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Employ(ability), ESP and Psychological Well-being at the Crossroads

EFL Studies/V17N32025

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Swati Basu^1* & Bhavya²
¹Research Scholar, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities (English), IGDTUW, Delhi. *Corresponding author.
²Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities (English), IGDTUW, Delhi.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n3.02g}
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This study investigates the intersection of employability demands, English communication skill development, and their psychological impact on learners within management and technical education in India. Drawing on government, industry, and academic reports, it highlights persistent issues such as skill mismatches, communication silos, and mental blocks in English learning—factors that hinder alignment with job market expectations. The paper argues that these challenges are interlinked and must be understood within larger socio-political and institutional contexts. Through student reflections and teacher experiences, the study reveals overlooked gaps in the teaching-learning process and the competing agendas among stakeholders. It emphasizes the need to address not only skill development but also learner well-being and systemic limitations. The insights offered aim to inform educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers in shaping future strategies for workforce readiness, teacher development, and inclusive educational reform.

Keywords: Employability, English communication skills, Teacher, Psychological well-being.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 15 May 2025. Revised: 02 September 2025. Accepted: 05 September 2025. First published: 11 September 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
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Citation: Basu, S. & Bhavya. (2025). Employ(ability), ESP and Psychological Well-being at the Crossroads. Rupkatha Journal, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n3.02g

timepass: Protima Bedi’s Memoir as a Rebuttal to Media

Gender Studies/V17N32025

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Ramya M. H.^1* & Shashikantha Koudur²
¹Ph.D. Scholar, School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar Post, Mangalore – 575025, India. *Corresponding Author
²Professor, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar post, Mangalore-575025, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n3.01g}
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Feminist autobiographical writings often serve the purpose of legitimising the author’s praxis/professional life and partake in the process of reshaping their identity. This article argues that Indian classical dancer Protima Bedi’s posthumously released memoir — an example of ecriture féminine – is a personal space to confide and create a new sense of self. The paper gives a glimpse of Protima’s transforming identities in different stages of her life. This paper tries to explore her memoir as a rebuttal to the media and hullabaloo it created with her persona. Exploring a love-hate relationship between Protima and the media, this article focuses on how the autobiographical writing, traversing through the past and the present, attempts to reclaim the lost ground through legitimisation by confiding.

Keywords: Protima Bedi, memoir, media, rebuttal, ecriture feminine, legitimising, confiding

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 March 2025. Revised: 29 August 2025. Accepted: 05 September 2025. First published: 10 September 2025..
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Ramya, M. H. & Koudur, S. (2025). timepass: Protima Bedi’s Memoir as a Rebuttal to Media. Rupkatha Journal, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n3.01g

“Lone are the paths”: A Review of British Women Romantic Poets

British Literature/Gender Studies/V17N22025

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Bazla Um E Hani^1* & Zeeshan Ali³
^1,2Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology Patna, India. *Corresponding author.
²Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute of Technology Patna, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.09g}
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The Romantic Era saw significant advancement and change; it was also characterised by firmly rooted patriarchal beliefs. Women were relegated to the roles of housewives, carers, and wives because they were viewed as inferior to males. Women were excluded from the literary canon and their voices were muted during the period, which was mirrored in the patriarchal values of the literary community. However, female poets like Felicia Hemans, Mary Robinson, and Dorothy Wordsworth expressed their courage in emphasising the wonder of nature and stirred powerful feelings in their audience. They frequently wrote about nature in terms of how it evokes feelings such as pleasure, pain, and desire. They used nature to express their sentiments and experiences. They focused their attention not only on domestic affairs and social obligations but also proved their worth and craftsmanship, gathering experiences of nature’s beauty.

