The literary genre of coming-of-age has a long history and is primarily focused on the intricacies of identity formation, personal growth, and self-discovery. The current study explores, within this framework, the complex relationship between faith and identity in influencing life decisions as i…

Language is a vital component of cultural identity, shaping and conveying a community’s customs, values, and social structures. The mother tongue serves as a primary medium for expressing emotions, thoughts, and cultural nuances, while fostering individual identity and a sense of belonging…

This exploratory study investigates the effectiveness of story grammar instruction in enhancing narrative text comprehension among upper primary English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in a Bengali-medium boys’ school in West Bengal, India. Drawing on Mandler’s framework of story…

The ongoing disintegration of political, economic, and social structures in today’s world highlights a deeply entrenched and fragmented worldview. From international conflicts to environmental devastation, humanity is caught in a cycle of materialism driven by competition, unchecked consum…

Emojis have become a central aspect of digital communication. Especially in social media, where they enhance textual meaning, emotional expression, and engagement. This paper explores the evolution of emojis from their origins in Japan to their widespread use across various digital platforms. Th…

This paper investigates the viral “Shimenet” meme that emerged from Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s mispronunciation of “she may not” during the 2025 proposed budget deliberation for her office. Utilizing Andrew Moody’s framework on performative Engli…

This paper explores discourse as both a concept and a methodological tool across various academic disciplines. It explores the theoretical underpinnings and evolving definitions of discourse, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature and post-structuralist roots. The study distinguishes discours…

This study examines the role of the United States in the Palestine-Israel conflict, evaluating whether its foreign policy aligns with its professed commitment to human rights. Through an analysis of U.S. policies, diplomatic decisions, and military aid to Israel, the paper explores how American …

Indian Indentured Labour Immigration was conceived as an alternative stream of labour supply in the exigencies of abolition of slavery in the British empire. In their quest for the ideal labouring body, the imperial functionaries zoned in on the figure of the ‘Hill Coolie’, i.e. the …

The term “Global South” refers to emerging countries with shared histories of colonisation and economic marginalisation, including those in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. India plays a crucial role in the Global South, using its democratic system, expanding economic power,…

Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore presents a complex engagement with gender identity through the character of Oshima, a transgender man whose narrative unsettles established gender binaries. This paper investigates Oshima’s role as a discursive and social agent who negotiates iden…

This paper examines the portrayal of women in media using the framework of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Drawing on sociolinguistic approaches and discourse strategies, it investigates how advertisements contribute to the construction of female identity and the reinforcement of dominant soc…