Volume-12, Issue-4

July-August, 2026

Research Paper

1. What do our dreams mean? The Subjective Meaning of Dreams

This study explores the subjective nature of "realistic dreams" among adolescents aged 15–18, focusing on how these vivid nocturnal experiences are perceived and interpreted. While much of existing dream research emphasizes physiological data like REM cycles, this paper looks at the personal side—how sensory details and emotional intensity make a dream feel indistinguishable from reality. Using a qualitative approach, detailed accounts from participants were collected via structured questionnaires to identify patterns in dream content and its connection to waking life. The findings suggest that realistic dreams are not random; they are deeply tied to the dreamer’s daily stresses, relationships, and spiritual beliefs. Most notably, the data reveals that the emotional "hangover" from these dreams frequently influences a person’s mood and behavior long after they wake up. By highlighting these personal narratives, the study argues that dreaming serves as a vital tool for emotional regulation and self-reflection during the formative teenage years.

Published by: Anahat DhamiResearch Area: Psychology

Organisation: Vasant Valley School, New DelhiKeywords: Realistic Dreams, Adolescence, Subjective Interpretation, Emotional Regulation, Qualitative Analysis, Sensory Detail

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2. Unlocking Holistic Growth: The Power of Art-Integrated Learning For Middle Schoolers

Art-integrated learning is an inventive and constructivist approach where students illustrate, experiment, and demonstrate concepts through various art forms. This method integrates academic content—facts, ideas, concepts, processes, methods, and skill sets—into the curriculum through the lens of different art forms. Instead of teaching art as a separate subject, educators use dance, drama, music, and visual arts to teach a variety of academic subjects in a more engaging way. By integrating academic concepts with arts, classrooms can achieve 360-degree holistic learning, targeting cognitive, socio-emotional, behavioral, and psychomotor domains. This paper explores 'Arts' as a pedagogical tool and its impact on a child's overall learning and development, emphasizing the role of art-integrated learning in promoting inclusivity in the classroom. Through mixed methodology and comprehensive review of existing literature and research studies, the paper highlights the benefits of incorporating visual arts, music, drama, and other forms of creative expression into core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. The dynamic and engaging learning environment created by art integration caters to diverse learning styles and enhances academic achievement. Furthermore, the paper underscores the importance of professional development and training for educators to successfully integrate art into their lesson plans and curriculum. Collaboration between co-curricular teachers and subject-area teachers can foster interdisciplinary learning experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and academic achievement among students. The effectiveness of art-integrated learning as a strategy for holistic development is reviewed through activities initiated in the middle school section of Kundan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, across various curricular subjects during the 2023-2024 academic session. The findings indicate that art-integrated learning enhances student engagement, motivation, and understanding of academic subjects, fostering creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration. Conclusion: With the understanding of art-integrated learning and its practical implications, we conclude that art integration provides a holistic approach to education by incorporating creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration into various subjects. It not only enhances academic performance but also fosters social and emotional development, making it an essential component of a well-rounded education. It also improves interpersonal relationships, empathy, emotional management, communication skills, and adaptability to the environment. Given its benefits, the use of an art-integrated learning strategy in schools, especially for the age group of 11-13 years, is highly recommended for its effective and positive outcomes in every aspect of a student's life.

Published by: Komal AroraResearch Area: Education

Organisation: Kundan Vidya Mandir, LudhianaKeywords: Art integration, Learning experience, Interdisciplinary learning, Holistic development

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3. Celebration of Nature in Muruganar’s ‘Ramana Tiruvempavai’

This paper explores the evolution of humanity’s reverence for nature. It traces how early man awed about the elemental forces, gradually changing the amusement into worship. One of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas, the agni kshetra, Aruanchala is the central axis of spiritual devotion. It celebrates the saints and sages who have been associated with this place, Arunachala. The Tamil Poesy of Arunagirinatharm Kamban, Pamban Swamigal on Arunachala is mentioned and the poems of Muruganar Swamy in the twentieth century which are more than 30,000 verses stand as a monumental offering to Ramana Maharshi. His works are Ramana Sannidh Murai, Guru vachaka kovai and Padamalai gives us a combination of philosophical precision and devotional intensity. Nature’s splendour is also woven here and the silence of Annamalai is brought out. It is said that Muruganar’s poetry was similar to that of Manickavachagar’s poetry. Through Ramana Tiruvempavai, the classicam peace, solitude and natural beauty of Arunachala is shown vividly. It also makes us understand that music, dance and Tamil literature takes us to the Ultimate truth, rather than giving only the factor of entertainment. This transcends an individual to sacred portals of wisdom with Muruganar’s union of poetic genius, spiritual surrender and cultural continuity.

