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Author(s):
Pompee Dehingia, Fatima Begum.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Political Science
Page No:
1-7 |
Debating on One Nation, One Policy: Implications for India’s Political System
Abstract
One nation one policy debate has emerged as a significant point of debate within it.Advocate argue that uniform policies across the country such as areas of education, election, taxation Civil laws or ensure to promote National integration reduce bureaucratic complexity and improve administrative efficiency. One nation One policy can also strengthen National integration by creating a shared regulatory environment and reducing disparities in developing outcomes promotes to transparency and accountability .The constitution of India has derived from the traditional federal systems like US ,Canada ,Switzerland and Australia and also incorporated a large number of unitary or non federal features tilting the balance of power in favour of the nation constitution .Critics contend that such centralisation may undermine India’s constitutional federalism and overlook the country vast socio-cultural and regional diversity. The debate also raises concern about political issues misuse constitutional limitations and the feasibility of applying uniform rules to States with distinct difference. Development needs overall this issue reflect the broader tension between the pursuit of national uniformity and the preservation of India pluralism and federal balance.
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Author(s):
Pankaj Kumar Mahato.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Commerce
Page No:
8-22 |
Assessing SDG 4 in India: An Analysis of Educational Goals, Performance, and Government Initiatives
Abstract
This study analyzes India's progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030, focusing on inclusive and equitable quality education. While India, guided by the National Education Policy 2020 and various government initiatives, demonstrates significant commitment and has made notable advancements in areas such as elementary school enrollment, substantial state-level disparities persist. Key challenges include high secondary dropout rates, unmet learning proficiency targets, and unequal educational attainment for vulnerable populations. The digital divide and infrastructure gaps further impede equitable access. This research, based on aggregated secondary data from NITI Aayog, identifies these disparities and highlights the need for targeted, context-specific interventions. The study underscores that sustained, integrated strategies are essential to realize SDG 4's holistic vision across the nation.
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Author(s):
Dr. Ajay Pal, Dr. Sanjay Kumar.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
23-27 |
Effect of Anxiety, Socio-Economic Status and Sex on Loneliness
Abstract
This study explores how anxiety, loneliness and socio-economic status come together to effect the persons loneliness. The findings of the study reflect that Socio-economic status and anxiety act as separate challenges but often overlap, increasing each other’s impact. When these feelings intensify, they can disturb emotional balance and create a confused or negative sense of self. The study also identifies that Socio-economic status as an important factor that influences opportunities, access to education, social support, and exposure to long-term stress. People from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to face loneliness and anxiety, which further affects how their identity develops. Overall, the research explains how emotional well-being and social conditions work together to shape a person’s loneliness and identity over time. The conclusion of the present study offer useful guidance for mental health professionals, educators, and policymakers who aim to support healthier identity development and stronger social support systems. The results and findings of the study reflect that Difference in loneliness of the subjects of three different anxiety levels is significant.
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Author(s):
