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Parapharyngodon hemidactylii Gupta, Bhaskar & Gupta, 2009, n. sp.
No full textParapharyngodon hemidactylii n. sp. (n= 15 males, n= 20 females) The parasite is a tender white cylindrical worm tapering at both the ends. Prominent annulations visible beginning just behind cephalic extremity and continuing up to the anus. Sexual dimorphism is clearly distinct. Triangular oral opening is surrounded by 3 bilobed lips. Adult male (All measurements are in mm. unless otherwise stated). Cylindrical worm 0.755 (0.47–0.96) long, 0.236 (0.18–0.37) wide at its maximum width (Plate I Fig. 1; Plate III Fig. 1). Cuticle with annulations forming swollen rings in posterior region. Esophageal tube 0.283 (0.20–0.54) long and 0.031 (0.02–0.04) wide. Esophageal bulb 0.079 (0.05–0.11) long and 0.089 (0.07–0.11) wide (Plate I Fig. 2). Nerve ring not clearly distinct. Caudal papillae absent. Spicules 0.049 (0.035–0.085) long and pointed (Plate I Fig. 3). Tail filament 0.065 (0.01–0.09) long, terminal in position and directed posteriorly (Plate I Fig. 4, 5; Plate III Fig. 2). Adult female (All measurements are in mm. unless otherwise stated). Body length 3.47 (2.47–4.05), width 0.405 (0.33–0.51) at maximum width (Plate II Fig. 1, 2; Plate III Fig. 3). Cuticle with annulations approximately 0.032 (0.01–0.055) long and 0.021 (0.015–0.035) in width (Plate II Fig. 1; Plate III Fig. 4). Esophageal tube or corpus 0.55 (0.50–0.64) in length and 0.05 (0.045–0.06) in width and esophageal bulb 0.194 (0.17–0.215) in length and 0.225 (0.21–0.26) in width (Plate II Fig. 2; Plate III Fig. 5). Reproductive structures confined to body cavity between vulva and anus and the developing ova visible in the uterus (Plate III Fig. 6). Nerve ring not clearly distinct. Excretory pore and vulva situated at 1.18 and 1.44 (1.20–1.70) respectively from the anterior end (Plate II Fig. 3; Plate IV Fig. 1). Body with conical termination (Plate II Fig. 5; Plate IV Fig. 2). Tail 0.11 (0.075–0.135) long and 0.063 (0.045–0.10) wide (Plate IV Fig. 3). Eggs oval 0.08 (0.02–0.10) long, 0.041 (0.01–0.06) wide (Plate II Fig. 4, 6; Plate IV Fig. 4) PLATE I Camera lucida diagrams of Thelandros hemidactylii n. sp. Male showing Fig. 1 Anterior most region; Fig. 2 Anterior region; Fig. 3 Spicule; Fig. 4 Posterior region (dorsoventral view); Fig. 5 Posterior region (lateral view). PLATE II Camera lucida diagrams of Thelandros hemidactylii n. sp. Female showing Fig. 1 Anterior most region; Fig. 2 Anterior region with oesophagus and intestine; Fig. 3 Vulva region; Fig. 4 Egg; Fig. 5 Posterior region; Fig. 6 Middle region with eggs. PLATE III Photomicrographs of Thelandros hemidactylii n. sp. (X 400). Male showing Fig. 1 Anterior end; Fig. 2 Posterior end; female Fig. 3 Anterior end showing oesophageal region; Fig. 4 Surface of Thelandros showing cuticular annulations; Fig. 5 Oesophageal bulb and intestinal junction; Fig. 6 Intestinal region showing developing ova. PLATE IV Photomicrographs of Thelandros hemidactylii n. sp. (Fig. 1– 3 X 400). Female showing Fig. 1 Parasite showing vulva region; Fig. 2 Parasite showing posterior end with eggs; Fig. 3 Parasite showing tail region; Fig. 4 Parasite showing eggs (X 1000).Published as part of Gupta, Neelima, Bhaskar, Manju & Gupta, Dileep Kumar, 2009, Gastro-intestinal invasion in Hemidactylus flaviviridis with a new species of Parapharyngodon (Oxyuroidea: Pharyngodonidae), pp. 39-51 in Zootaxa 2165 on pages 40-44, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18908
India’s women and the writing process: Interview with Manju Kapur.
