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Modeling Time and Space by Artificial Intelligence in Olena Krasnoselska’s Novel SOLpik: Fiction or Future Reality?

Artificial Intelligence (AI)/V16N32024

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Oleksandra Nikolova¹ , Kateryna Vasylyna^2* , Viktoriya Pogrebnaya³
¹Dept of German Philology, Translation and World Literature, Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine.
²Dept of English Philology and Linguodidactics, Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine. *Corresponding author.
³Dept of Journalism, National University Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic, Ukraine.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04}
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The article studies the specifics of time and space in Olena Krasnoselska’s novel SOLpik through the light of artistic representation of the possibilities of their AI (artificial intelligence) modeling. The article proves that in terms of modern advancements in science and technology, the methods of modeling time and space by AI depicted in the novel (their 3D printing with the help of artificial intelligence) seem to be theoretically justified and predictable. The authors of the present paper pay special attention to the analysis of the writer’s philosophical reflections on the essence of time and space, as well as the consequences of active human interaction with artificial intelligence. It is noted that the image of the future presented by Olena Krasnoselska, where artificial intelligence can get out of control and begin modeling the space-time continuum, creating virtual reality, seems quite believable in the context of scientific and technological achievements of the 21st century. This story reflects the ideas of modern science and the attitude towards its attainments. The article concludes that all of the above-mentioned facts give grounds for identifying the piece by the Ukrainian writer as a ‘prophecy novel’. Also, it outlines the perspectives of studies related to the analysis of the chronotope of ‘science-fictional AI’ in view of the achievements of modern scientific and technological progress.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), AI narratives, science-fictional AI, chronotope, hybrid genre.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 10 August 2024. Revised: 27 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Nikolova, O., Vasylyna, K. & Pogrebnaya, V. (2024). Modeling Time and Space by Artificial Intelligence in Olena Krasnoselska’s Novel SOLpik: Fiction or Future Reality? Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04

Role of AI on Creativity of Aspiring Writers in Bangladesh

Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Vol16N32024

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Zakia Ahmad^1* , Saimum Rahman Prattay² , Wahid Kaiser³ , Sifatur Rahim⁴, Sumaia Jahan Shoshi⁵
^1,2,4,5Dept of English, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh. *Corresponding author.
³Lecturer, Dept of English, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.03}
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative writing has sparked a global interest in how it might impact the creativity of aspiring writers. The Natural Language Generation (NLG) technology has enabled AI to generate written materials that imitate patterns and structures of human language. This paper aims to investigate the impact of generative AI tools on creative writing, with a focus on emerging Bangladeshi writers. It also underscores the crucial role of user responsibility when using AI tools for creative writing. For this study, six renowned Bangladeshi authors and academicians and fifteen aspiring writers shared their insights on whether AI is a transformative tool that amplifies the writer’s creativity and efficiency or if it poses a threat to the inventiveness of novice writers. The findings show that AI can facilitate idea generation, accelerate the writing process, provide feedback to developing structure, and improve the language skills of aspiring writers. However, it was observed that the responses provided by AI were generic and repetitive. The writers who use AI particularly mentioned its inability to create unique content with emotional depth and originality, which are distinguishing features of human creativity. Furthermore, the renowned authors emphasized the ethical concerns they have about the authorship and authenticity of the content produced with AI assistance. They also feared that over-reliance on AI tools might lead to homogenization in creative writing.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI), creative writing, aspiring writers, user responsibility, homogenization, ethics of AI.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 24 October 2024. Accepted: 26 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Ahmad, Z., Prattay, S. R., Kaiser, W., Rahim, S. & Shoshi, S. J. (2024). Role of AI on Creativity of Aspiring Writers in Bangladesh. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.03

Cooking up Diversity: Culinary Narratives in Indian Children’s Literature

Children's Literature/V16N32024

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Nabeela Musthafa^1*, Preeti Navaneeth² & Rona Reesa Kurian³
¹ Research Scholar, National Institute of Technology, Calicut. *Corresponding author.
²Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology, Calicut.
³Research Scholar, National Institute of Technology, Calicut.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.09g}
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Abstract

