Journal Articles

Self, Well-being, and Agency in the Caraka Saṃhitā

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:40

In this study, we examine three different conceptions of self within the Caraka Saṃhitā (CS), a classical Sanskrit Āyurveda text, based on three interrelated notions of suffering, well-being, and the nature of the self’s agentic pursuit of remedy. These are—(i) the phenomenal self, (ii) the expansive self, and (iii) the transcendental self.

Archaeological landscape of Thotlakonda and Bavikonda near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: insights from remote sensing and GIS analysis

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:22

Thotlakonda and Bavikonda, two important Buddhist heritage sites in Andhra Pradesh, were designated as protected in 1978. However, vague boundary descriptions have caused disputes between preservation advocates and developers. This study uses remote sensing and GIS to analyze the sites and surrounding areas, identifying archaeological features and evaluating the effects of recent land-use changes on their preservation.

Historical expansion of tea plantations over 150 years (1876–2023) in North Bengal, India

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:42

The historical expansion of tea agroforestry in North Bengal, India, over the past 150 years (1876–2023) is a fascinating agricultural and economic transformation journey. The region, particularly the Bengal-Dooars area encompassing Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts, has seen significant transformations driven by the cultivation of Camellia sinensis (Tea). During the British colonial period, tea estates (TE) rapidly grew due to favourable conditions.