Demarcation of mental disorders and mental illness in literature is not a new concept. Including ... more Demarcation of mental disorders and mental illness in literature is not a new concept. Including Shakespeare, many authors make use of this theme in their works. In chaotic conditions, the protagonist of Shakespeare's Hamlet suffered from great mental disability to decide between things and ruined his life along with many others' lives. Obsession and undefined infatuation towards things and people, psychological chaos, innate instability are considered a mental illness. And these all have become subject matters for creative writers. Authors lavishly explored their characters' psyche and depicted in literature. And in some works protagonists' inability to come over their psychological commotion and mental flux is sketched. The present paper discusses the psychological condition of Maya in Anita Desai's magnum opus Cry the Peacock and Lady of Shalott in Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott. Maya underwent a great tumult of identity crises still tried hard to save her marriage. Maya's fluctuations of emotions and romantic (not real) conjuring of normal and concrete things into imagery made the reader peep into her void brain. Her unfathomable imagination made her look like Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott. In the poem Lady of Shalott, the protagonist couldn't endure the real world and face factual life and lost her existence.
History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. R... more History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas, the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable mark over this great country.
International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 2016
Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical instituti... more Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical institutions concentrate more on technical aspects that impairs the imparting of communication skills to their students. In this present epoch English language is the only means to communicate their ideas. It has been observed that CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is the better approach to improve communication skills of pupils especially speaking skills. The present paper discusses research work practiced with I B. tech students to improve their speaking skills in language lab. It also expresses limitations of the approach.
Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examinesthe corrobor... more Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examinesthe corroboration of historical aspects as memes in Indian English Literature. Overview ofIndian Writing in English discovers the expanding journey of IWE from the late eighteenthcentury to the date. In this journey
History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the
Hinduism. R... more History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas, the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable mark over this great country.
Ascertaining Partition as Historical Truth in Indian English Literature: an Exploration, 2020
Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examines the corrobo... more Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examines the corroboration of historical aspects as memes in Indian English Literature. Overview of Indian Writing in English discovers the expanding journey of IWE from the late eighteenth century to the date. In this journey, IWE permeated with many historical incidents in it and among all, the partition is the one that claimed greater attention of all varieties of genres.
India had been colonized for many centuries by different colonizers. Unbelievable gains of other ... more India had been colonized for many centuries by different colonizers. Unbelievable gains of other colonies in India and its own wealth amassed in no time in this exotic country, made the British to conspire with the native rulers and gain from their intrarivalry. British Raj absolutely enjoyed their reign in India for nearly two centuries. The period between late nineteenth century and up to 1947 is considered as colonial era in what British made Indians to accept and follow their policies. In 1947 they left India divided, this great divide in history remembered as Partition 1947. This current research paper discusses the consequences of partition through close study Qurratulain Hyder' novel My Temples too.
The study of human universals is in the midst of a distinguished resurrection in linguistics, ant... more The study of human universals is in the midst of a distinguished resurrection in linguistics, anthropology, behavioral biology, cognitive science and other fields. Literature is certainly the most eligible tool to discover and evaluate very atmosphere of human mind. Fiction, fasten the most characteristic and powerful form of literary expression today, has acquired an influential portion in the Indo-English literature. As quality literature concentrates on psychological concepts rather than sociological themes, Psychoanalysis becomes both the map and the legend for the 20th century's fiction and prominent novelists of post colonial India employed this technique and succeeded in exploring inner self of their characters. Nergis Dalal's novel Skin Deep (2005) pierces into the psyche of her female characters. The present article is about dimensions of personality in Nergis Dalal's novel Skin Deep.
Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical instituti... more Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical institutions concentrate more on technical aspects that impairs the imparting of communication skills to their students. In this present epoch English language is the only means to communicate their ideas. It has been observed that CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is the better approach to improve communication skills of pupils especially speaking skills. The present paper discusses research work practiced with I B. tech students to improve their speaking skills in language lab. It also expresses limitations of the approach.
Teaching Communicative English in today's multicultural class room has been a challenging task an... more Teaching Communicative English in today's multicultural class room has been a challenging task and yet provides an opportunity for both teachers and students with different cultures to bring their enormous range of experiences, knowledge, perspectives and insights into the learning platform. As literature reflects the cultural values and conflicts of a society in flux, literature may become the best tool to explore and learn culture through the study of literary text. The present paper exemplifies the same using Dalal's 'Girls from overseas' as the materials in a multi-cultured class room.
