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CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE INDIAN DIASPORA DURING THE COLONIAL AGE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

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This paper explores the cultural achievements of the Indian diaspora during the colonial era, focusing on their contributions to literature, language preservation, religion, education, arts, and social reform. The colonial migration of Indians, primarily as indentured laborers, merchants, and professionals, led to the creation of vibrant diasporic communities across the British, French, and Dutch colonies. Despite hardships and discrimination, the Indian diaspora preserved and adapted their cultural heritage while significantly influencing host societies. This study highlights how the colonial Indian diaspora became torchbearers of Indian culture abroad and laid the foundation for multicultural societies in countries like Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, South Africa, and others.
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आतंकवाद एक वैश्विक समस्या : तालिबान के संदर्भ में

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वर्तमान समय में आतंकवाद एक वैश्विक चुनौती बना हुआ है। इसका अर्थ है हिंसा एवं भय के द्वारा लोगों में आतंक पैदा करना और इसके द्वारा अपने राजनीतिक, धार्मिक एवं वैचारिक उद्देश्यों को मान्यता दिलवाना । इसे एक संगठित अपराध की श्रेणी में रखा जा सकता है जिसके अंतर्गत बेगुनाह लोगों को मौत के घाट उतारा जाता है , सामाजिक शांति एवं सुरक्षा को ख़तरे में डाला जाता है और सार्वजनिक संपत्तियों को नुक़सान पहुंचाया जाता है । बम धमाकों ,आत्मघाती हमलों ,गोलीबारी ,अपहरण जैसे कृत्यों के द्वारा आतंकवादी संगठन समाज में डर का माहौल बनाकर अपनी विचारधारा को थोपने का प्रयास करते हैं ।आज इस समस्या से विश्व का लगभग हर एक देश किसी न किसी रूप से जूझ रहा है । आतंकवाद के कारणों का यदि अध्ययन किया जाए तो कुछ कारण निकलकर सामने आते हैं जैसे कि अशिक्षा ,बेरोज़गारी ,ग़रीबी ,राजनीतिक असंतोष ,विदेशी हस्तक्षेप इत्यादि लेकिन एक ऐसा कारण है जो मुख्यतया आतंकवाद की नींव माना जा सकता है वह है “धार्मिक कट्टरता”। यही धार्मिक कट्टरता आगे बढ़कर इस्लामिक आतंकवाद को जन्म देती है ।इस शोध पत्र में इस्लामिक आतंकवाद की पृष्ठभूमि में प्रमुख वैश्विक आतंकी संगठनों का परिचय एवं विशेष रूप से तालिबान के उद्भव विकास एवं प्रभाव का संक्षिप्त विश्लेषण किया गया है। इस्लामिक आतंकवाद को यदि परिभाषित किया जाए तो यह एक ऐसी चरमपंथी विचारधारा है जिसमें कुछ समूह इस्लाम की कट्टर व्याख्याओं को आधार बनाकर हिंसक एवं आतंकवादी गतिविधियों को सही ठहराते हैं । ऐसे ही कई वैश्विक संगठनों में एक प्रमुख संगठन है तालिबान जिसके कारण लंबे अरसे तक अफ़ग़ानिस्तान में अस्थिरता एवं भय का माहौल बना रहा ।
KEYWORDS : आतंकवाद , तालिबान,अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा ,मानवाधिकार ,शांतिपूर्ण सह अस्तित्व

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द्विवर्षीय बी.एड. कार्यक्रम: शिक्षक शिक्षा की नींव और भविष्य का मार्ग

