Knocking Vistas and Other Poems (2024) by Ram Krishna Singh vouches for the poet's expertise and experience in his craft. It is his latest poetry book, which consists of 34 regular poems and over 250 micro poems, mainly haiku and tanka, in an experimental mode. It is a journey, a voyage into the realms of the human heart and mind, the natural world, and the spaces in between. The poet's genius lies in expressing himself through precise and tricky use of words.

Identifying and addressing speaking challenges is crucial for teachers to foster language acquisition. Additionally, the pedagogical approach employed by language teachers exerts a profound influence on students' linguistic development. Therefore, the present research focuses on oral difficulties faced by rural technical students and outlines tailored strategies for speaking improvement according to their specific needs. Data is collected through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods in two engineering institutions affiliated with Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi India. The data instruments include questionnaires, interviews, observations and video recordings. Speaking challenges identified include student reticence, procrastination, anxiety and deficits in other language skills. Remedial strategies, implemented for one year, involved creating an encouraging environment, emphasizing sustained participation in speaking exercises, integrating continuous oral assessments, consistent practice and revision. The research result highlights the success of these approaches in demonstrating commendable proficiency in speaking skills among target students. Therefore, this study contributes valuable insights for teachers aiming to enhance oral communication in similar contexts with potential applications on a global scale. The research findings carry significant implications across various domains, offering numerous noteworthy outcomes and applications in education, language teaching and professional growth. The potential beneficiaries span a wide spectrum including students pursuing technical education, professionals in corporate environments and individuals involved in language acquisition endeavors.

Tainted with Prayers, by eminent Indian Poet R. K. Singh, embodies the voices of dissent against the stringent subjugation and atrocities inflicted by the political authorities. From taking up the issues of territoriality to marginality, unsparing male ego to the throes of violence and insecurity, Singh's poems speak for the disenfranchised. The collection captures everything from-personal experiences to global trauma. The poems in this collection invite us to a space of interactive encounter with the self, disclosing the disquieting narratives created by us. Considering the fecundity of his poetic oeuvre, the article is an attempt to focus on the political, cultural, stylistic, and aesthetic nuances of Singh's latest collection of poetry .