Keywords: Romanticism, male, woman, nature, canon, and culture.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 12 March 2025. Revised: 24 June 2025. Accepted: 27 June 2025. First published: 30 June 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Hani, B. U. E. & Ali, Z. (2025). “Lone are the paths”: A Review of British Women Romantic Poets. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.09g

Decentering King Lear: Feminist Reperformance, Rural Voices, and Deconstructive Aesthetics in Queen Lear

Gender Studies/Performance Studies

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Ahmet Oktan^1*, Sibel Karaduman² & Murad Karaduman³
¹Ondokuz Mayis University. *Corresponding author. ^2,3Akdeniz University.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.08g}
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This study analyzes Pelin Esmer’s 2019 documentary film “Queen Lear” in the context of feminist film theory and deconstructive narrative aesthetics. The documentary tells the story of an amateur theater group consisting of peasant women on a tour to the mountain villages of Turkey and their staging of Shakespeare’s famous play King Lear as Queen Lear in their own interpretation. Based on a qualitative research design, we analyze the documentary on two levels. First, the experiences of women through theater are examined as a feminist practice of subjectivation and the director’s approach to this process is questioned. Secondly, the way the director presents this process and the narrative elements she prefers are analyzed in terms of feminist documentary understanding. In summary, we find that Pelin Esmer approaches theater as one of the fields of self-realization for peasant women in her film; that theater functions as a means for them to be liberated to a certain extent from patriarchal codes and social conditions that limit them; and that she presents theatrical performance as a kind of cultural interaction, enrichment and border-crossing experience. Furthermore, we conclude that the deconstructive and original narrative created by using tools such as intertextual, observational, episodic, and layered narrative reinforces the critical attitude of the film. These formal choices reinforce feminist discourse by presenting women’s transformation processes in a non-linear, fragmented, and polyphonic manner. In this way, it is shown how feminist politics can effectively combine with the narrative structures of documentary cinema.

Keywords: Feminist documentary, Deconstructive aesthetics, Feminist subjectivation, Rural women, Queen Lear.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 12 March 2025. Revised: 24 June 2025. Accepted: 26 June 2025. First published: 30 June 2025..
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Oktan, A., Karaduman, S. & Karaduman, M. (2025). Decentering King Lear: Feminist Reperformance, Rural Voices, and Deconstructive Aesthetics in Queen Lear. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.08g

Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of Savior Siblings Practices in India

Health Humanities/V17N22025

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Aiswarya Acharya¹, Rubi Talukdar^2*, Prabir Kumar Pattnaik³ & Swayam Prava Satpathy⁴
¹Research Scholar, SNIL (Faculty of Legal Studies), Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University.²Assistant Professor, SNIL (Faculty of Legal Studies), Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University. *Corresponding author.³Professor, SNIL (Faculty of Legal Studies), Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University.⁴Associate Professor, Dept. of Humanities, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.07g}
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Abstract

“Savior siblings” are children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) with the intent of serving as potential stem cell, tissue, or organ donors for an existing, ailing sibling. This process involves screening and selecting embryos to ensure genetic compatibility before implantation. While such advancements offer hope to families confronting life-threatening illnesses, they also raise significant ethical and legal questions, particularly in India, where specific legislation regarding savior siblings remains absent. This paper aims to explore three key concerns: first, whether the creation of savior siblings constitutes an ethical practice; second, whether it is justifiable to conceive a child solely for organ donation; and third, how current Indian legal frameworks address—or fail to address—the use of reproductive technologies in this context. A survey was conducted to gauge public opinion on the ethical and legal dimensions of savior siblings in India. The results indicate that while the practice may be viewed as ethically acceptable when balanced carefully against considerations of medical necessity, bodily autonomy, child welfare, and informed consent, the use of savior siblings strictly for organ donation is not supported.