अनन्त श्रीवास्तव, डॉ० अनुपमा सिंह.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
28-34 |
महाराजगंज जनपद में जनसंख्या वृद्धि (2001 – 2011) के स्थानिक प्रतिरूप: एक भौगोलिक विश्लेषण
Abstract
यह अध्ययन महाराजगंज जनपद में 2001 से 2011 तक की जनसंख्या वृद्धि के स्थानिक प्रतिरूपों का विश्लेषण करता है। इस अध्ययन में द्वितीयक आँकड़ों का उपयोग करते हुए जनसंख्या घनत्व, साक्षरता दर, लिंगानुपात और दशकीय परिवर्तन को ध्यान में रखा गया। परिणामों से यह स्पष्ट हुआ कि जनसंख्या में 23.5% की वृद्धि हुई, जो राज्य औसत (20.2%) से अधिक है। 2001 में जनसंख्या घनत्व 699 व्यक्ति प्रति वर्ग किलोमीटर था, जो 2011 में बढ़कर 880 व्यक्ति प्रति वर्ग किलोमीटर हो गया, जिससे संसाधनों और बुनियादी सुविधाओं पर दबाव बढ़ा। Z-Score सांख्यिकी के माध्यम से यह पाया गया कि घुघुली और परतावल जैसे विकासखण्डों में जनसंख्या घनत्व औसत से अधिक था, जबकि लक्ष्मीपुर और निचलौल में यह कम था। साक्षरता दर 46.6% से बढ़कर 61.91% हुई, हालांकि यह राज्य औसत (67.7%) से कम रही। लिंगानुपात में सुधार हुआ, जो महिला सशक्तिकरण के संकेतक के रूप में देखा गया। यह अध्ययन सुझाव देता है कि जनसंख्या दबाव के क्षेत्रों में शहरीकरण, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं और संसाधनों के प्रबंधन में सुधार की आवश्यकता है। यह शोध जनसंख्या वृद्धि के स्थानिक प्रतिरूपों को समझने और समग्र विकास योजनाओं को लागू करने में सहायक सिद्ध हो सकता है।
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Author(s):
रमेश कुमार कनौजिया, डॉ० अंजू सिंह.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
35-45 |
मनकापुर विकासखण्ड (गोंडा जनपद) की स्थलाकृति एवं भू-आकृति विशेषताओं का एक भौगोलिक अध्ययन
Abstract
यह अध्ययन गोंडा जनपद के मनकापुर विकासखण्ड की स्थलाकृति और भू-आकृति विशेषताओं पर केंद्रित है, जिसमें यह विश्लेषण किया गया है कि कैसे स्थलरूप, उच्चावच, ढाल, जलनिकासी पैटर्न और मृदा के प्रकार कृषि उत्पादकता, भूमि उपयोग और मानव बसावट को प्रभावित करते हैं। जीआईएस -आधारित विश्लेषण और द्वितीयक डेटा का उपयोग करते हुए यह शोध यह दर्शाता है कि क्षेत्र की स्थलाकृति, विशेष रूप से नदी तटीय क्षेत्रों और जलोढ़ मैदानों, कृषि कार्यों, जल संसाधन प्रबंधन और बसावट संरचनाओं में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती है। अध्ययन से यह भी स्पष्ट हुआ कि गोंडा शाखा नहर जैसी सिंचाई प्रणालियाँ कृषि में सहायक हैं, जबकि बाढ़, मिट्टी का क्षरण और मृदा ह्रास जैसे पर्यावरणीय मुद्दे क्षेत्र के विकास में रुकावट डाल सकते हैं। यह अध्ययन सतत विकास और प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के उचित प्रबंधन के लिए योजना बनाने की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करता है, ताकि क्षेत्रीय विकास सुनिश्चित किया जा सके।
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Author(s):
Dr Shiva Prasad Mili.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Humanities
Page No:
46-51 |
Sovereigns of Restraint: Masculine Archetypes and Hunter Heroes in Five Mising Folktales
Abstract
Abstract
Masculine heroism in Mising folktales is less about spectacular killing than about guardianship and the quiet work of keeping a shared world habitable. Hunters and near hunters claim authority by obeying taboos, securing witnesses, staging verifiable proofs, and using tools to deter rather than annihilate predators. Through close readings of five tales—Man Follows His Destiny (No. 43), Cleverness of a Fox (No. 83), A Man and a Tiger (No. 86), Mi and Rogo: Buffalos Have Their Habitats in the Plains (No. 89), and Karbang and Karsang (No. 60)—the paper advances a stewardship model of masculine archetypes: protector hunters bounded by fate, legal tricksters who privilege verification over force, sovereign craftsmen who rely on technological deterrence, ritual-obedient providers, and vigilant partners who navigate nocturnal hazards. Propp’s morphology clarifies interdiction and trial but underplays oath, proof, and ritualised place; Lévi-Strauss’s structuralism helps map binaries mediated by artefacts and oaths; Turner’s performance theory frames crisis scenes as social dramas with audiences; and Connell’s masculinity studies and Goffman’s sociology explain how masculine authority is staged, witnessed, and oriented to care rather than bravado. The paper proposes a set of Mising-centred “action regimes”—deterrent display, oath verification, taboo direction, fate restraint, and nocturnal discernment—as more faithful classificatory tags than imported motif lists for capturing these tales' moral pedagogy.