Published by: Revathi Sankar, Dr. Ambika KameshwarResearch Area: Bharatanatyam

Organisation: School of Music and Fine Arts, VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamil NaduKeywords: Muruganar, Ramana Tiruvempavai, Poems, Nature, Arunachala, Ramana Maharshi, Ramana Sannidhi Murai, Peace, Solitude, Natural Splendour

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4. Ramana Pada Pancharatnam

Ramana Pada Pancharatnam lays the spiritual journey of Sivaprakasam Pillai. Pillai was the first to receive written instructions about self – enquiry from Ramana Maharshi. There were questions by Sivaprakasam Pillai and Ramana’s replies to them forming the foundation to the text ‘Nan Yaar’ (Who am I?), a ready reckoner to all Spiritual seekers. His experiences of meeting Ramana, his guidance to him and many other instances have been documented in the works – Anugraha Ahaval, Sri Ramana Charitra Ahaval and Ramana Pada Malai. Smt. Sulochana Natarajan inspired by this work of Sivaprakasam Pillai has composed music and presented the Ramana Pada Malai similar to the lines of Thyagaraja Swamy’s Pancharatna Kritis using ragas Nattai, Goula, Arabhi, Varali and Sri. The pallavi is aptly chosen as Ramanan Padam Vazhgave. The attempt to translate to Kannada has also happened here, giving the english meaning along with the verse. The text also includes stories related to the verses showing Ramana’s life – his compassion towards devotees, animals, and even sinners by reminding everyone about Self enquiry and emphasising on liberating oneself from this world or the cycle of birth and death, resting in the truth of the Self.

Published by: Revathi Sankar, Dr. Ambika KameshwarResearch Area: Bharatanatyam

Organisation: School of Music and Fine Arts, VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamil NaduKeywords: Ramana Pada Malai, Ramana Pada Pancharatnam, Ramana, Sivaprakasam Pillai, Self Enquiry, Self, Ramanan Padam Vazhgave

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5. Copper (II) Schiff Base Complex: Synthesis, Characterization, Enhanced Antibacterial Activity and Electrochemical Drug Detection

A novel Schiff base ligand (L), namely (E)-N-(1-(2,4,5-trimethylphenyl)ethylidene)-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-amine, derived from a substituted phenolic precursor, and its copper(II) complex were successfully synthesized and characterized using various spectroscopic techniques, including FTIR, NMR, and elemental analysis. Spectral investigations confirmed the coordination of the ligand to the Cu(II) ion through the azomethine nitrogen and phenolic oxygen atoms, indicating bidentate chelation and the formation of a stable metal complex. The antimicrobial activity of the synthesized compounds was evaluated against Escherichia coli using the agar well diffusion method. The Cu(L)₂ complex exhibited significantly enhanced antibacterial activity compared to the free ligand, as evidenced by larger zones of inhibition. A concentration-dependent increase in inhibition diameter was observed, demonstrating improved efficacy at higher concentrations. The enhanced biological performance of the metal complex can be attributed to chelation-induced increases in lipophilicity, which facilitate better penetration through the bacterial cell membrane, along with possible metal-mediated interference in essential cellular processes. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, the Cu(L)₂ complex was investigated as an electrochemical sensing material for the detection of Naproxen (NPR). The modified electrode exhibited a linear response over the concentration range of 1–10 μM, demonstrating excellent sensing capability toward the target analyte. The sensor showed a sensitivity of 0.13 μA μM⁻¹ and achieved a limit of detection (LOD) of 1 μM. The enhanced electrochemical performance is attributed to the redox-active Cu(II) center and the efficient electron-transfer characteristics of the Schiff base framework, which promote rapid and sensitive analyte detection.

Published by: Pawan R. Jagnit, Satish V. Jadhav, Yogesh I. Biradar, Dr. Sandip R. KelodeResearch Area: Chemistry

Organisation: Department of Chemistry, Indira Gandhi Kala Mahavidyalaya Ralegaon, Dist. Yavatmal (MS), IndiaKeywords: Schiff Base Ligand, Copper(II) Complex, Antibacterial Activity, Naproxen Sensing

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