Knowledgeable Research: A Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewd Refereed Journal

A Playwright’s Commentary and Interrogation on Nigerian Politics: A Reading of Innocent Ohiri’s Selected Plays

Eziwho Emenike AZUNWO — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper examines Innocent Ohiri’s dramatic works, Hire and Fire and Bound to Die, as a commentary on Nigeria’s socio-political landscape. Through the lens of postcolonial theory, the study analyzes Ohiri’s portrayal of systemic issues such as corruption, unemployment, poor governance, and the abuse of power. The plays utilize satire, realism, and allegory to critique leadership failures while highlighting the resilience and agency of ordinary citizens in demanding justice and accountability. Ohiri’s narratives expose the moral decay and socio-economic inequalities entrenched in Nigeria’s political systems, yet they also present a vision of hope by emphasizing collective action, ethical governance, and the inevitability of justice. This paper contributes to the discourse on African political drama by situating Ohiri’s works within the wider tradition of postcolonial literature and demonstrating their relevance to contemporary governance and civic engagement in Nigeria. It recommends that there should be scholarly attention to Ohiri’s contributions and explores how his dramaturgy can inspire meaningful political and social transformation.

T.N. Seshan and His Role in Cleaning Up the Indian Electoral System

Anurag Yadav — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

: This research paper examines the transformative role played by T.N. Seshan, the 10th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, in reforming and cleaning up the Indian electoral system. His tenure from 1990 to 1996 is marked by significant changes that enhanced the credibility and transparency of elections in India. This paper explores the historical context of electoral malpractices prior to his tenure, the specific reforms and measures he implemented, and the lasting impact of his actions on Indian democracy. The analysis is supported by a review of literature, reports, and empirical data to provide a comprehensive understanding of Seshan's contributions.

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Indian Language Processing

Ashwani Gupta and Sundeep Kumar Awasthi — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Natural language processing (NLP) is one area where artificial intelligence (AI) has had a major impact due to its rapid growth. The use of AI to analyze Indian languages has emerged as a crucial field of study in India, a nation known for its linguistic diversity. The current state of AI-driven Indian language processing is examined in this study, along with its applications, problems, and potential future prospects in terms of accessibility and linguistic preservation

Legal Framework for Addressing Cyber Crime in India

Neha Saxena and Dr Nalnish Chandra Singh — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The 21st century is known as the century of internet and technology. In this time, every person and institution of the society is dependent on computers. The Internet has affected the working style of computers in an unprecedented way. From data breach and identity theft to cyber terrorism and online harassment, cyber crime includes a variety of illegal activities that exploit the vulnerabilities of digital systems. The purpose of this research paper is to explore the complexity of the growing problem of cyber crime in India and to provide suggestions to enhance legal responses in relation to it by observing the legal provisions for its solution. With the increase in internet usage in India, the growth rate of cyber crime is also increasing. By adopting a comprehensive approach that includes legislative reform, international cooperation, capacity building, public awareness and ethical considerations, governments can better deal with cyber threats and protect the integrity of the digital ecosystem.

G-20 declaration reflects India's growing global role

Rekha Sirohi — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The G20 was established in 1999 by finance ministers and central bank governors from the leading industrialised, advanced and developing economies to discuss issues of global economic stability and financial stability, in response to the Asian financial crisis. Since its inception, the G20 has regularly held annual meetings of finance ministers and central bank governors to promote and adopt measures to enhance global financial stability and to promote sustainable economic growth and development. India took over the Presidency of the G20 from Indonesia on 1 December 2022 and will hold the position for one year. During its Presidency, India aims to identify, mobilise, build and deepen international support for critical issues across various social and economic sectors. India seeks to highlight inclusive growth and development at the G20 Summit, focusing on women empowerment and representation at the core of G20 discussions. The aim of this article is to analyse the country's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges in the context of India at the G-20 Summit. The present study has been carried out using secondary data from books, government publications, open-source databases and other literature sources. It is based on both descriptive and analytical research methods.

The usefulness of Hatha Yoga in the present times

Amita Verma — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

According to tradition, in the development of Hatha Yoga Sadhana, it is believed that the root of all means is Yoga. There are many means of salvation like Tapasya, Japa, Sanyas, Upanishad, Gyan etc. but the best way is Yoga. The first Acharya of Hatha Yoga is Lord Shiva, the Nath sect started from him. There is a Shruti that once Adinath was explaining Yoga Sadhana to Yogeshwari, Jagatjanani, Bhagwati, Adishakti, Maa Parvati in an island, then a fish got a divine human body with this divine knowledge and divine sadhana and came to be known as Matsyendranath. This Matsyendranath propagated Hatha Yoga Sadhana. Among his followers was Shabarnath (who originated Shabartantra). In this series came Anand Bhairavnath, Chairanginath, etc. After receiving yoga education from Matsyendranath, Meenath, Gorakhnath, Virupaksha, Bileshay, Manthan Bhairav, Siddha Vriddha, Kanthadi, Korantak, Suranand, Siddhapad, Charpati, Kaneri, Pujyaavad, Nityanand, Niranjan, Kapali, Bindu Nath, Kakchandishwar, Allam, Prabhudev, Ghodhacholi, Tintidi, Bhanuki, Nardev, Chandakapalik, Taranath etc. became Acharya after attaining Yoga Siddhi. Through this research paper, a brief discussion of the usefulness of Hatha Yoga Vidya in modern times has been presented.

Effect of Vedic rituals on public life

Susmita Roy — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Research Summary Vedic rituals are the basic pillars of Indian culture and civilization, which guide to make every stage of human life sacred, pure, and disciplined. In this, the impact of various rituals from birth to death on social, religious, moral, and cultural structure has been analyzed. Not only this, through this ritual, an attempt is also made to influence the human being through the self-theory after death. In this research paper, through a comparative study of Vedic texts and folk traditions, it was found that these rituals promote discipline, social harmony and cultural preservation in the society. As a result, Vedic rituals not only make individual life sacred, but also structure collective life. This research paper is just an attempt to understand the relevance of Vedic traditions in modern society.

Book Review Aadhunik Bharatiya Kavita Me Radha by Rakesh Kumar Tripathi, Delhi: Anugya Books, ISBN: 9788193402863, https://anuugyabooks.com/

Shaleen Singh — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rakesh Kumar Tripathi's Aadhunik Bharatiya Kavita Me Radha explores Radha’s evolution as a cultural and literary archetype through Dharamvir Bharati’s Kanupriya and Ramakant Rath’s Shri Radha. The book examines Radha’s transformation from mythological origins to a modern symbol of existential inquiry, love, and societal introspection.

Tripathi analyzes Radha’s portrayal as a figure of feminine strength in Bharati’s work and as an emblem of psychological depth in Rath’s poetry. Using the “Poem on the Page” methodology, he highlights the interplay of form, rhythm, and imagery while bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between Hindi and Oriya literature.

Despite some reliance on translations and the lack of a clear conclusion, this work is a valuable contribution to Indian literary studies, offering fresh insights into the adaptability of mythology in contemporary contexts.