Volume 13 | Issue 9

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Krushi Me Navachar Ki Bhumika : Purvibhundhelkhand Pathar (Chatishgadh Rajya ) Ke Vishesh Sandharbh Me

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This study examines the cultural dimensions of consumer behavior in the apparel sector of Andhra Pradesh, India, with a particular emphasis on brand engagement and clothing preferences. Drawing on a structured bilingual survey and supported by statistical techniques such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA), regression modeling, and cluster analysis, the research identifies key drivers influencing purchase decisions--namely cultural symbolism, fabric comfort, emotional resonance, and generational identity. Findings indicate that ethnic wear retains strong cultural and emotional relevance, particularly among female and older demographics, while younger consumers exhibit a hybridized approach, integrating traditional attire with global fashion influences. Brands such as Fabindia and Ramraj are perceived as cultural custodians, offering more than products--they convey heritage, identity, and continuity. Simultaneously, emerging private labels are gaining consumer trust by blending affordability with culturally adaptive design. The study positions branding not merely as a commercial tool but as a mechanism of cultural expression and identity formation. By integrating empirical rigor with cultural insight, it contributes to a deeper understanding of how apparel branding in India functions as a dynamic interface between tradition, aspiration, and market behavior.

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Clothing culture, Brand culture, Apparel sector, Consumer behavior, Cultural branding

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Abstract Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death globally and a serious public health concern in India, particularly among youth. Conventional treatments such as counseling, psychiatry, and medication are essential but often inaccessible due to stigma, lack of awareness, and limited resources. In this context, culturally rooted interventions like Raga Music Therapy present a promising complementary approach. Aim: To explore the role of Indian classical raga music as a therapeutic tool in suicide prevention by examining its psychological, emotional, and cultural impact. Method: This paper reviews causes of suicide in India--including psychological, social, economic, biological, and cultural factors--and evaluates the application of raga music therapy through four approaches: receptive (listening), recreational (performing), compositional (creating), and improvisational (exploring). Therapeutic effects of specific ragas such as Ahir Bhairav, Darbari Kanada, Yaman, and Todi are analyzed in relation to stress reduction, emotional regulation, and resilience building. Results: Raga therapy influences the limbic system, fostering emotional catharsis, physiological relaxation, cognitive reframing, and spiritual connection. Clinical and community-based applications demonstrate potential for reducing anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Research from AIIMS and other studies supports its effectiveness in lowering stress, improving mood, and aiding emotional healing. Conclusion: While not a replacement for medical treatment, raga music therapy offers a culturally accepted, non-stigmatizing, and accessible means of suicide prevention. Integrating it into clinical practice, community programs, and digital platforms can nurture hope, resilience, and mental well-being in Indian society.

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Keywords - Suicide Prevention, Raga Music Therapy, Mental Health,Emotional Well-being.

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यह शोध पत्र महिलाओं की सुरक्षा के ज्वलंत मुद्दे की पड़ताल करता है, और समाज में उनकी भेद्यता को बढ़ाने वाले विभिन्न पहलुओं पर ध्यान केंद्रित करता है। मौजूदा ढाँचों और पहलों के व्यापक विश्लेषण के माध्यम से, यह अध्ययन सुरक्षा के वर्तमान दृष्टिकोणों में प्रमुख चुनौतियों और कमियों की पहचान करता है । यह सार्वजनिक और निजी दोनों स्थानों पर महिलाओं की सुरक्षा को बढ़ाने के उद्देश्य से प्रौद्योगिकी-संचालित उपकरणों और सामुदायिक सहभागिता रणनीतियों सहित नवीन समाधानों का प्रस्ताव करता है । यह शोध महिलाओं के लिए एक सुरक्षित वातावरण को बढ़ावा देने में अंतःविषय सहयोग और नीति विकास के महत्व पर प्रकाश डालता है । यह शोध पत्र महिलाओं को सशक्त बनाने और लैंगिक समानता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए निरंतर प्रयासों की आवश्यकता को रेखांकित करते हैं, जो अधिक सुरक्षित और समतामूलक समाज में योगदान देगा ।

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महिला सुरक्षा, चुनौतियां, कानूनी प्रावधान, घरेलू हिंसा

