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Author(s):
Nivedita Laxman Thakur, Dr. Avadhut Atre.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Fashion Studies
Page No:
1-7 |
The Body as Canvas: Visual Language of Gond Tribal Tattoos in Nagpur District
Abstract
This study focuses on the cultural and symbolic significance of tattooing tradition among the Gond population of Maharashtra's Nagpur district. Fieldwork, participant observation, and interviews with Gond women, elders, tattoo artists and tattoo researchers form the basis of this ethnographic study. To understand tattooing as a visual language that communicates identity, spirituality, and social affiliation, the research records traditional motifs & its meanings, tattooing techniques, and design placement.
According to research, Gond women's tattoos serve as protective, manifestation, and skin-beautification marks that are ingrained in their traditional cosmology. To connect the body to spiritual and cultural continuity, elders highlighted tattoos as bearers of ancestral memory. Younger participants, on the other side, showed hesitation, pointing out that the toppling of traditional tattooing has been influenced by urban migration, modern lifestyles, and societal stigma.
This study presents evidence that tattoos are both a type of body art and a repository of intangible history of the Gond people in Nagpur. Due to downfall of this precious culture, the study emphasizes the significance of recording and conserving Gond tattoo traditions.
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Author(s):
Shampa Chakrabarty .
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
8-15 |
Fluid Identities: Queer Performativities in Dance Like a Man and On a Muggy Night in Mumbai
Abstract
Queer study is an interdisciplinary field of study. As an integral part of Gender Studies,it deals with some key concepts like heteronormativity, performativity, fluidity of identity and subversion. We have a glimpse of this analytical perspective in the works of renowned authors like Judith Butler, Michel Foucault, Virginia Woolf, Adriene Rich ,Oscar Wilde and James Baldwin and so on. Through my paper I intend to show some prevailing complicated aspects of our society which are considered as social taboos. To analyze my strand on these specific issues , I have included in my study two specific works: Dance Like a Man and On a Muggy Night in Mumbai. When we are talking about the Modern theater we have to discuss Mahesh Dattani who needs no introduction. The modern society in Mahesh Dattani's plays is the setting. He has researched themes related to social exclusion, gender inequality, fundamentalism, and the psychological effects of the terrible HIV/AIDS epidemic.He is bold and unafraid to convey novel issues such as men and women's representation of their sex preferences, which was taboo in Indian society until recently. Readers feel empathetic and sympathetic towards him for his accurate depiction of human nature. Dance Like a Man brings us to a specific world where the protagonist Jairaj is a victim of the gender binary of patriarchal society. In On a Muggy Night in Mumbai we see the plight of Kamlesh and Prakash to accept each other as life partners.In this paper, through textual analysis I will examine how Dattani's plays depict queer people and argue that gender roles are socially rather than physiologically determined. Dance Like a Man and On a Muggy Night in Mumbai, two of Dattani's plays, have been chosen for this purpose.
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Author(s):
Dr. Renuka Sharma.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
16-22 |
Sikkim: A Model for Organic Growth and Sustainability
Abstract
Sikkim the first organic state of India with implementation of 100% organic farming by conserving our amusing natural resources, with copious flora and fauna, vivacious bionetwork and fertile soil which contains a high organic matter. Sikkim’s state government passed the resolution of shifting to organic farming in 2003 and disbanded chemical farming in 2014. My study explores the existing drifts of organic farming in Sikkim where still 80% of population relies on agriculture or the associated activities related to agriculture. Various phases of organic farming in Sikkim have been illustrated in my case study. Role of allied shareholders and constraints in terms of infrastructure predominantly irrigation, transportation and energy, monetary and advertising constraints for the advanced production and revenue realisation has been taken into account. The change to organic practice has been inspired by ecological and well-being concerns, monetary openings, and a commitment to sustainable agronomy.
Keywords: Organic Farming, Sikkim Sustainability, Agricultural Practices.
