Rahul Desai

 'The Curse or Karna' by T.P. Kailasam Introduction :- T.P. Kailasam's drama, The Curse or Karna, narrates the Mahabharata's story of Karna. The play examines issues like caste prejudice, fate , and destiny and is a five-act drama that summarises Karna's life . Karna is portrayed in the drama as a tragic man who was caste- and low birth-bound. The drama addresses the difficulties that members of society's underclass confront. The play analyzes how Kailasam deconstructed myths around characters like Parshuram and Draupadi. The play shows how Karna's subaltern status marginalizes him, despite his capabilities. The drama depicts the ultimate suffering of a man who is not sure who he is. What is Subaltern? :- A group of academics known as "Subaltern Studies" and its research centre on the experiences of oppressed and marginalised individuals in postcolonial and post-imperial cultures. Antonio Gramsci , an Italian Marxist, coined the term "su...

  Poems By Toru Dutt's 'Lakshman', and Rabindranath Tagore's 'Deeno Daan'  Introduction :- ‘Lakshman’ is a mythological poem written by Toru Dutt and published in 1882 . It is a ballad in the form of a dialogue between Sita and Lakshman, based on a scene from the Ramayana. In the poem, Sita is determined to save her husband, Rama, who may be in danger. The poem focuses on a small section of the dialogue between Sita and Lakshman, and Dutt uses her diction to highlight Sita's latent fears and anxieties. The poem's background is as follows: Sita is fascinated by the beauty of a golden deer and wants to get its skin to decorate her hut.  'Deeno Daan' is the Imprisonment Gift by Rabindranath Tagore is a captivating narrative that delves into the profound complexities of human nature, societal hierarchies, and the interplay of power and compassion.  The poem presents a confrontation between a king and a hermit about true piety and worship . Th...

  Articles on Postcolonial Studies Introduction :- An interdisciplinary topic called "postcolonial studies" looks at how colonialism affected many cultures and society. It looks at the identities, cultural exchanges, and power relationships that develop after colonial authority. Conversely, globalisation denotes the global interdependence of economies, cultures, and societies, propelled by advancements in technology, trade, and communication. It affects identities, economies, and environments on a local and global scale, posing both opportunities and difficulties. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376374570_GLOBALIZATION_AND_THE_FUTURE_OF_POSTCOLONIAL_STUDIES Based on the article  analyze how globalization reshapes postcolonial identities. ➣ Postcolonial identities are reshaped by globalisation, which brings with it benefits and problems . The events of September 11, 2001, the ensuing Global War on Terror, and the emergence of the New American Empire have profoun...

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan as a Prose Writer Introduction :- Dr. Radhakrishnan was born in the year 1888 and he was died in the year 1975. An outstanding educationalist and philosopher , Dr. Radhakrishnan needs no introduction. He presented the Hindu philosophy and Indian viewpoint to the world through his literary works. He wrote in a very simple, intelligible prose style. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan defined "Hindu" tolerance as a quality of spiritual practice that promotes understanding and compassion among diverse individuals, promoting world progress. His proclamation of the "religion of the spirit" as the solution to the world's problems increasingly centered around the use of the term tolerance as he approached his latter years (Minor, 1981). Radhakrishnan criticized the all too common intolerance of religions as the major barrier to world progress: "The barriers of dogmatic religions are sterilising men's efforts to coordinate their forces to s...

 'Home and the World' by Rabindranath Tagore  Introduction :- Rabindranath Tagore's 1916 book The Home and the World examines the tension between Western culture and revolution in Bengal, India . Three major characters Bimala, Nikhil , and Sandip tell the story, which takes place in 1908 on a Bengali nobleman's estate. Because it delves into the protagonists' varied views on freedom and the Swadeshi movement which advocated for boycotting foreign products the book is both a love story and a political awakening. The narrative delves into the conflicts that emerge from the strain within society and the individual lives of the individuals.  About Rabindranath Tagore:- Rabindranath Tagore (born May 7, 1861, Calcutta [now Kolkata], India died August 7, 1941, Calcutta) was a Bengali poet, short-story writer, song composer, playwright, essayist, and painter who introduced new prose and verse forms and the use of colloquial language into Bengali literature, thereby freein...

 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie  Introduction :- 'Midnight's Children' is an amazing and well known novel by Salman Rushdie . This novel was published in the year 1981. The novel is about India's transition from British colonial rule to independence and partition. It is a post colonial, postmodern, and magical realistic story told by its chief protagonist, Saleem Sinai, set in the context of historical events. The novel 'Midnight's Children' delves in the themes fate vs. free will, identity, memory, hybridity, multiculturalism, politics and power, myth & magic realism, and history. Justification of the Title :- Identity and Possession :- The phrase "Midnight's Children" emphasises the possessive form, implying that the kids are part of midnight. Here, midnight stands for August 15, 1947, the day India gained its freedom. This historic occasion has a lasting impact on the identities and futures of the children born in th...