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Between Two Worlds: Identity and Belonging in the Works of Jhumpa Lahiri

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 5 minutesJhumpa Lahiri is an acclaimed English-born American novelist and short-story writer whose works explore immigration and the complexities of belonging. Born on July 11, 1967, in London, England, to Bengali parents from Calcutta (now Kolkata), Lahiri grew up in the United States, where she experienced the tensions between her Indian cultural heritage and her American…

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The Pain of Being Forgotten: A Critical Study of Anita Desai’s Games at Twilight

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 6 minutesAnita Desai’s psychologically insightful short story, Games at Twilight, explores childhood emotions and the discovery of one’s insignificance. First published in 1978 as the title story of her collection Games at Twilight and Other Stories, the narrative transforms an ordinary game of hide-and-seek into a profound exploration of human psychology. Set in an Indian household…

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Anita Desai: A Distinguished Voice in Indian English Literature

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 5 minutesAnita Desai, born on 24 June 1937 in Mussoorie, India, is a prominent novelist in Indian English literature. Known for her psychological insight and sensitive portrayal of human emotions, she has made a significant contribution to Indian English fiction. Her works explore the complexities of human relationships and the tensions between tradition and modernity. She…

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Untouchable by Mulk Raj Anand: A Voice Against Caste Discrimination

October 10, 2026October 11, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 5 minutesUntouchable is a social protest novel by Mulk Raj Anand, published in 1935. It is an important work in Indian English literature. The novel explores caste discrimination and human dignity. It presents one day in the life of Bakha, an eighteen-year-old sweeper who experiences humiliation and rejection because of his caste. Through Bakha’s experiences, Anand…

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Mulk Raj Anand: A Pioneer of Indian English Literature

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutesMulk Raj Anand (1905–2004) was one of the most important writers in Indian English literature. He was a novelist, short-story writer and essayist. He was known for his realistic and sympathetic portrayal of poor and marginalised people in Indian society. Along with Raja Rao and R. K. Narayan, he played a major role in developing…

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Kanayi Kunhiraman – Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 14 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes1. Where was Kanayi Kunhiraman born? A) Kannur B) Kasaragod C) Kozhikode D) Thrissur 2. At which institution did Kanayi Kunhiraman study sculpture in Chennai? A) Slade School of Fine Art B) Government College of Fine Arts C) Madras University D) National School of Drama 3. Who guided Kanayi Kunhiraman during his studies in Chennai?…

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Gandharvan – Two Legends and a Painting – Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 13 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutesBased on the narration script of the short documentary by Akhil Sathyan, featuring artist Namboodiri and actor Mohanlal. Questions 1. Who directed the short documentary Gandharvan – Two Legends and a Painting? A) Padmarajan B) Akhil Sathyan C) Adoor Gopalakrishnan D) Sathyan Anthikad 2. What is Namboodiri’s actual name? A) Vasudevan B) Narayanan C) Krishnan…

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A Woman’s World: T. K. Padmini – MCQ’S

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 16 Comments

Reading Time: 4 minutesWho is the central figure discussed in the article “A Woman’s World”? A) Amrita Sher-Gil B) T. K. Padmini C) Anjolie Ela Menon D) Bhanu Athaiya Who is the author of the article? A) Pri Srinivasa B) Edasseri Govindan Nair C) K. Damodaran D) T. K. Divakaran Menon What is the primary focus of the…

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UNAPOLOGETICALLY RED

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan No Comments

Reading Time: < 1 minute Whenever I draw a red ‘pottu’* sometimes a timid dot, sometimes a fearless sun, with liquid Kumkum just above my brows, a conversation begins. No ritual summons me to do it, no vow, no decree inherited, no reason I can nearly fold into a sentence; I simply do. My ‘pottu’ has journeyed…

EXTROVERT, INTROVERT, AMBIVERT OR OTROVERT

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan No Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor years, I thought the world had only two choices: Extrovert – “Where’s the party?” Introvert – “Where’s the exit?” Then came the Ambivert: “Depends… who’s asking?” And now… Otrovert The otrovert happily attends the reunion, smiles for every group photo, laughs at the jokes… and still feels like the anthropologist observing a rare tribe….

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