Kanpur Essays

  • Forts in Kanpur

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    Kanpur as a city has immense industrial and historic significance. Today the city is listed as one of the major industrial centres of India. However, from a historian’s perspective too, the city has something of worth for those with keen interest in exploring its rich past. Jajmau and Bithoor are the two suburbs of Kanpur which find reference in the early history of Kanpur. The relics of ancient forts at these two places perhaps add worth to this fact and make these places unique for an avid historian

  • Siege of Cawnpore

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    The Siege of Cawnpore was an important part of the Indian rebellion of 1857.When Nana Sahib captured Cawnpore (now Kanpur) British forces surrendered to him and in turn he promised them a safe passage to Allahabad. Unfortunately their evacuation had turned into a massacre during which most of them were killed. It was indeed an unpleasant event of siege of Kanpur. Kanpur was an important garrison town situated on the Grand Trunk Road and Grand Trunk Canal beside the river Ganges and lay on the approaches

  • Kanpur Retail Market: A Study Of Kanpur Retail Market

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    RETAILING STRATEGY AT LOCAL LEVEL: A STUDY OF KANPUR RETAIL MARKET ANCHIT AGARWAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES, HBTI KANPUR EMAIL: AAHBTI@REDIFFMAIL.COM VINOD KUMAR YADAV ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES, HBTI KANPUR EMAIL: DR.VKYADAV@YAHOO.COM ABSTRACT The Indian Retail Industry is the fifth largest in the world comprising of organized and unorganized sectors. This industry is one of the fastest growing industries in India, undergoing

  • Case Study: The Kanpur Confectionaries Private Limited

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    Situation Analysis: The Kanpur Confectionaries Private Limited (KCPL) was a family business started by Mohan Kumar Gupta in 1945, and was the second largest biscuit manufacturing company in the north India. The KCPL was manufacturing glucose biscuit using maida, sugar and Vanaspati which they bought from the local market. In the year 1980-81 KCPL doubled its capacity from 120 tonne per month to 240 tonnes per month. The same year turnover was Rs. 2 crores, an increase of 17 over 1979-80. Its net

  • Statement Of Purpose For A Career In Computer Science

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    its own joys and learning. I aim to pursue a career in research, because it brings with it intellectual challenges and opportunities to innovate. I am, therefore, highly motivated to pursue graduate studies in Computer Science. During my time at IIT Kanpur, where the curriculum offers flexibility in terms of elective courses, I have striven to explore diverse fields through courses and projects. This has led me to explore the areas of Databases, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Game Theory, Speech Recognition

  • Aeronautical Engineering Essay

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    Top Colleges in India to study Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical engineering, now widely known as aerospace engineering, is one of the most popular and respected categories in the field of engineering. Aeronautical engineering can be quite a challenging career and so it requires extensive education and training. There are a number of colleges in India, which offer in-depth courses in aeronautical or aerospace engineering. Although there are very few specialist aeronautical engineering colleges

  • Application Essay for Graduate Studies

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    for State Entrance Exam for Engineering, in which I secured a position in top 2% out of two lakh aspirants. I was offered a seat in Bachelor of Technology program in Computer Science major in Institute of Engineering and technology, University of Kanpur, a Government Aided University. Here I experienced outstanding faculty, excellent laboratory facilities and advanced curriculum, which altogether kept me abreast with the latest research in computing and information systems. From the first year of

  • Essay On Sepoy Rebellion

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    May 10, 1857, the sepoys (British-employed Indian soldiers) shot their British officers and marched towards Delhi, initiating one of the biggest uprisings in the 19th century. Within 18 months, the sepoy revolt spread from Meerut to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow. However, the rebellion was not just a mutiny, its root cause lies in sepoy resentment towards British dominance. Since 1820, the British have been using a variety of tactics to assert their authority in Indian political, economic, and

  • Torrent Power Case Study

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    TORRENT POWER: In 1997, the company received clearance from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to issue preferential shares to US based MNC Investment Corporation for Rs. 400 Crore to help fund its acquisition of the Ahemdabad Electricity Company by purchasing the entire 28.89% stake held by the Gujarat government.[1] This acquisition formed what was then known as Torrent Power AEC Limited. Similarly, after acquiring the Surat Electricity Company in the same deal, Torrent Power SEC Limited was

  • The History And History Of The Soap Industry

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    soaps are estimated to have a market volume of concerning 80, 000 tones. This translates into a share of concerning 14 to 15%. Brief Introduction of Indian Soap Industry Cl... ... middle of paper ... ...d of consumers. The production in the Kanpur region over existing manufacturing industry the competitors are ghari , wheel, gold mohar the production is in almost 20th rank the market leader in terms of brand name and production is Ghari and Wheel . The competitors in North-East region are silola

