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Sylvia Plath was an American poet and author. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry and is best known for The Colossus and Other Poems (1960), Ariel (1965), and The Bell Jar, a semi-autobiographical novel published shortly before her suicide in 1963. The Collected Poems was published in 1981, which included previously unpublished works. For this collection Plath was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1982, making her the fourth to receive this honor posthumously.

About her book " The Bell Jar":-

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The Bell Jar is the only novel written by the American writer and poet Sylvia Plath. Originally published under the pseudonym "Victoria Lucas" in 1963, the novel is supposedly semi-autobiographical with the names of places and people changed. The book is often regarded as a roman à clef because the protagonist's descent into mental illness parallels Plath's experiences with what may have been clinical depression or bipolar II disorder.

The Bell Jar addresses the question of socially acceptable identity. It examines Esther's "quest to forge her identity, to be herself rather than what others expect her to be."Esther is expected to become a housewife, and a self-sufficient woman, without the options to achieve independence. Esther feels she is a prisoner to domestic duties and she fears the loss of her inner self. The Bell Jar sets out to highlight the problems with oppressive patriarchal society in mid-20th-century America

"Transition Of Student Life" - An Article by Divyamshi Venne of B.Sc FNBC First Year.

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The journey of student life has undergone a significant transformation over the years. From traditional teaching methods to modern digital learning platforms, the way Student learn, interact, and glow has changed dramatically.

In olden days, Student life was marked by traditional teaching methods, limited resources and restricted career options. Students relied heavily on text books, mugging up, memorisation. Social life was limited with very few extra circular activities there was minimal interaction among students.

Whereas, In early 1990s and 2000s witness the technology online forums. They started exploring through libraries and online platforms. There was more flexibility and convenience than olden days, career options broadended .

Coming to the present, students life have digital learning like Online classes, educational apps which made a huge revolutionary impact as it transformed the student education system. Access to global resources became unlimited with e-books and educational videos. Career options has diversified with many fields such as data science and artificial intelligence.  

However, every transition has its own set of challenges. Students have to confront with global technology. There is a huge competition among students. Peers have to manage their mental health with their education system and personal responsibilitys.

"Message To The Moon" by Hafsa Ahmed of B.Sc FNZC Second Year.

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O' moon,

You're the only one who listens to me

Without getting bored,

The one I feel peace with.

Your light makes me feel like

I'm glowing like you too,

Or gives me hope that someday

I'll glow too.

You're so beautiful even though

You have your spots and phases,

Where you change and disappear

From time to time.

Never once do you stop

Emitting your light to me

And helping me exist

With your presence.

Even if not visible,

Your light gives me

The comfort to embrace

My wounds and calm my chaos,

Providing warmth to my cold and dying heart,

Making me smile

Through my stream of tears

Flowing under your light.

Under the sky,

You and me—a bond meant to be.

O' moon, you're my light, my soul,

My safe place.

Even when I'm going through a

Dark day, your appearance makes

Me feel at ease and makes me thank

Having you by my side, following me

Everywhere I go through the night.

O' moon, how much I love

Gazing at you all night. While

Everyone sees my scars and makes

Me feel unworthy,

You give me hope and courage to be kind,

To live and show it's okay to have scars and still glow.

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Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, and essayist. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced," with William Faulkner calling him "the father of American literature." Twain's novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), with the latter often called the "Great American Novel." He also wrote A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) and Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894) and cowrote The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today (1873) with Charles Dudley Warner.

About his book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer":- 

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (also simply known as Tom Sawyer) is a novel by Mark Twain published on 9 June 1876 about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the town of St. Petersburg, which is based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy. In the novel, Sawyer has several adventures, often with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Originally a commercial failure, the book ended up being the best-selling of Twain's works during his lifetime. Though overshadowed by its 1885 sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the book is considered by many to be a masterpiece of American literature. It is alleged by Mark Twain to be one of the first novels to be written on a typewriter.

"She Smiled" - by Bhumika Raikote of BA Final Year

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She smiled, as flowers bloomed,

Death found life anew.

Her smile, a beacon of hope,

In the scars’ dark hue.

With her smile, dry lands quenched,

Injuries found their mend.

Her smile, the last hope to thrive,

In her warmth, life found its blend.

She smiled, as magic in the dark world,

Where dreams soar, unfurled.

"Maya’s Time Management Journey" - a story by Tulasi Chendi of BBA General  First Year 

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Once upon a time, Maya was an enthusiastic student with big dreams—excelling in academics, playing sports, joining clubs, and learning a new language. But as her schedule grew busier, she felt overwhelmed and struggled to keep up.

Every day, she made a long to-do list but often ended up feeling defeated. That’s when her teacher, Mr. Sharma, stepped in with some valuable advice on time management:

• Prioritize: Focus on a few important tasks.    Each day instead of trying to do everything.
• Break Tasks Down: Divide assignments into smaller steps to make them manageable.
• Use Time Blocks: Study in focused intervals (like 25 minutes), followed by short breaks to stay refreshed.
• Learn to Say ‘No’: Cut back on clubs to focus on what truly matters to you.

With these tips, Maya learned to balance her commitments and reduce stress. Her grades improved, and she even found time to learn Spanish!

Maya's story shows how effective time management can help students achieve their goals while maintaining well-being. Let’s take a page from her book and make the most of our time!