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The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank (TNSC Bank), established in 1905, serving as the central institution for the cooperative banking sector in Tamil Nadu. It plays a crucial role in advancing the cooperative movement by providing inclusive financial support to Primary Cooperatives. TNSCB has been instrumental in the state's economic progress for over a century and it the first State Cooperative Bank to celebrate a centenary. It holds a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India and is listed under the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, qualifying it as a Scheduled Cooperative Bank. It is also a member of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), ensuring deposit protection under the DICGC Act. The TNSCB has demonstrated a consistent commitment to digital transformation and infrastructure development over the past 15 years. From 2010 to 2024, the bank invested a total of INR260.98 lakhs in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including hardware and software upgrades. This steady increase in ICT investment, particularly notable in 2016 (INR30.85 lakhs) and 2019 (INR33.24 lakhs), reflects the bank's strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency, digital banking capabilities, and service delivery. In parallel, TNSCB has also expanded its physical infrastructure, investing INR80.39 lakhs in buildings and related facilities to modernizing physical spaces, possibly to support digital operations and customer service. The combined investment of INR341.37 lakhs over the period underscores the bank's balanced approach to both digital and physical growth. This dual investment strategy positions TNSCB as a forward-looking institution, aligning with national priorities for financial inclusion, digital banking, and cooperative sector modernization. It has adopted a range of digital initiatives aimed at elevating service quality and streamlining its operations namely Core Banking Solutions (CBS), Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, Digital Payment Solutions, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financial Inclusion Initiatives, Data Analytics, E-Governance, and Reconciliation.

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Digitalization, State Cooperative Bank, Digital Banking, Enhance Services Delivery.

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The Silk Route, extending across Asia, the Middle East, and into Europe, stands as one of the most influential transcontinental networks of communication, trade, and cultural interaction in premodern history. Traditionally, scholarship has emphasized the exchange of luxury commodities such as silk, spices, gems, precious metals, and the transmission of religious and philosophical ideas. However, the integral contributions of women within this vast system have often remained marginalized or overlooked. This article seeks to foreground women's multifaceted roles in shaping the Silk Route economy and its cultural landscape.1 Women were not only the primary producers of silk and textiles-commodities that gave the network its very name-but also significant participants in artisanal crafts, agriculture, and domestic industries that supported long-distance trade. In many regions, they engaged directly in market activities, local trading, and even long-distance caravans, challenging the assumption that commerce was a male-dominated sphere. Beyond economic contributions, women served as vital cultural transmitters: their clothing styles and artistic expressions influenced cross-cultural fashions; their marriages forged political and diplomatic alliances across empires and nomadic societies; and their patronage of religious institutions enabled the spread of Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam along the routes.2 Despite social restrictions imposed by patriarchal structures, women consistently exercised agency, adaptability, and influence in maintaining and expanding this global web of interaction. A gender-inclusive study of the Silk Route thus provides a more comprehensive understanding of how international trade, diplomacy, and intercultural exchanges were sustained. By situating women at the center of analysis, this research not only recovers hidden histories but also reshapes the narrative of one of the world's earliest systems of globalization.

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Silk Route, Women agency, Textile production, Cross-cultural exchange, Gender & trade

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These are the most prominent folk narratives in Maithili, detailing the heroic deeds of specific caste or community heroes and are central to their cultural identity and worship. Maithili literature boasts a rich collection of traditional ballads, or lok-gathas, that tell the stories of community heroes and are often performed as examples including the legendary Lorika, Salahesa, Dina-Bhadri, Kumar Brijabhana etc. Other narrative works and literary tales are found in collections like the Bihula-ka katha, Gopichand-ka katha, Ajura-ka katha etc. These ballads & Tales are sung in a specific tune and it relates the ancient culture, which is the root identity of Mithila. In this article, these topics are described in a symbolic way.

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Adventure, Arony, Carol, Gatha, Katha, Love, Legend, Melodious Prevalent, Peculiar, Pathetic, Romance, Supernatural, Tradition, Verse.

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Directors are crucial to corporate governance, acting on behalf of shareholders and ensuring compliance with laws. They have fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and good faith, which are essential for ethical management. The legal definition of a director is broad, and judicial interpretations have expanded its applicability across various contexts. The codification of directors' duties in statutory law reflects a shift from common law principles to a more structured legal framework. This summary captures the essential elements of the document regarding the roles, responsibilities, and legal definitions of directors within the corporate governance framework in India.

