Volume: 3 Issue: 6 (June 2026)
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| 1 |
Author(s):
Salma Begum.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
1-6 |
Emily Dickinson and the Poetics of Nature: A Proto–Eco-feminist PerspectiveAbstractThis paper looks closely at some of Emily Dickinson’s poems through the lens of eco criticism. It traces how her verses touch on nature, people, and their place within the living world around them. Though known for quiet reflections on inner life, she also dwells deeply on green things, seasons turning, soil breathing—moments that invite environmental readings. By studying meadows, birds, trees, and skies in her lines, the analysis uncovers blurred edges between person and landscape. Her words quietly pull apart old ideas about humans standing above the rest of creation. What emerges is not loud protest but soft insistence—a different kind of closeness with earth, one built on awareness, balance, and respect. Out in her verses, Emily blurs where self stops and world begins—life links tightly, not just near but far. Power lives within woods, streams, and stones; they respond, feel, and act. One idea pulls another: dominance fades when seeing beings as kin. Ethics shift once nature speaks back. Thought grows rooted in soil, shaped by weather and moved by seasons. What we see in her work are careful observations of nature, driven by wonder mixed with deeper questions about existence—blurring lines long held apart: body and spirit, growth and ending, earth and idea. Her verses track slow falls and quiet returns, hinting at cycles now central to today’s views on balance in nature. One might say she fits alongside green thinkers, though rooted in one small town where daily walks fed a sharp attention to soil, light, and seasonal shifts. When ethics meet reverence in these writings, something clear emerges—not prophecy, but poetry that quietly shapes later voices in ecology and feminist reflection. A fresh look at Dickinson casts her not just as someone who wrote about inner life and dying but as someone who saw further. She draws people into noticing more carefully—slowing down, showing respect, and staying small in thought. This grounds her place in current writings on ecology without force or flourish. Keywords: ecocritical analysis, human-nature relationship, ecological sensibility, literary representation. | |
| 2 |
Author(s):
Chandan Sahoo.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
7-13 |
Question the Limit of Human Identity and Science in Frankenstein and Professor Shonku: A Posthuman StudyAbstractThe field of science fiction in today's world is remarkable for its ongoing reflection of contemporary political and social trends. The origin and development of Western and Indian science fiction carry different histories. The earliest form of Western science fiction was more speculative in nature and gradually focused on technologies, discovery and space travel, which can be treated in the group of hard science fiction. Indian science fiction is unique in theme for its treatment of Indianness. It is the blending of myth and modern technology. The paper makes a comparative study of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Satyajit Roy's Professor Shonku using the theoretical framework of Posthumanism. The posthuman study of science fiction may be capable of bringing about a substantial change in society. This paper seeks to understand the human-machine relationship from an ethical perspective in both Western and Indian societies. It also identifies how both writers' different philosophical responses to the power of creation, the weight of responsibility, and the ethical limits of knowledge. Shelley’s Frankenstein created the superhuman creature, which is no less a monster in its characteristics. Whereas Roy’s professor Shounku, is a genius for scientific invention, which have indigenous ideas and is for the well-being of human beings. The paper will be critically analysed by Francesca Ferrando’s idea of Philosophical Posthumanism. | |
| 3 |
Fertiliser Use and Agricultural Outcomes: An Economic Analysis of Farmers in Darrang District, Assam
Author(s):
Manash Pratim Sarma.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Economics
Page No:
14-27 |
Fertiliser Use and Agricultural Outcomes: An Economic Analysis of Farmers in Darrang District, AssamAbstractFertiliser use plays a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in agrarian economies. However, concerns regarding input-use efficiency, rising cultivation costs, and sustainable nutrient management have increased the need for economic assessments of fertilizer application at the farm level. The present study examines fertiliser-use patterns and their agricultural outcomes among farmers in Darrang district of Assam. The study is based on primary data collected from 300 farming households selected through a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, farm-budget analysis, and multiple regression models were employed to analyse fertilizer-use behaviour, its impact on agricultural productivity, and the socio-economic factors influencing fertiliser adoption. The findings reveal that fertilizer expenditure constitutes a significant component of cultivation costs and that fertilizer use positively influences crop productivity and farm income. The regression results indicate that fertiliser use, irrigation access, farm size, and educational attainment significantly enhance agricultural productivity. Furthermore, education, farm income, access to institutional credit, and extension services were found to be important determinants of fertilizer-use behaviour. The study also highlights the continued dependence of farmers on nitrogen-based fertilizers, particularly urea, raising concerns regarding balanced nutrient management. The findings underscore the importance of promoting soil-test-based fertilizer application, strengthening agricultural extension services, improving access to institutional credit, and encouraging integrated nutrient-management practices. Such measures can improve fertilizer-use efficiency, enhance farm profitability, and contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Assam. | |
| 4 |
Author(s):
Manik Das, Snigdha Naskar.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Library and Information Science
Page No:
28-40 |
Khanar Bachan: A Study of an Indigenous Knowledge Repository on Nutrition and Preventive Health SciencesAbstract“Khanar Bachan” constitutes vital components of the Bengal rural knowledge repository, having involved orally over generations based on collective experiences regarding daily life, agriculture, dietary habits, and health. Although “Khanar Bachan” is primarily renowned for its insights into agriculture and weather patterns, numerous Bachan embedded within this tradition contain significant directives concerning human nutrition and preventive healthcare science. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the scientific validation and relevance of the selected “Khanar Bachan” in the context of human nutrition and preventive health care. Employed qualitative and descriptive methodology, this study analyses the thematic content of various “Khanar Bachan” and compares them against established theories and empirical findings within modern nutritional, public health and preventive medicine .The finding reveal that the majority of these concepts are substantiated by modern scientific research. | |
| 5 |
Author(s):
Abhijeet Singh, Archana Srivastava.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Sociology