Keywords: Mising folktales; masculinity; hunter heroes; structuralism; ritual theory
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Author(s):
Topha Manham.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Humanities
Page No:
52-57 |
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Policy: The Relevance of Kautilya in Democratic India
Abstract
Kautilya’s Arthashastra, composed around the 3rd century BCE, stands as one of the earliest and most systematic treatises on governance, statecraft, and economic administration. It delineates a comprehensive framework for political order, rooted in the welfare of the people and the moral responsibility of rulers. Despite being written in a monarchical context, Kautilya’s ideas hold enduring significance in the democratic and bureaucratic structure of contemporary India.
This paper explores how Arthashastra’s principles — particularly those relating to welfare, accountability, diplomacy, and ethics — can guide modern governance. It critically analyses parallels between Kautilya’s administrative strategies and India’s present policy mechanisms such as Good Governance Mission, Digital India, and Mission Karmayogi. The study employs descriptive and comparative methods to highlight the continuity of Indian political thought from ancient to modern times. It concludes that Kautilya’s pragmatic yet ethical vision of governance provides valuable insights for addressing 21st-century challenges such as corruption, bureaucratic inefficiency, and policy accountability.
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Author(s):
Leitanthem Ricky Meitei.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
58-66 |
Landscape and Body as Sites of Trauma in Hijam Guno’s Khudol
Abstract
The paper investigates the embodiment of trauma in both the landscape and the human body in Hijam Guno’s Khudol, one of the significant Manipuri literary representations of the civilian experience of the Second World War (WWII) in Manipur. Despite the Battle of Imphal being one of the deadliest episodes of WWII in South Asia, scholarly attention to Manipuri civilian experiences remains limited. Through a close reading of Khudol and drawing on trauma theories by Sigmund Freud, Cathy Caruth, and Judith Herman, the study examines how the novel conveys the psychological and corporeal aftermath of war. The scarred and depopulated landscape becomes a site of collective memory, while the protagonist’s disfigured body embodies the lingering effects of trauma. By foregrounding regional wartime experiences, the paper positions Manipuri narratives as vital counterpoints to dominant military and colonial histories, demonstrating how Khudol preserves and reimagines the traumatic legacy of WWII through its portrayal of wounded bodies and devastated terrains.
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Author(s):
Mousumi Dutta, Prof. Gayatree Goswami.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
67-73 |
A Study on Guwahati City Secondary School Teachers’ Job Burnout
Abstract
Present study is descriptive in nature, investigates the level of Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators working in Private B.Ed. Colleges and affiliated to Gauhati University and Private B.Ed. College, Dibrugarh University. A sample of forty teacher educators was chosen and standardized tool (Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire- TJSQ) was used to collect relevant data. Majority of the teacher educators working in Private B.Ed. Colleges under both the Universities have shown low level (68.50% Gauhati University, 62.25% Dibrugarh University) of Job Satisfaction or they are less satisfied with their jobs. Whereas, more than thirty percent (31.50% G.U, 33.75% D.U) teacher educators have shown high level of Job Satisfaction which is less in number as compare to that of low level. The t-value was calculated as 1.97, which is ‘not significant’ at both the levels of confidence (0.01 & .05 levels). Therefore as per the null hypothesis that : there is no significant difference in level of Job Satisfaction among the teacher educators of Private B.Ed. Colleges affiliated to Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University, Assam was accepted. It can be concluded that there was a slight difference of two percent in high level and of six percent (not significant) in low level of Job Satisfaction among teacher educators working in Private B.Ed. Colleges, may be due to some inter-personal reasons. All teacher educators of Private B.Ed. Colleges have shown near about equal type and level of Job Satisfaction.
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Author(s):
Dr. Arun Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Sunandita DebBarma.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
74-82 |
Family, Freedom and Feminism: Re-reading R. K. Narayan’s The Dark Room
Abstract
R.K.Narayan’s men and women who populate Malgudi, represent the indigenous and appropriated cultures in India. Almost every major character is seen to be engaged in a quest for indigenous roots and identity and in this way, he/she discovers a distinctive space in the social milieu of Malgudi which as a credible literary universe, reveals the essence of India and of human experience. But apart from being simple chronicles of Indian life and sensibility (as the writer proudly bears the mantle of a ‘storyteller’), Narayan’s novels in particular reserve the potentials for critical analyses in the praxis of attitudes and inferences gained from the postmodern and postcolonial fields of study. In the novel The Dark Room for example, Narayan consciously explores the question of Women’s Liberation and its viability in the context of Indian customs and tradition that are sustained over the ages by the hegemonic forces of patriarchy. In the novel, every stratum of protagonist Savitri’s experience – her quest for an authentic space within her designated role[s] as a mother and wife, -- frets in the blind alley of perpetual indifference and indignity (induced by patriarchy) that turns her world as a woman as it were, into a blighted, claustrophobic sphere, very much like the ‘dark room’ in her house. The present study thoroughly charts Savitri’s courageous struggle that pathetically ending up in despair though, nevertheless testifies to Narayan’s commitment as a realist fiction writer.