Indian culture was initially introduced into children’s literature predominantly through the use of mythology and folklore. These stories often had a didactic element attached to them, which at times compromised on the ‘fun’ or ‘entertainment’ aspect of stories. However, in recent times, certain publishing houses have ventured to mitigate this gap by coming up with stories that are more engaging and relatable to children and, at the same time, reflect Indian culture and values. Food, serving as a cultural symbol and representative of India’s vast and diverse landscape, acts as a mediational signifier in food-based children’s stories. This study examines how selected Indian children’s literature uses culinary narratives to depict regional culture and gender performativity, serving as a form of resistance against colonial influence and Western capitalist expansion through the medium of children’s literature. Drawing on Edward Said’s notion that resistance is not just a reaction to colonialism but an alternative way of perceiving human history, this paper analyses works such as Kozhukatta (2017), Thukpa for All (2018), Thatha’s Pumpkin (2020), Paati’s Rasam (2021), and My Grandmother Can’t Cook (2023). Through this analysis, the paper sheds light on the pivotal role of culinary narratives in promoting cultural diversity, fostering tolerance, and nurturing a sense of inclusivity among young readers.

Keywords: Indian Children’s literature, Culinary narratives, Culture, Diversity, Post-colonialism, Gender.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 26 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Musthafa, N., Navaneeth, P. & Kurian, R. R. (2024). Cooking up Diversity: Culinary Narratives in Indian Children’s Literature. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.09g

Textual Paradigm: Reading, Analyzing, and Positioning the Indian Banknotes Issued Post-Independence as Texts

Cultural Studies/V16N32024

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Cibi T R^1* & P. Nagaraj²
¹ Research Scholar, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu. *Corresponding author.
² Professor and Head, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Bharathiar University, Tamilnadu.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.08g}
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Abstract

Postmodern liberty has been a luxury to the creators to some extent. With regards to text and its functions, the viewpoint of considering everything as a text bloomed out of Derrida’s mind in his Of Grammatology (1967). Just as postmodern literature challenges linear narratives and fixed meanings, through the analysis of Indian banknotes as textual artifacts, the interrogation of the semiotic dimensions of banknotes, and how they function as sites of ideological contestation, memory-making, and cultural representation being a text is possible. The textual analysis is performed by applying the picture theory of W.J.T. Mitchell to deconstruct the elements embedded, which in turn access the knowledge of the text’s world and how it could be part of the same. The idea of considering Indian banknotes as texts is a result of the advancements that have been happening in the printing industry. Due to such kind of never-ending upgradation, the conventional ideas of authorship, textuality, and interpretation are challenged and given a new dimension by considering Indian banknotes as subject matter. Further, the present study delineates the culture and history of the Nation as represented in the select texts.

Keywords: Postmodernism, Text, Indian banknotes, Culture, History.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Cibi, T. R. & Nagaraj, P. (2024). Textual Paradigm: Reading, Analyzing, and Positioning the Indian Banknotes Issued Post-Independence as Texts. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.08g

Female Consciousness and Stereotypes in Chinese Female-Directed Cinema: Insights from the film Send Me to the Clouds

Film & Media Studies/Gender Studies/V16N32024

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Mao Wenyu¹ & Roslina Ismail^2*
¹ Ph.D. Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
² Associate Prof, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. *Corresponding author.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.07g}
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Abstract

This paper analyzes Chinese female director Teng Congcong’s film Send Me to the Clouds to reveal the relationship between female consciousness and ideologies of power in the context of the current Chinese era. We examine the narrative strategies, imagery symbols and power ideologies in the film through Foucault’s body theory and feminist film theory. Send Me to the Clouds takes the redemption of life as its narrative strategy and incorporates elements of humor and absurdity. The film changes the initiator of sexual pleasure to the female protagonist, and the male becomes a passive character who is a cheater, a coward which is an attempt to break the “stereotype” of female passivity in the traditional Chinese cultural settings, to create an important role for female consciousness and ideology of power in this life-saving film. However, it is important to critically examine the limitations and subjectivity of the film, especially whether it subverts the traditional mainstream ideology in its artistic expression of “female consciousness”. This study provides insights into Chinese feminist film narratives and further discusses the significance and role of Chinese female consciousness in the global feminist film discourse.