Page No:
41-48 |
A Study on Gender Sensitivity Among Students of Bachelor of Arts of Kumaun University, NainitalAbstractGender sensitization is the process of changing the old beliefs in society that think men and women are not equal and should live in separate roles. It helps change how men and women see each other. When this happens, men start to recognize the work women do. Their pride in being better than women starts to fade, and they begin to support women in a good way. Because of this, people who are gender sensitive become important in improving the position of women. They take active steps to help women develop their skills and abilities. Even though India has made progress in the last 20 years, there are still big differences between men and women. Programs that teach gender sensitivity during adolescence, when people form their views about gender, can help reduce these differences. This paper looks at how sensitive students in the BA programme at Kumaun University are towards gender issues. | |
| 6 |
Author(s):
Dhiraj, Mitasha Kaushik.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Physics
Page No:
49-62 |
Hydrogeochemical Assessment of the Asan River, Uttarakhand, IndiaAbstractThe present study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water quality status of the Asan River in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Water samples were collected from selected locations along the river and analyzed for major physicochemical parameters, including pH, temperature, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), calcium, magnesium, and total hardness. The results revealed that pH values ranged from 7.30 to 7.98, indicating slightly alkaline conditions and compliance with national and international drinking water standards. Water temperature varied between 17.0°C and 22.2°C, reflecting favourable environmental conditions for aquatic ecosystems. Turbidity values ranged from 11 to 29 NTU, exceeding recommended drinking water limits and indicating elevated suspended sediment loads. TDS concentrations varied between 750 and 850 mg/L, suggesting moderate mineralization of river water. Dissolved oxygen levels ranged from 3.8 to 6.2 mg/L, while BOD and COD values varied from 2.8–5.6 mg/L and 3.2–5.4 mg/L, respectively, indicating moderate organic pollution at certain locations. Calcium and magnesium concentrations ranged from 189.5–354.1 mg/L and 108.0–136.6 mg/L, respectively, resulting in total hardness values between 917.8 and 1446.8 mg/L as CaCO₃. The elevated hardness indicates strong rock–water interaction and the influence of carbonate weathering processes within the catchment. Comparison with BIS, WHO, and CPCB standards revealed that although the river maintained acceptable pH conditions, elevated turbidity, hardness, calcium, and magnesium concentrations may limit its direct suitability for domestic consumption without treatment. The study highlights the combined influence of natural geogenic processes and anthropogenic activities on river water chemistry and emphasizes the need for regular monitoring and sustainable watershed management for the conservation of the Asan River ecosystem. | |
| 7 |
Author(s):
Dr. Yami Mite.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
63-76 |
Negotiating Nature, Spirit and Society: An Ethno-Historical Study of Nyishi’s Beliefs, Myths, Taboos and Ritualistic FestivalAbstractThe Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh possesses a rich tradition of myths, legends and religious practices that highlight their role in shaping the community’s cultural and religious worldview. Myths and legends preserved through oral tradition serve as foundational narratives that explain the origin of the universe, the emergence of humankind and the functioning of natural phenomena. Far from being mere imaginative tales, these narratives embody symbolic truths and reflect the Nyishi people’s attempt to understand and negotiate their relationship with nature and the supernatural realm. Central to their belief system is the existence of benevolent and malevolent spiritual forces, as well as the reverence for supreme cosmic entities symbolised by the sun and the moon. Rituals and sacrifices performed under the guidance of the Nyib (priest) serve as essential mechanisms for maintaining harmony among humans, spirits, and the environment. The observance of taboos and the celebration of festivals such as Boori-Boot Yullo further reinforce social cohesion and cultural continuity. Overall, the study underscores the integral connection between myth, religion and ecological adaptation in Nyishi society. | |
| 8 |
Author(s):
कु. दीपशिखा सिलमाना, डॉ. ममता भारद्वाज.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
77-83 |
संवेगात्मक स्थिरता का विद्यार्थियों के सामाजिक व्यवहार पर प्रभाव का अध्ययनAbstractकिशोरावस्था मानव जीवन का एक अत्यंत संवेदनशील चरण होता है, जहाँ बालक में शारीरिक, मानसिक, सामाजिक और भावनात्मक स्तर पर तीव्र परिवर्तन होते हैं। इन परिवर्तनों में यदि विद्यार्थियों का संवेगात्मक संतुलन बना रहे, तो व्यक्तित्व का विकास सुचारु रूप से होता है। मात्रात्मक शोध विधि पर आधारित इस अध्ययन का उद्देश्य संवेगात्मक स्थिरता का किशोर विद्यार्थियों के सामाजिक व्यवहार पर प्रभाव की जानकारी प्राप्त करना एवं माध्यमिक स्तर के विद्यालयों में अध्ययनरत् छात्र एवं छात्राओं के सामाजिक व्यवहार के संदर्भ जानकारी प्राप्त करना था। शोध में वर्णनात्मक सर्वेक्षण विधि का प्रयोग किया गया है। असमानुपतिक यादृच्छिक प्रतिचयन विधि के माध्यम से उत्तराखंड राज्य के पौड़ी जिले के माध्यमिक स्तर के विद्यालयों का चयन कर कक्षा 9 एवं 10 के विद्यार्थियों को प्रतिदर्श के रूप में लिया गया है। आँकड़ों के एकत्रीकरण के लिए डॉ० ए. सेन गुप्ता व डॉ० अरुण कुमार सिंह की संवेगात्मक स्थिरता मापनी एवं स्वनिर्मित सामाजिक व्यवहार मापनी को प्रतिभागियों को प्रेषित किया गया। आँकड़ों के विश्लेषण के लिए टी-परीक्षण का प्रयोग किया गया। परिणाम यह प्रदर्शित करते हैं कि संवेगात्मक स्थिरता का माध्यमिक स्तर के विद्यार्थियों के सामाजिक व्यवहार पर सार्थक प्रभाव प्रदर्शित होता है। उच्च संवेगात्मक स्थिरता स्तर वाले किशोर विद्यार्थियों में सामाजिक व्यवहार का स्तर अधिक पाया गया है। विद्यालयों के छात्र एवं छात्राओं के सामाजिक व्यवहार के मध्य अन्तर पाया गया है जिसमें मध्यमान के आधार पर हम कह सकते हैं कि विद्यालयों की छात्राओं का सामाजिक व्यवहार का स्तर छात्रों की अपेक्षा अधिक पाया गया। भविष्य में यह अध्ययन शिक्षकों, विद्यालयों एवं शिक्षाविदों के लिए एक मार्गदर्शक के रूप में कार्य करेगा जिससे वे विद्यार्थियों को स्वस्थ संवेगात्मक विकास एवं सामाजिक व्यवहार के लिए उचित वातावरण विकसित कर पाएंगे एवं उन्हें उनकी आवश्यकता के अनुरूप मार्गदर्शित कर पाएंगे। शब्द कुंजी: संवेगात्मक स्थिरता, किशोर विद्यार्थी, सामाजिक व्यवहार। | |
| 9 |
Author(s):
Manisha Kanojia, Mitasha Kaushik.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Physics
Page No:
84-94 |
Green Chemistry Approaches for Wastewater Treatment: A Sustainable Framework for Environmental RemediationAbstractThe continuous discharge of untreated and partially treated wastewater has emerged as a serious environmental concern due to rapid industrial expansion, urban growth, and intensified agricultural activities. Conventional wastewater treatment methods, although widely applied, often depend on chemical-intensive processes and high energy consumption, which can generate secondary pollution and operational inefficiencies. In response to these challenges, green chemistry has emerged as a promising alternative approach that emphasizes the design of environmentally benign, energy-efficient, and cost-effective treatment systems. This study critically reviews major green chemistry-based wastewater treatment strategies, including adsorption using natural materials, biochar applications, biosorption techniques, phytoremediation systems, photocatalytic degradation, membrane-based filtration, and constructed wetlands. The analysis highlights that these approaches significantly reduce pollutant loads such as heavy metals, dyes, nutrients, and organic contaminants while minimizing environmental footprint. However, limitations related to scalability, treatment duration, and environmental dependency still restrict widespread industrial application. The study concludes that integrated hybrid systems supported by green chemistry principles represent the most promising direction for future wastewater management. | |
