Humanities and languages
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Status and Evolution of Geographical Indications in Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study of Kinnauri Shawl
Geographical Indications (GIs) have become an important means of protecting products that owe their character to a particular place. They guard traditional producers against imitation, help them earn a fair return for distinctive goods, and keep…
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Cultural Differences in Grieving Processes
— Grieving is a universal human experience shaped by deeply ingrained cultural norms, values, and belief systems. This enhanced manuscript explores the multifaceted nature of grief across six distinct cultural contexts—North American, Western European, East Asian,…
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Narratives of Partition in Contemporary Indian Graphic Novels
— This study explores how contemporary Indian graphic novels represent the 1947 Partition of India and how these visual narratives affect readers’ understanding of historical trauma. Employing a mixed‐methods design, the research combines in‐depth content analysis…
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Regional Literature as a Tool for Environmental Justice Movements in India
— Regional literature in India performs an indispensable function in environmental justice movements by translating local experiences of ecological injustice into compelling narratives that resonate with both affected communities and broader publics. In this study, we…
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Cultural Stereotypes in Indian Advertising and Their Historical Roots
— The portrayal of cultural stereotypes in Indian advertising has been a persistent element since the advent of commercial mass media in the subcontinent. This manuscript examines how historical roots—from colonial-era print advertisements to post-independence radio…
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Role of Oral Literature in Conflict Resolution among Linguistic Minorities
— Oral literature—encompassing folktales, proverbs, songs, narratives, and performative recitations—constitutes a foundational medium through which linguistic minority communities articulate cultural values, historical memories, and social norms. Its dynamic nature allows it to adapt to shifting sociopolitical…
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Mapping Sacred Geography in Dravidian Philosophy: A Literary Cartography Approach
— This manuscript undertakes a comprehensive exploration of sacred geography within Dravidian philosophical traditions through a literary cartography lens, expanding conventional textual analysis to incorporate spatial and cultural dimensions of devotion. Over the course of this…