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Author(s):
Daksh, Shubham.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Political Science
Page No:
83-94 |
The Question of Violence: Gandhi’s Non-Violence and Ambedkar’s Revolutionary Constitutional Transformation Compared
Abstract
The Question of Violence: Gandhi's Non-Violence and Ambedkar's Revolutionary Constitutional Transformation Compared
Daksh¹ and Shubham²
¹Department of Political Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Email: dakshdahiya360@gmail.com | Mobile: +91 9518008303
²Department of Political Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Email: shubhamjcrp77@gmail.com | Mobile: +91 9050294663
Abstract
The paper will analyse the issue of violence in contemporary Indian political thinking using the comparative approach of Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar. It purports that Gandhi ethics of Satya and Ahimsa explains a moral-spiritual revolution, which aims at defeating domination via self-suffering uncerebral mass mobilization, and renewal of moral community. In contrast, to him caste is structural violence and encourages a revolutionary constitutional project which seeks institutional restructuring, social democracy and protection under rights of historically oppressed groups. The paper examines their variant philosophical anthropologies, their different opinions on human nature, power and warfare and competing theories of social change, namely, their suspicion of state power and preoccupation with constructive work on the one hand versus their insistence on a strong constitutional state, rule of law and constitutional morality on the other. Although the paper seeks to bring out profound normative and strategic tension between the two approaches, common pledges to equality, dignity, and life under democracy are also identified. It finds that the existing discussions of violence, justice, and democratic futures in India can only be comprehended by maintaining a combination of those who are concerned with Gandhi and his non-violent moral politics as well as those who are concerned with Ambedkar and his institutional-constitutional revolution as complements but irreducibly separate.
Keywords: Gandhi, Ambedkar, non-violence, structural violence, constitutionalism
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Author(s):
Pankaj Chauhan, Indushekhar Upadhyay.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
95-105 |
A Geographical Assessment of Land Use Pattern in Amethi District
Abstract
Land use and land cover (LULC) analysis is a vital component of geographical studies as it reflects the dynamic interaction between human activities and the natural environment. The present study examines the spatial and temporal patterns of land use and land cover changes in Amethi District of Uttar Pradesh from a geographical perspective. Amethi, a predominantly agrarian district located in the eastern part of the state, has experienced noticeable transformations in its land use structure due to population growth, urban expansion, infrastructural development, agricultural intensification, and changing socio-economic conditions. The study aims to analyze the distribution of major land use and land cover categories, assess their changes over time, and identify the driving factors responsible for these transformations. The analysis is based on secondary data obtained from district statistical handbooks, agricultural surveys, census records, and satellite-based information supported by remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. Various land use categories such as agricultural land, forest cover, fallow land, barren and wasteland, water bodies, and built-up areas have been systematically examined. The results indicate a gradual decline in agricultural and forest land, accompanied by an increase in non-agricultural uses such as residential, commercial, and infrastructural development. Expansion of built-up areas, reduction in water bodies, and an increase in fallow and degraded land in certain blocks highlight emerging environmental and resource management challenges. The study reveals that rapid urbanization, pressure on land resources, inadequate land management practices, and climatic variability have significantly influenced land use and land cover patterns in the district. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable base for planners, policymakers, and researchers concerned with sustainable land management and regional development.