| 10 |
Author(s):
Subi Binu.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Management
Page No:
95-100 |
Cloud Accounting and Digital Transformation: A Conceptual Framework for Business SustainabilityAbstractABSTRACT Modern organizational survival is increasingly contingent upon the strategic calibration of digital innovation and sustainable practice. Cloud accounting has transitioned from a back-office utility to a primary driver of digital transformation, offering real-time data transparency and cost-efficiency. However, a critical gap exists in understanding how these technological shifts translate into long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This paper synthesizes the Technology–Organization–Environment framework, Resource-Based View, and Dynamic Capability Theory to conceptualize cloud accounting as a strategic asset. By integrating empirical evidence on cost-saving metrics and adoption barriers, the study moves beyond descriptive accounts to provide a critical framework. The study propose six research propositions that position digital transformation as a mediator between technological adoption and sustainable performance. The analysis offers a roadmap for practitioners to navigate the tensions between operational agility and rigorous ESG requirements. Keywords: cloud accounting, digital transformation, business sustainability, accounting innovation, cloud computing, ESG reporting | |
| 11 |
Author(s):
Karishma Daimari, Bishnu Charan Dash.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
101-107 |
Beyond the Human: Nature, Uncanniness, and Gothic Atmosphere in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketAbstractThis paper revisits The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by considering it through the concept of the ecological uncanny. Although the previous criticism frequently developed a psychological manner to explain the uncanny after Freud brought forth the concepts of repression and recollection of the familiar, this paper contends that Poe finds uncanniness in the material world. In the novel, the sea is not just the place where the human fear is projected, but it is the overwhelming power that disturbs the human power, rational organization, and chronology. By reading considerately, it becomes clear that the novel presupposes the idea of vulnerability of bodies, disorientation of space, and boundaries of scientific knowledge, which demonstrate the weakness of human control in large ecological systems. When Poe is presented together with ecocritical and posthuman thought, the study suggests that the Gothic novel ambiance is a result of a troubled awareness of the fact that human beings are at a loss to acknowledge the presence of things that are beyond their understanding. It is here that the ecological uncanny as a restructuring of Poe can be introduced to take a new shape outside the psychological explanations of him. | |
| 12 |
Author(s):
Sudip Karmakar.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Philosophy
Page No:
108-116 |
Environment and Ethics in Tribal Philosophy: A Study in Contemporary RelevanceAbstractAbstract The relationship between environment and ethics has become an important area of discussion in contemporary environmental philosophy. This paper analyses the characteristics of tribal philosophy as it relates to environmental and ethical issues, and provides an alternative way of viewing the relationship between humanity and nature. The theoretical concepts of environment and ethics from a tribal perspective are explored, along with their application to specific present-day environmental issues. Major characteristics of tribal philosophy, including: a relational world view; collective orientation toward living; the importance of nature's inherent value; and experiential knowledge, will be presented. Special attention will be given to the tribal perspective on nature as a living and worthwhile entity, rather than merely an economic resource. The role of indigenous knowledge in environmental management, conservation of biodiversity, and the sustainable use of natural resources will also be explored. In addition, tribal philosophy demonstrates the importance of environmental ethics by promoting values such as moderation, stewardship, ecological responsibility, and intergenerational fairness. Finally, tribal philosophy will be assessed against modern development, globalisation, and environmental governance in order to identify the strengths and limitations that exist in contemporary society. The paper ultimately argues that tribal philosophy provides ethical and practical insights into creating a more balanced and sustainable relationship between humans and nature, and will continue to be relevant when discussing environmental ethics and sustainability. Keywords: Tribal Philosophy; Environmental Ethics; Indigenous Knowledge; Sustainability; Biodiversity Conservation; Human–Nature Relationship; Ecological Responsibility. | |
| 13 |
Author(s):
Pooja Kumari.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Philosophy
Page No:
117-124 |
The Function of Prajñā in Theravāda Buddhism: A Study of Epistemological and Ethical TransformationAbstractThis paper explores the dual function of prajñā (wisdom) within Theravāda Buddhist philosophy, examining its critical role in both epistemological inquiry and ethical transformation. Situated at the intersection of knowledge and liberation, prajñā is not merely an intellectual faculty but a transformative insight that underpins the entire soteriological framework of early Buddhism. Drawing on key Pāli sources such as the Majjhima Nikāya, Dhammasaṅgaṇī, and Buddhaghosa’s Visuddhimagga, the study investigates how prajñā operates as a mode of valid cognition capable of directly apprehending the impermanent, unsatisfactory, and non-self-nature of existence. It argues that epistemological clarity in the Theravāda tradition is inseparable from moral development, with wisdom serving as the catalyst for ethical purification and existential freedom. By analyzing the integration of prajñā within the Noble Eightfold Path particularly its centrality to Right View and Right Intention, this paper demonstrates that wisdom is not a theoretical abstraction but a lived, practical realization. The ethical ramifications of prajñā culminate in the cessation of suffering (dukkhanirodha), achieved through the eradication of ignorance (avijjā), craving (taṇhā), and attachment. Through this lens, prajñā is presented as the bridge between epistemic truth and ethical liberation, offering a cohesive vision of the path to awakening. The study concludes by suggesting that any meaningful understanding of Theravāda philosophy must recognize the indivisibility of knowing and being.Keywords Prajñā, Theravāda Buddhism, Epistemology, Ethical Transformation, Wisdom | |
| 14 |
Author(s):
