1. Introduction Design of Machine Elements by V. B. Bhandari (former Professor at College of Engineering, Pune) is one of the most authoritative and widely adopted textbooks for undergraduate mechanical engineering students in India and several other countries. Published by McGraw-Hill Education, the book is specifically tailored to bridge the gap between theoretical mechanics and practical machine component design, with a strong emphasis on Indian university curricula and design codes (especially IS, ASTM, and PSG Design Data).