Keywords: Ethics, Genetic Testing, Organ Donation, Reproductive Technology, Savior Siblings.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 12 March 2025. Revised: 19 June 2025. Accepted: 22 June 2025. First published: 25 June 2025..
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation:Acharya, A., Talukdar, R., Pattnaik, P. K., & Satpathy, S. P. (2025). Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of Savior Siblings Practices in India. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.07g

Reimagining Fathering a Child with Special Needs in a Gendered Context

Gender Studies/V17N22025

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Senem GURKAN
Associate Professor, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkiye.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.06g}
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This research aims to achieve an in-depth understanding of the roles of fathers who have a child with special needs in the context of gender roles. Conducted through the periods and techniques of the qualitative research paradigm, the data were collected using an in-depth interview technique with a semi-structured interview form, which included socio-demographic questions and some open-ended questions. The participants consist of 21 fathers living in Samsun province and having children with special needs. The results suggest that four themes can be generated from the interviews with fathers, such as egalitarian parenting, a lesser parent with masculine roles, a shift in parental roles and forced maternity of a father. It can be concluded that all the fathers are aware of the burden and heavy work of mothers, some trying to share the responsibilities with their wives, while others believe this is a duty of mothers. In any case, either egalitarian or traditional, the fathers are under the influence of gender stereotypes.

Keywords: Gender roles, child with special needs, father, fathering.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 15 March 2025. Revised: 04 June 2025. Accepted: 04 June 2025. First published: 08 June 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: GURKAN, S. (2025). Reimagining Fathering a Child with Special Needs in a Gendered Context. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.06g

Resisting Oppression: A Dravidian Ideological Perspective of Karnan (2021) in Tamil Cinema

Film & Media Studies/V17N22025

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Jeeva V^1*, Padmanabhan T², Sunesh K S³ & Poovarasan G⁴
^1,3,4Research scholar, Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India..
²Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India. *Corresponding Author.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.05g}
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Cinema, beyond being a medium for entertainment, serves as a tool of expression on society’s socioeconomic, political, and cultural dimensions, says Damodaran (2017). In that aspect, the Tamil movie Karnan (2021), directed by Mari Selvaraj, is a notable cinematic portrayal of caste oppression and resistance in Tamil Nadu. This research paper aims to examine the film Karnan in relation to Dravidian ideology. The study focuses on aspects such as the depiction of caste oppression and social justice, as it parallels the real-life struggles of Dalits. The study utilizes a Dravidian ideological framework to emphasize the film’s portrayal of caste-based discrimination, state violence, and collective resistance. By employing a qualitative analysis approach, including critical discourse analysis, the study critically interprets how Karnan aligns with Dravidian principles like self-respect, social justice and anti-caste politics. The research findings reveal how it reinterprets mythology, critiques systemic oppression, and amplifies the voices of subaltern groups. This study, with the historical, socio-economic, and political contexts of Karnan, presents a compelling narrative that contests prevailing caste structures and underscores the fundamental values of the Dravidian movement.

Keywords: Dravidian Ideology, socio-economic Caste, Karnan movie, social justice, Tamil cinema.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 13 March 2025. Revised: 26 May 2025. Accepted: 29 May 2025. First published: 03 June 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Jeeva, V., Padmanabhan, T, . Sunesh, K. S. & Poovarasan, G. (2025). Resisting Oppression: A Dravidian Ideological Perspective of Karnan (2021) in Tamil Cinema. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.05g

Rise of Political Consciousness in Dravidian Cinema: Screening Social Justice in M. R. Radha Films

Film & Media Studies/V17N22025

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Naren Kumar N L^1*& R. Subramani²
¹PhD. Research Scholar, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem, India. *Corresponding author.
²Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.04g}
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M.R. Radha, the iconic actor of Tamil cinema, is renowned for his villainous roles in the industry. Being an actor who has appeared in a variety of roles like comedian, hero, character role, etc., his villainy and his Anti-hero roles have gained popularity among the Tamil cinema audience. M.R. Radha’s cinematic journey gave rise to a political consciousness among the audiences. His dialogues and anti-hero archetypes on screen forged a political consciousness that turned out to be the vehicle of the Dravidian wave in Tamil cinema. M.R. Radha’s on-screen presence became a site of ideological resistance that reflected subverting caste hierarchies, questioning religious orthodoxy and voicing the rationalist, anti-Brahminical tenets of the Self-Respect Movement. This paper examines the radical discourses in the film Rathakanneer to analyze how they promoted political consciousness within the Dravidian wave of Tamil cinema. Through a descriptive analysis, this paper investigates how M.R. Radha’s films foster political consciousness by analyzing how his Dialogues and characters challenge dominant moral, social, and political narratives, promoting the social justice values of the Self-respect movement.

