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'Petals of Blood' by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

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Petals of Blood by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o   Introduction :- Ngugi wa Thiong'o's novel "Petals of Blood" delves into the intricacies of Kenya following independence and is a potent and politically charged work. The 1977 novel, which is set in the made-up village of Ilmorog, centres on four main characters Munira, Abdulla, Wanja, and Karega whose entwined paths highlight the effects of capitalism, corruption, and colonialism on Kenyan culture. The novel exposes how the promises of liberation were replaced by institutionalised inequity and exploitation, criticising the betrayal of the principles of independence through its multi-layered storyline. 'Petals of Blood', which blends elements of mystery, political allegory, and social realism, forces readers to face the ongoing battles for equity, justice, and national identity in a world that is changing quickly. ✰ Write a detailed note on history, sexuality, and gender in Ngugi’s Petals of Blood. History :- The novel...

'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' by Arundhati Roy

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'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' by Arundhati Roy Introduction :- The novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' was published in 2017. In this novel we can identify the major conflicts of human life, religious, political, and many more. In this novel Roy continues to support society's outcasts at The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, including the impoverished, the untouchable, the tribal, the gender nonconforming, the single, and anybody who challenges or deviates from the norm. With two distinct factions at its core, the novel's cast is a mix of the high and the low. Anjum, who was born a hermaphrodite in Old Delhi and sped straight for the theatrical femininity of India's hijra transgender culture, is one example of the group of outcasts that surround her. The other is a group of college friends who wind up on different sides of the conflict between Indian occupying forces and Kashmiri Muslim insurgents. Video : 1 Khwabgah :- Summary :- The story begins in a...

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

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  Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Higher education is built on academic integrity, which emphasises truthfulness, fairness, and trust in all academic endeavours. Presenting someone else's ideas or work as your own without giving due credit is plagiarism, a major violation of academic integrity. This involves utilising someone else's research or creative work without giving credit, paraphrasing without giving due credit, or just duplicating material. Plagiarism can have serious repercussions, such as expulsion or poor grades. Here we can explain some questions to explore more about topic. Q-1. Explain the term Plagiarism and discuss its forms. A-1. Presenting someone else's ideas or work as your own without properly citing the original source is known as plagiarism. This involves utilising someone else's research or creative work without giving credit, paraphrasing without giving due credit, or just duplicating material. It is a grave academic transgression that compro...

Translation Activity Worksheet - Using Gen AI for Translating Poems

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  Translation Activity Worksheet - Using Gen AI for Translating Poems Original poem in Urdu language by Faiz Ahmed, Click Here . English Translation :- ChatGPT :- Do not ask me, my love, for the love I once gave you, I had thought, if I had you, life would forever shine through. If your sorrow is mine, what worth is the world’s pain? Your beauty’s presence alone gives spring its refrain. Beyond your eyes, what does this world truly hold? If I have you, even fate would its power withhold. It was not so, I had only wished it would be, That all of life’s miseries would vanish if you were with me. There are sorrows in the world beyond love's own despair, There are comforts greater than union’s pleasure so rare. For countless dark centuries, vile magic has prevailed, Bodies draped in silks, yet their humanity curtailed. In markets and streets, sold and resold as mere things, Bodies sullied in mud, soaked in the blood it brings. From furnaces of disease, such forms emerge, Pus oozes, wou...

Research and Writing

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Research and Writing  Hi everyone, Prakruti Bhatt, ma'am, has given us this research and written thinking exercise. Readers will investigate a number of research and writing modification-related concerns in this exercise. It talks about how writing and research improve the calibre of ideas, concepts, and the overall significance of research. Q.1. In your opinion, should research always strive to achieve something new and creative or is it ok to pursue an existing direction and arrive at newer understanding of the same? In which one of these two categories would you classify the topic that you have chosen for your dissertation? A-1.  In my opinion, research doesn't always have to produce something completely novel and revolutionary; it might also help us better understand concepts that already exist. Both strategies are valid and valueable. While pursuing a novel, creative approach can provide novel discoveries, taking a fresh look at well-established paths frequently adds to t...

Exploring the Words of the Year 2024 | Brain Rot and Manifest

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Exploring the Words of the Year 2024 | Brain Rot and Manifest Hi there, readers This blog is designed to serve as a contemplative exercise to examine the 2024 Words of the Year, "Brain Rot" and "Manifest." I hope to answer challenging queries on these terms and their meaning in our lives through my blog. Both phrases are fascinating, both for their deeper meanings and for the way they sound. Come along with me as we explore their applicability and resonance in modern society. For further you can check out this blog link. CLICK HERE . Oxford Word of the Year: "Brain Rot" :- "Brain rot," which was selected by a public election procedure, is the Oxford Word of the Year 2024. The phrase refers to the perceived mental or intellectual deterioration brought on by excessive intake of unimportant or undemanding content; it is frequently connected to the deluge of low-quality content that is readily available online, especially via social media and smartph...

An in-depth analysis of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

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An in-depth analysis of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story , one of the most acclaimed biographical dramas in Indian cinema, was directed by Neeraj Pandey in 2016 . The movie tells the inspirational narrative of Mahendra Singh Dhoni , a young man from a tiny town who became one of the best captains in Indian cricket history. The film, which starred Sushant Singh Rajput in the title character, was a critical and financial success due to its narrative as well as the emotional connection it made with viewers. Plot Overview :- A pivotal scene from India's 2011 Cricket World Cup final opens the movie. Dhoni steps out to bat as the tension rises and the crowd roars. The story of his life, which is told through a sequence of flashbacks , begins at this point. Dhoni is presented as a young Ranchi boy who enjoys playing badminton and football. He becomes interested in cricket after a fortuitous meeting with the coach, and he begins as a wicketkeeper. Dhoni's ...