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2. Numerical Modelling of Shoring Systems: Case Study

Author

Ray, Arunava, Rai, Rajesh, Jaiswal, Ashok, Dagdi, Deepak, Jha, Ajit Kumar, di Prisco, Marco, Series Editor, Chen, Sheng-Hong, Series Editor, Vayas, Ioannis, Series Editor, Kumar Shukla, Sanjay, Series Editor, Sharma, Anuj, Series Editor, Kumar, Nagesh, Series Editor, Wang, Chien Ming, Series Editor, Verma, Amit Kumar, editor, Mohamad, Edy Tonnizam, editor, Bhatawdekar, Ramesh Murlidhar, editor, Raina, Avtar Krishen, editor, Khandelwal, Manoj, editor, Armaghani, Danial, editor, and Sarkar, Kripamoy, editor

Published
2022
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17. A Nucleophilic Activation of Carboxylic Acids by Proline: Oxa-Michael Addition to Methyl Vinyl Ketone under Solvent-Free Conditions.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar, Inani, Heena, and Easwar, Srinivasan

Subjects
*CARBOXYLIC acids, *NUCLEOPHILIC addition (Chemistry), *SOLVENTS
Abstract

A serendipitous nucleophilic activation of carboxylic acids by proline helped to achieve a direct hydrocarboxylation of methyl vinyl ketone at 60 °C under solvent-free conditions. A variety of carboxylic acids were used successfully in this oxa-Michael addition, affording useful 4-acyloxy-2-butanones in moderate yields. The reactions are carried out under solvent-free conditions, and the products are isolated in high purity by a simple work-up procedure without any need for column chromatographic purification, imparting a green quotient to the protocol. A heterodimeric non-covalent interaction between the amino acid and the carboxylic acid appears to be the most plausible mechanistic interpretation for the nucleophilic activation; additionally, the possible activation of the Michael acceptor by iminium ion formation presents an interesting case of proline acting as a bifunctional catalyst. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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18. MISSION MADHYA PRADESH: The state has become the template for India's second green revolution. If only it could replicate this in industry and focus more on reducing regional disparities.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar, Noronha, Rahul, and Mishra, Sunil

Subjects
INDUSTRIALIZATION, SERVICES for farmers
Abstract

The article focuses on the need for industrial growth of Madhya Pradesh state, India similar to its agricultural contribution towards economic development. Topics discussed include repeated winning of Krishi Karman Award by the chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for being part of the green revolution, deficit price payment scheme for farmers to withstand the decline in crop price, and chart on per capita income compared to other states.

Published
2018

19. The Audacity of Hope: Can a Congress-led UPA Grand Alliance break the BJP-led NDA's stranglehold in 2019?

Author

JHA, AJIT KUMAR

Subjects
POLITICS & government of India, ELECTIONS, TWENTY-first century
Abstract

The article discusses if a big alliance led by the Congress Party can defeat the National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha elections to be held in India in the year 2019. According to a survey done by this journal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to be the most popular prime ministerial candidate.

Published
2018

20. Proline-Mediated Baylis–Hillman Reaction of Methyl Vinyl Ketone without a Co-catalyst under Solvent-Free Conditions.

Author

Inani, Heena, Jha, Ajit Kumar, and Easwar, Srinivasan

Subjects
*METHYL vinyl ketone, *PROLINE, *CATALYSTS
Abstract

A proline-mediated Baylis–Hillman reaction of methyl vinyl ketone with aromatic aldehydes has been carried out without using any co-catalyst, under solvent-free conditions. The reaction works efficiently at 60 °C in the presence of a small amount of water to afford the Baylis–Hillman adducts in reasonable to very good yields over 8–48 h. The absence of a co-catalyst suggests that proline plays a role in the proton-transfer step of the reaction mechanism, in addition to its proposed involvement in the iminium ion formation and conjugate addition. This would, in principle, imply that proline acts as a trifunctional catalyst in the reaction, and mechanistic studies to gain a deeper understanding of this aspect should provide further insights in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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21. IN THE NAME OF RAM: INDIA TODAY presents the Ayodhya almanac, 25 years after the demolition of the Babri Masjid and as the Supreme Court begins hearing the case again PRASHANT PANJIAR/INDIA TODAY.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar and Datta, Damayanti

