Although the author is a specialist in the field of horticulture, he has established himself as a generalist through this book by discreetly discussing the various dimensions of life and the factors influencing human behaviour. The topics explored are seemingly random and cover most aspects of present-day human lifestyle. Important life- changing factors have been highlighted under 40 different headings. The projections may appear strange at first glance, but a deeper reading reveals the underlying facts and future scope for improving life. Though the title suggests randomness, the themes are actually in tandem with better life, better relationships, and better citizenship. Under 45 different headings, major problems of life have been discussed. The last topic in this chapter, “Last Mile Walking,” deserves special mention. It highlights the problems faced by elders during the final days of life and suggests compassionate and friendly ways to spend this phase peacefully. In the second chapter, the impact of religion on politics is examined across the world. Several secular governments have been toppled, while right-wing politics has gained the upper hand.
While parenting is already a popular term, husbanding is introduced as a new concept to express the implied duties and responsibilities of partners within a family. The term “husbanding” is used as a gender - neutral word, similar to animal husbandry and crop husbandry. Proper husbanding demands patience, tolerance, and sacrifice.
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Dr. S. Sambandamurthi
S. Sambandamurthi is a renowned horticulturist, a nonagenarian of the Silent Generation, born in 1936 in Ponparappi village, Ariyalur district, into a farming family. He studied Agriculture and Horticulture and earned a Ph.D. for his research on mutation breeding in tuberose. He served for fourteen years in the Tamil Nadu Government as a research worker, gaining wide experience in tropical, subtropical, and temperate crops. Later, at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, he combined research, teaching, and guidance of Ph.D. scholars in horticultural crops. He received international training in Germany and England and visited several countries, gaining global exposure in horticulture. He played a key role in establishing India’s first Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Pondicherry and retired as Dean of the Faculty of Horticulture, TNAU, after 38 years of service. His contributions include developing PKM.1 moringa and tamarind varieties, creating India’s largest rose garden at Ooty, starting new departments at TNAU, and authoring eleven books and over 100 scientific articles.
