Realities that Persuade: Analysing the Cinema-tography of Girl in the River: The Price of For-giveness Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Rubaru Roshni by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal
Authors-Devika Nandakumar, Professor Dr. Binu V.S
Keyword-Documentaries, Cinematography, Documentary production, New Documentary.
Abstract-The act of persuasion is an inherent quality of documentaries. The Indian documentaries Amoli: Priceless (2018), directed by Avinash Roy and Jasmine Kaur, and Rubaru Roshni(2019), directed by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal, navigate the emotions of pain, loss, and reconciliation. These pieces of work mark notable changes in the cinematography of Indian documentaries. Amoli investigates the dark underbelly of child sex racketing in India and how innocent mothers and children are the victims, and Rubaru Roshni is an anthology of tales of people healing through forgiveness in time. Both these documentary films have an emotional take on representing stories. Drawing on Stella Bruzzis theory of new documentary, this paper will look at the changing dynamics of Indian documentary production and its purgation of meaning.
Online Learning and Its Influence on Student Engagement and Academic Performance
Authors-Vijayalaxmi S Suvarna
Keyword-Online learning, internet connectivity, educational resources, technological skills
Abstract-Advancement in technology and internet has revolutionized education. The sophisticated learning management systems and various learning platforms makes online learning more flexible, accessible, offers self-paced study opportunities for learners. In recent years online learning has transformed the landscape of education, offering unprecedented opportunities to learn anytime and anywhere. It connects students and educators across the globe. Online platforms offer a diverse range of educational resources, including interactive multimedia content, virtual classrooms, discussion forms and assessment tools accessible to learners anywhere with an internet connection. The study explores students’ attitudes towards online learning, impact on students’ participation, motivation and overall academic performance. This research investigates the multifaceted perspectives of students enrolled in online courses across different age groups. The study examines factors influencing students’ perception, including technological proficiency, learning preferences and the quality of instruction design and facilitation. It is important to address the challenges in adopting online learning and develop effective strategies to improve the quality of online learning experience for students.
Gendered Oppression and Rebellion in Mahaswta Devis Draupadi
Authors-Assistant Professor Ms. G. Abinaya, Assistant Professor Dr. H. Kalaivani
Keyword-Postcolonial Feminism, Gendered Oppression, State-Sanctioned Violence, Adivasi Resistance, Draupadi Myth Subversion, Sexual Violence as Power, Radical Female Defiance, Mahasweta Devis Activism
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Defying Conventions: Autonomy, Morality, and Existentialism in Toni Morrisons Sula
Authors-Research Scholar Mrs. V. Gayathri, Dr. N. Vijayakumari
Keyword-Black female identity, autonomy, gender norms, existentialism, moral ambiguity, female friendship, societal ostracization.
Abstract-Toni Morrisons Sula (1973) is a radical exploration of Black female identity, autonomy, and moral ambiguity within a racially segregated society. By centering on the character of Sula Peace, a woman who defies conventional expectations of marriage, motherhood, and communal belonging, Morrison challenges traditional representations of Black womanhood. Unlike the self-sacrificing maternal figures often found in literature, Sula asserts her independence, embracing an existence free from social constraints. Her rejection of prescribed roles leads to her vilification within her community, reflecting how Black women who defy respectability politics are ostracized. This paper examines Morrisons critique of gender norms, morality, and societal expectations through Sulas character, analysing how the novel deconstructs the binaries of good and evil, stability and chaos, conformity and rebellion. Additionally, it explores the complex female friendship between Sula and Nel, highlighting how patriarchal forces condition women to prioritize male relationships over sisterhood. Morrisons existentialist undertones are also discussed, particularly Sulas rejection of redemption, her embrace of personal freedom, and her defiance in the face of death. By integrating Black feminist thought, existentialist philosophy, and psychoanalytic theory, this study argues that Sula is not merely a novel about rebellion but a profound meditation on self-definition and the price of autonomy. Morrisons portrayal of a woman who refuses to conform, even at the cost of social exile, ultimately forces readers to question whether true liberation can exist within a society that demands obedience.
Ian McEwan's Sweet Tooth: The Enduring Role of the Author
Authors-Research Scholar Ms. V. Jennifer Rani and Assistant Professor Dr. N. Vijayakumari
Keyword-Metanarrative, Ian McEwan, Sweet Tooth, first-person narrative, metafiction
Abstract-Ian McEwan's novel Sweet Tooth uses metanarrative techniques to challenge how we understand literature. These techniques create and break illusions of reality, making us question the nature of fiction. The novel responds to Roland Barthes idea of the death of the author by suggesting a different perspective - the disappearance of the subject instead of the author. This allows the authors voice to survive within the narrative. McEwan explores the purpose of fiction, showing an idealized but fragile view of storytelling. The novel rethinks the roles of the author, subject, and reader, leading to a new understanding of authorship.