Subjects
APPELLATE courts, DEMOLITION, HINDUS, MUSLIMS, MOSQUES
Abstract

The article reports that Supreme Court's hearings in India on the title suits began a day before the 25th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. It mentions that the legal battle between Hindus and Muslims in Ayodhya began in 1949 as a title dispute. It states that the criminal cases post-the demolition of the mosque are being heard in the CBI court in Lucknow, India.

Published
2017

22. SUN RISES OVER ODISHA: With historical roots in the Kalinga empire, a 485 km coastline and 20 per cent of India's mineral wealth, Odisha can become the next breakout state, provided it replicates the development of its coastal belt in its hinterland.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar, Sahu, Priya Ranjan, and Kundu, Tanushree

Subjects
POVERTY reduction, ECONOMIC development, ECONOMIC structure, INDIAN economic policy, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article focuses on the economic development in Odisha, India as of November 2017. Topics discussed include the reduction in poverty in Odisha from 2004-2005 to 2009-2010, factors that helped the state's growth according to "The Economy of Odisha," edited by Pulin Nayak et al, and transformation that the structure of Odisha's economy underwent.

Published
2017

23. WANTED 16 MILLION JOBS.

Author

ARUN, M. G., PUNJ, SHWETA, and JHA, AJIT KUMAR

Subjects
EMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT, JOB creation, LABOR market, EMPLOYEES
Abstract

The article examines the job crisis in India. Topics covered include the failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill his 2013 promise for job creation in line with the Labor Bureau report on employment which revealed that only 230,000 jobs were created from April to December 2016, and the number of jobs that the government creates a day versus the number of young people entering the job market daily according to Indian National Congress (INC) vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

Published
2017

24. KARNATAKA CALLING: The state, which hosts 40 per cent of India's IT industry and has the highest number of start-ups in capital Bengaluru, can become the country's strongest engine of growth by transforming its agriculture.

Author

Gowda, Aravind and Jha, Ajit Kumar

Subjects
KARNATAKA (India) politics & government, ECONOMIC development, INFORMATION technology, AGRICULTURAL policy, ECONOMIC history
Abstract

The article features the state of Karnataka, India which hosts 40 per cent of India's information technology (IT) industry. Topics discussed include the trends of economic development in the state, how it fares against the country's best states and its southern neighbours, and the need for Karnataka to give priority to agriculture if it is to become the number one state. Also discussed is the State of the State report for all 30 districts of Karnataka.

Published
2017

25. PRESIDENTIAL VALUES.

Author

JHA, AJIT KUMAR

Subjects
DALITS, PRESIDENTIAL candidates, POLITICAL parties
Abstract

The article reflects on selection of Ram Nath Kovind, former governor of Bihar, for the position of President of India. It mentions that the choice of Kovind as he is dalit candidate is being considered as master stroke of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It states that while choosing candidates from Dalit backgrounds, the leadership across political parties has been silent on the enormous costs the country's taxpayers bear to house and maintain the office of the Presidency.

Published
2017

26. RAJASTHAN RISING.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar, Parihar, Rohit, and Arora, Sanchit

Subjects
REFORMS, POVERTY reduction, INFORMATION technology, AUTOMOBILE industry
Abstract

The article discusses how reforms have helped state of Rajasthan break barriers to growth, reduce poverty and forge ahead as the top tourist destination of north India. Topics include power and financial reforms from 2003 to 2008, big investments in the Information technology (IT) and automotive sectors, and reforms such as the Bhamashah Yojana.

Published
2017

27. NO COUNTRY FOR FARMERS.

Author

JHA, AJIT KUMAR, Jolly, Asit, Noronha, Rahul, Menon, Amarnath K., and Tare, Kiran D.