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Author(s):
Dr. Naran Tudu.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Humanities
Page No:
106-118 |
संताली बाहा गीतों में प्रकृति प्रेम का प्रतिबिंब
Abstract
सारांश: संताल भारत के प्रमुख आदिवासी है। उनके अपना अलग संस्कृति है। बाहा पूजा उनके संस्कृतियों का प्रमुख हिस्सा है। बाहा संतालों का दूसरी सबसे बड़ी प्रकृति पूजा है। बाहा पूजा से संबंधित उनके कई गीतें हैं जो प्रकृति से सीधे जुड़े हुए हैं। बाहा पूजा तीन दिन तक मनाए जाते हैं। प्रथम दिन ’उम नाड़का’ अर्थात्, स्नान का दिन होता है। इस दिन गाँव के सभी लोग केशमार्जक मिट्टी से अपना बाल साफ करते हैं। गाँव के नायके (पूजारी) देवी-देवतओं को नहलाते हैं। उसी दिन देवी-देवताओं के घर और छप्पर का नया किये जाते हैं। शाम के समय देवी-देवताओं से संबंधित सामान देखे जाते हैं और इनसे संबंधित गीतें गाये जाते हैं। दूसरे दिन ‘सारदी माहा’ पूजा-पाठ के दिन होते हैं। इस दिन गाँव के लोग सुबह नहा कर साफ कपड़े पहनकर नायके बाबा के घर जाते हैं। गाजे-बाजे के साथ नायके बाबा को पूजा स्थल तक पहुंचाया जाता है। यहाँ पूजा-पाठ के साथ-साथ उससे संबंधित गीत गाये जाते हैं। तीसरे दिन ‘आक् राड़ा’ अर्थात् धनुष के डोरी खोलने के दिन होते हैं। इस दिन सुबह सभी लोग नायके बाबा के आँगन में इकट्ठे होते हैं और पूजा के दिन रखे गए पानी से भरा शगुन कलश देखा जाता है तथा धनुष के डोरी को खोला जाता है। इससे संबंधित गीत गाये जाते हैं और निश्चित किये गए जंगल को शिकार के लिए जाते हैं। इससे संबंधित सभी गीतें प्रकृति से जुड़े हुए हैं।
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Author(s):
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Maiti.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
119-129 |
Two Years National Government in Medinipur: A Historical Study
Abstract
Abstract:
In the history of the anti-British movement in India, Medinipur district in the south-western part of the Bengal province is a district that played an exceptional role in every stage of struggle. The anti-British struggle in the district was conducted through non-violent, violent, constructive and reformist methods. A notable event of the Quit India movement in 1942 the parallel national governments was established in some parts of the country. The main aim of this study is to analyze the emergence, functioning, and historical significance of the Tamralipta National Government (1942–1944) in Medinipur district during the Quit India Movement, and to assess its role as an alternative system of governance under colonial rule. Analyzing the primary and secondary data, it was found that among the national governments, the Santara of Maharashtra lasted the longest, but the Tamralipta National Government of Medinipur was the most organized and successful in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. By studying this article, the present and future generation will be able to better understand the history of the formation and functioning of the Tamralipta national government of Medinipur in subjugated India and compare it with the administrative functions and activities of independent India.Key Words: National Government, Medinipur, Sarbadhinayk, Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar.
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Author(s):
प्रवीणः म सज्जनः .
Country:
India
Research Area:
Sanskrit
Page No:
130-137 |
लक्ष्मीधराचार्यविरचित अद्वैतमकरन्दग्रन्थस्य एकं तात्त्विकविश्लेषणम्
Abstract
अस्य च ग्रन्थकर्ता अस्ति – लक्ष्मीधराचार्यः (१४–१५ शताब्द्याः विद्वान्, केचन तु १२ शताब्द्य एव मान्यन्ते )।अयं ग्रन्थः – लघुग्रन्थः, केवलं २८ श्लोकैः विरचितः। अद्वैतवेदान्तपरम्परामेव आदाय कृतः वर्तते । (शाङ्करदर्शनस्य बोधव्याख्यानरूपः)। नामकरणं – मकरन्दः इव मधुरः अद्वैतसिद्धान्तः इत्यर्थः — यस्य पानं कृत्वा साधकः आत्मानन्दं अनुभवति। यथा अन्ये वेदान्तप्रकरणग्रन्थाः विद्यन्ते तथैव इहापि विचाराः वर्तन्ते तत्र क्रमशः अध्यायपूर्वकं मया अयं शोधलेखः इह निरूपितः अस्ति ।
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Author(s):
विजय प्रकाश तिवारी.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
138-143 |
माध्यमिक स्तर के विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों के अभिभावकीय संलग्नता का उनकी शैक्षिक उपलब्धि पर प्रभाव का अध्ययन
Abstract
