https://ijels.com/Open Access international Journal to publish research paperen-usJune 12 Interpreting the theoretical origins and contemporary value of Xi Jinping's Thought on Diplomacy from the perspective of "macro-history" helps to deeply grasp its formative logic and historical context. This thought emerged at the intersection of global trends and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, rooted in China's fine traditional culture, inheriting the essence of Marxist theory, drawing on historical experiences of modern national salvation, developing the diplomatic practices of New China, and innovatively proposing the concept of a "community with a shared future for mankind." It seeks to reshape the international order through the global governance principle of "wide consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits," while driving practical transformation via the high-quality co-construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. As the fundamental guideline for China's diplomacy in the new era, Xi Jinping's Thought on Diplomacy not only demonstrates strategic resolve and historical confidence but also contributes a theoretical paradigm to the reform of the global governance system. https://ijels.com/detail/an-analysis-of-xi-jinping-s-diplomatic-thought-from-a-macro-historical-perspective/ Lei Shan, Yin Yang https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/1IJELS-10520267-AnAnalysis.pdf Literature has always been a medium of social exploration and articulation and through literary narratives such experiences and issues related to the psychology and mental health of students are explored and articulated. In contemporary time period students face issues such as academic competition, social expectations, pressure of making successful future, social comparison, identity conflict and anxiety related issues. Therefore students’ mental health becomes very essential and significant concern in contemporary time period. This paper examines students psychological and emotional vulnerability, anxiety disorder and identity conflict in selected contemporary literary narratives and also reflects upon contemporary youth culture. This study argues that when students face pressure of social expectations that demand success and confirmity, they go through anxiety, identity conflict and psychological disorder. Sylvia Plath’s novel ‘The Bell Jar’ (1963) and John Green’s ‘Turtles All Thee Way Down’ (2017) have been taken for this study. Both these literary narratives deal with the inner psychological conflict and anxiety disorder faced by the young protagonists of the novels. This paper articulates on the topic from the theoretical perspective of cultural and identity theory, particularly theory of Identity given by Erik Erikson and the concept of discourse developed by Michel Foucoult. Through the characters of the protagonists, the author has tried to articulate on the negotiation of social expectations and the sense of self and identity. There is portrayal of stigma surrounding mental health. This paper depicts how literature plays a vital role in promoting empathy and awareness about psychological problems faced by students and emphasize upon the possibility of recovery and healing from mental health struggles. This paper also offers symbolic representation of isolation and depression and reflects upon conflict and anxiety disorder, created by too many life expectations and possibilities in student life. https://ijels.com/detail/psychic-struggles-and-identity-formation-a-study-of-student-mental-health-in-contemporary-narratives/ Dr. Sheeba Parveen, Dr. Ansar Ahmad https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/2IJELS-10520268-Psychic.pdf Marc Bloch’s L’Étrange défaite, written immediately after the French collapse of 1940, remains one of the most powerful contemporary reflections on that event. As both a professional historian and a serving officer, Bloch diagnosed the disaster as fundamentally a defeat of knowledge—or more literally, a defeat of intelligence. This article revisits that formulation and argues that Bloch’s insight should not be reduced to a criticism of tactical backwardness, technological inferiority, or individual misjudgment. Rather, it points to a deeper and more structural failure of cognition embedded in the French military system, command culture, strategic doctrine, and the political-social order of the Third Republic. France’s defeat is thus interpreted not as a sudden and accidental breakdown, but as the culmination of a long-term process in which institutions, mental habits, and social structures failed to adapt to a transformed form and tempo of war. At the same time, Bloch’s interpretation, while exceptionally forceful, also bears the marks of its author’s position as both participant and witness. His analysis derived much of its strength from direct experience, but it was also shaped by the limits of a reserve officer’s perspective during a moment of national trauma. This article therefore seeks both to deepen and to qualify Bloch’s diagnosis. In doing so, it treats the French collapse as a case of structural cognitive failure in a modern state confronting the demands of mechanized warfare and accelerated strategic change. https://ijels.com/detail/a-defeat-of-knowledge-reinterpreting-the-french-collapse-of-1940-through-marc-bloch/ Li-Pen Wang https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/3IJELS-105202616-ADefeat.pdf Indian Writing in English(IWE) is in a new phase now, a phase that is free from the British or English influence in its writings. IWE, though it has its origins related to British literature, has progressed in its own way and established itself as a distinct literature with its unique features, setting it apart from the world of English literature. Indian writers with their distinct themes, styles, and narration contributed to the enrichment of Indian English literature and thereby raised the status of Indian English Literature (IEL). Aravind Adiga is one of the most prominent writers in Contemporary English Writing. His debut novel, “The White Tiger,” bagged the most prestigious “The Man Booker Prize” in 2008. The novel is known for its narrative, as it is appreciated by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as “A brilliant Debut…A marvelous narrator”.He received universal acclaim for his captivating storytelling. This artistic excellence can be the result of exemplary implication of narrative techniques. At a superficial understanding, The White Tiger appears to be primarily concerned with the social injustices and class struggles prevalent in India. This research paper analyzes the feminist narratological aspects of Aravind Adiga's novel, "The White Tiger." Through the critical lens of feminism, the research study aims to understand the novel by applying the concepts introduced by Lanser's feminist narratology. Though the story is primarily about Balram and his journey from being a chauffeur to an entrepreneur, the various female characters he came across in his life and the way they are narrated give a different perspective to the total impression that one gets by reading the novel. The detailed analysis of the novel, with a focus on the portrayal of characters, particularly female characters, the exercise of power by the characters, and intersectionality, reveals a different perspective on contemporary Indian society. Through this examination, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of the novel's portrayal of gender and its implications for feminist discourse. https://ijels.com/detail/exploring-the-feminist-narratological-aspects-within-the-white-tiger-by-aravind-adiga/ Aruna Kumari K, Dr. N. Solomon Benny https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/4IJELS-104202672-Exploring.pdf This article aims to highlight the decentering of the hegemonic discourse of the colonizer by the colonized. The study focused on the crossed gaze of the otjize: the colorization of the Himba female body: between colorist opinions of the Khoush colonizer and Africans’ cultural identity. With Afrocentricity as a theoretical basis, we first demonstrated that the otjize symbolizes authentic African feminine beauty. On the other hand, through the lens of postcolonial studies, we have indicated that the whitewashing of the female body with red clay is subject to colorist criticism on the part of the Khoush colonizer. Finally, we have observed that though in a diasporic situation, women succeed in resisting and subverting the process of subjectification set in motion by the global Kush civilization owing to the attachment to their cultural identity https://ijels.com/detail/otjize-body-dyeing-with-red-clay-between-colorism-and-cultural-identity-in-binti-by-nnedi-okorafor/ Resnais Ulrich Kacou, Donafani Siaka Kone https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/5IJELS-104202660-Otjize.pdf The province of Odisha has carved a niche for itself in the global arena by virtue of three extraordinary things: (1) the sun temple at Konark, (2) Jagannath dham at Puri, and (3) Odissi, the classical dance form. While there's abundance of literature and discursive accounts about the first two, that way, the last one, Odissi, suffers from a dearth of knowledge portals. But for a few and far articles here and there, there's no substantive accounts available about this unique cultural art form and tradition. In spite of its prominent presence over a prolonged period of time, strangely enough, till late 20th century, many have made effort to undermine Odissi by considering it as a mere mimetic version of Bharatanatyam or Kuchipudi. Even though this point-of-view holds no ground in recent times, the lack of adequate credible accounts about the origin and history of this splendid dance form has somehow helped this viewpoint to score a point. Although pinpointing the exact origin of Odissi is nearly impossible, archaeological evidence confirms a tradition that dates back to over two thousand years. The Odissi dance of contemporary times may be less than a hundred years old in its present form, but the knowledge tradition of Odra-Magadhi dance and music has continued in various forms across the Odisha region. This chapter aims at offering a historical overview of this rich dance tradition. The focal length of this chapter ranges from the stone carvings of Konark to the stage of the Konark International Dance Festival. https://ijels.com/detail/odissi-the-cultural-crest-of-odisha-a-historical-overview/ Dr Shakti Shankar Dandapat, Ankit Rout https://ijels.com/upload_document/issue_files/6IJELS-10520262-Odissi.pdf