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SUBARNALATA ( by Ashapurna Devi ) The famous work Subarnalata by Ashapurna Devi encapsulates the challenges, hopes, and tenacity of women in Bengal in the early 20th century. This book, which is the second in Devi's well-known Pratham Pratishruti (The First Promise) trilogy, is not only a powerful piece of writing but also a meaningful reflection on the gender politics and social mores of the day.             An overview The tale of Subarnalata, the title heroine and daughter of Satyabati from Pratham Pratishruti, is told through her life. Amidst a traditional and male-dominated community, Subarnalata's voyage mirrors the dissatisfaction of innumerable women constrained by inflexible standards of subservience, quiet, and domesticity. From an early age, Subarnalata faces social pressure to marry, which cruelly dashes her hopes for further study and self-actualization. In spite of her continued imprisonment in the mental and physical confines of her marriage...

    HIGHWAY (2014):-    Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda give outstanding performances in Imtiaz Ali's 2014 Hindi film "Highway", which takes viewers on a visually breathtaking and intensely emotional journey towards self-acceptance, independence, and healing . PLOT:- Summary of the Plot With Veera (Alia Bhatt), a young lady from a prosperous family, getting ready to get married, the movie opens with what appears to be a standard Bollywood setup. She is abducted by Mahabir (Randeep Hooda), a criminal with a dark past, and her life takes an unexpected turn as a result. Veera soon discovers that what began as a horrifying experience has evolved into something far more intricate. She has a surprising sense of freedom in her imprisonment as the journey goes on, which is a sharp contrast to the oppressive life she had in her affluent household. THEMES Themes of pain, rehabilitation, self-discovery, and independence are central to Imtiaz Ali's 2014 Hindi film "Highway...