In India a large section of people living a life of suppression and unendurable sorrow though it ... more In India a large section of people living a life of suppression and unendurable sorrow though it is largest democracy in the world. These section of people are termed as Dalits and the cause of their wretchedness is our strongly caste structured society. The word was used since the early 20th century, the beginning of the Dalit social movement. Dalit means broken, oppressed, untouchable, downtrodden, and exploited. The caste system in India has isolated innumerable Dalits, from mainstream of life. The term Dalit sounds censure and denounce as itself implies lowest stratum of society. The caste system in India is built on the standard of purity and impurity. Purity means rich and white, impurity means poor and dark. Being socially segregated for centuries, they are obliged to live a helpless life without menial facilities. As published in The Hindu, "every sixth person in the world as an Indian, every sixth Indian is a Dalit. In spite of the guarantee of civil rights and the special law enacted (in 1989) to prevent atrocities against them, the Dalits continue to be the victims of social discrimination and oppression across the country" (15). In this context we can guess the miserable condition of Dalit women. Dalits, in liberated India are still barred to use the free amenities; such as water taps, schools, temples, restaurants, hotels etc. the Dalit women have been beaten by the upper caste women while filling water from public taps. Dalit women have to bear both social humiliation as well as the male dominance in the family.
Across the world, women's empowerment is the most debated topic in academia as well as in society... more Across the world, women's empowerment is the most debated topic in academia as well as in society. According to Article 14 of the Constitution of India, women are given the same rights as men. At the same time, it cannot be entirely turned down by the fact that women are underdeveloped and unprivileged. Still, the status of women is not definitively equated with that of men in many employment sectors. Women have entered almost all fields, but in some sectors, especially defense, their role is nominal. Though they joined the armed forces, their role is limited to medical, legal, and academic. This paper discusses the pros and cons of female participation in the risky armed forces, and it also throws light on the reasons for the little participation of women in the armed forces.
Gender roles are predefined, accepted and silently followed for quite some time in the history of... more Gender roles are predefined, accepted and silently followed for quite some time in the history of every society. In Asia, the women's liberation movement started in the late 1960s and continued through the 1970s which brought women into the workforce. Women are not considered the main part of the workforce in India though they are working outside of the home (in agricultural lands, household dairies, and small-scale industries) for a few decades. Indian females must do domestic duties whereas it's an option for males. Women though working outside have to slip into a housewife role after getting home. It has been observed that women's employability increased but not women's employment for a decade. This paper explores the historical trends in terms of women's employment and empowerment from the 1970s to the date in India. It also explores how are the gender differences in the Indian demographic labour force. And it discusses the reasons for the trends presented.
Demarcation of mental disorders and mental illness in literature is not a new concept. Including ... more Demarcation of mental disorders and mental illness in literature is not a new concept. Including Shakespeare, many authors make use of this theme in their works. In chaotic conditions, the protagonist of Shakespeare's Hamlet suffered from great mental disability to decide between things and ruined his life along with many others' lives. Obsession and undefined infatuation towards things and people, psychological chaos, innate instability are considered a mental illness. And these all have become subject matters for creative writers. Authors lavishly explored their characters' psyche and depicted in literature. And in some works protagonists' inability to come over their psychological commotion and mental flux is sketched. The present paper discusses the psychological condition of Maya in Anita Desai's magnum opus Cry the Peacock and Lady of Shalott in Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott. Maya underwent a great tumult of identity crises still tried hard to save her marriage. Maya's fluctuations of emotions and romantic (not real) conjuring of normal and concrete things into imagery made the reader peep into her void brain. Her unfathomable imagination made her look like Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott. In the poem Lady of Shalott, the protagonist couldn't endure the real world and face factual life and lost her existence.
History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. R... more History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas, the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable mark over this great country.
International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 2016
Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical instituti... more Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical institutions concentrate more on technical aspects that impairs the imparting of communication skills to their students. In this present epoch English language is the only means to communicate their ideas. It has been observed that CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is the better approach to improve communication skills of pupils especially speaking skills. The present paper discusses research work practiced with I B. tech students to improve their speaking skills in language lab. It also expresses limitations of the approach.
Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examinesthe corrobor... more Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examinesthe corroboration of historical aspects as memes in Indian English Literature. Overview ofIndian Writing in English discovers the expanding journey of IWE from the late eighteenthcentury to the date. In this journey
History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the
Hinduism. R... more History of the Vedic period was dated way back to a few centuries in BC and so as the Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas, the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable mark over this great country.
Ascertaining Partition as Historical Truth in Indian English Literature: an Exploration, 2020
Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examines the corrobo... more Accepting the fact that literature reflects contemporary society, this paper examines the corroboration of historical aspects as memes in Indian English Literature. Overview of Indian Writing in English discovers the expanding journey of IWE from the late eighteenth century to the date. In this journey, IWE permeated with many historical incidents in it and among all, the partition is the one that claimed greater attention of all varieties of genres.
India had been colonized for many centuries by different colonizers. Unbelievable gains of other ... more India had been colonized for many centuries by different colonizers. Unbelievable gains of other colonies in India and its own wealth amassed in no time in this exotic country, made the British to conspire with the native rulers and gain from their intrarivalry. British Raj absolutely enjoyed their reign in India for nearly two centuries. The period between late nineteenth century and up to 1947 is considered as colonial era in what British made Indians to accept and follow their policies. In 1947 they left India divided, this great divide in history remembered as Partition 1947. This current research paper discusses the consequences of partition through close study Qurratulain Hyder' novel My Temples too.
