Volume 13 | Issue 12 |

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This research paper investigates the role of Artificial intelligence in enhancing flood management systems in India, focusing on early warning systems and post flood management. The purpose is to evaluate AI tools in improving flood prediction accuracy, lead times and damage assessment efficiency, addressing challenges and opportunities in their deployment. Employing a mixed methods approach grounded in secondary data analysis from governmental reports, institutional studies and the study compares AI tools. Findings reveal that AI tools significantly outperform conventional techniques, achieving upto93% accuracy in early warning systems and boosting lead times by up to 18 hours. Post flood,AI enabled damage assessment attains up to 95% accuracy. Practical implications highlights AI's potential to transform disaster preparedness and response in India by facilitating timely alerts and efficient resource allocation. The paper underscores the need for improved explainability, localised adaptation and integration framework for widespread AI adoption in flood management.

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Artificial intelligence, Flood management, Challenge, Opportunity, Efficiency

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Murivenna oil is a traditional polyherbal formulation from Kerala, blending ancient Ayurvedic practices with modern pharmaceutical science. This review details its composition, which consists of nine key botanical ingredients, including Pongamia pinnata and Aloe vera, prepared in a coconut oil base. The exploration includes historical accounts, pharmacological insights, and contemporary phytochemical studies that affirm Murivenna's effectiveness in wound healing, anti-inflammatory activities, antimicrobial properties, and tissue regeneration. Following the guidelines of the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, the formulation is standardized and subjected to rigorous quality control measures. This research highlights the therapeutic potential of Murivenna as a cost-effective and biocompatible option in managing wound care across dermatology, orthopaedics, and post-surgical contexts, thereby integrating traditional Ayurvedic approaches into evidence-based medical practices.

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Murivenna oil, Ayurveda, wound healing, phytochemical standardization, pharmacological activities, polyherbal formulation

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The political landscape of Tamil Nadu stands as a striking anomaly in India, a unique case of Dravidian exceptionalism where regional parties, the DMK and ADMK, maintain absolute hegemonic control. This paper narrates the evolution of this stable bipolar system, tracing its roots from the early 20th century's Justice Party and its foundational focus on social justice, non-Brahmin representation, and agitational politics. This historical journey culminated in the establishment of stable, alternating Dravidian rule post-1967. At its core, the political contest is not a mere struggle for power, but an ideological battle over who is the true guardian of Dravidian ideals--social justice, state autonomy, and linguistic pride. The rivals wage this competition primarily through extensive welfare populism and the strategic co-option of smaller, identity-based parties, which successfully fortifies the system's bipolar structure. Despite the recent deaths of charismatic stalwarts and mounting ideological challenges from national parties, the Dravidian mandate remains the non-negotiable prerequisite for state power, ensuring the continued resilience and distinctive character of Tamil Nadu's politics.

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Dravidian Exceptionalism, Bipolar Party System. DMK and ADMK, Social Justice, Welfare Populism, Political Hegemony.

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The article "Naming a Nation: The Historical Significance of 'Bharat' and 'India' examines the development, significance, and cultural ramifications of the two names used to refer to the same country. 'India' has its origins in colonial and foreign interpretations of the country, whereas 'Bharat' has its roots in ancient Indic sources and has civilizational, cultural, and spiritual significance. Using passages from the Rigveda, Mahabharata, Puranas, Jain, and Buddhist writings, the article shows how 'Bharat' represents both indigenous identity and historical continuity. The word 'India', which was popularized during British colonial authority and is derived from the Indus River, is contrasted with this in the paper as an external view of the area. The issue goes all the way to the Constituent Assembly discussions that resulted in the constitutional phrase 'India, that is Bharat', which highlights both continuity and dualism in national identity. The article makes the case that 'India' represents a contemporary, colonial legacy, whereas 'Bharat' represents the essence of an old civilization through an examination of historical documents, constitutional rhetoric, and decolonial ideology. In order to promote cultural revival and epistemic decolonization, the writers support recovering the term 'Bharat'.

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Bharat, India, Constituent Assembly, Decolonial Identity, Civilizational Continuity

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Savings and investment play a vital role in the economic well-being of households as well as in the overall development of a nation. For rural households, effective saving and investment decisions are particularly important, as they help in managing income uncertainties, meeting future financial needs, and improving living standards. However, despite the availability of various savings and investment avenues, the level of awareness and participation among rural households often remains limited. This study aims to examine the extent of financial awareness among rural household. The research focuses on understanding the level of knowledge related to traditional and modern investment options, and the sources of financial information available to rural households. The data has been collected through structured questionnaire and analysed. The research methodology employed in this study includes the Percentage analysis, Garrett ranking and Chi-square test. The study revealed that the most rural households possess limited awareness of diversified investment modes and predominantly prefer traditional and low-risk savings instruments such as bank deposits, gold, and post office schemes. Awareness and participation in modern financial instruments like mutual funds, shares, insurance, and commodity markets are relatively low due to inadequate financial literacy and limited access to professional financial guidance. The study concludes that insufficient awareness and financial literacy hinder the effective mobilization and diversification of rural savings. It emphasizes the need for structured financial education programs, increased awareness of government schemes, and improved access to financial institutions to enhance informed decision-making.