Keywords: Social Justice, Anti-Hero, M.R. Radha, Storytelling as a Radical Tool, Political consciousness.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 13 March 2025. Revised: 26 May 2025. Accepted: 27 May 2025. First published: 29 May 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation: Kumar N. N. L. & Subramani, R. (2025). Rise of Political Consciousness in Dravidian Cinema: Screening Social Justice in M. R. Radha Films. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.04g

The Language of Ancestral Wisdom: A Study on Interpretive Strategies in Thirukkural Commentaries

Tamil Literature/V17N22025

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Vinayagam G
Assistant Professor, School of Law, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.03g}
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Commentaries play a crucial role in understanding ancient texts. They connect contemporary readers with texts from diverse temporal contexts. It is commonly acknowledged that comprehending many classical works would be nearly impossible without the support of the commentaries. At the same time, it is equally important to recognize that commentaries themselves do not always succeed in fully comprehending the meaning of the original text. Despite presenting meticulous, word-by-word renderings, commentators sometimes fall short of grasping and transmitting the ‘actual’ meaning of the text. This study examines one instance in which medieval commentators appear to struggle with the interpretation of a Kural. It analyzes five medieval commentaries on the Thirukkural, dating from the 10th to the 13th centuries, and explores the diverse strategies employed by commentators to ‘fix’ the meaning of a particular couplet. In doing so, the paper argues that commentaries do not merely disclose the meaning of the text, but actively participate in constituting that meaning. Thus, the study uncovers the dynamic and, at times, ideological processes of meaning-making practices within the tradition of Tamil literary commentary.

Keywords:Thirukkural, Commentaries, Meaning of text, Ancestral wisdom, Interpretation, Medieval commentary

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 13 March 2025. Revised: 26 May 2025. Accepted: 27 May 2025. First published: 29 May 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Citation:Vinayagam, G. (2025). The Language of Ancestral Wisdom: A Study on Interpretive Strategies in Thirukkural Commentaries. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.03g

Representing Desire in Minor Literature: Characterisation in The White Tiger

Indian Literature in English/V17N22025

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Farooq Ahmad Sheikh
Assistant Professor, Department of English, North Campus, University of Kashmir, J&K, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.02g}
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The Lacanian subject has two distinct aspects: one corresponds to the structural subject shaped by the symbolic order. At the same time, the other transcends symbolisation or coding, referred to by Lacan as the subject of desire or the Real. Minor literature, defined as the literature of minorities expressed in a major language, also seeks to disrupt dominant codifications and convey the flow of pure desire. Viewed through a Lacanian lens, minor literature primarily engages with the Real. This paper examines The White Tiger as an example of minor literature, with a particular emphasis on its characterisation. The central argument is that the novel’s characters do not conform to traditional types, identities, or subject positions. Instead, they embody pure desire and are better understood as Lacanian subjects of desire/Real, rather than as ideological constructs within a discourse. The primary focus of the novel is to represent the reverse side of the subject or the desire rather than the discursive formation.

Keywords: Representing Desire, Minor Literature, Characterisation, Indian Novel, The White Tiger

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 28 February 2025. Revised: 13 May 2025. Accepted: 14 May 2025. First published: 21 May 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 by the author/s.
License: License Aesthetix Media Services, India. Distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Published by: Aesthetix Media Services, India
Citation: Sheikh, F. A. (2025). Representing Desire in Minor Literature: Characterisation in The White Tiger. Rupkatha Journal, 17(2). https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v17n2.02g

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