The study of human universals is in the midst of a distinguished resurrection in linguistics, ant... more The study of human universals is in the midst of a distinguished resurrection in linguistics, anthropology, behavioral biology, cognitive science and other fields. Literature is certainly the most eligible tool to discover and evaluate very atmosphere of human mind. Fiction, fasten the most characteristic and powerful form of literary expression today, has acquired an influential portion in the Indo-English literature. As quality literature concentrates on psychological concepts rather than sociological themes, Psychoanalysis becomes both the map and the legend for the 20th century's fiction and prominent novelists of post colonial India employed this technique and succeeded in exploring inner self of their characters. Nergis Dalal's novel Skin Deep (2005) pierces into the psyche of her female characters. The present article is about dimensions of personality in Nergis Dalal's novel Skin Deep.
Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical instituti... more Last two decades have witnessed a drastic improvement in technical education. Technical institutions concentrate more on technical aspects that impairs the imparting of communication skills to their students. In this present epoch English language is the only means to communicate their ideas. It has been observed that CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is the better approach to improve communication skills of pupils especially speaking skills. The present paper discusses research work practiced with I B. tech students to improve their speaking skills in language lab. It also expresses limitations of the approach.
Teaching Communicative English in today's multicultural class room has been a challenging task an... more Teaching Communicative English in today's multicultural class room has been a challenging task and yet provides an opportunity for both teachers and students with different cultures to bring their enormous range of experiences, knowledge, perspectives and insights into the learning platform. As literature reflects the cultural values and conflicts of a society in flux, literature may become the best tool to explore and learn culture through the study of literary text. The present paper exemplifies the same using Dalal's 'Girls from overseas' as the materials in a multi-cultured class room.
In India a large section of people living a life of suppression and unendurable sorrow though it ... more In India a large section of people living a life of suppression and unendurable sorrow though it is largest democracy in the world. These section of people are termed as Dalits and the cause of their wretchedness is our strongly caste structured society. The word was used since the early 20th century, the beginning of the Dalit social movement. Dalit means broken, oppressed, untouchable, downtrodden, and exploited. The caste system in India has isolated innumerable Dalits, from mainstream of life. The term Dalit sounds censure and denounce as itself implies lowest stratum of society. The caste system in India is built on the standard of purity and impurity. Purity means rich and white, impurity means poor and dark. Being socially segregated for centuries, they are obliged to live a helpless life without menial facilities. As published in The Hindu, "every sixth person in the world as an Indian, every sixth Indian is a Dalit. In spite of the guarantee of civil rights and the special law enacted (in 1989) to prevent atrocities against them, the Dalits continue to be the victims of social discrimination and oppression across the country" (15). In this context we can guess the miserable condition of Dalit women. Dalits, in liberated India are still barred to use the free amenities; such as water taps, schools, temples, restaurants, hotels etc. the Dalit women have been beaten by the upper caste women while filling water from public taps. Dalit women have to bear both social humiliation as well as the male dominance in the family.
Across the world, women's empowerment is the most debated topic in academia as well as in society... more Across the world, women's empowerment is the most debated topic in academia as well as in society. According to Article 14 of the Constitution of India, women are given the same rights as men. At the same time, it cannot be entirely turned down by the fact that women are underdeveloped and unprivileged. Still, the status of women is not definitively equated with that of men in many employment sectors. Women have entered almost all fields, but in some sectors, especially defense, their role is nominal. Though they joined the armed forces, their role is limited to medical, legal, and academic. This paper discusses the pros and cons of female participation in the risky armed forces, and it also throws light on the reasons for the little participation of women in the armed forces.
Gender roles are predefined, accepted and silently followed for quite some time in the history of... more Gender roles are predefined, accepted and silently followed for quite some time in the history of every society. In Asia, the women's liberation movement started in the late 1960s and continued through the 1970s which brought women into the workforce. Women are not considered the main part of the workforce in India though they are working outside of the home (in agricultural lands, household dairies, and small-scale industries) for a few decades. Indian females must do domestic duties whereas it's an option for males. Women though working outside have to slip into a housewife role after getting home. It has been observed that women's employability increased but not women's employment for a decade. This paper explores the historical trends in terms of women's employment and empowerment from the 1970s to the date in India. It also explores how are the gender differences in the Indian demographic labour force. And it discusses the reasons for the trends presented.
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Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas
namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas,
the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs
and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their
power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique
and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable
mark over this great country.
Books by Shakila Bhanu
Hinduism. Religious beliefs and practices of Hinduism have got their roots in four Vedas
namely, Rig Veda; Yajur Veda; Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. Apart from these four Vedas,
the Upanishads are also having an equal magnitude of authority in framing religious beliefs
and rituals. In the medieval period, many dynasties (both aboriginal and foreign) played their
power games to get control over India, among these a few were the Rajputs, Lodis, Sharique
and Moghuls. After the medieval period in colonial India, the British left the irremovable
mark over this great country.