Browsing by Author "Bhandari, Krishna Prasad"
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Item Multiculturalism and Cultural Clashes in Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie(Faculty of English, 2019) Bhandari, Krishna PrasadMidnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie remains a central text in postcolonial literature. Rushdie’s ambitious novel rejects the British colonial visions of India and constructs a new world and a new depiction of Indian citizens and history in an attempt to provide greater truth to Indian images and history. This study has been written with an aim to interpret multicultural clashes in the novel. The novel reflects the multiculturalism and cultural clashes in postcolonial India through its protagonist Saleem Sinai. The novel describes the origins of Bombay and illustrates the city’s evolutions and changes, from indigenous people settling the city to colonial powers asserting their control over it. The study shows how the novelist artistically discusses the multicultural clashes in postcolonial India and its reflection in the novel. The study explores Indian historical events through Saleem’s familial and his own personal history.Item Socio–Economic Impact of Drip Irrigation System A Case Study of Dhikurpokhari V.D.C., Kaski(Faculty of Sociology, 2010) Bhandari, Krishna PrasadFieldwork of this study entitled Socio-Economic Impact of Drip Irrigation System was carried out at ward no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of Dhikurpokhari V.D.C. in Kaski district. The general objectives of this study were: to examine the performance of the drip irrigation system and to access the socio-economic impact of drip users with reference of Dhikurpokhari V.D.C. of Kaski district. The specific objectives of this study were: to analyze the impact of drip irrigation on social sector (Education, Health, Gender Relation, and Awareness) and to access the impact of drip irrigation system in economic sector. The study covered a sample of 234 households of the ward no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of Dhikurpokhari V.D.C. out of 234 households, 50 households, i.e.21 percent were selected as sampled HHs using simple random sampling method by lottery method. Hence, 50 sample households have been targeted and studied in detail to meet the research requirement. The study followed a broad framework and focused on holistic approach to fulfill its objectives rather than just to follow a single method of collecting and analyzing data. Therefore, several tools and method such as a semi structured, interview with drip users, a focus group discussion with non-sampled drip users and farmers, interview with key informants and case studies were conducted to collect the essential information. Several meeting were also held with various stakeholders. Mainly quantitative data were collected from interviews schedule and qualitative data were collected using FGDs. Drip irrigation has brought changes on the social sector of informants such as Education, Health, Gender Relation and Awareness. 26 informants i.e 52 percent have geared up their knowledge in the sector of education and got more information about modern agricultural tools and methods for farming by drip irrigation. Hence, their awareness has improved. Likewise, 35 informants, i.e 70 percent have improved their health status by taking fresh vegetables and earning by selling them. The money is used by drip users in health, education and nutrition sector. Similarly, gender relation to drip irrigation for instance, 21 men, 15 women and 14 joint (by men and women) out of 50 are involved in decision making activities related to drip irrigation of gender. Drip irrigation has brought drastic changes in the rural area in economic sector. Drip users have increased their income, saved their time, saved labour, generated employment opportunity, increased production and saved water by adopting Drip Irrigation. 18 informants, i.e 36 percent have earned yearly Rs. 5,000 to 10,000 by adopting Drip Irrigation. Similarly, 17 informants, i.e 34 percent, 9 informants, i.e 18 percent and 6 informants, i.e 12 percent are benefited to earn early Rs. 10,000/- to 15,000/-, Rs. 15,000/- to 20,000/-, Rs. 20,000/- and above respectively. Applying drip irrigation system for irrigation is one of the best systems for irrigation. However, drip users have faced problems while constructing tunnel and other sector as well. 46 respondents, i.e. 92 percent, 48 respondents, i.e. 96 percent and 47 respondents, i.e.94 percent have faced general problems on drip irrigation system on the tunnel construction, natural disaster, diseases and pesticides respectively.Item Subjugation of Women in Taslima Nasreen's Wild Wind(Central Department of English Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2016-03) Bhandari, Krishna PrasadThe research paper commences its journey with the hope to unveil the 'patriarchy' in TaslimaNasreen'sWild Wind, an autobiography of her youthful days. When the book was first published in Bengali language in 1999, it ignited controversy and it was banned in Bangladesh. However, the book found its way among the readers outside the native Bengali community. It got overnight fame because of the author's daring documentation and comments. Taslima's sharp observation with a clear-cut perspective revealed the hidden visage of so-called decent society. Hence, the goal of this thesis is to unveil how the patriarchy is operating in an orthodox society. Based on the concepts of feminist theories regarding the definitions and general characteristics of patriarchy, the research paper unveils the oppression of patriarchy and the pitiable condition of women