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Author(s):
Jahangir Alom, Kanika Murmu, Dr. Arindom Ghosh.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Physical Education
Page No:
23-37 |
The Impact of Leisure-Time Physical Activity on Quality of Life Among Working Education Professionals
Abstract
Education professionals face a well-documented crisis of occupational stress and burnout, detrimentally impacting their quality of life (QoL) and, consequently, student outcomes. While leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is a recognized promoter of general well-being, its specific role as a buffer against profession-specific stressors remains underexplored, as identified through a systematic PRISMA review conducted for this study. This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study aimed to empirically investigate the relationship between LTPA and QoL among education professionals and to elucidate the mechanisms, barriers, and facilitators that characterize this relationship. A quantitative phase collected data from 188 education professionals via online surveys, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the WHOQOL-BREF. Data were analyzed using correlation, multiple regression, and advanced statistical techniques (mediation and moderation analysis via Hayes' PROCESS macro). A subsequent qualitative phase conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposively selected sub-sample of 18 participants. Thematic analysis was employed to explore the quantitative findings in depth. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between LTPA levels and overall QoL (r = .41, p < .001), with the strongest associations in the psychological and physical health domains. LTPA was the strongest unique predictor of QoL (β = 0.36, p < .001) after controlling for demographics. Mediation analysis confirmed that perceived stress significantly mediated this relationship (indirect effect: β = 0.18). Qualitatively, three overarching themes were identified: (1) LTPA as a resource for psychological detachment and identity reinforcement, (2) systemic barriers including mental exhaustion and a culture of guilt, and (3) critical facilitators such as social accountability and institutional support. LTPA is a significant and potent predictor of enhanced QoL for education professionals, functioning primarily through stress reduction. The findings suggest that effective well-being interventions must extend beyond individual responsibility to address the cultural and structural barriers within educational institutions. Promoting LTPA requires systemic strategies, including institutional policy changes and leadership support, to foster a sustainable and healthy educational workforce.
Keywords: Leisure-Time Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Teacher Well-being, Occupational Stress, Burnout, Educational Policy.
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Author(s):
Mercy Varshney.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
38-43 |
A Psychological Study of No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez: A Psychoanalytic Approach Based on Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung
Abstract
The silent perseverance of a poor war veteran who waits every Friday for a pension letter that never comes is explored in Gabriel García Márquez's 1961 novella No One Writes to the Colonel. This study uses Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung's psychoanalytic frameworks to investigate the Colonel's inner world. The essay illustrates the Colonel's internal conflict between hopelessness and the enduring delusion of hope by utilizing Freud's theories of repression, sublimation, and the death drive.
The Colonel's symbolic role as the "Wise Old Man," representing perseverance and spiritual dignity in the face of material hardship, is further clarified by Jung's theories of the collective unconscious and archetypes. This study contends that Márquez's novella is both a profound psychological tale and a socio-political critique, based on main textual evidence and secondary critical analysis. The Colonel's never-ending wait turns becomes a symbolic act of resistance, a declaration of purpose in a ridiculous and forgotten world. In the end, Márquez dramatizes the unconscious human yearning for wholeness and meaning through the language of waiting and stillness.
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Author(s):
Pratap Chandra Das.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Commerce
Page No:
44-59 |
Impact of CSR Practice on the Performance of Small & Medium Scale Enterprises and Women Empowerment, A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). The Small and Medium Enterprises in India plays crucial role in industrial production, employment generation and overall socio-economic development of the nation. Being a large in number and small in size, there contribution towards societal, environmental and sustainable development has not been recognized either because the law does not mandatory to SMEs to undertake CSR activities or if it has been undertaken not recognized. But the fact is that, CSR play an important role in the business development as well as assures the sustainability of business. This study aims to collect and analyse the findings that already exist in the literature on CSR practices among SMEs. We will point out the specific challenges faced by SMEs in adopting CSR, as well as analyse the benefits they can enjoy through the implementation of CSR practices. The bibliometric analysis of existing literature review methods are the systematic steps to collect and analyse relevant literature on CSR among SMEs. The result of this research identifies importance of CSR practice for small and medium enterprise also highlight the theoretical and practical implications of such research for developing CSR strategies and guidelines for SMEs. This research addresses the actual need to understand the role of CSR practice in SMEs which is very much important for competitive advantage. Also the result of the research provides a valuable insight how to enhance the empowerment of the women, increase the gender equality and provide working safety in the working environment that will directly effect on sustainability development goals.
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Author(s):
Dr. G. Ambika.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
60-65 |
Social Realism and the Empowerment of Women in Sudha Murty’s Mahashweta
Abstract
Sudha Murty’s Mahashweta (2000) is a powerful novel that explores gender inequality, social prejudice, and the inner strength of women in Indian society. Through the story of Anupama, who is rejected by her husband and society after developing leukoderma, Murty portrays the painful reality of discrimination and the triumph of human dignity. The novel combines social realism with moral vision, encouraging self-respect and independence among women. This paper analyses Mahashweta through the lens of social realism and women’s empowerment, highlighting how Murty uses simple storytelling to expose deep social truths and affirm human values.
Keywords: Social realism, Women Empowerment, Dignity, Patriarchy, Transformation
