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Vishvamanav : Book Review

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Vishvamanav : Book Review "Vishvamanav"  In contemporary Gujarati literature, Jitesh Donga’s Vishvamanav stands out as a modern classic that has touched many readers. Published in 2014, the novel has gained popularity not just because of its story, but because of the emotional and philosophical impact it leaves behind. However, this is not a comforting or purely inspirational novel—it is unsettling, disturbing, and deeply thought-provoking. At the beginning of the novel, we encounter characters like Ram and Muskan, whose relationship reflects a connection that goes beyond religious identity. Their bond is not confined within social or religious boundaries, but instead represents a deeper human connection. "પ્રેમનો કોઈ મઝહબ નથી હોતો, અને આત્માની કોઈ સરહદ નથી હોતી." Through their relationship, the novel challenges the divisions created by religion and suggests the idea of unity beyond identity. However, at the heart of the novel is Rumi, the central character, a poor...

Paper : 209 From Copy-Paste Culture to Critical Inquiry: The Crisis of Research Skills in the Digital Age

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Paper 209:  Research Methodology Academic Information : Name : Hirani Kumkum V Roll No : 14 Sem : 3 Batch: 2024 - 26 Email :  kumkumhirani6@gmail.com Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of Copy-Paste Culture in the Digital Age Plagiarism and Academic Integrity The Crisis of Research Skills Technology and the Transformation of Academic Writing Moving from Copy-Paste Culture to Critical Inquiry Conclusion References From Copy-Paste Culture to Critical Inquiry: The Crisis of Research Skills in the Digital Age Introduction The digital revolution has fundamentally changed the way knowledge is created, shared, and consumed. The internet provides instant access to a vast range of academic materials, including research articles, books, blogs, and educational resources. This unprecedented access to information has greatly benefited education and research. However, the digital environment has also introduced new challenges in academic writing and research practices. One of t...

paper : 208 Why Comparative Literature Matters in India: A Critical Study of Sisir Kumar Das’s Perspective

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Paper 208: Comparative Literature & Translation Studies Academic Information : Name : Hirani Kumkum V Roll No : 14 Sem : 3 Batch: 2024 - 26 Email : kumkumhirani6@gmail.com Table of Contents Introduction The Problem with “One Indian Literature”: Das’s Central Critique Comparative Indian Literature as a Decolonial Methodology The Historical Case for Multilingualism: Hybridity as India’s Literary Norm Intertextuality, Canon, and the Decolonial Project Translation as an Ethical Act: The Question of the Margins The Hegemony of English and the Marginalization of the Bhashas Toward a “Total” World Literature: Das’s Larger Vision Conclusion Works Cited Why Comparative Literature Matters in India: A Critical Study of Sisir Kumar Das’s Perspective Introduction India is a land of astonishing literary richness, where more than twenty-two constitutionally recognized languages and hundreds of dialects have produced centuries of literary traditions ranging from the classical Sanskrit epics to mod...

paper : 207 Narrating the Global Crisis: Climate Change, Migration and Capitalism in Gun Island

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Paper 207: Contemporary Literatures in English Academic Information : Name : Hirani Kumkum V  Roll No : 14 Sem :  3 Batch: 2024 - 26 Email : kumkumhirani6@gmail.com Assignment  Table of Contents 1.Introduction 2. Climate Change and Environmental Crisis 2.1 Environmental Vulnerability of the Sundarbans 2.2 Climate Disasters and Ecological Disturbances 2.3 The Concept of the Anthropocene 3.Migration and Climate Displacement 3.1 Climate Refugees and Loss of Homeland 3.2 Dangerous Migration Routes and Human Trafficking 3.3 Migration as a Global Phenomenon 4.Capitalism and Environmental Exploitation 4.1 Industrial Development and Environmental Damage 4.2 Unequal Impact of Climate Change 4.3 Exploitation of Migrant Labor 5 . Myth, History and Environmental Memory 5.1 The Legend of the Gun Merchant 5.2 Myth as Ecological Knowledge 5.3 Linking Myth with Contemporary Reality 6.Global Interconnectedness and Pluvial Time 6.1 Parallel Environmental Threats in the Sund...