Subjects
AGRICULTURAL policy, SERVICES for farmers, WAIVER, FARMS, AGRICULTURAL economics, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article examines current state of Indian agriculture and farmers, as of June 2017. Topics discussed include impact of loan waivers provided to farmers on Indian economy; increased number of number of farmer suicides between 1995 and 2015; falling agricultural growth of the country; marginal increase in landholdings by farmers; and ways in which excessive use of urea, pesticides has compromised soil fertility.

Published
2017

28. GREEN SHOOTS: Proactive policymaking notwithstanding, the Indian farmer struggles to scrape a living.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar

Subjects
POLITICS & government of India, 1977-, AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL credit, ECONOMICS
Abstract

The article offers information regarding the approach of the Indian government on agriculture in the country. It discusses the performance of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan along with work styles, achievements in terms of providing the citizens with government support, and initiatives and projects they fulfilled.

Published
2018

29. HANGING IN THE BALANCE.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar

Subjects
POLITICAL campaigns
Abstract

The article focuses on the election campaign in Karnataka, India. Topics discussed include regional economic divide within Karnataka, start of the campaign by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, South Karnataka having more population of dominated by the Vokkaliga community, the political competition between the political parties Indian National Congress and Bhartiya Janata Party.

Published
2018

30. Emission characteristics of ultrafine particles from bare and Al2O3 coated graphite for high temperature applications.

Author

Yadav, S. K., Shukla, P., Joshi, Manish, Khan, Arshad, Kaushik, A., Jha, Ajit Kumar, Sapra, B. K., and Singh, R. S.

Subjects
PARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION materials, GRAPHITE, HIGH temperatures, ALUMINUM compounds
Abstract

Owing to its exceptional properties at high temperature, graphite is used in several applications such as structural material and fuel block in high temperature nuclear reactors. Air ingress is one of the serious safety concerns in these reactors. Oxidation of graphite leading to increased porosity affects its mechanical strength and may lead to core collapse resulting in a severe accident. During such a scenario, generation of graphite particles could be the main hazard. Once generated, these particles often in fine and ultrafine sizes, may carry radioactivity to large distances and/or for long times. These particles owing to their higher surface to volume ratio possess an additional inhalation hazard. Ultrafine particles have the potential to enter into respiratory tract and cause damage to body organs. Coating of graphite components is preferred to reduce the oxidation induced damages at high temperatures. In the present work, effect of alumina (Al2O3) coating on the emission characteristics of particles from graphite under high temperature conditions has been investigated. Bare and Al2O3 coated graphite specimens were heated within a closed chamber at varying temperatures during these experiments. Temporal evolution of concentrations of gases (CO and CO2) and particles were measured. The results reveal that Al2O3 coating on the graphite delayed the oxidation behavior and the structure of graphite remained largely intact at high temperatures. A significant reduction in aerosol formation and CO emission was also noticed for the coated specimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020
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31. COUNTRY ROADS, TAKE ME HOME.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar

Subjects
AGRICULTURE, BUDGET, POLITICS & government of India, INDIAN economy, ECONOMICS
Abstract

The article reports on the budget plans of the India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the agricultural sector. Topics mention including announcing the minimum support price (MSP), developing and upgrading the rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets and introducing operation green which increase the production of onion, potato and tomato.

Published
2018

32. India Today-Axis Pre-Poll Survey: Cliffhanger in Uttar Pradesh, advantage Congress in Punjab.

Author

Jha, Ajit Kumar

Subjects
ELECTIONS, POLITICAL parties, TWENTY-first century, POLITICS & government of India
Abstract

The article discusses the result of the elections conducted in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) where the political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure majority in the capital city of Lucknow. The article further suggests that the policy of demonetization and surgical strike conducted at the Line of Control (LoC) under the administration of the BJP-led central government has impacted its popularity in several states including UP.

Published
2017

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