Journal of Indian History and Culture: All-India Scholarship in 20th Issue
By S. N. Arya, Prabha Ravi Shankar
Summary
The Journal of Indian History and Culture's twentieth issue highlights its continued growth and diverse contributions. The editor expresses satisfaction with the journal's quality, quantity, and ISSN recognition, while encouraging contributors to include abstracts and keywords. The issue features research articles from scholars across India, including Prof. S.N. Arya (Magadh University), Dr. Prabha Ravi Shankar (S.N.D.T. Women’s University), and others from Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. The editor notes Tamil Nadu's need for increased contributions. The journal has prioritized supporting younger and new scholars, alongside senior researchers like Dr. K.G. Vasantha Madhava (Karnataka). Some scholars have been requested to revise their papers for the next issue. Reviews of Madhuri Sharma’s work on Western and Indigenous Medicine by Dr. S. Ananthakrishnan and Dr. Chithra Madhavan’s study on Sanskrit Education in Ancient and Medieval Tamilnadu by Mr. G. Balaji are acknowledged. Gratitude is extended to the editorial team and staff at The C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation for their efforts in publishing the journal.
Conclusion
This twentieth issue of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* reflects its growing reach and academic rigor, with contributions from scholars across India, including Magadh University, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, and Karnataka. The editor highlights the journal’s commitment to quality, acknowledging the efforts of referees and reviewers like Prof. V. Balambal and Dr. Chithra Madhavan. The inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly from younger and new scholars, underscores the journal’s ambition to foster broader participation. However, the editor notes the need for Tamil Nadu to increase its contributions. The issue also features book reviews, such as Dr. S. Ananthakrishnan’s review of Madhuri Sharma’s work on Western and Indigenous medicine. Gratitude is extended to the editorial team and supporters for their dedication. The journal remains focused on maintaining its standards while expanding its geographic and scholarly footprint.