  • Traditional And Modern Method Of Pulse Milling, Systematic Layout Planning And Process Improvement

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    Chapter-2 2. Literature Review 2.1 Introduction This chapter reviews the literature and previous work carried out on Traditional and Modern Method of Pulse Milling, layout planning, Systematic Layout Planning and process improvement. The production of Pulse will also be reviewed and presented. 2.2 Traditional Method of Pulse Milling According to Jennifer A. Wood, Milling is a process in which materials are reduced from a larger size to a smaller size. In the case of pulses there are various

  • Micro Penetration Index Analysis

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    Micro Penetration Index (MPI) and Micro Poverty Penetration Index (MPPI) The two indices penetration of microfinance (MPI) and Intensity of penetration of microfinance among poor (MPPI) have been presented in the 2009 report for the first time. The calculation of the index has been carried out as follows: • The number of credit of MFIs and members of SHGs with outstanding loans to banks are computed and each state’s share to the country’s total micro finance clients has been worked out. • The intensity

  • Cafe Coffee Day Case Study

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    referred to as the “Franchiser” which expression shall unless repugnant to the meaning thereof include its successors and assigns of one part. AND Restaurant Company, INC., a proprietary firm having its registered place at 287, Market Yard, P. Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and represented by Johnny Depp, S/o John Christopher Depp, aged about 45 years, hereinafter referred to as the “Franchise” which expression unless repugnant to the context thereof be deemed to include, legal representative, administrators

  • Architecture: An Analysis Of Indian Vernacular Architecture

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    Vernacular architecture is a category of architecture based on local needs, construction materials and reflecting local traditions. At least originally, vernacular architecture did not use formally-schooled architects, but relied on the design skills and tradition of local builders. It tends to evolve over time to reflect the environmental, cultural, technological, economic, and historical context in which it exists. Indian vernacular planning involves planning and designing a built environment

  • College Admissions Essay

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    My curiosity in science and technology was shaped into abiding passion under the guidance of my father, a Post Graduate in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Mechanics) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Exposed to various spheres of technology at RNSIT (a College that is consistently ranked among the top five in the State), an intensified interest evolved in Robotics. The natural way forward for me, is to pursue a Master’s program in my area of interest. Working on Personal Robotics

  • IITian: Indian Institutes of Technology

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    kinds of possibility. We interviewed people personally about what they feel and ask them question. History of the Indian Institutes of Technology The Indian Institutes of Technology refers to the seven IITs namely IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, and IIT Roorkee. IITs are Institutions of national importance, established by an Act of Parliament. These institutes were set up after independence by the government of India for providing engineering and technological

  • Indian Footwear Industry Essay

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    Foot wear industry in India: The heart of Indian footwear industry is the leather industry in India. The entire leather industry in India is driven by the footwear industry. India is the second in producing footwear for the entire world after china, with a local footwear industry evaluated to be about INR 20,000 crore. More than 1 million people are engaged in the footwear industry. The potential is set to change yet gradually, however with a populace matching China for measure, there is no uncertainty

  • Post-Moortem Cases

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    Lovas JGL, in 1986 conducted a study, apoptosis in human epidermis by electron microscopy, on skin samples excised from the middle of the medial aspect of the upper arm of m106 consecutive autopsy cases. The time interval between death and biopsy was less than 24 hours in all but three cases. The tissue was fixed overnight in, the tissues were stained Thick sections for light microscopic (LM) survey were stained with toluidine-blue. Thin sections for EM were stained with uranyl acetate

  • Sepoy Mutiny Research Paper

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    1857, the beginning period of systematic British rule in India, Sepoy, Indian troops in the service of the British East India Company, led to the outbreak of mutiny against the British East India Company. It began in Meerut and spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow within days by forming ideology of independence from the British autocracy (Karim, 375). One of the major reasons for the Sepoy Mutiny was increasing discontent of people due to oppressive strategies like 'Doctrine of lapse' by Lord Dalhousie

  • Fast Fashion: The True Cost By Andrew Morgan

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    Fast-fashion refers to clothing produced at a very low cost, at a fast rate to accommodate the current trends (The True Cost, 2015). ‘The True Cost’, a documentary directed by Andrew Morgan, investigates the hidden consequences of the demand for cheap and quick fashion. The ramifications have dire impacts on labor-conditions in developing countries as well as the natural environment, which is increasingly contaminated through the current practices by fashion multinationals. Consumers, nevertheless