Exploring Cultural Landscape of India: Text and Context

A thought-provoking collection that delves into the multifaceted dimensions of Indian culture, history, and identity, offering rich academic insights into both historical and contemporary issues. From the study of Rasa in the intricate beauty of Krishna paintings to the evolving concept of nationalism in the works of Rabindranath Tagore, and the complexities of translation in medical research, each chapter is a journey into the cultural fabric of India. With a focus on both the past and the present, this volume invites readers to reconsider the cultural and intellectual legacy of India and the shifting perspectives on its place in the world. This book is ideal for scholars, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intricate threads that weave together the rich tapestry of Indian identity.

KAMALPREET KAUR is an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate Department of English at Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh. For her doctoral dissertation, she studied the entire Harry Potter series through the lens of the six systems of Indian philosophy, further reinforcing her belief in the timelessness and universality of Indian philosophical thought.

MEENU AGGARWAL GUPTA is a Professor and Chairperson in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has authored four books, the latest being Mapping the Ethical Turns through Indian Tales. She has also published a poetry collection titled Expression of Impressions. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Deleuze and Guattari Studies in India Collective.