• Hinduisation of Manipuri (Meitei): A contemporary re-interpretation

N Amarjit Singha

Abstract: Manipuri are the people of one of the branches of the Indo-Mongoloids. These Kuki-Chin speaking people had their own religious belief and cultural tradition. Some of the experts are of the opinion that they were taken into the mainstream of Indian culture by Indianization or Hinduisation. Whatever, it may mean by the migration of Brahmins or adoption of Hinduism, but only after 12th century. Indian scholars who are interested in eastern Indian history made it very clear that Manipur and Manipuri had a connection with Indian culture from Vedic age. However, sources form local text and other various means does not support this theory. Migration of Indians may start very early for various purposes but not for Hinduisation of Manipuri (Meitei). It was only after the 12thcentury with permission and acknowledgement of Royal family of Manipur, Hinduism was beginning to bloom at very fast pace.

• Paper in Punjabi

ਵਕ੍ਹ ਰ।ੋਡਜ਼ਿਦੋ ੲ"ੋ

Abstract: Paper in Punjabi

• "Queering the Stages: Unraveling the Representation of LGBT Identities in the Plays of Mahesh Dattani"

Dr. Ekta Sharma

Abstract: This research paper, titled "Queering the Stages: Unraveling the Representation of LGBT Identities in the Plays of Mahesh Dattani," aims to critically analyze the portrayal of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) identities in the theatrical works of Mahesh Dattani, a renowned Indian playwright. The study delves into the intersection of gender, sexuality, and social constructs as reflected in Dattani's plays, exploring how he challenges traditional norms and provides a platform for marginalized voices.Through a comprehensive examination of select plays, including "On a Muggy Night in Mumbai" and "Dance Like a Man," this paper examines Dattani's depiction of diverse LGBT characters and their struggles within a predominantly heteronormative society

• CRITIQUE OF ADVERTISING WORLD

Ankita Sharma

Abstract: We are influenced by advertisements at subliminal level much deeply than it appears apparently. Ads influence our decisions and the way we think. In Ad world, usual men and women are presented in an unusual manner. People are influenced to buy products by influencing them with the help of images of ‘perfect’ men and women. ‘Images’ rule today’s world. Everything that once “directly lived has moved away into a representation” (Elliott 187).Modern Ad world has created a pseudo world where ‘created’ images affect us. We as consumers don’t rationalize about the superficiality of the Ad world before making purchasing decisions. The real is no longer real in the Ad world.

• Living in ‘the Betweens’: Diasporic Consciousness in Bharti Mukherjee’s Novels

Dr. Seema Sharma

Abstract: Bharati Mukherjee,anIndian-born American writer has carved a niche inDiasporic literature and has successfully portrayed the universal experience of immigration. As she herself faced dislocation two times, her compositionsencompass an immense canvas of diaspora issues, i.e. separation, fracture, sentimentality for home, underestimation, racial scorn, social disdain, racial clashes, character emergency, age contrasts, change of subjectivities, development of new examples of existence with diverse cooperation and so forth.Her women immigrants undergo a major and essential change in the process of living in the adopted homeland.All her works reveal beautifully woven narratives in which her protagonists make them bold and assertive to face any kind of situation in the new landand through them,the writer uncovers several diasporic issues. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to investigate or recognize the elements of diasporic consciousness in Bharti Mukherjee’s novels. The paper tries to delve deep into the issue of migration and present the pain, problems and trauma faced by immigrants.

• Representing freedom with art during the Civil War in the United States

Dr Hemlata Meena,

Abstract: "Emancipation’s Encounters: The Meaning of Freedom from the Pages of Civil War Sketchbooks," highlighting the complex narratives surrounding freedom during the American Civil War as depicted in artistic representations. Civil War sketchbooks, created by artists who documented the war's events, provide invaluable insights into the lived experiences of a diverse range of individuals, including formerly enslaved people, Union soldiers, and abolitionists. Through a detailed analysis of these sketches, the paper reveals the contrasting interpretations of freedom, illustrating how emancipation encompassed not only physical liberation but also emotional and social dimensions.

• A Study on Tarry-Escott Problem

Dr Jai Nandan Singh

Abstract: The Tarry-Escott problem, named after the mathematicians who explored it, is a captivating puzzle in number theory. It delves into the fascinating world of Diophantine equations, seeking solutions in the form of specific sets of integers. At its core, the problem asks a seemingly simple question: can we find two distinct sets of integers, each containing the same number of elements, such that the sum of their powers raised to a certain level (k) is equal? This "k" can be any positive integer, and the challenge lies in finding these sets for various values of k. For example, consider k = 1. The problem asks if there exist two sets, each with a specific number of elements (say, n), where the sum of all the integers in one set is equal to the sum of all the integers in the other set. This might seem straightforward, but the problem becomes more intricate when k takes on higher values. Here's where the concept of "ideal solutions" comes in. These are solutions where the number of elements in each set (n) is one greater than the power being considered (k). Mathematicians have been able to find ideal solutions for small values of n (up to 12, with a gap at n = 11). However, the existence of ideal solutions for larger values of n remains an open question, enticing mathematicians to delve deeper.

• DEMARCATION OF THE PATRIARCHAL STRUGGLE IN THE NOVELS OF ALICE WALKER

Laxmikant Sambhaji Khade Dr. Amol Raut

Abstract: This study's primary goal is to provide black women in contemporary American culture with a new identity, a voice, and social, emotional, and spiritual confidence. The Civil Rights Movement, slavery, gender violence, patriarchal oppression, and racial discrimination all form the central themes in Walker's writing. Walker was the first woman to invent the phrase womanize, a concept used in black feminism that emphasizes the culture, power, and adaptability of women. The author uses her heroes to illustrate her topics and provide the reader with a realistic, perceptive, and global message about the centuries-long mistreatment, marginalization, and multifaceted exploitation that the majority of Afro-American women have endured. Women from many eras and civilizations have always been portrayed in literature. They often presented themselves as less capable and stronger than they were. They believed that they would need assistance to do their work on their own. He thinks women are lovely, docile, and incapable of thinking for themselves. Because they are never let to express their feelings, most of the women in Alice Walker's book are portrayed as being inherently uninterested in romantic relationships.