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Savings, investment, awareness, rural households, financial instruments.

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As a social institution, libraries have also responsibilities towards environment. Like other fields of the society, libraries also have to take some green initiatives, to protect the environment from its severe deterioration. Green library is an environmentally conscious library that minimizes negative impact on environment and maximizes use of renewable resources. This paper tries to elaborate some efforts that can be taken for greening the library, such as greening the library building, greening the library collection, greening the library services, greening the library practices and greening the library with green ICT. Green initiatives taken by some of the Indian academic libraries are discussed here. Challenges faced by the libraries to transform them into green libraries are also discussed here.

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Academic library, Environmental sustainability, Green building, Green collection, Green library,

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This paper examines Tourism with Tribals and its potential. India is home to a vibrant and diverse range of tribal communities, their culture, therefore, manifests some of the oldest tribal traditions in the country. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, both are home to indigenous communities. Tribal tourism is one type of tourism which provides opportunity to connect the tribal and indigenous people. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states has tremendous potentiality for Tribal tourism. Tribal tourism is its role in preserving indigenous cultures. By showcasing traditional practices, rituals, and crafts, tribal tourism helps in keeping these traditions alive. Tourists' interest in authentic cultural experiences incentivizes the community to maintain their heritage. Traditional practices, including rituals, ceremonies, and festivals, attract tourists seeking unique cultural experiences. This paper deals Tribal Tourism in two telugu states and how development is going on.

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Tribal Tourism, indigenous, Culture, Heritage, Traditional Practices

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This paper undertakes a comparative philosophical examination of Friedrich Nietzsche's project of the "revaluation of all values" (Umwertung aller Werte) and Advaita Vedanta's transcendence of the papa-punya (merit-demerit) framework. Although these traditions emerge from distinct intellectual and cultural contexts--nineteenth-century European philosophy and classical Indian metaphysics--both critically interrogate conventional morality as a system of psychological and existential constraint. Nietzsche's genealogical analysis reveals moral dualism as an expression of ressentiment that suppresses life-affirming instincts, whereas Advaita Vedanta interprets attachment to papa and punya as karmic bondage that perpetuates samsara. Through textual interpretation and comparative analysis, the study demonstrates that both traditions identify moral accounting as a mechanism that conditions consciousness through fear, guilt, and deferred reward. However, their solutions diverge fundamentally. Nietzsche's revaluation seeks the creative affirmation of finite existence through will to power and amor fati, while Advaita Vedanta directs the aspirant toward non-dual realization and liberation through self-knowledge. By examining these convergences and divergences, the paper clarifies two contrasting post-moral trajectories: intensified engagement with becoming versus transcendence into non-dual being. The study contributes to comparative philosophy by offering a structured analysis of value-dismantling projects and their implications for contemporary ethical thought.

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Index Terms -- Nietzsche, Advaita Vedanta, Umwertung, Papa-Punya, Moral Dualism, Comparative Philosophy, Ethics, Moksha

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This study investigates the seismic safety of high-rise reinforced cement concrete (RCC) buildings, specifically focusing on the soft storey irregularity often caused by open ground floors for vehicle parking. A G+10 building is analysed using STAAD.Pro software across India's two seismic zones (II and III) to evaluate performance under earthquake loads. By introducing soft storeys at various levels, the research compares key parameters like storey drift, lateral displacement, and base shear. The findings identify the most critical soft storey positions and highest vulnerability zones while benchmarking deviations. Ultimately, this comparative analysis aims to recommend improved design practices to enhance earthquake resistance and structural stability in multi-storey buildings facing potential seismic risks.

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Seismic Analysis, Soft Storey, Storey Drift, STAAD.Pro, G+10 RCC Building

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Gender inequality is a persistent global problem that impacts various areas of human life, including social, economic, political, and cultural aspects. Despite international promises and national reforms, women and gender minorities still face gaps in education, employment, and health, access to technology, decision-making, and safety. This paper explores the nature of gender inequality, traces its historical and structural causes, reviews important scholarly work, and examines how the Sustainable Development Goals--particularly SDG 5--promote equality. The study also presents a set of strategic actions, including legal reforms, economic empowerment, gender-responsive budgeting, changing social norms, and data-driven policymaking, to create a fairer world.

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Building a More Equitable World: Strategies to Combat Gender Inequality

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