Initiative, a peer reviewed research journal of the Department of English, MDKG College, serves as a platform for scholarly discourse, critical analysis, and the dissemination of innovative research in literary studies. It primary aims to advance knowledge by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that explore diverse literary genres, periods, movements, and theoretical approaches. The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, bridging literature with history, philosophy, cultural studies, and digital humanities to encourage a deeper understanding of texts and their contexts.

The scope of the journal encompasses a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Literary Criticism & Theory: Original interpretations of texts using contemporary or traditional frameworks.
  • Comparative Literature: Cross-cultural and transnational studies of literary works.
  • Historical & Cultural Analysis: Examinations of literature within socio-political and historical contexts.
  • Digital Humanities: The intersection of technology and literary studies, including computational text analysis.
  • Postcolonial & Global Literatures: Studies of marginalized voices and non-Western literary traditions.

This research journal specifically aims to accommodate only students, by promoting rigorous scholarship and intellectual exchange among emerging scholars, enriching the global academic community. It welcomes submissions that challenge conventions, offer fresh insights, and contribute to ongoing literary debates.