Nishtha Desai

  This blog is assigned as part of a Thinking Activity by Megha Trivedi Ma'am. . It critically examines the representation of motherhood in Buchi Emecheta’s novel and compares it with contemporary media portrayals. Introduction to the Novel Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood (1979) is one of the most powerful feminist novels in African literature. The novel tells the tragic story of Nnu Ego, a woman whose entire identity and purpose revolve around motherhood. In traditional Igbo society, motherhood is considered the greatest achievement and source of honour for women. A woman gains respect, security, and social value through her children, especially sons. However, Emecheta presents a deeply ironic reality. Instead of bringing happiness and fulfilment, motherhood becomes a source of suffering, sacrifice, and loss for Nnu Ego. She sacrifices her youth, health, and personal identity for her children, believing that they will care for her in old age. Yet, in the end, she dies a...

Hello Everyone .. This blog task is part of Mechanics of writing chapter . It is given by Bhatt Prakruti Ma'am. Let discuss it : What are the different mechanics of writing suggested in the MLA Handbook? The MLA Handbook provides clear guidelines for the mechanics of writing to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and professionalism in academic writing. The mechanics of writing refer to the technical aspects such as spelling, punctuation, capitalization, italics, numbers, titles, quotations, and names. These rules help writers present their ideas in a clear, organized, and standardized manner. Proper use of writing mechanics improves readability and enhances the credibility of research work. 1. Spelling Correct spelling is essential in academic writing because spelling errors can confuse readers and reduce the credibility of the research paper. The MLA Handbook emphasizes consistency in spelling throughout the document. Writers should follow either British or American spelling...

 This blog task is given by Barad Dilip sir Click Here . Let'd discuss it . Humans in the Loop (2024): AI, Invisible Labour, and the Politics of Representation Introduction The film Humans in the Loop, directed by Aranya Sahay, is a powerful exploration of artificial intelligence, invisible labour, and indigenous identity in the digital age. The film follows Nehma, an Adivasi woman from Jharkhand, who works as a data labeler for an artificial intelligence system. Through her personal journey, the film reveals the hidden human labour behind AI systems and raises important ethical, cultural, and political questions. This blog is based on the worksheet tasks and includes pre-viewing understanding, observations while watching the film, and post-viewing critical reflection. It critically examines AI bias, invisible labour, representation, and cinematic techniques using film studies perspectives. Pre-Viewing Understanding: Context and Key Concepts AI Bias and Indigenous Knowledge Systems...

Hello everyone, This blog is written in response to the thinking activity assigned by Prakruti Ma’am as part of the unit Research and Writing . This activity helped me understand the meaning of bibliography, the importance of working bibliography, and the proper method of compiling it during the research process. Bibliography plays a very important role in academic writing because it helps researchers organize sources and maintain academic honesty. Thinking Activity Q: What is a bibliography? And how can we compile a working bibliography? Introduction Research writing is a systematic process that requires collecting information from reliable sources. While conducting research, it is essential to keep a record of all the sources consulted. This record is called a bibliography. A bibliography is an important part of research writing because it provides complete information about the sources used in the research. It also helps readers understand where the information comes from and allows...