प्रस्तुत अध्ययन का उद्देश्य प्रयागराज जिले में अध्ययनरत माध्यमिक स्तर के विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों के अभिभावकीय सलंग्नता का उनकी शैक्षिक उपलब्धि पर प्रभाव का अध्ययन करना है। अभिभावकीय सलंग्नता शैक्षिक उपलब्धि पर लिंग के आधार पर, क्षेत्र के आधार पर तथा शहरी एवं ग्रामीण विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों के अभिभावकीय सलंग्नता का अध्ययन करना है। न्यादर्श के रूप में प्रयागराज जनपद के माध्यमिक विद्यालयों को सम्मिलित किया गया है, विद्यार्थियों का चयन साधारण यादृच्छिक विधि द्वारा किया गया है। अध्ययन हेतु आंकड़ों के संग्रहण के लिए डॉ. विजय लक्ष्मी चौहान तथा गुंजन गनोट अरोड़ा द्वारा निर्मित एवं मानकीकृत स्केल का प्रयोग किया गया है। प्रदत्तों के विश्लेषण हेतु टी-परीक्षण का प्रयोग किया गया है। निष्कर्ष के रूप में पाया गया है कि माध्यमिक स्तर के पुरुष विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों की अभिभावकीय सलंग्नता महिला विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों की तुलना में अधिक है तथा शहरी विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों की अभिभावकीय सलंग्नता ग्रामीण विशिष्ट विद्यार्थियों की तुलना में अधिक है।
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Author(s):
Arta Barik.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Political Science
Page No:
144-155 |
Rethinking India’s Digital Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Strategies, Challenges, and Global Engagement
Abstract
In the 21st century, digital diplomacy has emerged as a critical instrument of statecraft, reshaping how nations project influence, manage international relations, and engage global audiences. India, as a rising power and one of the world’s largest digital societies, has increasingly integrated digital tools into its diplomatic practices. This study aims to critically examine India’s digital diplomacy by analyzing its evolving strategies, key challenges, and patterns of global engagement. While existing scholarship largely highlights the expansion of India’s online diplomatic presence, there remains a significant research gap in analytically assessing its effectiveness, strategic coherence, and limitations in a rapidly changing digital ecosystem. Adopting a qualitative, descriptive, and analytical methodology, the study draws on official government documents, policy statements, social media diplomacy initiatives, and secondary literature. The findings reveal that India’s digital diplomacy has enhanced outreach, narrative building, and diaspora engagement, but faces challenges related to digital divides, information overload, cybersecurity concerns, and institutional coordination. The study contributes to the literature by offering a nuanced framework for understanding digital diplomacy beyond mere technological adoption, emphasizing its strategic and normative dimensions. It also provides policy-relevant insights for strengthening India’s global diplomatic engagement in the digital age.
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Author(s):
Thanmichon Muinao, Wormichon Raikhan.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Sociology
Page No:
156-166 |
Effects of Alarming Rise of Violent News Coverage by the National Media on Manipuri Diaspora
Abstract
The study examines the effect of the alarming rise of violent national media coverage of the ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Meitei on Manipuri Diaspora. Media and news broadcasts are created by specific cultural contexts and dockets, which in turn, influence public perception and psychological well-being. There is a need to understand the fact that National news media have increasingly adopted elements of truculence, sensationalism, gratuitous aggressiveness, and framing, which may contribute to negative perception, affecting the mindset of Manipur diaspora. This study employed a survey research design using a structured Google Forms questionnaire to collect data from 100 diaspora respondents between the ages of 18 and 30 years. The findings reveal that the majority, 80% of respondents, experienced frustration and psychological disturbance, while 56% of respondents reported a reduced desire to visit Manipur amidst conflict after viewing violent and aggressive news. Overall, the study highlights the psychological strain, negative impact on Tourism, and a sense of disillusionment within the Manipuri diaspora. These outcomes highlight the need for more ethical, balanced, and context-sensitive media reporting to lessen adverse psychological effects and maintain the socio-cultural integrity of Manipur.
Keywords: Violent News Coverage, National Media, Tourism, Manipuri Diaspora.