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Company Directors, fiduciary duties, liability of directors, companies Act

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Abstract: Introduction: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a technique to assess cardiac autonomic rhythm non-invasively. It is a proxy for autonomic regulation and gives much psychophysiological information about holistic health. Having a higher HRV is a sign of sound cardiovascular health. According to WHO reports, 32% of global deaths occur due to malfunctioning of the cardiovascular system, which is the result of arrhythmic cardiac autonomic modulation. Many studies have suggested that yoga has the potential to increase HRV and alter HRV parameters towards parasympathetic activation, which has an immense positive effect on the mind and cardiac health. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the existing scientific literature to explore the role of yoga in the management of Heart rate variability. Methods: For this purpose, an online search on three specific databases, PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct, was conducted using the keywords Yoga, Pranayama, Asana, Dhyan, meditation, "Heart rate variability", "RR interval," HRV and "autonomic nervous system" etc. Search was limited to years ranging from 2014 to October 2023 with all inclusion criteria. Filter was applied as English language and human subject. Result: From all three databases, 3549 papers were recorded; after duplicates were removed and screened, only 11 RCT papers were included in this review based on the inclusion criteria. Studies suggested that yoga positively affected HRV and risk factors for cardiovascular disease across various populations. Conclusion: This review suggests that yoga is significantly useful in cardiac autonomic modulation towards parasympathetic dominance, which increases HRV and sympathovagal tone.

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Keywords: Heart rate variability, HRV, Cardiac Health, and Yoga.

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This paper introduces Crypto Vault, an advisory tool designed to assist novice cryptocurrency investors in managing losses and making informed investment decisions. By integrating technical indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), machine learning based forecasting, and the detection of emotional investing, the tool provides personalized guidance and strategic recovery plans. Unlike existing platforms that offer raw market data, Crypto Vault focuses on interpreting this data to generate actionable insights, including loss thresholds, rebalancing recommendations, and mood based coaching notifications. The system architecture leverages a modern technology stack, including Next.js, Fast API, to deliver a robust and responsive user experience. This work ad dresses a critical gap in the market by providing a holistic support system that accounts for both the technical and psychological challenges of cryptocurrency investing.

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cryptocurrency, investment guidance, loss advisory, machine learning, sentiment analysis, behavioral finance, Robo-advisor, LSTM, emotional investing

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The SkillShift Model represents an innovative, scalable intervention targeting the development of 21st-century skills--innovation, creativity, curiosity, risk-taking, and collaboration--among K-12 learners. Implemented in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing, the model delivered a structured two-day curriculum to grades 8 and 9 students at D. Y Patil Dyan Shakti, Akurdi, Pune, blending digital tools and project-based learning. Analysis of pre- and post-test scores and detailed student feedback demonstrates significant skill enhancement, high engagement, and promising potential for broader educational transformation. The findings support international trends emphasizing future-ready competencies in K-12 education.

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SkillShift Model, 21st-century skills, K-12learners, innovation, creativity, project-based learning, future-ready competencies

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Effectiveness, Knowledge, crash card management

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Pazhan Thamizharin Panpattu Kalaigal

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The evolution of education from ancient learning hubs, such as the monastic university of Nalanda, to the digitally connected and globalized educational environment of the twenty-first century is examined in this article. This paper demonstrates a recurrent conflict between the forces of scalability, accessibility, and technology and localized, immersive, and residential models of knowledge transmission. The democratization of knowledge made possible by the printing press and the recent paradigm shift toward individualized, on-demand learning made possible by digital technologies are just two examples of the fundamental changes in pedagogy, curriculum, and the very goal of education that are revealed by a comparative analysis. The fundamental human and social purposes of education promoting critical thinking, advancing human development, and acting as a vehicle for social progress remain unaltered in spite of these changes. The article concludes by discussing the challenges and ethical considerations posed by digital education and outlining potential pathways for the future of learning, emphasizing the need for equity, engagement, and intentional design.

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Education history, Nalanda University, printing press, digital education, educational technology, learning theory, educational equity.

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Climate change is a critical health threat of the twenty-first century, directly impacting human health through increased temperatures and extreme weather. Health risks are manifesting globally, with reports of additional health-threatening days and severe impacts in regions like India. Direct health effects include injuries from disasters, heat-related illnesses, and exacerbated cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Furthermore, climate change threatens food security, increases vector-borne diseases, and poses mental health challenges. A resilient healthcare system and proactive measures from health professionals are essential for addressing these challenges. Governing bodies must integrate health into climate policies, promote resilience, and prioritize vulnerable populations to mitigate the impacts. Immediate, coordinated action can lead to a healthier future.

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climate change, impacts on health, Nurses role climate change

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Code-mixed language is the language of social media, where speakers switch between two or more languages ever more frequently. In a multilingual environment such as Punjab, the users usually write in code-mixed form, i.e., English mixed with Romanized Punjabi, which makes processing a bit difficult for Natural Language Processing (NLP). This paper presents a Transformers-based model for word-level language identification (LI) in English-Punjabi (Romanized) code-mixed text, with a training corpus of 150,000 annotated tokens. We conducted experiments that achieved an accuracy of 97.09%, outperforming traditional methods such as Conditional Random Fields (CRF) and Hidden Markov Models (HMM). Such a system could be utilized to develop efficient preprocessing tools for a wide range of NLP tasks, including part-of-speech (POS) tagging, sentiment analysis, and machine translation in code-mixing scenarios.