चन्द्र प्रकाश पाठक.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Political Science
Page No:
125-131 |
वर्तमान अमेरिका-ईरान संघर्ष (2026) का चीन की बेल्ट एंड रोड पहल पर पड़ने वाले भू-रणनीतिक और आर्थिक प्रभावों का विश्लेषणAbstractभारत सहित समूचा विश्व वर्तमान में अमेरिका–ईरान संघर्ष से उत्पन्न गहन भू-राजनीतिक एवं भू-आर्थिक अस्थिरता का सामना कर रहा है। इस संघर्ष ने केवल मध्य पूर्व की क्षेत्रीय सुरक्षा को ही प्रभावित नहीं किया है, बल्कि वैश्विक ऊर्जा आपूर्ति, अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापारिक मार्गों तथा विश्व अर्थव्यवस्था की स्थिरता पर भी व्यापक प्रभाव डाला है। विशेष रूप से होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य में उत्पन्न संकट ने वैश्विक तेल एवं गैस आपूर्ति को गंभीर रूप से प्रभावित किया है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप ऊर्जा कीमतों में तीव्र उतार-चढ़ाव, आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं में व्यवधान तथा विश्वव्यापी आर्थिक अनिश्चितता की स्थिति उत्पन्न हुई है। यह संकट उन सामरिक समुद्री मार्गों की संवेदनशीलता को भी रेखांकित करता है, जिन पर वैश्विक व्यापार का बड़ा भाग निर्भर करता है। इस परिवर्तित परिदृश्य में प्रमुख शक्तियाँ जैसे चीन, रूस, यूरोपीय संघ और भारत—अपनी ऊर्जा सुरक्षा, व्यापारिक रणनीतियों तथा कनेक्टिविटी परियोजनाओं का पुनर्मूल्यांकन करने के लिए बाध्य हुई हैं। विशेष रूप से चीन की बेल्ट एंड रोड पहल (BRI), जिसका उद्देश्य एशिया, यूरोप और अफ्रीका के मध्य आर्थिक एवं अवसंरचनात्मक संपर्क को सुदृढ़ करना है, इस संकट से प्रत्यक्ष रूप से प्रभावित हुई है। समुद्री मार्गों की बढ़ती असुरक्षा ने चीन को वैकल्पिक भूमि-आधारित संपर्क मार्गों और यूरेशियन कनेक्टिविटी नेटवर्कों की ओर अधिक ध्यान देने के लिए प्रेरित किया है। साथ ही, यह परिस्थिति चीन की दीर्घकालिक ‘मलक्का दुविधा’ को भी पुनः प्रासंगिक बनाती है। इसी पृष्ठभूमि में यह अध्ययन अमेरिका–ईरान संघर्ष और होर्मुज संकट के संदर्भ में चीन की बेल्ट एंड रोड पहल पर पड़ने वाले भू-आर्थिक, सामरिक तथा राजनीतिक प्रभावों का समग्र एवं विश्लेषणात्मक मूल्यांकन प्रस्तुत करता है। | |
| 15 |
Author(s):
Mohammad Dilshad, Dr. Piyushbala.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
132-138 |
Between Change and Continuity: Tribal Identity in the Age of GlobalizationAbstractThis article reviews the existing literature on globalization and its effect on tribal identity and indigenous cultures. It looks at how economy globalisation, social organisation and cultural patterns constrain each other in the context of the simplified subject areas of anthropology, sociology and development studies, and how converging processes of cultural correspondence and technological transfer and development programmes initiated by States interact with such social organisation and cultural patterns among tribal people. Using a qualitative, literature-based methodological approach the study explores both theoretical understandings as well as empirical observations to outline dominant frames on cultural displacement and identity reformation. In a period of globalization and under the condition of the agency of the tribes, the study calls for culturally sensitive development policies that respect tribal agency and preserve indigenous knowledge systems along with the community-based cultural preservation practices. | |
| 16 |
Author(s):
Trupti Das.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
139-147 |
Critical Analysis of NEP 2020 with Reference to Teacher EducationAbstractEducation plays a significant role in the development of individuals as well as society, and teacher education is a key component for this development. The present paper is a qualitative paper which gather different information from government policies, government report and some peer reviewed articles regarding the implementation of NEP 2020 policy with reference to teacher education. It presents an overview about NEP 2020 and compares this policy with NPE 1986 and Verma report 2012 to present the significance and transformation of different policy with NEP 2020. The study also highlights the opportunities created by NEP 2020 for the reform of today’s teacher education system, which reveals that NEP 2020 focuses on the multidisciplinary approaches with professional growth of teachers, talk about technology-based learning environment etc. At the same time, the paper also critically discussed about some practical challenges regarding implementation of NEP 2020 in teacher education, which includes institutional preparedness, disparities in educational resources, digital divide, teachers’ readiness etc. The analysis reveals that NEP 2020 provides a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for transformation of today’s teacher education, but its success depends on its effective implementation and sustained support. | |
| 17 |
Author(s):
Manoj Shyamal.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Political Science
Page No:
148-163 |
Dormant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities and Political Participation of Fisherwomen in West BengalAbstractIn this study, socio-economic vulnerabilities, ecological problems and political engagement of fisherwomen in the coastal districts of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas of West Bengal, India are rigorously analyzed. Fisherwomen’s contributions are systematically devalued and structurally marginalized despite their ubiquity in the fisheries value chain. This study combines empirical demographic data, livelihood constraints, and grassroots political indicators to understand why global sustainability metrics including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 5, 8, 13, and 14 remain persistently dormant for these communities. The findings reveal a context of intersectional marginalization, compounded by exploitative informal Dadon debt system, significant lack of post-harvest infrastructure and forceful privatization of coastal commons through corporate aquaculture. Further, rigid forest governance structures, especially non-implementation of Forest Rights Act and the outdated Boat License Certificate (BLC) system in Sundarbans, continue to sustain severe human insecurities, especially for ‘tiger widows’. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave progressive quotas for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. Yet empirical evidence points to a conundrum in participatory governance. 35% of the elected female delegates have strong administrative independence, but a large proportion of them still are trapped in proxy leadership under patriarchal norms. The study urges a transition from a capital-centric Blue Economy to a Blue Justice paradigm to revive these dormant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Policy mandates demand urgent attention to hyper-local financial inclusion, democratizing post-harvest infrastructure, robust ecological zoning and substantial political capacity-building to translate descriptive representation into authentic socio-ecological empowerment. | |
| 18 |
Author(s):
Najath. N, Dr. Archana Chandran, Dr. Jasseer. J, Dr. C. Jayan.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Psychology
Page No:
164-179 |
