Fakir Mohan University

Neuroinflammation, HPA Axis Dysregulation, Cytokine Activity and Nutritional Modulation in Depression: A PRISMA-compliant Systematic Review

Background Depression is increasingly recognized as a multisystem disorder involving interconnected neuroinflammatory, neuroendocrine, metabolic and gut–brain mechanisms rather than isolated neurotransmitter abnormalities. Emerging evidence suggests that dysregulation of cytokine...

Between tradition and survival: Understanding the psychosocial dimensions of Hijra clapping ( Taali ) practices in the Kolkata Metropolitan, India

Introduction The taali, the distinctive hand-clap of the Hijra community, occupies a paradoxical space in South Asian public life, functioning as a sonic marker of gendered identity, a ritual instrument of devotion, and a means of economic survival. Despite its cultural visibilit...