International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH

A CRITICAL STUDY OF SOCIO-POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, AND AESTHETIC DIMENSIONS IN THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN

Sneha Patel, Dr. Ravi Kumar Yadav — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The book will unpack the relationship between lyric, versification and protest poetics in Bob Dylan’s songs by situating his work in a modern literary discourse. This study should elucidate points about the way Dylan’s lyrics work beyond even established music, and they are clearly covenant via reading diverse as poetic texts with emotional depth, structural innovation and socio-political engagement. Using a qualitative textual analytical approach, the paper explores key aspects of lyricism (e.g., subjectivity, imagery and symbolic expression) in conjunction with versification forms like rhyme and rhythm. Special focus is placed on Dylan as a prophets of resistance, addressing themes like civil rights, wars and social justice ingrained in his protest songs. The study also examines the impact of biblical and spiritual imagery, which inspires added layers or moral and philosophical meaning in his work. Moreover, the study examines the rhetorical strategies that reinforce Dylan’s lyrics as a cultural and political vehicle of persuasion. Overall, these findings indicate that Dylan's novel integration of poetic form with musical expression opens up contemporary poetry to wider generative possibilities than ever before, while simultaneously inflating a critical gap that must be crossed between high and popular art in order to sustain literature as the most effective device for social critique and change.

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL FUTURES: THE INTERSECTION OF DIGITAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND THE GIG ECONOMY

Raghuveer P, Dr. Hema Patil — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The gig economy's explosive growth has changed the nature of traditional work, providing flexibility but frequently at the expense of long-term financial stability while the gig workforce playing an important role of wealth creation, the prevailing opinion on their contribution to future prosperity is divided. The study analyses how digital financials which refer to mobile banking, micro investments or algorithmic credit scoring can be used to mitigate the latent revenue volatility in gig work using mixed methods. AS per the findings, digital banking provides the platform for inclusiveness but the effectiveness of it is firmly limited by individual financial literacy. The paper concludes with a framework for "Digital Financial Capability" that helps gig workers escape subsistence-based "platform work" for resilient, sustainable "micro-entrepreneurship".

UNIVERSALISATION AND QUALITY OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION OF BIMSTEC COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE INVESTIGATION

Saiyab Mollick, Debjani Guha — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The enhancement and universalisation of elementary education are vital for global discussions on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4). BIMSTEC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand) are facing challenges like enrolment, retention, and infrastructure. Objectives of the study include examining the policy frameworks, constitutional provisions, and governmental initiatives undertaken by BIMSTEC countries to enhance elementary education, as well as comparing the elementary education systems of these countries with respect to universal focus, quality improvement, and inclusivity strategies. This study employed a qualitative approach using document-based analysis along with comparative investigation strategy to explore the policy frameworks, constitutional provisions, and governmental initiatives undertaken by BIMSTEC countries to strengthen elementary education. The result found that BIMSTEC countries have taken strategies to enhance elementary education across three main areas like universal access, quality improvement, and inclusivity. Countries in the BIMSTEC region, including Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand focus on compulsory primary education, quality enhancement, and inclusivity in their educational systems. While Bangladesh and Myanmar advocate for access, India mandates education for ages 6-14, and Bhutan offers free education. Quality efforts vary with initiatives such as improving learning outcomes in Bangladesh and fostering holistic education in Bhutan. Inclusivity is emphasized through various strategies, including stipends for disadvantaged groups in Bangladesh and reservation policies in India, highlighting a commitment to equitable education across the region.