Social Media Addiction and Experience in Close relationship among Young AdultsAbstractThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between social media addiction (SMA) and experiences in close relationships among young adults. A sample of 120 university students (60 males and 60 females) aged 18 to 30 years from Kerala University was selected using simple random sampling. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional research design, data were collected using the Social Media Disorder Scale (SMDS) and the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR-R) questionnaire to assess SMA and attachment-related anxiety and avoidance, respectively. Results indicated significant positive correlations between SMA and both attachment anxiety (r = .291, p < .01) and avoidance (r = .239, p < .01). Sex differences emerged, with males scoring higher on attachment anxiety, females on attachment avoidance, and SMA severity. Platform usage influenced outcomes: Instagram users exhibited higher attachment anxiety, while Snapchat users showed greater attachment avoidance and SMA. Relationship status and time spent on social media also significantly differentiated attachment and SMA measures. Findings support theoretical models linking insecure attachment to compulsive social media use and underscore the importance of attachment-informed interventions in digital wellness and relationship counselling. Keywords: Social media addiction, close relationships, attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, young adults, digital behaviour. | |
| 19 |
Author(s):
Nand Kumar Dewangan, Mrigendra Dewangan.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
180-187 |
The Unruly Chorus: Polyphony, Postcolonial Futurity, and the Limits of Manifesto Form in Bernardine Evaristo’s Manifesto: On Never Giving UpAbstractBernardine Evaristo's Manifesto: On Never Giving Up (2021) occupies an unusual position between memoir and manifesto. It is a personal narrative that repeatedly extends beyond the individual self. It is also a story of success that repeatedly reflects experiences of rejection, exclusion, and institutional failure. This article examines how Evaristo employs polyphonic techniques, such as shifting pronouns, interpolated lists, and recursive temporal structures. These formal strategies function not merely as aesthetic experimentation but as a challenge to what may be termed the monologic memoir. Drawing on Bakhtin's theory of polyphony, postcolonial critiques of linear historicism by Chakrabarty and Mbembe, and recent scholarship on Black British publishing, the article explores how Manifesto imagines a collective mode of self-representation. It argues that the text constructs a form of postcolonial futurity that is neither teleological nor conventionally utopian. Instead, futurity emerges from repetition, endurance, and collective cultural memory. The article also examines a key tension in the text, as Evaristo's frequent formal experimentation can lead to exhaustion rather than resolution. This raises an important question about the limits of polyphony within autobiography. Can a single life narrative fully escape the pull of the heroic individual subject? Through close readings of Evaristo's reflections on rejection, her counter-archival catalogues of overlooked Black British writers, and her direct addresses to readers, the article argues that Manifesto derives its force from this unresolved tension. The text succeeds as a manifesto of endurance because it embraces formal instability rather than overcoming it. Its fragility ultimately becomes one of its most distinctive postcolonial features. | |
| 20 |
Author(s):
Dr. Prakash Vir Singh.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Geography
Page No:
188-194 |
Assessment of Crop Production in Uttarakhand in the Context of Cultivation of Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and SugarcaneAbstractUttarakhand is primarily an agricultural state, and agriculture forms the backbone of its economy. The region enjoys a long growing season, allowing crops to be cultivated year-round. The people of the Uttarakhand Himalaya have traditionally relied on agriculture for their livelihood. In this region, two main crop seasons, Rabi and Kharif, are commonly practised. The research study focuses on the cultivation of cereal crops, pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane. A significant portion of the state's land is used for growing these crops, particularly cereals such as wheat, rice, and maize, along with pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane. Wheat is the state's main crop, while rice ranks second in production. The purpose of this research paper is to assess crop production in Uttarakhand, specifically focusing on cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane, and to determine the intensity of production for these crops. Keywords: Production, cultivation, infrastructure, yield, commercialisation. | |
| 21 |
Author(s):
Dr. Shupreet singh, Hasandeep Singh.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Music
Page No:
195-202 |
भारतीय परिप्रेक्ष्य में समाज एवं संगीत व्यवसाय का पारस्परिक संबंधAbstractभारतीय संस्कृति में संगीत केवल मनोरंजन का साधन नहीं रहा है, बल्कि यह सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, धार्मिक तथा आर्थिक जीवन का एक महत्वपूर्ण अंग रहा है। समाज और संगीत का संबंध अत्यंत प्राचीन एवं घनिष्ठ है। जिस प्रकार समाज की संरचना, मान्यताएँ, परम्पराएँ तथा आर्थिक परिस्थितियाँ समय के साथ परिवर्तित होती रही हैं, उसी प्रकार संगीत का स्वरूप तथा उसका व्यावसायिक पक्ष भी निरंतर विकसित होता रहा है। प्रारम्भिक काल में संगीत का मुख्य उद्देश्य आध्यात्मिक उन्नति, धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों की सिद्धि तथा सांस्कृतिक अभिव्यक्ति था, किन्तु कालान्तर में यह जीविकोपार्जन एवं व्यवसाय का भी महत्वपूर्ण साधन बन गया। वर्तमान समय में संगीत शिक्षा, मंचीय प्रस्तुति, रिकॉर्डिंग, प्रसारण, फिल्म उद्योग, डिजिटल मीडिया तथा ऑनलाइन मंचों ने संगीत व्यवसाय को व्यापक आयाम प्रदान किए हैं। प्रस्तुत शोध-पत्र का उद्देश्य समाज एवं संगीत व्यवसाय के पारस्परिक संबंध का विश्लेषण करना है। इस अध्ययन में यह स्पष्ट करने का प्रयास किया गया है कि समाज ने संगीत व्यवसाय के विकास को किस प्रकार प्रभावित किया तथा संगीत ने सामाजिक चेतना, सांस्कृतिक संरक्षण एवं आर्थिक गतिविधियों में किस प्रकार योगदान दिया। | |
| 22 |
Author(s):
Dr. Dhanu Murmu.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Linguistics
Page No:
203-209 |
The Significance of Mother Tongue-Based Learning in Primary Education: In the Context of the Santali LanguageAbstractMTB-MLE is one of the most promising pedagogies that have been developed to enhance the learning outcomes, especially in linguistically diverse societies. Research shows time and time again that learning starts in the first language and goes back to the first language. Tribal and Indigenous languages are not always given due consideration in formal education systems in India where hundreds of languages are spoken. The Santali language is a major tribal language of the Indian subcontinent and a part of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, and therefore it is a good example of the importance of mother tongue-based education. The present paper aims to discuss the importance of the mother tongue-based learning and its educational, cognitive, socio-cultural and linguistic value in primary education in the context of Santali language. Leaning on UNESCO documents, education theories, and recent research on multilingual education, the paper suggests that the teaching of Santali in primary education will bring about better understanding, lower dropout rate, better cultural identity and inclusive development. The paper also covers policy initiatives, problems and recommendations in strengthening Santali-medium education in India. Keywords: Mother Tongue-Based Education, Santali Language, Primary Education, Multilingual Education, Tribal Education, Indigenous Languages, Olchiki | |
| 23 |
Author(s):
Kumar Mondal.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Sanskrit
Page No:
210-215 |
