles that are required to be followed when deploying them on operational and tactical missions. The book is particularly useful for the newer submarine operating navies around the world. Contents, - The Undersea Environment, The Submarine, Submarine Control, Deployment Strategies, Passage Planning, Deployment Areas, The Ar...

Cmde. P.R. Franklin, AVSM, VSM (retd.) narrates some true accounts of the Soviet Foxtrot submarines that were in Indian Navy service. The names of the eight Foxtrots have been anagrammed to arrive at the name "Vanshali", which is the central submarine character of these narratives. The book covers a spectrum of the activities of Foxtrots in the service including facets of training in the USSR, taking possession, bringing them to India, wartime...

The Indian journey to become a missile power was enabled by a team of dare devils at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL). The book traces the origin and development of India's missile related infrastructure and missiles till 1982 until Dr. Abdul Kalam arrived at the scene. The fascinating story has been narrated by the pioneers themselves and edited by Dr. Prahalada. The chapters contain descriptions of key infrastructure, k...

This is a comprehensive and authoritarian book on the critical subject that various industrial, technological, managerial and social sectors are trying to find solutions for. The ever evolving technology constantly places a new set of Risk and Safety challenge. The book addresses the concepts and models required to address this growing need for System Safety.

As the Constitution came into force on the 26th January 1950, President Dr Rajendra Prasad was faced with the challenge of interpreting his role based on the given provisions. He queried with Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Attorney General M.C. Setalvad. Being a distinguished Lawyer himself, he felt that the matter needed further examination and entrusted the work to Prof. Balakrishna on a confidential basis. In the early 199...

This book is a firsthand account of the first nuclear-powered submarine of the Indian Navy, a Charlie class SSGN, leased from the USSR for three years, 1988 - 1991. The lease of the SSGN enabled the Indian Navy to base, maintain and operate nuclear-powered submarines. It also facilitated the development of design for the indigenous construction of atomic submarines. An ecosystem for radiation monitoring, safety services and waste management ...

Within the pages of Warring navies is the account of turbulent events that unfolded when the national interests of rising South Asian powers collide over sea. The strategies and tactics of wily political masters and their intrepid sea captains, commanding their ships and loyal sailors, are detailed in stirring sagas of heroism and folly, of triumph and disaster. Important contributions from former Chiefs of Armed Forces provide thought-provoki...

This is the story of two sisters with contrasting approach towards the male dominated world. Looked down by males as maternity machines who are meant to serve and suffer, they show tremendous resilience to survive hostilities. The primitive mindset of mankind cannot fathom the secret of their survival.The genetic superiority of woman makes her a genuine mystic capable of surrendering self interest to serve the cause of family and society. The ...

This is an unusual autobiography of Anil Anand, an Indian Nuclear scientist who falls in love and marries Saiyud Sribyatta, his Ma Dame (My Lady). She is a doctor from Thailand, who is much older than him and after overcoming many obstacles, they settled down in Mumbai. Ma Dame sacrifices her medical career to support the budding scientist, and their travails through the various ups and downs of life are passionately portrayed in the book. Ani...

Examinations, at best, are daunting, and if you're not fully prepared, they can be terrifying. The key to success lies in thorough and adequate preparation. The book provides you with a plan of preparation, a plan that sharpens your skills and your attitude towards taking an examination. It also supplies you with the down to earth techniques of preparation, such as working out a study schedule, creating a conducive environment, developing your...

Longer period in submerged condition has been an important objective of submarines since early days and the propulsion has played a key role. The book catalogs evolution of submarine propulsion and has insights to development of nuclear propulsion by US, USSR, UK, France, China, India, Brazil and Argentina. The Indian experience of developing a land based nuclear propulsion prototype and its nuclear submarine INS Arihant has been described. Ex...

The short stories cover aspects of the Indian Navy's nascent submarine arm which began in the 1960s with Soviet Foxtrot submarines. Humorous semi fictionalised narration covers the idiosyncratic organisation and its no-nonsense leaders with whom the author was up and close. The incredible tales of life on board the Submarines will enchant - fascinate - take you to the ocean's depth, and make you feel the presence of death that comes unseen. Ab...

The faint hearted do not win wars - in 1971 we 'dared' and our Navy entered the enemy's den to inflict a decisive defeat. With this our countrymen realised the importance for a 'great nation' to have a 'great Navy'. I have more than happy to see the Navy growing ever since, into an even finer fighting force. My Congratulations to Ranjit Rai for finally bringing out this book which is very well written and which I would recommend strongly to al...