Volume 13 | Issue 12 |

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Partition Studies has long relied on political documents, elite memoirs, and official narratives to understand the violent division of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. Urvashi Butalia's The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India (1998) radically redefined this field by foregrounding oral testimonies, personal narratives, and marginalised voices--particularly those of women, Dalits, and children. By documenting silenced stories of abduction, rape, forced conversions, and familial violence, Butalia complicates traditional histories that often focus narrowly on statecraft and diplomacy. This article explores how The Other Side of Silence reshaped Partition historiography, challenging dominant paradigms by situating trauma, memory, and gendered violence at its core. The book's methodology of oral history allows for a democratization of historical knowledge, offering space for subaltern voices that had been excluded. In doing so, it exposes the intersection of gender, community, and power during the Partition and demonstrates how silence itself becomes a historical text. This research examines the transformative impact of Butalia's work on Partition Studies, tracing its role in shaping feminist historiography, trauma studies, and memory discourse in South Asia. It argues that Butalia's intervention shifts Partition Studies from a state-centered narrative to a people-centered narrative, redefining both the sources and the ethics of history.

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Partition, Oral history, Gender, Memory, Silence, Subaltern

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The present study aimed to investigate the combined effects of selected independent variables self-concept (low and high), achievement motivation (low and high), and attitude (low and high) on the academic achievement of secondary school students. The sample consisted of 300 students randomly selected from nine secondary schools in the Chennai Educational District. The findings revealed a significant interaction effect of gender (male and female), location (rural and urban), and type of management (aided and government) on academic achievement. The study also found significant interaction effects of self-concept, achievement motivation, and attitude on students' academic achievement. However, no significant interaction effect was observed between achievement motivation and attitude on academic achievement. Overall, the results indicate that gender and type of school management significantly influence academic achievement, whereas locale does not show a significant independent effect. In contrast, psychological variables self-concept, achievement motivation, and attitude-exerted significant independent and interaction effects, highlight their dominant role in determining students' academic achievement.

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Self-Concept, Achievement Motivation, Attitude and Academic achievement

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With time, people are likely to have a specific style of work, and specific behavioral characteristics are established as a part of their character. Most of these habits and qualities are usually overlooked despite the fact they might not be well received by other people. According to studies conducted by reputable authors, the issue that has been established by the scholars pertains to the capacity of a good manager to give feedback to his or her subordinates. One of the important management skills that can only be perfected with time is the ability to offer effective feedback. Feedback throughout the corporate structure is very extensive and necessary. It is clear that a team member who receives feedback in time by the manager will be more involved when compared to the team member who rarely gets information regarding his performance against the expectations of the supervisor. These insights help the employees to make the required behavioral changes and corrections, which subsequently increase morale and raises the level of confidence. It also develops confidence between the staff and their managers. The satisfaction of employees with performance appraisal systems is of critical importance when it comes to motivation, retention, and quality of care among medical workers in critical environments. This paper will explore the perception of appraisal practices in two institutional settings, namely, the teaching hospitals of the tertiary care, where the emphasis is on making academic contributions and following clinical guidelines, and the corporate hospitals, where the emphasis lies on efficiency, patient satisfaction and competitiveness within the organization. Through the investigations of the satisfaction levels, the perception of fairness, and the effects of appraisal outcomes on the professional growth, this study shows how the appraisal systems influence morale and job commitment within high-stress, critical care scenarios. The results underline the need to establish clear, positive and context pertinent appraisal systems that balance institutional objectives and personal development, hence establishing workforce retention and enhancing the quality of patient care in both the teaching and corporate healthcare settings.

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Employee Satisfaction, Performance Appraisal, Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Corporate Hospital

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The present study investigates the relationship between Self-confidence and Speaking Skills among undergraduate students with the aim of exploring how psychological factors like self- confidence affect language competence and academic contexts. Employing a correlational research design, Data was collected from 30 undergraduate students of Trinity College Jalandhar, Punjab. The tools used are Self Confidence inventory by Dr. Rekha Gupta and self-prepared speaking skill modules. Statistical analysis including Pearson product-moment correlation was conducted to determine the relationship between the two variables and the findings revealed that higher levels of self-confidence are associated with better speaking performance. This shows that self-confidence play a very crucial role in enhancing oral communication skills especially in academic settings. The study highlights the importance of integrating self-confidence strategies into the curriculum to improve communicative competence among undergraduate students. Implications for teachers, curriculum designers and language trainers are also discussed in the study.

