New Data on the Mineralogy of Chromite from the Nuggihalli Schist Belt, Western Dharwar Craton, Karnataka, India:Petrogenetic Implications

The occurrence of rhythmic layering of chromite and host serpentinites in the deformed layered igneous complexes has been noticed in the Nuggihalli schist belt (NSB) in the western Dharwar craton, Karnataka, South India. For this study, the chromitite rock samples were collected from Jambur, Tagadur, Bhakatarhalli, Ranganbetta and Byrapur in the NSB. Petrography and ore microscopic studies on chromite show intense cataclasis and alteration to ferritchromite. The ferritchromite compositions are characterized by higher Cr number (Cr/[Cr+Al]> (0.68-0.98) and lower Mg number (Mg/[Mg+Fe]) (0.33-0.82) ratios in ferritchromite compared to that of parent chromite. The formation process for the ferritchromite is thought to be related to the exchange of Mg, Al, Cr, and Fe between the chromite, surrounding silicates (serpentines, chlorites), and fluid during serpentinization.     

印度帕西刺绣的特征研究

通过文献和实物相结合的考证方法,对联合国教科文组织Parzor基金会和帕西人收藏的154件20世纪的帕西刺绣产品进行研究,得出:帕西刺绣的纹样有花卉植物纹、动物纹、人物风景纹等,排列方式有单独纹样和连续纹样的二方和四方连续,使用最多的针法是平绣,其次为打籽绣和锁绣。轻薄的绞经暗花织物最多用作满绣纱丽,平纹地暗花织物仅用作裤子局部装饰刺绣,女性和儿童上衣用素色五枚缎居多。帕西刺绣是帕西人获得身份认同,传达美好寓意,兼具实用和美的服饰。帕西刺绣在现代服饰上的创新应用,为其在当代的传承和发展注入了活力。对帕西刺绣的研究,有利于在当代的传承和发展。     

DRYING TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT IN INDIA

India produces over 200 million tonnes of food grains annually. There is need of postproduction management system to match with the increasing production rate. Drying is the primary need of crop's postproduction system. Sun drying is a popular mode of crops drying in India. The use of mechanical dryers are almost nil at arm level. With ever-growing population, the food grain production will increase to meet the demand of people. However, the agriculture is taking the shape of industry. Therefore, quality maintenance of the food grain is the primary concern. Thus, the crop drying cannot be dependent on sun drying. A good amount of research and development have been carried out on drying technology during the last two decades. So far very little attention have been given on the development of high capacity dryers, which are presently needed. High capacity dryers are also needed in food processing, chemicals and other industries, which are at growing stage in India. Hence, in nut and shell, there is a big demand for high capacity mechanical dryers and advanced drying technology. This paper presents the status of drying equipment and technology in India and its perspectives in future. To overcome the problems of drying and dryer development, the measures taken by the Government have been also mentioned. Potential of drying equipment business in international and domestic market is also highlighted in this paper.     

Similarities and differences in forming purchase intention toward a US apparel brand: a comparison of Chinese and Indian consumers

This study attempts to identify in what aspects China and India are different and similar in forming consumer attitudes and purchase intentions toward US apparel brand goods. To this end, this study proposed a composite model incorporating the theory of planned behavior and a modified Fishbein model, and empirically compared the model with data collected in China and India. Structural equation modeling results yielded both similarities and differences in patterns of significance and the direction of effects for specific hypothesized paths. Differences were found in the paths of face saving → attitude, face saving → purchase intention (paths were positive and significant in the Chinese sample but non-significant in the Indian sample), group conformity → attitude and group conformity → purchase intention (paths were positive and significant in the Indian sample but non-significant in the Chinese sample). Similarities between two countries were found in the rest of the proposed paths. Based on the findings, discussions and implications were provided.     

Trend of soft contact lens prescribing in an optometry centre in India: A 6-year analysis

This six-year retrospective longitudinal study was conducted to examine the changes in the pattern of prescribing soft contact lenses in an optometry centre located in a University in South India. Details regarding the type of lenses, lens material, wearing pattern and the clinical diagnoses were analyzed from January 2006 to December 2011. A total of 1273 soft contact lens fits (n = 1273) were analyzed. Two-third of the total lenses dispensed was for females and their mean age (24.0 ± 8.3 yrs) was less than that of male (27.0 ± 11.2 yrs) lens users. Nearly 70% of them had myopia and 48% wore conventional soft contact lenses. During the studied six years, the percentage of conventional lenses declined by 60%. This study demonstrated a gradual and significant increase in popularity of disposable contact lenses and silicone hydrogel lens material which is comparable to the global trend.     

印度富矿粉在首钢烧结生产中的应用

介绍了首钢与香港嘉鑫公司联合委托北京科技大学进行的用印度富矿替代秘鲁粗精矿的烧结试验。通过试验,初步掌握了印度帕拉迪拉、多尼马来富矿粉的烧结性能。生产实践表明,印度富矿粉具有较好的烧结性能。     

印度果阿矿粉的烧结性能初探

介绍了太钢烧结配用印度果阿矿粉的烧结试验研究,实验室试验和工业试验结果表明：印度果阿矿粉的烧结性能及冶金性能与H．I矿粉的差别不大,能够适于太钢烧结生产之用。同时,对太网烧结使用果阿矿粉的适宜条件进行了初步分析。     

印度电信业的改革、管制与发展

印度是一个发展中的大中,从上世纪80年代开始进行电信改革,主要涉及到机构的调整、相应的立法和运营公司的私营化。目前印度的电信业在近中期的发展上都做了一些预测和规划。印度在移动通信、因特网、软件业和电子商务等方面,都有一些积极的举措和政策,使这些领域都获得了蓬勃发展的势头。