Shubha Tiwari
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The series is a venture to define and redefine the educational scenario in India. It is a testimony to the bubbling thought process going on in the minds of Indian academicians. Attempts have been made to identify areas of problems and stress in the Indian education scene and to provide viable solutions. An endeavor has been made to place Indian education in the global perspective. The need for the evaluation and its modus operandi has also been discussed. ...
The present venture is a commentary on the books of Amitav Ghosh. It is written with a purpose to explain the ideas that move these books. Ghosh, like other great writers, writes out of conviction. Each of his books is driven by his commitment to certain opinions. For example, the spirit of The Glass Palace is anti-colonial. The Shadow Lines is against artificial international borders. The Calcutta Chromosome is written with a purpose to undo the Western ...
Anita Desai and her novels have been an enigma for decades. Scholars, critics, researchers and students have never stopped marvelling about supremacy of 'Idea' over 'Matter' in the works of this gifted novelist. The philosophical mood, the realization of a grand design, the presence of unsaid, unarticulated realities--all these have forever teased the mind of the discerning reader. In the present volume, Anita Desai has been extensively and intensely probed. As ...
Language is a powerful means of decolonization and self-respect building. Translation as a potent tool of language works wonders in the process of resurrection of bruised national pride. Indian Literature written in so many colourful, lovely languages of India can be established with the proper use of translation. It is with this spirit the present anthology Indian Fiction in English Translation has been prepared. An attempt has been made to capture the essence, ...
Education in India tries to grasp and define the scenario of education in India. Debate and discussion are the prerequisite for improvement. Ruthless self-examination can lead to many fruitful conclusions. Efforts have been made to include very vast areas pertaining to education in India. Articles have been chosen mainly on the basis of their ability to present effective ideas and also pave some path for future, so that some sort of action plan may be worked out. ...
Education in India is a multi-layered and multi-dimensional phenomenon. The various demand, needs, requirements, approaches and output of sub-sectors of this overwhelmingly vast sector are immensely varied. It is not easy to comment on this issue. Moreover, the excessive governmental control over education system on one hand and decreasing governmental funding on the other make the situation ironical in its own way. Through these ambitious Volumes, we have taken ...
Publishing of Books is a mark of growth of a particular society. The types and topics of books are a sure indicator of development of sensitivity in a given society. Books that sell ought to be brought out but books that express offstage concerns should also be given place. The present venture takes into consideration the twofold subject of children’s literature and children in literature. It is of interest to those who wish to explore the recesses from where ...
'Transformation' is the key word in the educational scenario in India today. Globalisation, privatisation and changing requirements and aspirations demand an innovative approach. In the concept of the knowledge-based society, 'meritocracy' will prevail. There is no alternative to capability. If teachers want to remain relevant in this era of explosion of knowledge, they must continuously and regularly train themselves. Teacher-education is one of the key concepts ...
An established literary giant of all times, T.S. Eliot has attracted immense amount of critical attention. This book discusses the plays of T.S. Eliot in general and the role of Chorus in them in particular. Each play has been taken separately and its salient features and the role of Chorus in it have been methodically studied. Written in lucid language and with a straightforward approach, the book is expected to be of special value to students and researchers of ...
The book is a commentary on Indian dramatic theory and some selected contemporary Indian plays. Drama is an active literary art form. Although films and television have become very vital in our times, still direct experience of the theatre cannot be replaced. The book provides general commentary on plays by Karnad, Tendulkar, and Ezekiel. The reader is expected to get an insight into Bharat Muni's views on the art of drama as well as some very popular plays of ...
The sheer population of India force Mammoth phenomena. Education in India is one such area that has naturally grown in this soil; being shaped by multiple deliberate and also unintended choices. The point is that if some philosophy, certain guiding principles mould and shape this phenomenon, it may prove more useful to us, 'the people of India'. Assessment of future needs of the nation, resultant policy-making and keen implementation of policies may prove helpful ...