• PARSI CULTURE IN ROHINTON MISTRY'S FAMILY MATTERS

Mrs. Abha Singh, Dr. Arvind Kumar

Abstract: Rohinton Mistry is one Indian author who has emerged as a significant literary figure during the 20th century. He was brought up in Bombay which made him an eminent writer for depicting the life of Parsis in India and portraying the corruption of the city during the three decades of the twentieth century.

• THE RESPONSES OF THE OVERWEIGHT INDIVIDUALS TO HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Dr. Arvind kumar

Abstract: This dissertation begins with the observation that history and political science textbooks rarely explore the interaction between the Indian National Congress and the British colonial government in India. It then digs into the publishing archives of the Congress and examines how these materials were used in the future. I have contended that the establishment of this relationship was dependent on an ongoing discourse that was initiated by the Congress' textual culture, which was subsequently expanded upon, re-enacted, and integrated into the colonial state via its intra-departmental correspondence and, eventually, its incorporation into the colonial archive. A more in-depth understanding of this process would be beneficial to both of these fields of study because of the reciprocal dependence that they share on the narratives that are contained within them.

• "EXPLORING IDENTITY AND SELF-DISCOVERY IN TONI MORRISON'S SULA"

Kavitha H S Aravinda Reddy N

Abstract: This paper examines the themes of identity and self-discovery in Toni Morrison's novel Sula. Through the complex relationships and personal journeys of the characters, particularly the protagonist Sula Peace, Morrison presents a nuanced exploration of what it means to find oneself within the constraints of society, family, and personal desires. By analyzing the novel's key events, character dynamics, and symbolic elements, this study aims to highlight how Morrison uses the narrative to reflect broader social and cultural questions about identity.

• National Conference and land reforms in Jammu and Kashmir

Shabir Ahmad war

Abstract: After the British left, India had to undo a lot of damage they had done to our economy and society. During the British times the tillers of the lands were not its owners. So as a farmer did not have actual ownership of the land. The ownership was with the intermediaries i.e. the Zamindaris, Jagirdars etc. The farmers would farm the land and pay rent to these Zamindaris. The government realized that the agriculture output was not sufficient for the whole country. One way to boost the produce was to make the tillers of the land its owner. And so efforts were made to abolish the intermediaries and this was known as the land reforms and many states in India passed the Zamindari Abolition Act. From the early Hindu period down to 12th century, Ownership of land in Jammu and Kashmir vested in the hands of Kings. Peasants could occupy the Land for cultivation subject to payment of a fixed rent or at the pleasure of the Kings of their agents. In 1846 Maharaja Gulab Singh brought Jammu and Kashmir from British under the treaty of Amritsar.

• Gender Politics and Self-Help Groups: Catalysing Women's Empowerment in Karnataka

Sumangala R.K

Abstract: The current paper examines the catalytic role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in unleashing Women Empowerment with special reference to Karnataka state, India. SHGs have served as strong vehicles for rural women to achieve economic autonomy, contest social norms deeply rooted in inequality and further involve themselves with local governance. Drawing from the analysis of achievements as well as struggles experienced by SHGs, this paper evaluates how they have affected gender politics and worked towards promoting a deeper form of gender justice. Specific socio-cultural and institutional constraints are highlighted in this study that undermines SHG effectiveness including traditional gender norms, resistance from patriarchal power structures and constrained access to resources. The study is based on detailed case studies undertaken in Karnataka, and provides an understanding of what makes SHGs succeed, including policy recommendations for strengthening the enabling environment and removing some overarching structural barriers that these groups face. The findings highlight SHGs as transformation agents towards sustainable social and political change, within the state (in Karnataka) and in context of India broadly; they also suggest that strategic interventions continue to be critical for successful replication and scale-up.