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यह अकादमिक आलेख द्विवर्षीय बैचलर ऑफ एजुकेशन (बी.एड.) कार्यक्रम के महत्व का विस्तृत विवेचन करता है, इसे शिक्षक शिक्षा की आधारशिला और राष्ट्र के शैक्षिक भविष्य के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण मार्ग के रूप में प्रस्तुत करता है। भारतीय शिक्षा प्रणाली में शिक्षकों की केंद्रीय भूमिका को स्वीकार करते हुए, यह पेपर बी.एड. कार्यक्रम के ऐतिहासिक विकास, उसके उद्देश्यों, पाठ्यक्रम संरचना और शिक्षण-शास्त्र पर प्रकाश डालता है। यह कार्यक्रम शिक्षकों को आवश्यक व्यावसायिक कौशल, ज्ञान और नैतिक मूल्यों से लैस करने में कैसे मदद करता है, इस पर गहन चर्चा की गई है, विशेष रूप से राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के आलोक में।
KEYWORDS : बी.एड. कार्यक्रम, शिक्षक शिक्षा, व्यावसायिक विकास, शिक्षा नीति, शिक्षण–शास्त्र, राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति (NEP), भविष्य के शिक्षक, सामाजिक शिक्षा, शिक्षा मनोविज्ञान।

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENDURANCE, STRENGTH, AND AGILITY AMONG UNIVERSITY AND STATE-LEVEL CRICKET PLAYERS IN RAJASTHAN

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The purpose of this study is to compare the endurance, strength, and agility levels of university and state-level cricket players in Rajasthan. Cricket players are required to possess physical fitness attributes such as endurance, strength, and agility for peak performance on the field. This research employed a cross-sectional design, selecting a sample of 100 male cricket players, with 50 representing university-level players and 50 representing state-level players. Various physical fitness tests were conducted, including the Cooper Test for endurance, the 1RM (One-Rep Max) for strength, and the Illinois Agility Test for agility. The results indicated significant differences between the two groups, with state-level players outperforming university-level players in all three parameters. The findings suggest that players at higher levels of competition demonstrate superior physical fitness, which may be a contributing factor to their success in competitive cricket. This study emphasizes the importance of specialized training and fitness conditioning programs for cricketers at various competitive levels.
KEYWORDS : Endurance, Strength, Agility, University-Level Cricket Players, State-Level Cricket Players, Physical Fitness, Cricket Performance, Rajasthan, Fitness Testing.

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HATE SPEECH: A SILENT KILLER OF DEMOCRACY

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Pure democracy is characterized by existence of multi- political party system and system of election in a free and fair way. Election campaign by all the parties are also permitted to publish their future nature of policies through their Election Manifesto. Each party wants to win in the election and form government to implement their policies ultimately leading to development of society. Economic policies followed by the parties are also influenced by the political vision of the parties. But the power-crazy political parties often resort to unfair means to win the election battle where preponderance of hate speeches by the party leaders kills the ethos of democracy and manipulate peoples’ mandate. The ground level partisans are wafted by the firing speeches of the leaders and fuel enmity amongst the supporters of the political parties leading ultimately to political violence. Neither the provisions of existing laws are involved nor is Model Conduct of Conduct (MCC) clear in the matter to define hating speeches. Election Management Authority (EMA) plays a silent role and hatred is ignited to destroy principles of pluralism in a democratic society. Democracy is strangulated by right to speech. See-saw puzzle between EMA and Judiciary also creates flawed democracy in a country.
KEYWORDS : Hate speeches, election violence, eclipsed democracy, Model Code of conduct, Parliamentary dictatorship.

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THE EFFECT OF CHILDHOOD TRAUMA ON ADULT IMMUNE SYSTEM FUNCTIONING

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Childhood trauma has been increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing long-term health outcomes, including alterations in immune system functioning in adulthood. This paper reviews current research on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact immune regulation, contributing to increased vulnerability to autoimmune diseases, infections, and inflammatory conditions. Mechanisms such as chronic stress-induced inflammation, epigenetic modifications, and dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are examined. The paper also discusses clinical implications and potential interventions aimed at mitigating these immune effects.
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STUDY OF EDUCATIONAL THOUGHTS OF MAHATMA GANDHI IN PRESENT CONTEXT

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Mahatma Gandhi, a towering figure of the 20th century, championed a holistic philosophy of education, known largely as Nai Talim or Basic Education. His educational thought was deeply intertwined with his broader vision of a non-violent, self-sufficient, and equitable society. This research paper aims to critically examine Gandhi\'s core educational principles – including craft-centered learning, holistic development (head, heart, hand), mother tongue instruction, and character building – and assess their relevance and applicability in the contemporary educational landscape. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, globalization, and persistent social challenges, Gandhi\'s emphasis on ethical development, vocational skills, community engagement, and environmental consciousness offers profound insights. While acknowledging the challenges of implementing his village-centric model in urbanized and industrialized settings, the paper argues that the fundamental tenets of Gandhian education provide a robust framework for addressing issues such as rote learning, skill gaps, ethical dilemmas, and the pursuit of sustainable development in modern education systems.
KEYWORDS : Mahatma Gandhi, Nai Talim, Basic Education, Craft-centered education, Holistic development, Moral education, Present context, Educational relevance, Sustainable education, Vocational training.

