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(Her) Voice from Within
About the Book Raeesa Usmani takes the reader on a breath-taking journey where together they explore the inner worlds of women Myriads of female voices assail the reader with stories of suffering, resilience and strength, either cowering in a cage or fluttering around like birds that have finally spread their wings and learnt how to fly. - Nivin El Asdoudi, Alexandria University, Egypt Raeesa writes in a simple, crisp style about the existential crises engendered by modernity and loss of value. Her gaze follows the world in its various avatars, and returns to dissect its essence, to present it to the reader. Her voice is firm and direct and leaves the reader in little doubt about routines that scar. - Huzaifa Pandit (Author, Green is the Colour of Memory)
The Partition of the Indian Subcontinent (1947) and Beyond
The book is a comprehensive study of border-related issues arising from the 1947 Partition of India. It looks at various cases of border disputes and affrays such as disputes related to the incorporation of princely states like Kashmir and Jaunpur, the agitation for the creation of new political entities, post-partition reconstruction of Punjab and old pre-partition Punjabi leaders losing their relevance, the Kamtapuri movement, Khasi and Mizo and Chin dissatisfactions, as well as the secession of East Pakistan in 1971. An important contribution to the study of borders, the volume will be useful for students and researchers of modern Indian history, colonial India, Partition studies, borderland studies, refugee studies, minority studies, political science, film studies, postcolonial studies, and South Asian studies.
New Research in English Studies
On March 8-9, 2023, the European Parliament's special committee on the COVID-19 pandemic invited social scientists to discuss the EU's crisis preparedness and response, acknowledging the convergence of physical and social sciences in addressing global crises. This book explores new research in English Studies shaped by the evolving humanities, rethinking its relationship with other disciplines in light of emerging questions. The collection covers topics like memory studies, trauma, nature-human connections, migration, marginality, identity, culture, and posthumanism, each with a critical and innovative approach. The essays examine subliminal biases related to race, caste, religion, gender, and sexual orientation, highlighting English Studies' interdisciplinary nature and its alignment with the objectives of India's National Educational Policy, 2020. This book will interest academics and researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Life: An Intriguing Roller Coaster
About the Book The beauty of life as understood by the author brings before the eyes of the reader a radiant ray of hope, in a world that is slowly turning grey with every passing day. With an intense sensitivity, she carefully considers pertinent issues, which despite being steadily prevalent around us, are usually left unacknowledged or ignore. Usmani through her sincere attempt leaves the reader at a point of junction where all the confusions and dilemmas end. One feels empowered to have found the encouragement to mastering the art of forgiving the self, thus, rising above the restrictive and redundant orders and expectations of the society. - Dr. Ritushree Sengupta
Accelerating India's Development
Seventy-five years after Independence, India has much to be proud of. We are both the world’s biggest democracy and fastest-growing large economy. Yet, we face profound challenges that hinder both individual well-being and aggregate growth, including education and skills, health and nutrition, public safety, justice, social protection, and jobs. This seminal book systematically analyses India’s governance challenges, especially in delivering essential public services, and highlights how these are limiting India’s development. Drawing on a wealth of research and practical insights, it provides actionable, evidence-based strategies, emphasizing state-level reforms as critical for India...
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