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PUNE RESEARCH  

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL IN ENGLISH

( ISSN 2454  -  3454  ONLINE ) (JIF 3.02)

 VOLUME 7 , ISSUE - 2  ( MAR-APR  2021 )

DR SMITA RAO DESHMUKH

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The advent of ‘a new literature’ by queer writers in India during 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century marks a ‘new phase’ in Indian Literature. Hoshang Merchant traces the emergence and development of gay literature in India that aims at creating a homosexual discourse in the modern academic and cultural realm in India. This paper reflects the selected writings of Indian Gay writer Hoshang Merchant who is considered as India’s first openly gay poet. He has produced the plethora of creative writings that include numerous collections of poems, anthologies of gay writings and theorizations on homosexual love, Cry for Freedom and Love. The whole gamut of Indian Literature on same subjects like sex, love, the queer literary scene seems to be enriched with a host of prolific literary critics and creative writers such as Hoshang Merchant, Suniti Namjoshi, Ruth Vanita, Saleem Kidwai, R. Raj Rao, Ashwini Sukthankar, Eunice de Souza, Ashok Row Kavi, Firdaus Kanga, Kamaleswar and so on.

Key Words: Gay literature, homosexuality, love, queer community, Indian poetry, cry for frredom

DR. ASHA ARORA

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The process of globalization has resulted in bringing different cultures closer than earlier. ‘Culture’ as a concept refers to the different aspects of behavioural characteristics as religion, language, rituals, dress, traditions, values, interest, and food habits etc. typical to the group. In Anurag Mathur’s novel “The Inscrutable Americans”, Gopal Kumar, the main character, goes to America to study chemical engineering where he comes across various cultural differences. While maintaining his ethnic attitude, he also understands these cross-cultural differences. He has to grapple with language, racial and ethnic issues. His condition reflects his encounter with two cultures of India and America. This paper highlighting the cultural differences and their subsequent impact on the common man’s life, encourages the concept of ‘a global village with multiculturalism’ in order to minimize the cultural differences and tries to analyze the novel with the two approaches- Cultural Relativism and Ethnocentrism.

Key words- Culture, behavioural characteristics, cross-cultural differences, ethnic multiculturalism, Cultural Relativism and Ethnocentrism.

N. ANKANNA

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Thoreau’s friendship with Emerson played a pivotal role in his life.  Though Henry David Thoreau, fourteen years junior to Emerson, they would become close friends and their intimacy continued almost 25 years until his death. Emerson had already published Nature when Thoreau introduced it to Emerson. Emerson recognized his potential as a writer, although young Thoreau produced few immature poems. Without Emerson’s intellectual guidance and financial assistance Thoreau couldn’t have become one of the major writers in American Literature. Emerson influenced Thoreau towards Transcendentalism, very soon he became the most uncompromised and rugged transcendentalist. Later Emerson allowed him to construct a cabin near Walden Pond to experience and to teach the transcendental values.  Emerson is the thinker Thoreau is the doer.

Key Words: friendship, intellectual guidance and transcendental values

DR. VIBHATI V. KULKARNI

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This research is conducted by using a qualitative content analysis approach. The content is received by conducting interviews on phone calls and WhatsApp Chat. The purpose of the research is to study online teaching experiences, problems faced and remedies suggested by the teachers engaged in the online system of teaching. The findings of the case study research are helpful to know about the paradigm shift in the teaching-learning process. In the COVID-19 pandemic situation, online teaching-learning is playing a very important role. The technology is ready to support and the proper training can help teachers and students to adjust with the situation.

DR. USHA MASRAM

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The basic purpose of learning any language is to communicate in that particular language to its native speakers. The reason for learning a language varies from person to person. A person may learn a language for existence in a new place, for studies, business etc Hence the sort of conversations, vocabulary, grammar and the sense that a reader come across a literary text is basically known to him and actually practiced by him, and this practice would help him to converse and communicate in real time situations with flow, good vocabulary, proper grammatical structures and expressions which are effective, stylish and in a standard way. Using literature to learn a language basically interests a reader and it also enhances the reader's reading speed and writing style. While reading a literary text, the reading speed complement the better understanding of the flow of thought in the literary text and in the case of writing style, the reader could know the proper punctuations, capitalization, order of words, sentence structure etc. to put in brief, learning a language through literature makes the process very easy, enjoyable and effective.

Keywords: communicate, native, structures, expressions, complement.

DR. KAMALAKAR BABURAO GAIKWAD

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The objective of this research paper is to acquaint the readers about the powerful and appealing speech delivered by Swami Vivekananda to the people of America. He employed the slogan: ‘Uttisthata Jagrata Prapya Varannibodhata’ and attempted to imbibe the significance, glorious tradition and insights of Hindu philosophy. Being the Indian delegate of unparalleled inter-faith congress, Swami Vivekananda’s welcome address introduced the world to Hinduism. This brief speech propagates the idea of tolerance, love, universal harmony and brotherhood within the context of religious pluralism. His speech brought him international awareness. After this, he embarked on a series of public and private lectures spreading the doctrines of Hindu viewpoints in the UK, the USA and Europe, initiating the western globe to the cogent and humanistic canon of Yoga and Vedanta, he travelled worldwide for almost four years spreading inter-faith consciousness.

