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YASMINE GOONERATNE'S A CHANGE OF SKIES: A STUDY IN DIASPORIC EXPERIENCE

Etymologically, the term ‘diaspora’ is derived from the Greek term ‘diasperien’. ‘Dia’ means ‘across’ and ‘sperien’ means ‘to sow or scatter seeds’. Currently, the term, ‘diaspora’ is referred to those displaced communities which have been dislocated from their homeland through migration, immigration or exile. They are the hordes of displaced persons and communities moving across the globe. ‘Diaspora’, therefore, suggests dislocation from a geographical location of origin and relocation in another territory or country.

DELAYED MARRIAGE - A CASE STUDY ON ASTROLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

The existence of human progeny will be continuing on the earth till date as long as the society has accepted the event of the marriage in the routine life. The pioneer thinkers of the divisional sectors, like Kings, Rusies, leaders and social workers of the societies have no declaration for the suitable age for marriage for two individuals, the male and female. Hence the marriage were fixed as and when the male or female child born in the communities of same casts or in between two known or nearer relatives or among the group of relative’s families.

ANILINE AS CORROSION INHIBITOR FOR ZINC IN NITRIC ACID

The corrosion of zinc in phosphoric acid containing aniline has been studied at different acid concentrations, inhibitor concentration and temperatures. As the concentration of acid increases corrosion loss and I.E. (Inhibition efficiency) increases.  As the concentration of   inhibitor increases I.E.  aniline  also increases. As temperature increases corrosion   loss increases while percentage of I.E. decreases.

TO STUDY THE MEDICINAL VALUE OF HERBS WHICH ARE NATURAL PROPAGATED DURING MONSOON SEASON ON WASTE LAND

Today Tradition systems of medicine which utilize mostly plant derived prescriptions, remain the source of primary health care for more than 3/4thof the third world population. It is estimated that a one third of all world pharmaceuticals are of plant origin. It is naturally felt that there is a need to make on humble attempt to acquire and familiarize every sector of human society which is available to us. This research paper is regarding beneficial role of plants “Cassia tora Linn.” and Achyranthes aspera Linn.

APPRAISAL OF WATER AND SOIL QUALITY OF TAPI WITH REFERENCE TO HEAVY METAL SURAT, GUJARAT

In the present study heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Cd and Pb) were detected in water and soil taken from Tapi. Samples were collected monthly from three different stations for the periods of six months (July 2008 to Oct 2008).The present study is included the period before and after Ganpati visarjan. Heavy metals were determined using AAS according to Standard methods (APHA 2005).Concentration of heavy metals in water and soil was fluctuating with respect to temperature and pH.

FACTORS INFLUENCING SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SCHEMES - A CASE STUDY OF SURAT CITY

The growth of mutual funds has been phenomenal. The mobilization of funds by mutual funds has been on the rise since 1964. When mutual fund market was thrown open to the private sector in 1993, the corpus of mutual fund in India has swelled tremendously.

THREAT OF STRESS - STUDY OF FINANCIAL SECTOR EMPLOYEES

Stress in the work place has become an inevitable part of life in recent times. Organizational stress originates in organizational demands experienced by the individual. Although, it does have galvanizing effects to some extent making the life more challenging and charming; beyond a certain level, it leads to disturbances in personal as well as professional life. Organizations interested in building high performing culture need to examine the Organization Role Stress (ORS) patterns among their live wires – the employees; and come out with the remedial measures.

MARKETING STRATEGY DURING RECESSION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED

Recession is significant decline in activity across the economy, lasting longer than a few months. Industries are confronting heavy losses due fall down of global economy. As per Federation of Indian chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) due to global recession many industries had to cut down production by 10%- 50%. This research paper will try to explain the term recession in comprehensive manner. This research paper aims to study the impact of recession on the FMCG sector with special reference to HUL.

A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM SATISFACTION AND WORK PERFORMANCE, AFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT, TURNOVER INTENTION AND INTRINSIC MOTIVATION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BANK OF INDIA SOUTH GUJARAT REGION

In the market driven economy, achieving the business goals involves uncertainties. This has necessitated shift from command and control organizations to learning organizations which makes people in organization most important. Along with many other HR practices, Performance Appraisal System is one of the most important systems that help the organization to navigate to goal attainment.

JOB SATISFACTION AND VALUES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF SOUTH GUJARAT

Today people are facing many problems in this changing world, so job satisfaction is also becoming complex day-by-day for them wherever they work. An integral component of a work climate is job satisfaction which is very much related to the values teachers hold. The values which the teachers have will effect generation of students. Satisfaction is a function of the discrepancy between the job outcomes of a person’s wants and outcomes that are perceived to be received.