Choe-kor: A blessing for abundance (An analytical study)

Dr. Sangey Drema, Dr. Lhamu Yangchin — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Tawang district and West Kameng are home to the Monpas, one of the largest tribes in Arunachal Pradesh. All tribal cultures, including the Monpas, are characterized by dances, songs, folktales, art and crafts, music and festivals. The Monpas enjoy major festivals like Losar, Torgya, Choe-kor etc. Choe-kor is a traditional Buddhist festival celebrated in the seventh month of lunar calendar at community level commemorating the year’s first harvest. This ceremony has significance since it portrays the rituals carried out for the protection and prosperity of the agricultural yields, which is one of the main occupations of the Monpas. It is performed with an intention for everyone's prosperity, supernatural protection of the community and to ward off evil spirits rather than just a plentiful harvest. Nowadays, it is found that with modernization, globalization and occupational shift, decreased priority is given to such traditions and practices. The purpose of the paper is to study the rituals involved in Choe-kor and to examine its importance in the lives of the Monpas and to discuss strategies for preserving it.

Representation of Women in The Novels of Ravinder Singh: A Critical Study

Bablu Shyam Kumar — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research explores the representation of women in the novels of Ravinder Singh, a prominent voice in contemporary Indian romantic fiction. Singh’s narratives, often drawn from real-life experiences, portray women as complex individuals navigating love, loss, ambition, and societal expectations. Through characters such as Khushi in I Too Had a Love Story, Simar in Can Love Happen Twice? and Rupali in Your Dreams Are Mine Now, Singh presents diverse images of womanhood—ranging from traditional values to modern independence. This study examines how his female characters balance emotional sensitivity with resilience, often serving as catalysts for personal growth in their male counterparts. It also analyzes the extent to which Singh challenges or reinforces stereotypical gender roles within the socio-cultural landscape of contemporary India.
The research paper employs a thematic analysis, supported by feminist literary criticism, to understand the portrayal of women as agents of change rather than mere romantic ideals. By highlighting emotional depth, professional aspirations, and moral strength, Singh’s depiction of women contributes meaningfully to the evolving discourse on gender in Indian English literature. This study aims to highlight the nuanced, empathetic, and sometimes idealized portrayal of women that marks Ravinder Singh’s contribution to the genre.

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Choe-kor: A blessing for abundance (An analytical study)

Representation of Women in The Novels of Ravinder Singh: A Critical Study