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Self-confidence, speaking skills, undergraduate students

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Abstract Bhaona is a unique traditional theatrical art form from Assam that emerged in the 15th-16th century with the influence of Srimanta Sankardeva and his follower Madhavdeva. Originating from the Neo-Vaishnavite movement, Bhaona was first showcased in Namghars and satras as a way to disseminate religious teachings and ethical principles through tales from the epics and Puranas. The performance is characterized by its distinct elements including Ankiya Naat, the incorporation of Borgeet, elaborate costumes, intricate masks, and the Sutradhar, who leads the audience through the story. Traditionally, Bhaona highlighted devotion, community involvement, and the safeguarding of Assamese cultural identity. With time, Bhaona has experienced notable changes while maintaining its essential essence. Through social change, urbanization, and engagement with contemporary theatre, the themes, performance venues, and presentation methods of Bhaona have broadened. Although mythological tales are still key, current topics and straightforward narratives have also been incorporated into today's performances. Contemporary lighting, audio equipment, stage setups, and scripted conversations have rendered Bhaona more appealing and accessible to today's viewers, particularly the youth. In this paper it has been tried to explore historical perspective of evolution of Bhoan through different phases of time. Moreover, it also tried to express that the contemporary form, of Bhaona maintains a harmony between tradition and innovation. Performances are currently held in auditoriums, festivals, and also on national and international stages, highlighting Assamese culture beyond local limits.

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Bhaona, Tradition, stages of development , Assam etc.

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Digital transformation has significantly altered the way organizations attract and recruit talented employees. In the contemporary job market, potential candidates rely heavily on online platforms such as company websites, social media, LinkedIn, and employer review portals to evaluate organizations before applying for jobs. This study examines the impact of digital employer branding on attracting high-quality talent. Digital employer branding refers to the perception of an organization as an employer, created through digital communication channels. The study uses secondary data collected from journals, corporate reports, recruitment portals, and prior research studies to analyze how digital branding influences job seekers' attraction, trust, and application intentions. The findings indicate that strong digital employer branding improves organizational reputation, enhances applicant quality, and reduces recruitment cost and time. The study concludes that companies with well-managed digital employer branding strategies are more successful in attracting skilled and qualified candidates in a competitive labor market.

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Digital employer branding, talent acquisition, online recruitment, organizational reputation, human resource management.

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Promise of Success

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Promise of Success

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சோழ மன்னர்களில் முதன்மையானவன் இராசராசன். அவனின் கோட்பாடுகள், சித்தாந்தங்கள், ஆளுமைகள், இனக்குழுவின் பண்பாட்டுக்கூறுகள் முதலியன தொடர்ச்சியாக மூன்று தலைமுறைக்கு கடத்திச் செல்லப்பட்டது. அப்படியொரு மாபெரும் அரசனாக விளங்கியிருக்கிறான் இராசராசன். இராசேந்திர சோழன் தந்தையின் கோட்பாடுகளையும் மேலும் தன் மகன்களுக்கும் அவரின் சிந்தனைகளை ஆட்சியியலில் எல்லா நிலைகளிலும் புகுத்தியுள்ளதை அறியலாம்.

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ஆட்சியியல் - நிர்வாகம் ; பண்பாட்டுக்கூறுகள் - தலைநகரம் மாற்றம்

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Road accidents remain a major global concern, largely because victims often fail to receive timely assistance due to delayed reporting and inaccurate location information. To address this challenge, we propose an IoT- based Accident Detection and Reporting Smart Vehicle System that can automatically detect collisions and immediately notify emergency contacts. The system uses accelerometer and gyroscope sensors to sense sudden impacts, while a microcontroller analyses these changes to determine the severity of the accident. A GPS module provides the precise location, and a GSM/IoT communication unit instantly sends an alert message containing the coordinates, time, and impact intensity. A buzzer offers local feedback, and an override option allows the user to cancel false alarms

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Keywords: IoT, Accident Detection, GPS, GSM, Smart Vehicle, Road Safety

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The advancement of women into senior leadership positions remains a critical organizational and societal challenge. This report analyzes the historical context, systemic barriers (such as the "Glass Ceiling" and unconscious bias), and the critical role of organizational culture in inhibiting or promoting female leaders. We explore effective strategies, including targeted mentorship and robust government policies, and demonstrate the clear correlation between gender diversity and enhanced organizational performance. The findings confirm that while significant progress has been made, intentional, multi-faceted intervention is required to dismantle structural inequalities and realize the full potential of gender-inclusive leadership.

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Women leadership,Gender Diversity,Successful Women

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