कर्म सिद्धांत: दार्शनिक मूल्य एवं नैतिक अधिष्ठानAbstractभारतीय दर्शन में कर्मवाद एक अत्यन्त महत्वपूर्ण सिद्धान्त है, जो मानव जीवन, नैतिकता, उत्तरदायित्व तथा पुनर्जन्म की अवधारणाओं का आधार माना जाता है। कर्मवाद के अनुसार प्रत्येक कर्म का निश्चित फल होता है तथा व्यक्ति अपने कर्मों के लिए स्वयं उत्तरदायी होता है। अनेक आधुनिक चिन्तकों ने कर्मवाद को भाग्यवाद का समर्थक माना है, क्योंकि इसके अनुसार वर्तमान जीवन की अनेक परिस्थितियाँ पूर्वकृत कर्मों का परिणाम होती हैं। किन्तु भारतीय दार्शनिक परम्परा में कर्मवाद को केवल भाग्यवाद के रूप में नहीं देखा गया, बल्कि इसे पुरुषार्थ, आत्मप्रयत्न तथा नैतिक स्वतन्त्रता के सिद्धान्त के रूप में व्याख्यायित किया गया है। प्रस्तुत शोधपत्र में कर्मवाद, भाग्यवाद तथा नैतिक स्वतन्त्रता के पारस्परिक सम्बन्ध का विश्लेषण किया गया है तथा यह प्रतिपादित करने का प्रयास किया गया है कि कर्मवाद मूलतः नैतिक उत्तरदायित्व एवं मानवीय स्वतन्त्रता का दर्शन है। | |
| 24 |
Author(s):
Bidisha Nandy.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
216-226 |
Green Technology Adoption and Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions: A Mixed-Methods Study of Environmental, Economic, and Educational Outcomes in IndiaAbstractHigher education institutions (HEIs) play a significant role in promoting sustainable development through education, research, and community engagement. In recent years, increasing environmental concerns, climate change challenges, and resource depletion have encouraged educational institutions to adopt green technologies to improve sustainability performance. This study examines the adoption of green technology and its contribution to sustainable development in Indian higher education institutions. A mixed-methods research design was employed to investigate environmental, economic, and educational outcomes associated with green technology implementation. Quantitative data were collected through surveys administered to faculty members, administrators, and students from selected universities across India, while qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with institutional leaders and sustainability coordinators. The findings indicate that green technology adoption significantly contributes to energy conservation, waste reduction, carbon emission mitigation, and efficient resource utilization. Economically, institutions reported reduced operational costs, improved infrastructure efficiency, and enhanced financial sustainability over time. Educationally, green technologies facilitated sustainability awareness, experiential learning opportunities, and increased student engagement in environmental initiatives. Despite these benefits, several barriers were identified, including financial constraints, inadequate policy implementation, technological limitations, and lack of awareness among stakeholders. The study concludes that strategic planning, governmental support, institutional commitment, and stakeholder participation are essential for successful green technology adoption. The findings provide practical implications for policymakers, university administrators, and educators seeking to strengthen sustainability initiatives within higher education. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on sustainable campus development and highlights the transformative potential of green technology in advancing environmental stewardship and sustainable education in India. | |
| 25 |
Author(s):
Dr. Neeraj Kumar.
Country:
India
Research Area:
History
Page No:
227-232 |
हरियाणा का औद्योगिक विकास (1966-2001): जिला महेन्द्रगढ़ का एक अध्ययनAbstractप्रस्तुत शोध-पत्र जिला महेन्द्रगढ़ के औद्योगिक विकास का अध्ययन प्रस्तुत करता है। हरियाणा प्रदेश के अस्तित्व में आने के समय जिला महेन्द्रगढ़ औद्योगिक रूप से एक पिछड़ा क्षेत्र था। जिसका कारण पंजाब सरकार की औद्योगिक नीतियां थी। लेकिन वर्ष 1966 के पश्चात् जिला महेन्द्रगढ़ ने औद्योगिक रूप से उन्नति की। जिसमें हरियाणा सरकार की औद्योगिक नीतियों व जिले की औद्योगिक परिस्थितियों ने अहम भूमि निभाई। लेकिन वर्ष 1989 में जिला रेवाड़ी बनने के कारण महेन्द्रगढ़ जिले को दोबारा औद्योगिक रूप से नुकसान उठाना पड़ा। क्योंकि जिले के अधिकतर उद्योग रेवाड़ी क्षेत्र में लगे हुए थे। लेकिन फिर भी जिला महेन्द्रगढ़ में खनिजों की प्रचुरता होने के कारण जिला अपने औद्योगिक अस्तित्व को बनाये हुऐ है। | |
| 26 |
Author(s):
Dr. Deependra Singh Topwal.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Defence and Strategic Studies
Page No:
233-244 |
India–Nepal Relations: Security, Diplomacy, and Strategic ImportanceAbstractABSTRACT The Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 is the framework of India and Nepal's one of the most complex and historically layered bilateral relations in South Asia. The present paper aims to comprehensively examine the changing contours of India–Nepal relations across three main areas such as security cooperation and border management, diplomatic engagement and frameworks, and the strategic significance of India–Nepal in the geopolitics of the region, especially the emerging triangular relationship between India and China and Nepal. Based on bilateral trade statistics ($8.7 billion during the fiscal year 2024-25), milestones in energy cooperation, institutional cooperation, and territorial disputes (including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura), the paper analyzes the opportunities and challenges of this 'Roti-Beti' relationship. The study also looks at Nepal's strategic balancing act since the formation of the BRI under the current framework in 2024 and the impact it may have on India's Neighbourhood First policy. Although the study identifies persistent irritants, the structural interdependence between the two nations – economic, military, cultural and geographic – are the major factors influencing bilateral trajectories. | |
| 27 |
Author(s):
Ruchika.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
245-255 |
The Politics of Everyday Survival: Domestic Labour, CARE Work and Female Resistance in Banu Mushtaq’S Heart LampAbstractBanu Mushtaq's Heart Lamp, translated from Kannada into English by Deepa Bhasthi, foregrounds the everyday lives of Muslim women whose experiences have largely remained absent from mainstream Indian literary discourse. Rather than portraying resistance through overt rebellion or organised political movements, Mushtaq locates female agency within domestic labour, caregiving, emotional resilience and ethical decision-making. This article argues that Heart Lamp redefines resistance as an everyday practice embedded in the ordinary routines of women's lives. Drawing upon Barbara Harlow's theory of Resistance Literature, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's concept of the subaltern, Silvia Federici's analysis of reproductive labour and James C. Scott's theory of everyday resistance, the study examines three representative stories—"Stone Slabs for Shaista Mahal," "Heart Lamp," and "Black Cobras." Through these narratives, Mushtaq exposes the invisibility of women's domestic labour, critiques patriarchal interpretations of religion and family and reveals how care itself becomes a political act. Her female characters resist oppression not by abandoning their social roles but by transforming caregiving, moral courage, truthful speech and everyday survival into forms of resistance. The article demonstrates that Mushtaq's fiction expands conventional understandings of feminist resistance by showing that ordinary domestic spaces are also sites of political struggle. Ultimately, Heart Lamp presents women's everyday survival as a powerful assertion of dignity, justice and agency within unequal social structures. | |
| 28 |
Author(s):
Dr. Nirupama Nayak.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Literature
