Assist.Prof. Sachin Subrav Gadhire

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, aiming to understand its structure, function, evolution, and the processes involved in its production and comprehension. It seeks to answer fundamental questions about human language and its role in communication and cognition.  The following key aspects that highlight linguistics as a science: Empirical Approach:   Linguistics is grounded in empirical observation and data analysis. Linguists gather linguistic data from various sources, such as spoken and written texts, and analyze patterns, structures, and variations to draw meaningful conclusions. Systematic Study: Linguistics involves a systematic study of language components, including phonetics (sounds), phonology (sound patterns), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (language in context). Hypothesis Testing:   Linguists formulate hypotheses about language phenomena and use empirical data to test these hypotheses. This approa

Postmodern literature is characterized by a rejection of the grand narratives and metanarratives of modernism, and a focus on fragmentation, pastiche, and irony. Some of the prominent theories that have influenced postmodern literature include: 1. Deconstruction:  This theory, developed by Jacques Derrida, questions the idea of a fixed, stable meaning in language and literature, and emphasizes the ways in which language is inherently unstable and constantly shifting. 2. Poststructuralism:  This theory, associated with Michel Foucault and Roland Barthes, emphasizes the ways in which social and cultural structures shape our understanding of reality, and how power operates in language and discourse. 3. Feminism:  Feminist theory has had a significant impact on postmodern literature, with authors like Angela Carter and Jeanette Winterson challenging traditional gender roles and subverting patriarchal narratives. 4. Marxism:  Marxist theory has also influenced postmodern literature, with au

 Language is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is fundamental to human communication and culture. It is a system of symbols and rules that allows humans to convey and comprehend meaning, express thoughts and feelings, and engage in social interaction. Language is a defining characteristic of human cognition and behavior, and it is one of the most important tools for understanding the nature of the human mind and society. At its most basic level, language is a system of symbols that represent concepts and ideas. These symbols can take many different forms, including spoken words, written symbols, signs, and gestures. The symbols of language are inherently arbitrary, meaning that there is no inherent connection between the symbol and the thing or concept it represents. This arbitrariness is one of the key features of language that distinguishes it from other forms of communication, such as animal communication or nonverbal communication. In addition to the symbols of language, t

Introduction to Literary Criticism Literary criticism is the study, interpretation, and evaluation of literature. It involves analyzing the various elements of an academic work, such as its language, style, structure, themes, and characters, in order to understand its meaning and significance. Literary criticism can be considered a conversation between the reader and the text, in which the reader brings their own knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to bear on the work. The origins of literary criticism can be traced back to ancient Greece, where philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle wrote about the nature of literature and its role in society. In the Middle Ages, literary criticism was primarily concerned with interpreting religious texts, while the Renaissance saw a renewed interest in classical literature and the development of new critical approaches. Literary criticism has expanded to encompass various perspectives and methodologies in the modern era. Some critics focus on

 राजर्षी छत्रपती शाहू महाराज जयंतीनिमित्त लेख... *लोककल्याणकारी राजर्षी छत्रपती शाहू महाराज* ---------------------------- -डॉ.श्रीमंत कोकाटे -----------------------------  छत्रपती शाहू महाराजांचा जन्म 26 जून 1874 रोजी कसबा बावडा येथे झाला.1884 साली ते छत्रपतींच्या कोल्हापूर गादीवरती दत्तक म्हणून आले.1884 ते 1894 या दहा वर्षात त्यांनी राजकोट आणि धारवाड या ठिकाणी उच्च शिक्षण पूर्ण केले. 1894 साली त्यांचा राज्याभिषेक झाला. राज्याभिषेकानंतर त्यांनी आपल्या राज्याचा दौरा केला. डोंगरदऱ्यात राहणाऱ्या कष्टकरी, श्रमकरी, शेतकरी, वंचित, उपेक्षित, भूमिहीन प्रजाजनांचे दुःख पाहून त्यांचे मन हेलावले,  छत्रपतीच्या अंतःकरणामध्ये  प्रचंड वात्सल्य होते. ते जसे स्वाभिमानी होते, तसेच ते प्रेमळ होते. आपल्या राज्यात अमुलाग्र बदल करण्याचा संकल्प त्यांनी केला. राज्यारोहणामुळे शाहू महाराजांचा सत्कार पुण्यातील सार्वजनिक सभेने आयोजित केला होता, त्यादरम्यानच पुण्यात हिंदू-मुस्लिम दंगल झालेली होती आणि या दंगलीला टिळकाची मदत होती, टिळक हे वयाने शाहू महाराजांपेक्षा वीस वर्षांनी मोठे होते. सत्कार प्रसंगी शाहू महाराज म्

Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, also known as Rajarshi Shahu, was a prominent king in Maharashtra during the 17th and 18th centuries. He was the grandson of the great Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and played an important role in the establishment and development of the Maratha Empire. Shahu Maharaj was born in 1682 in Purandar Fort near Pune, Maharashtra. He was the son of Sambhaji Maharaj, who was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, but was captured and killed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. After his father's death, Shahu Maharaj was captured by the Mughal emperor and held as a prisoner for several years. He was eventually released by the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah and returned to Maharashtra in 1707. Upon his return, Shahu Maharaj took up the cause of the Maratha Empire and worked tirelessly to establish and expand its power. He established schools in Nanded, Satara, and Mahabaleshwar to promote education among the people. He also implemented progressive and modern