Keywords: Tolerance, Universal Harmony, Love, Brotherhood, Religious Pluralism, Hinduism, Nationalism, Chicago speech etc.

DR. UMESH B. BANSOD

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Mulk Raj Anand is one of the greatest Indian fiction  writers  and his “Untouchable’ is unique and historical land mark novel in the Indian history of Literature.  Undoubtedly it is a masterly  work by the novelist  and indomitable   will to say what others never could dare. The novel was published on1st May 1935  and was welcomed by few and criticized my many. Several newspapers in London criticized it as ‘Dirty Work.”. The novel deals with  a miserable day in the life of Bakha. The novelist provides series of events in Bakha’s life and tries to do his psycho-analysis. The novel is a great success and made the novelist a champion of the underdogs. But unfortunately no untouchable character in any Indian novel comes out as champion. Some options may be but options can not be a rule.   Readers expect a lot from the novelist at the end of drama but get no solution except few imaginary  possibilities. This leads an investigation whether Gandhian model can change the future course of Bakha’s Life? Can we openly  discuss Gandhij’s thoughts on Chaturvarna System and eradication of Untouchability ? and after reading his thoughts on Chaturvarna System,can we guarantee a change in the practical life of Bakha? What new change could Bakha  have experienced after returning home hearing Gandhiji’s speech?  Can a sweeper like Bakha  chane social and religious order of orthodox Hindu religion ?  These and many questions even today finds no affirmative answer. Let us try to anticipate  future of Bakha in the light of Gandhian model without any prejudice.

Key words: Untouchability , Gandhism 

PRASHANT SELOKAR

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Love and Friendship are among the themes which have always been expressed in the poetry of Luzviminda Rivera. The use of such words is effective on the psychological hygiene of the society and on the creation of a healthy and undisturbed life. The effect of optimism and hopefulness as essential and ideological qualities can be the basis for the removal of many obstacles and complexities particularly in the nowadays societies that are full of tensions and preoccupations. With respect to such important themes as love and friendship. The writer of the present article tries to show how Luzviminda Rivera verses reflect her thoughts in confrontation with despair, passivity and dishonor. The method of research in this study is the explication and analysis of poems of Luzviminda Rivera who despite all hardships and failures of her own, have directed her readers, though for a short time, to the merry flower–garden of love and friendship.The research aimed at investigating aesthetic elements such as emotion, love andfriendship in Luzviminda Rivera's selected poems such as Beyond Words, Wind Beneath My Wings, Born To Love You and Missing Piece, searching and evaluating her words in her mental understanding.

Keywords: Love, Friendship, Luzviminda Rivera

DR. BHARTI R DESHMUKH & DR. MANJIRI PATHAK

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The globally fast-spreading novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) is testing the talents of all countries to manage its widespread implications on teaching learning behaviour. Most of the governments round the world have initiated a typical goal to curb the unfold of this extremely contagion by imposing lockdown, social/physical distancing, avoiding face-to-face teaching-learning, and restrictions on immigration. Around 600 million school-going learners are affected across the globe due to the closing down of educational institutions. The Government has instructed a remedy over this drawback. The geographical region Higher and Technical Education Minister have asked faculty professors to begin E-teaching. As trendy technology is accessible, it ought to be used effectively and E-teaching and learning ought to be started during this lockdown period. The academics even have started on-line categories in class and faculties. But, are the scholars and academics comfy with the varied tools and software’s used for teaching and learning process? So in this paper, all these problems are mentioned and challenges round-faced by under-graduate and post-graduate students of assorted faculties of Nagpur town are studied. Conjointly varied tools and software’s which might effectively and expeditiously facilitate a tutor to conduct on-line teaching are going to be mentioned.

DR. RAM KUMAR

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Modern reform demands in higher education may lead to a significant change, notwithstanding the problems it has faced in the past. An increase in scientific study into how individuals learn and the chance to ponder higher education's future aims and function may both contribute to this shift. The literatures on the influence of fundamental change on college and university administration, instructors, and students have not been integrated to investigate the day-to-day impact of these changes. Expansion of quality in teaching, research, and capacity-building at the institution is now necessary. We need individuals who are highly educated and talented in order to grow our economy. Exporting highly trained workers is a simple and fast way to transform India from a developing country into a developed one.

MONIKA RAGHUWANSHI

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The reason for this article is to concentrate on the humanistic perspectives in Silas Marner by the English writer, George Eliot. Truth be told, George Eliot, in this novel is persuaded of the extraordinary worth of the human generosity, friendship, and compassion. She features the standards of thoughtfulness and compassion through many characters. The subject of humanism is likewise seen through strict perspectives. All things considered, numerous texts are written to safeguard individual particularly ladies. The creator zeros in her work on the government assistance of individuals. She likewise adds to that worry the social climate in which the individuals from local area are connected together through customary qualities, which are introduced as an exceptional repository of values to maintain the agreeable advancement of society. MLA eighth edition has been used for literary documentation and citation.

Keywords: humanism, sympathy, kindness, betrayal, despair, love, compassion, etc.