V P Menon was the Constitutional Adviser to the last three Viceroys during British rule in India. He was the only Indian in Mountbatten's inner team. Menon's plan for the partition of India into two Dominions was the one which was eventually adopted. It was Menon who realised the need to get the ...
General Comparison of Materials Property Ceramic Metal Polymer Hardness Very High Low Very Low Elastic modulus Very High High Low High Temperature Strength Thermal Expansion High Low Very Low Ductility Low High High Corrosion resistance High Low Low Wear resistance High Low Low Electrical conductivity Depends on material High Low Density Low High Very Low Thermal conductivity Depends on material High Low Magnetic Depends on material High Very Low Note: For general comparison only; specific properties depend on the material's specific composition and how it is made. ...
Child abuse is a global problem that is deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices. It is a state of emotional, physical, economic and sexual maltreatment meted out to a person below the age of eighteen and is a globally prevalent phenomenon. However, in India, as in many other countries, there has been no understanding of the extent, magnitude and trends of the problem. The growing complexities of life and the dramatic changes brought about by socio-economic transitions in India have played a major role in increasing the vulnerability of children to various and newer forms of a...