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Author(s):
RAKESH KUMAR.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
167-173 |
A Comparative Geopolitical Study of Heartland and Rimland Theories in Shaping National Security Strategies
Abstract
Halford Mackinder's Heartland Theory, and Nicholas Spykman's Rimland Theory are two of the most influential Geopolitical Frameworks; both emphasize that control of either Eurasia's interior (Heartland) or its coastal periphery (Rimland) will provide the basis for achieving global dominance. This Review Paper compares the ways that four of the largest states in the world -- the United States, Russia, China and India -- use Heartland and Rimland Theory concepts within the context of their National Security Strategies and Strategic Planning processes. To address the primary Research Question: "How do the four large states apply Heartland and Rimland concepts in their strategic planning?" The Review Paper analyzes alignments based on documented Policy Documents and academic Literature to compare how the four large states align with each other as related to Heartland/Rimland Theory; for example, the United States has used an Offshore Balancing strategy in the Rimland; Russia is attempting to consolidate control of the Heartland; China is using Hybrid Approaches; and India has assumed the role of Balancer between the two. The Review Paper identifies several findings related to the ways that the four large states have adapted classical deterministic theory in response to the realities of a multipolar world, including the integration of new variables (technology and economics). However, there are also critiques of the limitations of these theories in today's globalized world. Yet, despite the many changes in the international system since they were developed, these theories continue to be important influences in the development of the security posture of the four large states. Overall, this Comparative Assessment illustrates the continued relevance of Geopolitical Theories in the current era of Great Power Competition.
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Author(s):
Dr. Ranjani Ramachandran.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Music
Page No:
174-179 |
Diversity within North Indian Khayal Vocalism: Exploring the Gayaki of Rehmat Khan and D.V. Paluskar
Abstract
Khayal is the predominant form of North Indian classical music, and within this form, several diverse musical ideologies are represented through distinct styles known as gharanas. The Gwalior gharana is known as the fountainhead amongst khayal gharanas. This paper examines the musical styles of two pre-eminent practitioners of the Gwalior gharana from the 20th century, Rehmat Khan and D.V. Paluskar, who belonged to two different generations and deeply inspired successive generations of musicians and music lovers. The introductory section provides the context for both musicians. The following section describes Rehmat Khan’s music tutelage and a detailed analysis of his music based on the available recorded archive. The third section of the article discusses D.V. Paluskar’s journey as a vocalist, his musical training and a detailed description of his gayaki which helped him carve a unique space within the milieu of Hindustani music. The significance of this paper lies in the objective methodology adopted to study the gayaki of the two musicians, bringing forth fresh perspectives on music analysis, understanding of styles, and music research.
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Author(s):
W.M.T.D. Ranasinghe.
Country:
Sri Lanka
Research Area:
Library and Information Science
Page No:
180-191 |
Patterns and Growth of Open Access Journals in South Asia: A DOAJ-Based Analysis
Abstract
Open Access (OA) publishing has transformed scholarly communication by removing financial and legal barriers to research dissemination. This paper examines the trends and characteristics of OA journal publishing in South Asia, drawing on data from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). A total of 602 journals from seven South Asian countries were analyzed in October 2024, focusing on country of origin, subject coverage, language of publication, and article processing charges (APCs). The findings reveal that South Asia contributes 2.8% of global OA journals, with India leading the region (59.8%), followed by Pakistan (25.2%). Medicine dominates subject coverage (59.9%), while the humanities remain underrepresented (4.3%). English is the primary publishing language (92.8%), and most journals (68%) do not charge APCs, making them accessible but raising concerns about sustainability. These patterns highlight both strengths—such as affordability and visibility—and challenges, including disciplinary imbalance, linguistic exclusivity, and uneven regional contributions. The study concludes that OA has significant potential to democratize knowledge in South Asia, provided that policies and funding mechanisms support diversification and sustainability.