Get PDFLisa Lau interviews Manju Kapur, author of five novels (Difficult Daughters, 1998; A Married Woman, 2003; Home, 2006; The Immigrant, 2008; Custody, 2011) and editor of Shaping the World (2014)
An Interview with Manju Kapur
No full textIn this interview with Alex Tickell the acclaimed Indian author Manju Kapur talks about her fiction and her growth as a writer. Novels discussed include Difficult Daughters, A Married Woman, Home, The Immigrant and Custody. Kapur reflects on the role of women in the families she depicts, the treatment of history and political change in her works, and the reception of her books in India and internationally. She also recalls her early development as a novelist and comments on her approach to the craft of writing
Search for Identity: A Study of Manju Kapur’s Difficult Daughters
Get PDFThis paper presents the woman as a person who fights against concealment and mistreatment of the male-controlled society. The novel Difficult Daughters reasonably shows the situation of ladies and her aching battle to build up an identity. Manju Kapur has come out as a genuine social scholar in her novels in light of the fact that there is a reason behind her composition. Her novels has been composed with a distinct reason in the light of the fact that the author attempts to dissect issues identified with the working class or upper white-collar class women. Manju Kapur is greatly intrigued to present the inquiries and issues identified with women’s from larger point of view. In her novels, the questions have developed basically with regards to the identity of the educated working-class women. Manju Kapur\u27s female protagonists are generally well-read. They are resilient people yet detained inside the limit of moderate society. Their instruction drives them to free speculation for which their family and society become unbearable to them, in their individual fight with family and society through which they dove into a committed exertion to look a personality for them as the qualified woman with flawless foundation. The author has depicted her protagonist as woman trapped in the contention between the interests of the fragile living creature and longing to be a piece of the political and scholarly society of today
Reflection of culture and Tradition in Manju Kapur’s Home
Get PDFManju Kapur is a versatile author, and all of her novels portray the true and authentic picture of human life under various circumstances. The novels of Manju Kapur invite our serious attention, and the quality that we find in her books is of rare merit and distinction. Home, one of her most successful delineations from the perspective of the social and cultural milieu, forces the readers to think deeply on a lot of issues of family life. Nisha, the protagonist has to suffer a lot just because the members of her family do not try for equality and justice. The present paper tries to present such more delineation. It reflects the cultural and traditional aspects also
Women Identity in the Select Novels of Manju Kapur
No full textThis paper deals with women identity in the novels of Manju Kapur. Manju Kapur is distinguished author of the contemporary age in India who has written five novels. I have taken two novels of her namely ‘Difficult Daughters’ (1998) and ‘A Married Woman’ (2003) in this paper. She presents the real condition of women in the society. She uses the treatment of the language perfectly. In her novels she talks about the reality of society, women identity, generation gap, woman education and all real conditions faced by common man. She gives importance to education without gender differences in her novels. Thus even after Indian Independence of 65 years, the condition of women education and social life have barely changed. Through her novels she exposes the condition of women"s condition since Independence till the present age
Importance of Education in the Novels of Manju Kapur
No full text<p>This research article delves into the thematic importance of education in the novels of Manju Kapur, a prominent contemporary Indian author. Kapur's literary oeuvre, including works such as <i>Difficult Daughters</i>, <i>A Married Woman</i>, and <i>The Immigrant</i>, portrays a nuanced and compelling exploration of the role of education in shaping the lives and identities of her characters. The study employs a comprehensive analysis of Kapur's narrative techniques, character development, and socio-cultural contexts to unravel the multifaceted ways in which education acts as a transformative force in her storytelling.</p><p>The article begins by situating Kapur's works within the broader landscape of postcolonial literature, emphasizing the intersectionality of gender, class, and education in the lives of her protagonists. It subsequently scrutinizes the evolving societal norms and educational opportunities presented in Kapur's novels, shedding light on the characters' struggles, aspirations, and personal growth within the educational framework. Additionally, the research investigates the impact of education on the characters' relationships, societal roles, and the negotiation of traditional and modern values.</p><p>Drawing on literary theory and cultural studies, this article contributes to the ongoing discourse on the representation of education in literature, particularly within the context of South Asian women's experiences. Through a close reading of Kapur's novels, the research seeks to provide valuable insights into the intricate ways in which education serves as a catalyst for empowerment, self-discovery, and societal transformation in the narratives crafted by Manju Kapur. This exploration not only enriches our understanding of Kapur's literary contributions but also adds depth to the broader conversations surrounding the pivotal role of education in shaping individual destinies and societal structures. </p>
Microstrip multi-stopband filter based on tree fractal slotted resonator
Get PDFThis paper presents the design and development of a new microstrip multi-stopband filter based on tree fractal slotted resonator. A single square patch with tree fractal slots of different iterations are employed for realizing dual stopband and tri-stopband filters. The tree fractal slotted resonators are generated from conventional square patch using an iterative tree fractal generator method. First, second and third level iterations of the tree fractal slot resonator are used to design dual and tri-stopband filters respectively. The first level iteration introduced for the tree fractal slot realizes dual bands at 2.64 GHz and 3.61 GHz while the second level iteration provides better stopband rejection and insertion loss at 2.57 GHz and 3.56 GHz. The tri-stopband filter generates three resonance frequencies at 1.53 GHz, 2.53 GHz and 3.54 GHz at third level iteration. By varying the slot length and width of the tree fractal slot, the resonant frequencies can be adjusted and stopbands of the proposed filter can be tuned for the desired unwanted frequency to be rejected. The proposed narrowband filters finds application in removing the interference of GPS and Wi-Max narrowband signals from the allotted bands of other wireless communication system
Exploring the possible mechanisms of action behind the antinociceptive activity of Bacopa monniera
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