Page No:
256-263 |
Echoes of Heritage: The Role of Odia Literature in Preserving Cultural IdentityAbstractLiterature functions as an expansive cultural archive that logs a community's collective memory, ideological paradigms, and socio-political transitions. Odia literature, possessing an unbroken history spanning over a millennium, has been the primary vehicle for constructing, defending, and perpetuating the distinct cultural identity of Odisha. This paper traces the evolutionary timeline of Odia literature through a historicist-cultural lens, exploring how texts have actively resisted external hegemonies and internal fragmentations. Beginning with the radical vernacularization of Sanskrit epics by Sarala Das in the 15th century, the study navigates the democratizing socio-spiritual movements of the Panchasakha, the metaphysical syncretism of the Jagannath cult, the existential anti-colonial linguistic resistance of the late 19th century, and the post-colonial preservation of tribal and subaltern consciousness. The paper argues that Odia literature operates not merely as an aesthetic medium, but as an active socio-political mechanism of resilience that has continuously preserved the linguistic, geographical, and ethical boundaries of the Odia identity. | |
| 29 |
Author(s):
Daya Nand Dwivedi.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Philosophy
Page No:
264-275 |
Multilectics: Towards a New EnlightenmentAbstractA complex system is not constituted merely by the sum of its components, but also by the dynamic intricate multipolar relationships among these components. Broadly speaking, the whole history of philosophy can be noticeable in three phases. The first phase is of formal logic, where truth is sought in a one-dimensional direction. It ranges from the time of Greek philosophers to the end of the European middle ages. The second phase is of dialectical logic, also known as modern dialectics. This phase covers philosophers like Kant, Hegel, Marx, and Adorno. Truth in dialectical logic is always in the form of a binary. The third is the phase of multilectical logic, which develops in the postmodern era. Nonetheless, multilectical logic emerged in the postmodern era and almost every postmodern philosopher discusses the issues on the structure of this logic, but as a logic it is not clearly mentioned by any postmodern philosopher. This research paper investigates this third phase of logic—which may seem to be the foundation of the postmodern era — and which may be known as multilectical logic, or multilectics. The paper argues that multilectics represents not merely an extension of dialectics, but a qualitative philosophical rupture: a logic adequate to complex, plural, and non-linear reality. The paper further situates multilectics as the contestant foundation for a New Enlightenment — one premised not on singular reason, but on relational, multipolar rationality. | |
| 30 |
Author(s):
Dhanistha Medhi, Prof. Jagat Swargiary.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
276-288 |
The Perception of Secondary School Students About Educational Networking through Social MediaAbstractIn today’s society social media has been seen an essential part of human life. Social media also become an important part of every man’s life and their living conditions. Social networking sites like Facebook, WhatsApp and twitter have enabled communication among both large and small group of people. Due to exposure of technology today’s students can be easily influenced educational networking through social media. Use of social media which gives students accounting and developing academic performance and study habits. At present not only in secondary school students but also all students can be easily use and manipulated social media for enhancing education networking for academic satisfaction. This paper has been designed to investigate the perception of High school students about educational networking through social media. The major objectives the present research paper assess students use of social media and their attitude towards educational networking. | |
| 31 |
Author(s):
Dr. Fatima Tohsin Sahidullah, Dr. Anjum Sahidullah.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
289-299 |
Integrating Indian Knowledge System (IKS) into the Educational Framework: Strategies and ChallengesAbstractIndian Knowledge System (IKS) represent the intellectual, pedagogical, cultural, and philosophical traditions of India that have evolved over millennia. Their relevance in modern education has increased significantly, especially with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizing culturally rooted, holistic, and multidisciplinary learning. IKS reflects a continuous and systematic approach to the creation, preservation, and transmission of knowledge across generations. The Indian Knowledge System is inherently interdisciplinary, encompassing advancements in areas such as astronomy, Ayurveda, mathematics, linguistics, philosophy, governance, architecture, agriculture, metallurgy, environmental planning, and management. These varied fields continue to influence India’s intellectual and cultural identity while also providing valuable perspectives for addressing modern-day challenges. Thus, Indian Knowledge System refer to India’s indigenous intellectual and cultural heritage across diverse fields. IKS is particularly important in the field of education because it offers alternative perspectives on learning theories, teaching methodologies, child development, curriculum design, and value education. Integrating IKS into education not only enriches academic understanding but also helps future educators connect pedagogy with cultural relevance and local contexts. This paper examines the meaning of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and its significance. It also focuses on strategies for integrating IKS into the educational framework, associated challenges, and practical solutions. | |
| 32 |
Author(s):
Dr. Madhu Chaubey.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Education
Page No:
300-307 |
Play-Based Pedagogy in Foundation Education: A Critical Analysis of NCFFS-2022AbstractThe national Curriculum Framework for Foundation Stage (NCFFS) 2022 which is introduced for the very first time marks a significant shift in India’s Early Childhood education by emphasizing play-based pedagogy as the cornerstone of learning. This article critically examines the conceptual foundations, pedagogical implications and implications challenges of play-based learning as proposed in NCFFS 2022. It highlights how play fosters joyful, stress free learning environment also highlights the power of play, outlining different types of play and it benefits. Also focuses on holistic development of the children which includes cognitive, affective (social-emotional), Psychomotor (physical growth) domain, significance of NCFFS 2022 its challenges and limitation on the study. The article also addressing concerns related to teacher’s preparedness, infrastructure and assessment practices of the teachers teaching in the foundation stage. Present article examines how play based pedagogies is crucial for achieving holistic development among children and understanding the impact of different types of play on the all-round development of the children. The analysis underscores the need for systemic support to effectively translate policy into practice and understand the Indian’s vision for high quality early childhood care and education. | |
| 33 |
Author(s):
राज मोहन बास्की, डॉ. प्रीति राय.
