Volume 13 | Issue 7 |

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The State of Jharkhand is bestowed with 32 scheduled tribal communities segregated on the basis of their culture and living habits. Their population in the state as per 2001 census is estimated at 7,087,068 constituting of 26.3 per cent of the total population (26,945,829) of the entire State. The 2011 Census reported a count of 8,645,042 Scheduled tribes of a total population of 32,988,134 showing an emerging population in the state. The Tribes are primarily rural inhabitant consisting of 91.7 per cent of the village population. Among all the other Indian States Jharkhand holds rank 6th in terms of the congregation of the Scheduled tribal communities. Amongst the 32 enlisted tribes Paharia are treated as Scheduled Tribe by the governments of West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. Primarily they represent the Dravidian ethnic linage who were socially and educationally of highly backward status in the State. This tribe preserves protoastroloid species. They are the original inhabitants of the than Rajmahal Hills, now popularly known as Santhal Pargana Division of Jharkhand.

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Jharkhand, Protoastroloid, Santhal Pargana, Rajmahal Hills, Pahari, Tribes, Climate Change, Migration, Adaptation, Mitigation

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Primary dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstrual cramps that occur without any underlying pelvic disease. It is the most common type of menstrual pain, especially in adolescents and young women. Dysmenorrhoea can be correlated with Udavartini Yonivyapad in Ayurveda. Aacharya charak has mentioned that among Tridosha main cause of pain is Vatadosha. And particularly Basti is the main Chikitsa of Vatadosha. Aacharya charak mentioned Dashmool Ksheer Basti is treatment for Udavartini Yonivyapad.Dashmool and Ksheer are vatshamak. I this study Dashmool Ksheer Basti given for 5 days 10-12 days before menstrual cycle for 3 consecutive cycles.

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Dysmenorrhea, Udavartini Yonivyapad, Dashmool,Ksheer Basti

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ABSTRACT AI chatbots are being used more and more in the fields of education and healthcare since they enable self-directed learning and offer 24/7 access to health information. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how nursing students viewed AI chatbots as a tool for health education. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To assess the perception of nursing students regarding the use of AI chatbots for health education. 2. To determine the association between perception levels and selected demographic variables. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 B.Sc. Nursing students (1st and 4th year) at St. Peter's Nursing College and Research Institute, Hosur. A structured questionnaire comprising demographic data and a 20-item Likert scale was used to assess perceptions. Convenience sampling was adopted. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Chi-square tests. Results: Out of 100 students, 64% had a positive perception, 35% had a neutral perception, and 1% had a negative perception of AI chatbots in health education. A significant association was found between access to technology (p < 0.05) and the use of AI chatbots for educational purposes (p < 0.05), as well as perception levels. No significant association was found with other demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings suggest that AI chatbots are generally well accepted as effective educational tools among nursing students. With appropriate integration into the curriculum and training on digital literacy, AI chatbots can enhance nursing education.

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Assess, Perception, Artificial Intelligence, Chatbot, Health Education, Nursing Students, Structured questionnaire

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Rashmi Gupta

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Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Dr. M. Karunanidhi is a meritorious literary figure in Tamil Literature. His writings always possess deeper insights as Tamil and Dravidian ideology carry. Kalaignar's writings discuss the concepts of Social Justice, Social Consciousness, Equality, and Dravidian ideas, as well as opposition to social inequality. This research paper gives a new perception of Liberty by comparing it with Nature. In the book Reflections (Essays and Speeches), Kalaignar in English Translation, by Bharathiar University. The natural elements like the Moon, Aadi wind, Star, Night, Ocean, River, Dawn, Mountain, and the Green Parrot are compared to imprisonment and fighting for Liberty in the rest of their lives.

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Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, Liberty, Dravidian ideology, Egocentrism, Equality, Social Justice, Tamil Culture, Identity

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This paper explores Easterine Kire's novel When the River Sleeps as a rich narrative that draws from Naga myths to preserve cultural heritage, shape indigenous identity, and resist external misrepresentations. Set in the hills of Nagaland, the novel follows the spiritual journey of Vilie, a hunter in search of the mythical heart-stone, a quest that unfolds within a landscape shaped by ancestral stories, spiritual beliefs, and ecological wisdom. Through close reading and contextual analysis, the paper examines how myths such as the Tiger-Man and the heart-stone act as moral and cultural guides, reflecting the values, fears, and hopes of the Naga people. The study also applies theoretical insights from scholars like Barthes and Eliade to understand the symbolic power of myth in traditional societies. By reclaiming oral traditions and sacred narratives, Kire's novel offers an indigenous response to cultural erosion, giving voice to a community often silenced or stereotyped. The paper argues that literature from Northeast India, particularly when grounded in myth, becomes a powerful medium for asserting identity, preserving memory, and resisting marginalization.