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भारतीय कलाओं में सृजनात्मक नारी रूप विन्यास

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नारी को संसार का बहुमूल्य रत्न कहा गया है और कला को ब्रह्मानन्द सदोहर की उपमा दी गयी है। जब कला और नारी का परस्पर मिलन हो तो मणि–कांचन संयोग ही कहा जा सकता है। भारतीय संस्कृति के संयोग में नारी का योगदान प्रागैतिहासिक काल से ही रहा है। नारी के इस योगदान से उसकी स्थिति व स्वरूप में अनेक उत्थान व पतन आये। भारतीय संस्कृति के आलोक में नारी के रूपों का उत्कर्ष कवियों व कलाकारों ने विविध रूपों में किया। एक ऋषि ने “यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवता” अर्थात् जहां नारी का सम्मान होता है। नारी का पूजन जाता है वहां सदैव देवताओं निवास करते हैं। कलाकार ने नारी को सर्वोपरी सृजनदिव्य माँ के रूप में पहचान प्राप्त की। आदिकालिक ऋषि ने नारी रूप प्रशंसा मातृत्व की ही है। वे आदिम मानवजीव चाहे किसी भी समस्या से संघर्षरत हों, अधिकतर नन्द रूप में अंकित हुई है। सामाजिक इस अनुकूलता के उद्देश नारी रूप प्रशंसा प्रेरक रही है। सिद्ध समस्याओं से प्राप्त समाधान में कला ने अपनी अमिट छाप अंकित की है। नारी शक्ति का प्रतीक स्वरूप चित्रण में ललित कलाओं में भी अंकित किया गया। नारी कला की प्रेरणा बनी है। भारतीय कलाओं में नारी को सृजनात्मक नारी रूप विन्यास में चित्रित कर उसकी प्रेरणाओं को अभिव्यक्त किया गया है।
KEYWORDS : सृजनात्मकता, कल्पना, अभिव्यक्ति, नारी, सृजन, सौंदर्य, नारीका

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THE INDISPENSABLE ROLE OF STEM EDUCATION IN THE 21ST-CENTURY EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE

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This paper examines the multifaceted and critical role of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in the contemporary educational system. In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, globalization, and complex societal challenges, STEM education has transitioned from a specialized track to a foundational component of K-12 and higher education. This paper argues that STEM education is not merely about creating future scientists and engineers but is essential for fostering a citizenry equipped with critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and adaptive learning skills. Through a comprehensive literature review, this paper explores the economic imperatives driving the STEM movement, the pedagogical shifts it necessitates, its role in promoting equity and inclusion, and the persistent challenges to its effective implementation. The analysis concludes that integrating a robust, inquiry-based STEM framework into curricula is vital for individual student success, national economic competitiveness, and the cultivation of an informed public capable of navigating an increasingly complex world.
KEYWORDS : STEM Education, 21st-Century Skills, Inquiry-Based Learning, Economic Competitiveness, Educational Equity, Pedagogy, Workforce Development.

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ROLE OF LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN SERVING ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), academic libraries are undergoing a transformative shift in their operations, services, and user engagement. Library professionals play a crucial role in navigating this transformation by integrating AI technologies to enhance information retrieval, resource management, and personalized learning experiences. This paper explores the evolving responsibilities of library professionals in adapting to AI-driven tools, fostering digital literacy, and supporting research through innovative AI applications. It also discusses challenges such as ethical considerations, data privacy, and the need for continuous professional development to effectively serve the academic community in this dynamic environment.
KEYWORDS : Academic libraries, library professionals, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, information retrieval, personalized learning, ethical considerations, data privacy, professional development, AI applications in libraries