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Author(s):
Dr. Ambica Kumari.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Psychology
Page No:
192-203 |
Anxiety Management through Bhagavad Gita Teachings and Indian Knowledge System
Abstract
Anxiety has emerged as one of the most pervasive psychological challenges of the contemporary world, intensified by academic pressure, occupational stress, uncertainty, and rapid socio-cultural change. While modern psychology offers cognitive-behavioral and pharmacological interventions, there is a growing recognition of the value of indigenous, holistic frameworks rooted in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). This paper explores anxiety management through the philosophical and psychological teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, positioning it as an early and comprehensive model of mental health and emotional regulation. Drawing upon key Gita concepts such as Nishkama Karma (selfless action), Sthitaprajna (emotional stability), Buddhi Yoga (discriminative wisdom), and Abhyasa–Vairagya (practice and detachment), the study examines how these principles align with contemporary constructs of anxiety reduction, resilience, mindfulness, and meaning-centered coping (Bhagavad Gita 2.47, 2.48, 6.5–6.6). The dialogical context of the Gita—Arjuna’s existential anxiety on the battlefield—serves as a symbolic representation of modern psychological distress, making the text highly relevant to present-day mental health discourse (Radhakrishnan, 1951; Dalal, 2014).
Using a qualitative, conceptual analysis, the paper integrates classical commentaries and modern psychological interpretations to demonstrate how Gita-based practices promote cognitive reframing, emotional regulation, and reduction of outcome-based anxiety. The findings suggest that Gita teachings parallel evidence-based approaches such as acceptance-based therapies, mindfulness, and logotherapy (Frankl, 1963; Kabat-Zinn, 2003).
The paper concludes that incorporating Bhagavad Gita–based insights within the broader framework of Indian Knowledge Systems can enrich culturally sensitive mental health interventions and educational practices, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s emphasis on holistic well-being and indigenous wisdom. The study advocates for empirical validation and structured integration of Gita-based models in anxiety management programs.
Keywords: Anxiety Management, Bhagavad Gita, Indian Knowledge Systems, Nishkama Karma, Mental Health, Spiritual Psychology
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Author(s):
Bachaspatimayum Vimi Devi.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
204-211 |
Narratives of Care and Vulnerability: A Politics of Caregiving in Amandeep Sandhu’s Sepia Leaves
Abstract
Caregiving has progressively been recognized in modern literary studies as a central point of interest in addressing the issue of vulnerability, the ethics of relations, and the everyday practices of responsibility. Unpaid caregiving is often placed within the context of traditional Indian English fiction and is often placed in the familial context, where emotional labour, moral necessity and social precarity come into play, but minimal attention has been given to it as a political and narrative practice. In this article, the relationship between caregiving as affective and ethical labour is interrogated in Sepia Leaves through foregrounded care as a lived reaction of mental illness, old age, and vulnerability to an individual or sentimental action. The research hypothesizes that the construction of caregiving by Sepia Leaves is a relational survival which is influenced by intimacy, exhaustion, silence, and endurance and consequently to illustrate the disequilibrium of provision of care in family structures. Using close reading, the analysis clarifies the extension of vulnerability to caregivers, whose identities are re-constructed due to a process of long-term emotional and physical labour. The novel reveals to the reader a weak line between duty and compassion and how care giving exists in wider social, cultural and ethical contexts rather than in isolation. Reading caregiving as one of the political practices of everyday life, this article illustrates that the most prevalent biomedical and institutional approaches to care are challenged by Sepia Leaves. As opposed to making care a fixed personal domain, it introduces care giving as a continuous negotiation that is shaped by memory, relational dependency and moral accountability. It makes contributions to the literature and medical humanities scholarship by foregrounding the idea of care giving as a prism through which one can comprehend vulnerability, ethics, and politics of care within contemporary Indian fiction.
Keywords: Caregiving, Mental Illness, Medical Humnaities, Vulnerability
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Author(s):
Vinay Chawla.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
212-221 |
Integrating Community Kitchen Contributions into SDG Monitoring Frameworks
Abstract
This study quantifies the institutional meal gap and introduces the Langar Credit Protocol as a credible approach for incorporating community kitchen contributions into national SDG reporting. By examining SDG indicator methodologies, we demonstrate how household-centric measurements systematically underrepresent institutional meal provision. We propose six SDG-aligned indicators that convert community kitchen practices into verifiable metrics compatible with existing monitoring frameworks. The paper concludes with specific policy integration pathways for NITI Aayog's SDG India Index, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, and global SDG monitoring systems. By addressing the measurement gap, community kitchens can receive recognition commensurate with their contributions, while national reporting achieves greater accuracy and completeness.
