Research Inspiration

Touching Untouchability: Social Evils in Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel “Untouchables”

Archana Chauhan — 2023-03-30

In this study, we shall come to know how Mulk Raj Anand, the prolific Indian writer in English, exposed social evils in his novels and put them in front of us. This study deals with the sufferings and miseries of the downtrodden and underprivileged people inflicted on them by the high castes Hindus. This study demonstrates that Anand, though being born into a high caste Hindu family, will successfully portray the agonies of Bakha, a sweeper boy and the untouchable, who was not accepted in the high society. How Bakha must endure insults, and abusive epithets and bear physical assault if he unintentionally crosses a high caste person.

Self-Regulated Learning as Related to Academic Performance of Foster Care and Home Reared Children

Dr. Neelu Sharma — 2023-03-30

The current study aims to investigate the association between self-regulated learning and academic achievement in foster care and home-reared children in order to expand on the findings of prior research on the same sample. In the current study, a correlation design tailed by a t-test was used, and the overall self-regulated learning is found significantly and positively associated with the academic performance of foster care and home-reared children, as well as found the significant difference between foster care and home reared children on their academic performance at three levels of overall self-regulated learning and its sub-factors.

Banda Singh Bahadur: Struggle with Mughal State and establishment of Sikh State

Savita — 2023-03-30

Banda Singh Bahadur, who took up the sword against the Mughals in the 18th century, marched from Nanded towards Punjab after taking the orders of Guru Gobind Singh ji. In which he faced many difficulties but he faced these difficulties with his martial arts and intelligence. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal Empire began to decline and his weak successors could not handle the Mughal Empire this benefited the rulers who were troubled by the exploitation of the Mughal Empire. In this, Banda Singh Bahadur also emerged as a ruler. Banda Singh Bahadur fought on small areas of the Mughals and took his right, in which he kept getting success and he kept moving forward. The biggest achievement of Banda Singh Bahadur was the Battle of Sirhind. Banda Singh Bahadur did all the political-administrative work during his rule.

Exploring Diasporic Identity and Cross-Cultural Conflict in Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake and The Lowland: A Comparative Study

Yogesh Kumar — 2023-03-30

In Jhumpa Lahiri's novels The Namesake (2003) and The Lowland (2013), the author delves into the complexities of diasporic identity and cross-cultural conflict through the lives of her characters. Both novels explore themes of personal identity, displacement, and the effects of political and cultural forces on individual lives and relationships. The Namesake follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, a second-generation Indian American, as he navigates the challenges of dual cultural identity. Lahiri utilizes Gogol's unique name as a metaphor for his struggle with his Indian heritage and American upbringing, highlighting the tension between assimilation and cultural preservation. The novel emphasizes the importance of embracing one's cultural roots while also recognizing the complexities of maintaining multiple cultural identities. In The Lowland, Lahiri explores the lives of two brothers, Subhash and Udayan, and the woman who connects them, Gauri. Set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in India and the immigrant experience in the United States, the novel examines the challenges faced by immigrants as they navigate new cultural landscapes. Lahiri also explores the impact of political turmoil on personal relationships and individual identity, raising questions about the role of political activism and the costs of personal sacrifice. Both novels address the generational gap between immigrant parents and their American-born children, emphasizing the need for understanding and empathy in navigating complex family dynamics. Lahiri's exploration of cross-cultural conflict extends beyond the personal experiences of her characters to the broader context of Indian history and politics, underscoring the ways in which larger societal forces can influence individual lives. Ultimately, The Namesake and The Lowland serve as poignant reminders of the importance of understanding, empathy, and self-discovery in navigating the complexities of diasporic identity and cross-cultural conflict.