Keywords: Female Directors, Stereotypes, Female consciousness, Feminism.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 26 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 29 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Wenyu, M. & Ismail, R. (2024). Female Consciousness and Stereotypes in Chinese Female-Directed Cinema: Insights from the film Send Me to the Clouds. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.07g

The Translator’s Cognitive Construction in the Perspective of Cognitive Narratology

Translation

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Feng Lu
Master, Donghua University.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.06g}
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Abstract

Current research on combining cognitive narratology and translation studies focuses on defining the role of translation within cognitive narratology, challenging the assumption that original and target texts are undifferentiated in narratological studies. However, this research rarely refers to the translator’s cognitive mechanism in the narrative process. Drawing on the Psycho-spatial theory, the space network of the whole translation activity includes the author’s cognitive space of original narrative text, the translator’s cognitive spaces of narrative construction and re-narrative reconstruction, and the reader’s cognitive space of re-narrative acceptance, meaning that the translator should participate in the cognitive process of narrative construction and re-narrative reconstruction by moving in these different spaces. In addition, this research looks into the translator’s specific identity information and cognitive operations to detect its cognitive basis and explain the cognitive activity.

Keywords: Cognitive narratology; psycho-spatial theory; translator research.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 03 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Lu, F. (2024). The Translator’s Cognitive Construction in the Perspective of Cognitive Narratology. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.06g

Bridging the Technological Gap in English Language Teaching Classrooms of India with Comic Books

EFL Studies/V16N32024

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Jubi Das^1* & Debasish Mohapatra²
¹Research Scholar, Department of English, Tezpur University, Assam, India. *Corresponding author.
²Associate Professor, Head, Department of English, Tezpur University, Assam, India.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.05g}
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Abstract

With the turn of the century, as new forms of media emerged along with technological innovations, it transformed how students perceive information, making them mostly audio-visual learners. However, despite various educational benefits, there is a gap in the accessibility of these technological innovations across schools in India, depriving students of an engaging way of language learning. This study examines the potential of an easily available and appealing multimodal resource, the comic book, for English language learning. It delves into the potential of physical comic books as an innovative tool to bridge the gap between traditional approaches and technology-assisted approaches in schools of marginalized areas of India. As it is crucial to understand students’ interests and perspectives for the successful implementation of an innovative tool, this study was conducted among 369 students of private and government schools in Assam, India and observed a positive response. It also highlighted the potential for improvement in certain language skills using comic books under proper guidance.

Keywords: English Language Teaching, Government and private schools, Comic books.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Das, J. & Mohapatra, D. (2024). Bridging the Technological Gap in English Language Teaching Classrooms of India with Comic Books. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.05g

The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study

EFL Studies/V16N32024

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Marium Jamila¹, Md. Munibur Rahman^2* & Zahid Hasan^{3 ,}
^1,2,3Department of English, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g}
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Abstract

In today’s competitive world, the use of technology across diverse sectors is on the rise, and language learning is no exception. As higher secondary level (HSC) students badly need to be proficient in English to pursue higher education and build up their future careers, young learners profusely use various technologies as learning tools to make the process of language learning easy and affordable. So, this study investigated the varied impacts and implications of using technology on the development of the HSC level students’ English language proficiency in Bangladesh. To explore the students’ perceptions of technology usage in developing their English language proficiency, this research collected data from 235 learners from two districts in Bangladesh, employing a questionnaire consisting of both closed-ended and open-ended items. The findings revealed that most students use different technological tools for learning English. They have very positive perceptions of the utility and effectiveness of technologies in language learning, though difficulties like the high cost of tools, unavailability of free programs and software, over-reliance on technology tools, etc., were also reported. To overcome the obstacles associated with this issue, necessary support and measures were also suggested. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights into adopting policies and using technology to develop student’s English language proficiency.

