• Critical Evaluation of The Novels of Bapsi Sidhwa

Dr. Vasudha Maitre

Abstract: Bapsi Sidhwa in her writings examine issues of gender, culture, and identity while frequently referencing South Asian history and the experiences of minorities. Her critically regarded books, such as ‘The Pakistani Bride’, ‘The Crow Eaters’, and ‘Ice-Candy Man’ (also known as Cracking India), demonstrate her literary mastery and cultural awareness. Through the eyes of Lenny, a young Parsi girl, ‘Ice-Candy Man’ depicts the agony of the 1947 Partition, emphasizing societal turmoil and the loss of innocence. ‘The Pakistani Bride’ delves at the challenges faced by women in patriarchal societies while ‘The Crow Eaters’ satirically portrays Parsi life in colonial India. Sidhwa's art eloquently and humorously conveys cultural history, societal critique, and resilience.

• A Coordinated Strategy to Encourage Eco-Friendly Travel in the Marwar Area of Rajasthan

Dr. Abhilasha Jain

Abstract: Tourism is the most attractive and important human activity that motivates people to go from one location to another. Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetics needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support system. The Marwar region comprises five districts as Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi and Pali. The paper aims to express the strategies for sustainable development of tourism in Marwar region of Rajasthan. Secondary data collection method was used to make the research more vibrant and accurate. Tourism industry have a crucial role in creating jobs in the studied region as well as contributing to the state's GDP and the national economy. In addition to the sustainability components of the investigate issues, the theoretical underpinning of the research and the socio economic and environmental ramifications of the tourism sector have been discussed.