The present study assumes that cartoons, as a visual product of culture, wraps social reality in humour. The cartoonists from Keralam have actively and consistently represented the socio-cultural evolution of the state. The transformation of agrarian economy into a Gulf remittance economy can be visualized in the cartoon series in the decades of 1970s and 1980s. Migration refers to the flow or...

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Learning is ideally a natural process for students, focusing on active involvement and practical application. Emotional involvement plays a vital role in comprehending concepts deeply and retaining them over time. Theater, acknowledged worldwide for its effectiveness in fostering such engagement, has been extensively researched in this regard. This study investigates teachers' perspectives on...

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Textile designing is the most demanding and emerging field as it is full of scope and creativity but many individuals become quite lost when confronted with the task of finding “inspiration” any objects or thing we see in our daily routine are possible design sources. The sources of inspiration play a powerful role in the beginning of the design process and research and strategic collection...

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The pictorial Gond style of artwork has its roots in the tribal Gond art tradition adopted for narrativising fiction Bhimayana: Experiences of Untouchability (2012), life writings of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. The Pradhan Gond artists Subhash Vyam and Durgabai Vyam interweave historical events with contemporary incidents using the Digna pattern of the Gond style visualising the stories with immense...

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In every individual, there exists a rich interplay of strengths and weaknesses, a truth that extends to specially-abled individuals as well. As a society, our role becomes pivotal in championing the strengths of these individuals rather than fixating on their limitations. Embracing them as equals, not objects of sympathy, and affording them equal opportunities are foundational steps. Engaging with...

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Community radio has long been recognized as a powerful tool for empowering marginalized communities by providing them with a platform to voice their concerns, share their stories, and access essential information. Community radio (CR) is a third-tier media, together with broadcasting on public and privately owned radio. This research paper throws light on the listenership pattern of listeners of...

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Gamification has emerged as a transformative approach, infusing elements of game design into non-game contexts to engage and inspire individuals. This paper explores the artistry behind gamification, focusing on rewarding systems, badge systems, narrative storytelling, teamwork integration, and its application in various domains like education, behavioral change, awareness, and community building....

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This research paper attempts to explore the notions of knowledge and power in the traditions of doudini (priestess) of the Bodo tribe of Assam, North-East India. The present paper tries to argue that although a doudini possesses traditional knowledge and supernatural power, she is deprived of the rights to equality and freedom. The doudini through her ritualistic dance performance plays the role...

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Silappadikaram is a classic literary work of ancient Tamil society, believed to have been composed around the 5th century BCE by Ilango Adigal. It encompasses elements of Jainism, Buddhism, and other religious traditions then prevalent, and also it incorporates themes, myths, and theological principles from each of the belief systems. The epic offers a vivid portrayal of both virtuous and...

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This research paper deals with a research methodology for Visual Art related research. Practice-based research is common in the art institutions of Europe, America, Australia, and Asian countries like China and Japan. In India, it is not well-known. This paper has been written on the basis of the experience gathered during the practice-based doctoral research of the first author (In India) and...

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