Keywords: English Language Classrooms, HSC Level, Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Technology.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 27 August 2024. Revised: 25 October 2024. Accepted: 27 October 2024. First published: 28 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Jamila, M., Rahman, M.M. & Hasan, Z. (2024). The Use of Technology in Developing HSC Level Students’ English Language Proficiency: A Perception Study. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.04g

“I am that woman Gayatri-Lover of Brahma”: Resistance and Resurrection of the Mythical Divine Feminine in Usha Kishore’s Night Sky Between the Stars

Gender Studies

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Beauty Das
^{Research Scholar, Department of English, Banaras Hindu University.}

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.03g}
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This article intends to explore the convergence of feminism and mythology within Indian culture, with a particular emphasis on Usha Kishore’s poetry collection, Night Sky Between the Stars (2015). Employing a feminist literary lens, the paper examines Kishore’s engagement with significant mythological figures—goddesses such as Durga and Kali, alongside mortal women like Sita and Draupadi—to challenge patriarchal conventions. These characters represent various dimensions of womanhood, including strength and resilience, frequently contesting established gender roles. Through her reinterpretation of these myths, Kishore transforms feminist discourse and creates a new identity that elevates the voices of female mythological figures. This analysis highlights how her work contributes to an alternative narrative of Indian womanhood, promoting female agency and redefining the cultural portrayals of women in mythology.

Keywords: Feminism, Patriarchy, Mythology, Gendered Identity, Resistance, Resurrection.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 24 August 2024. Revised: 24 October 2024. Accepted: 25 October 2024. First published: 26 October 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 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: Das, B. (2024). “I am that woman Gayatri-Lover of Brahma”: Resistance and Resurrection of the Mythical Divine Feminine in Usha Kishore’s Night Sky Between the Stars. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.03g

Kothanodi: Visual Storytelling through World-building in Regional Literature

Film & Media Studies/Vol16N32024

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Anannya Nath
^{Assistant Professor, Department of English, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalaya- Behali, India.}

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.02g}
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Abstract

Visual storytelling is an ancient art. Television, radio, movies, and books fulfill a basic need of the human psyche- to make sense of the world around them. The sensorial experience of sight, which is also epistemologically significant to meaning-making finds newer modes of presentation with the turn of the twentieth century with the availability of newer technological modes of consumption. The pronounced shift within Media Studies towards a “world,” rather than the concerns of plot or character, reflects the increasing rise of trans-medial narratives as a norm. The upshot of an unprecedented rise of trans medial narrative has also made its presence felt in the Third World and within smaller regional cultures. These cultures, which have a rich panache of stories, mostly in their folktales, have exponential potential to utilise the same in creating successful trans-medial- narratives. One such significant production is the 2015 award-winning Assamese film, Kothanodi, which has, as its backdrop, four intertwining stories selected meticulously from the pantheon of Lakshminath Bezbaruah’s stock literature of folk tales retold. This paper studies the aspects of worldbuilding in the film vis-à-vis the literature that makes it. It entails that the movie is seen in juxtaposition to the stories. To this end, the paper demonstrates how the classic worldbuilding elements of setting, fantasy, visuals, and sounds are explored in both film and literature. In accessing the nuances, the study tries to see how regional languages can also produce successful story worlds from regional literature.

Keywords: Visual Storytelling, World-building, Folktales, Film.

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declared no conflicts of interest.
Ethical Consideration: Informed consent was obtained from all the participants of the study.
Funding: No funding was received for this research.
Article History: Received: 31 August 2024. Revised: 24 October 2024. Accepted: 25 October 2024. First published: 27 October 2024..
Copyright: © 2024 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: Nath, A. (2024). Kothanodi: Visual Storytelling through World-building in Regional Literature. Rupkatha Journal 16:3. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n3.02g

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