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PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF WORKPLACE HARASSMENT ON PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

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Workplace harassment has emerged as a critical psychological & organizational issue affecting employee well-being and productivity. Phenomenon not only undermines mental health but also restricts professional development opportunities by diminishing motivation, confidence & career advancement. This investigates psychological effects of workplace harassment on professional growth by employing a mixed-method approach with quantitative surveys & qualitative interviews. Results indicate that harassment significantly correlates with increased stress, anxiety & burnout while adversely impacting job satisfaction, skill development & promotion opportunities. Findings emphasize urgent need for organizational policies & supportive environments to counter workplace harassment.
KEYWORDS : Workplace Harassment, Professional Growth, Mental Health, Job Satisfaction & Burnout

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ELECTRONIC RESOURCES ACCESSED BY TEACHER EDUCATORS – A STUDY ON TELANGANA TEACHER EDUCATOR INSTITUTIONS

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The main aim of the present study is to know the teacher educators’ access of e-resources who are working in Osmania University Teacher Education College and its affiliated colleges of Telangana state. For this purpose, the researcher collected the sample from 345 respondents using survey method during January 2023 to October 2023. The collected data was analysed using SPSS-26.0 and interpreted the results by applying descriptive statistics like frequencies and simple percentages. The findings of the study reveals that most preferred indexing electronic journal for teacher educators is Google scholar with a high percentage (53.0%). The study also found that just below forty per cent (i.e., 38.3%) of teacher educators using Indian Educational Abstracts. They (50%) access institutional E-resources through Regional Institute of Education (RIE). The respondents’ access e-resources through YouTube channel (30.6%) and it is followed by e-Pathashala (28.9%). It is advised to the teacher educators to access e-resources at college library to clarify their doubts with library staff while using e-resources and better access.
KEYWORDS : E-resources, Access, Teacher educators, Indexing, Educational institutions

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IMPACT OF OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE ON RESOURCE ACCESSIBILITY AND USER SERVICES IN COLLEGE LIBRARIES OF MAHARASHTRA

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This study examines the impact of OSS on library operations, focusing on automation, resource sharing, and service delivery. Despite the widespread adoption of OSS like Koha, NewGenLib, and DSpace, many libraries in Maharashtra continue to rely on commercial software, particularly in regions like Nasik and Konkan. The research highlights that while OSS offers cost-effective solutions, its implementation is hindered by challenges such as limited ICT infrastructure, lack of technical expertise, and resistance to change among library staff. Nevertheless, OSS has facilitated enhanced cataloging, circulation, and digital repository services, thereby improving resource accessibility for users. The study underscores the need for comprehensive training programs and institutional support to overcome existing barriers and fully leverage the potential of OSS in academic libraries. Recommendations include fostering collaboration among libraries, investing in ICT infrastructure, and promoting awareness about the benefits of OSS to ensure sustainable development in library services.
KEYWORDS : Open Source Software, College Libraries, Maharashtra, Resource Accessibility, User Services, Library Automation, ICT Infrastructure.

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ASSESSING THE ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING SOCIAL JUSTICE ORIENTATION IN YOUTH

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Human Rights Education is an indispensable part of the right to education and has gained larger recognition as a human right itself. The knowledge of the rights and freedoms, of oneself as much as of the others, is considered as a fundamental tool as mentioned in the Constitution of India to guarantee the respect of all rights for each and every person. The key stone of human rights education is that the education should not only aim at producing trained professional workers but also inculcating values of peace and tolerance for higher purpose. Despite these obstacles, the evidence demonstrates that sustained and well-structured human rights education initiatives can contribute meaningfully to reducing discrimination and promoting social justice. When supported by institutional commitment, trained educators, and inclusive pedagogical methods, HRE equips individuals with the knowledge and moral framework needed to challenge injustice and uphold human dignity. The study concludes that strengthening human rights education is a vital strategy for building more tolerant, equitable, and harmonious societies. Human rights education at providing people and students with the abilities to accomplish and produce societal changes and respond social reality for realization of a sense of social justice for poor, marginalized and weaker section of society.
KEYWORDS : Human Rights Education, tolerance for higher purpose, equitable, harmonious societies, human dignity, trained educators.