Country:
India
Research Area:
Literature
Page No:
308-318 |
संताली वाचिक साहित्य में सांस्कृतिक ऐतिहासिक अभिव्यक्ति: आदिम वाचिक परंपरा के संदर्भ मेंAbstractसंताली भाषा भारत की प्रमुख आदिवासी भाषाओं में से एक है, जो अपनी सजातीय भाषाओं में सर्वाधिक प्रगतिशील और समृद्ध मानी जाती है। यह भाषा न केवल संप्रेषण का माध्यम रही है, बल्कि इसने एक समृद्ध साहित्यिक परंपरा को भी जन्म दिया है, जिसे संताली समाज ने सदियों से वाचिक रूप में संरक्षित और संवर्धित किया है। संताली भाषा की विशेषता यह है कि इसने अपने साहित्य को लिपिबद्ध किए बिना भी पीढ़ी दर पीढ़ी सुरक्षित रखा, जिससे इसकी मौलिकता और सांस्कृतिक आत्मा अक्षुण्ण बनी रही। संताली वाचिक साहित्य में सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक तत्वों की भरमार है। यह साहित्य न केवल मनोरंजन का साधन रहा है, बल्कि यह ज्ञान, परंपरा, विश्वास और सामाजिक मूल्यों को स्थानांतरित करने का माध्यम भी रहा है। यहाँ लोकगीतों, लोककथाओं, लोकनृत्यों में जीवंतता और पर्व-त्योहारों की आस्था का समावेश है। इन सभी अभिव्यक्तियों के माध्यम से संतालों की सामूहिक स्मृति, उनकी जीवन शैली, संघर्ष, उल्लास और प्रकृति के प्रति उनका गहरा संबंध सामने आता है। आज जब वैश्वीकरण और आधुनिकता के प्रभाव से कई पारंपरिक भाषाएँ और सांस्कृतिक विरासतें खतरे में हैं, तब संताली भाषा की यह जीवंतता और साहित्य की समृद्ध वाचिक परंपरा एक प्रेरणा स्वरूप है। इसे संरक्षित और बढ़ावा देना न केवल एक भाषा को बचाने का कार्य है, बल्कि इससे जुड़ी एक पूरी सभ्यता और जीवनदर्शन को भी जीवित रखने का प्रयास है। | |
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Author(s):
Shruti Singh, Ashvini Joshi.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
319-338 |
Social Inequality and Human Dignity in the Novels of Mulk Raj Anand and Amitav GhoshAbstractIn this article, we will explore the themes of social inequality and human dignity using examples from the literary works of two authors (Mulk Raj Anand and Amitav Ghosh). In particular, we will look at examples from Anand's (Untouchable, Coolie, Two Leaves & Bud, The Big Heart, The Old Woman and the Cow), as well as Ghosh's (The Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, Flood of Fire) novels. The discussion will draw upon the primary source material previously mentioned, as well as upon critical sources proposed in the context of this study (i.e. New Humanism, Caste Realism, Labor Exploitation, Patriarchal Ideology, Dalit Resistance in Anand's Work along with recent scholarship from theorizing Diaspora, Ideology, Ethics of Representation, Ecological Thought, Precarity, and Postcolonial Identities concerning the writings of Amitav Ghosh). The difference between these two authors’ styles of writing is substantial. The distinction between the writers is what will lead to reading them together. Anand's novels get closer to the wounded body of the sweeper, coolie, peasant, artisan, and oppressed female; Ghosh's work deals with issues of memory, migration, empire, ecology, and the historical afterlife. While there are similarities in the writing of both authors, both present systems of inequality that constrict individuals to either caste, class, race, gender, their mode of labouring, their place within the ecology, or their purpose within an empire. Therefore, the paper contends that the works of both writers constitute an ongoing analysis of how marginalized peoples' rights to dignity are denied and how their dignity continues to appear in literature. | |
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Author(s):
Deepthi Rajamanikkam, Dr. R. Nivedhita.
Country:
India
Research Area:
English
Page No:
339-343 |
Narrative Retaliation and Reminiscence Analysed through the Lens of Gerard Genette’s Narrative Discourse in Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant FriendAbstractThis paper analyses the narrative and temporal distortions present in Elena Ferrante’s seminal novel, My Brilliant Friend. Set amidst the backdrop of post-war 1950s Naples, the novel is a female bildungsroman based on the obsessive and tumultuous friendship and relationship that both central protagonists, Lila and Elena, experience from childhood, through the formative years of their adolescence till adulthood. Recounted from the perspective of Lenu, the novel offers a glimpse into both their lives and displays the inner turmoil and external challenges that both the girls face growing up amidst the violent, and socio-political upheavals of that era. This paper employs Gerard Genette’s framework of Narrative Discourse as a critical theoretical gap by examining the novel through the three main categories of Order, Duration and Frequency. These narrative strategies such as order disrupt childhood memories to maintain control over narration, duration summarises individual memories that are compressed to short instances for Elena, and time expands when Elena is with Lila. While violent descriptions of the narrative background are employed as reiterative frequencies. Ferrante uses these structural distortions to present a biased retelling of a childhood not just to collect neutral and nostalgic memories, but as a narrative strategy for Elena to capture the mysterious Lila through her words and to gain control over the narrative of their lives and of her recollection. | |