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Naga Literature, Myth, Identity, Cultural Preservation, Resistance

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This paper explores Nhaku, a traditional food-gathering practice among the Chakhesang Nagas of Nagaland, as a lens to understand how indigenous knowledge, cultural identity, and livelihood are deeply interconnected. Nhaku involves the seasonal collection of small aquatic creatures from paddy fields, primarily by women, and is embedded in the community's agrarian rhythm, nutritional habits, and oral traditions. More than a subsistence activity, it reflects sustainable resource use, gendered knowledge transmission, and a collective relationship with the land. Based on interviews with local elders and practitioners, the study highlights the cultural, ecological, and medicinal significance of Nhaku, while also addressing the need to preserve anpromote its cultural and medicinal significance. The paper calls for documentation, community engagement, and cultural revitalization to preserve this practice. By situating Nhaku within broader discourses on traditional ecological knowledge and food heritage, the paper argues that sustaining such practices is vital not only for cultural continuity but also for promoting sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity conservation.

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Nhaku, Chakhesang Nagas, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Livelihood, Cultural Ecology, Oral Tradition.

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The development of society comes from the cultivation of people's critical thinking, education, professionalism, and progression, which makes it an essential aspect of society's advancement. Pertinent people in the society's development, whom we consider as crucial elements in the education system, are teachers. It's more essential to understand the dynamics of teaching in society, especially effectiveness of teachers together with their occupational happiness and stress, as they profoundly impact the value of education also development of the society. Tutors have an even more important role in secondary education, where students go through crucial phases of intellectual and personal growth. Active teaching goes beyond imparting knowledge; it instils values, attitudes and skills that students require for wholesome development. There are several factors that affect occupational stress and satisfaction, and to a great extent, these impact how effective a teacher's work is. The school's overall pedagogical performance largely depends on the level of professional satisfaction among instructors. Performance of students and the overall quality of education are positively affected by instructor satisfaction as motivation, participation willingness, and work inspiration usually lead to better results. Moreover, work-related stress can make teachers ineffective from burnout, low job satisfaction and low quality of teaching. This article seeks inspect interplay among secondary school teacher professional worry and teacher efficiency, looking for clues and patterns that may sharpen practice and policy. The need to address these concerns is quite clear. Education stakeholders can design and implement specific interventions aimed at improving working and teacher-stress outcomes to improve teaching satisfaction, well-being, and eventually, educational results. In this article, we seek to contribute to the on-going discourse on effectiveness of teaching and its impact education and social progress.

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Occupational Stress, Teacher Effectiveness, Secondary School, Stakeholders, Satisfaction.

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Muslim women's property rights in India represent a critical intersection of gender, law, and religion. Despite progressive injunctions in Islamic law granting women rights in inheritance, marriage, and maintenance, the reality reflects deep-rooted inequalities. This paper examines the socio-legal framework governing Muslim women's property rights, the challenges they face in practice, and the urgent need for reform. It argues for a more inclusive, gender-sensitive approach that bridges the gap between religious law and constitutional guarantees.

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Muslim women, property rights, inheritance, Islamic law, gender equality, socio-legal reform, India

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Vijay Tendulkar's play Silence! The court is in Session presents a scathing critique of the patriarchy entrenched in Indian Society. This paper employs a Gynocritical lens to examine the plays portrayal of gender dynamics, focusing on the character of Leela Benare, a school teacher who becomes the subject of mock trail accusing for becoming pregnant before getting married in her thirties. The mock trial was the real event in Benare's life, which no one knows other than her. Through an analysis of Tendulkar's use of symbolism and characterization, the study reveals how Benare's experience reflects the broader societal oppression faced by women. By highlighting the complexities of power, agencies and identity, this research illuminates the enduring relevance of "the court is in session" as a commentary on gender politics in contemporary India.

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Keywords: Gynocriticism, Women Identity, Psycho-analysis, Power hegemony, Gender politics, Female relationship, Mock trial.

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