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TRACING THE ELEMENTS OF INDIAN DIASPORA IN KAMALA MARKANDAYA’S NOVEL NECTAR IN A SIEVE

ABSTRACT

The aspect associated with dispersal and migration might be referred to as the diaspora. It is also possible to interpret this as warning those who reside outside of their country of origin. It contains the idea of expansion and is all about scattering from the nucleus. Also, this can include a variety of national and ethnic-religious identities. Diaspora becomes significant in the cultural setting, and it emphasises identity primarily. It appears in these scattering circumstances and typically results in trauma (Kafle). Discrimination, cultural difference, issues with adaptation and integration, displacement, identity crises, migration, homesickness, paradoxes, etc. are a few examples of elements of the diaspora. Dispute and migration are the major factors to consider while examining the diasporic elements. Culture is a vast notion, and resolving cultural issues is challenging. To lessen cultural tensions, conflict theory and social theory are employed. The objective of this paper is to pinpoint the diasporic trends that have shaped the background of the author Kamala Markandaya’s novels through discussions of cultural identity, the difficulties presented by generational gaps, the workings of modern international influences, and their impact on the daily lives of those who live in the diaspora.

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