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Code-Mixed Text, Language Identification, English-Punjabi, Romanized Punjabi, BERT, Transformer Models, Social Media NLP __________

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Psychological effect on North Indian classical music.

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Psychological effect on North Indian classical music.

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The Hindu philosophy prescribes numerous paths for a seeker in his/her journey towards spiritual awakening. One may embark on anyone or multiple paths such as Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga in the journey towards spiritual awakening. The Vedas and Upanishads are the foundational texts that lay down the practises and rituals to be followed in the spiritual journey. The process of spiritual awakening leads to a deeper insight into the nature of self and reality. The ultimate goal is to transcend the ego through self-enquiry, self-improvement and self-mastery and in the process experience oneness with the divine. This paper explores art with specific reference to Indian Classical Dance and Dancers as a path towards the journey of spiritual awakening. The Natyashastra (NS) written by Bharat Muni and referred to as the fifth Veda is the foundation text for Natya. It is the sacred guidebook that stands as a preamble to the Indian classical dance fraternity for generations. One of the purposes of the Natyashastra is to enhance the spiritual enrichment of the dancer in his/her understanding of the aesthetics, ethics and the human experience. This research paper is a phenomenological inquiry that probes into the existential and spiritual metamorphoses undergone by practitioners of Indian classical dance. It elucidates the dancer's capacity to catalyse profound spiritual awakenings. The researcher, through an in-depth examination of the lived experiences of classical dancers, seeks to illuminate the mechanisms by which dance facilitates introspection, personal growth, and self-actualization. A qualitative research design has been adopted comprising in-depth interviews, narrative surveys, and observational methods. This paper probes the dialectical relationships between espoused theories, practical applications, and interpersonal dynamics within the dance community. The emergent findings underscore the transformative potential of dance to reconfigure belief systems, practices, perceptual frameworks, and relational dynamics, thereby cultivating heightened self-awareness and spiritual consciousness among dancers.

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Espoused theory, Hindu philosophy, Indian classical dance, Phenomenology, Spiritual awakening, Spiritual experiences, Transformation.

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This study investigated civic participation in basic education and students' learning outcomes its' implication for educational administration. This quantitative study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. The study adopted the correlational survey design. The study's population consisted of 594 teachers in junior secondary schools The study's sample size consisted of 234 teachers. Civic Participation in Basic Education Questionnaire (CPBEQ) and Students' Achievement Scores in Basic Science (SASBS), were the tools used for gathering data. The CPBEQ was validated by seasoned professors and reliability coefficients of 0.80 and 0.84 were established through Cronbach alpha method. The researchers, along with an assistant, administered the tools to the sampled teachers. The second term basic science examination mean achievement scores of all the students taught by sampled teachers were computed. For CPBEQ, mean scores was employed for data analysis to provide answers to the questions raised and Pearson r to test the hypotheses. The results revealed: low extent of civic participation in infrastructure development, safety and security and monitoring. Significant association was found between civic participation in basic education and efficacious teaching; and a significant association between civic participation in education and students' learning outcome. Thus, recommendation preferred amongst others, that government should formulate a policy on civic involvement in education to help make the instructing and learning of basic science more pleasurable and productive.

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Civic participation, educational administration, implication, students' learning.

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The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by rising fuel costs, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and evolving global energy policies. Among various sustainable solutions, hybrid and alternative energy technologies, including hydrogen and electric vehicles, are gaining increasing attention. Solar-powered cars, being one of the earliest innovations in renewable-based transportation, continue to offer valuable insights for the expanding electric mobility sector. The integration of telemetry systems in solar race cars has further enhanced the understanding of energy consumption patterns, efficiency optimization, and design improvements, which are equally applicable to modern electric vehicles. Beyond their role in competitions and experimental projects, solar cars provide a foundation for research in areas such as lightweight materials, photovoltaic integration, aerodynamics, and advanced battery management. Despite challenges like limited energy conversion efficiency, dependency on weather conditions, and high initial costs, ongoing advancements in solar panels, energy storage, and power electronics are steadily improving their feasibility for real-world applications. This paper reviews the evolution of solar and electric vehicles, explores their technological progress, and presents an overview of a typical solar car model. The study also highlights future opportunities for solar mobility as a complementary technology to electric vehicles, emphasizing its potential role in achieving cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems.

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Solar Car, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, Telemetry, Sustainable Transportation, Photovoltaics

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