Rajesh is trying to understand Chennai Sangamam from a social scientist perspective. He visits various events at Chennai Sangamam and offers his perspective on it from an ethnographic point of view.
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Archive for June, 2007
Ethnographic Notes on Chennai Sangamam
Published by June 30th, 2007 in Culture, India and Society. 0 CommentsAnjana Velaga writes about Kuchipudi, a cultural tradition that might face extinction.
Kuchipudi, like Kathakali is also a dance-drama tradition and derives its name from the vilage of Kuchipudi in the Southern State of Andra Pradesh. In recent years, it has evolved as a solo dance for the concert platform and is performed by women, [...]
Subroto Roy thinks that India’s failure to develop parties with conservative, liberal democrat, social democrat and socialist credentials is due to the rot in the Indian politics.
We in India have had more than enough time and democratic experience to have developed by now a set of normal conservative, liberal democrat, social democrat and socialist [...]
In a very punny post, Raj uncovers the reasons for Rajnikanth’s immense popularity.
How do you explain the iconic status of Rajnikanth? Why do people idolize him so? What accounts for his electrifying screen presence?
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I set out to find the answers, to get to the bottom of the mystery and put an end to your collective [...]
Direct Money Transfer, an effective approach in poverty alleviation?
Published by June 28th, 2007 in India and Poverty. 0 CommentsCosmic Voices makes a compelling case to use direct money transfer as a part of poverty alleviation programs. What do you think? Do you think it is a good idea or do you think poor will waste this money on booze?
Everyone thinks that the poor and the weak are unintelligent, unimaginative and irresponsible. Hence, [...]
Aishwarya listens to a women only FM.
It seems that Meow’s “women only” theme has led to some people believing that it is “feminist”. The woman presenting the show hurried to correct this misconception, Meow is not like that. To prove that the women of Meow like and appreciate men* (because, you know, feminists don’t) she [...]
Brijesh talks about the late Prime Minister, P.V. Narasimha Rao
Who was the main architect who “designed” this change? Have we given enough recognition to that man who had the courage to dream about the benefits of economic liberalization and took concrete steps to make that dream a reality? The man I am talking about is [...]
Himanshu writes
I’ve stopped following Indian presidential race now. It makes no sense now to follow it after all the logic has been thrown into a dustbin by our political class. However, one of my friends asked me that, do i have any point that says Pratibha Patil is a better candidate than Kalam. I [...]
Venkatesh Rangarajan captures a beautiful sunset (or sunrise?) in Goa.
What is that? To find out check Varun’s picture of Black Winged Stilt.
Manish Vij thought “A Mighty Heart” could have been more compelling.
It’s well worth watching, but it’s too narrow in scope to satisfy. The full story is crying out to be unraveled: Pakistan’s Great Game, Al Qaeda’s backstory, the ISI links; less Oprah, more Syriana. Instead the movie covers five uncomprehending weeks at Mariane Pearl’s table [...]
Vikram Karve writes about the recently organized Blog Camp Pune.
We had a lovely time at the Pune Blog Camp yesterday [Saturday 16th June 2007] at the Symbiosis Center for IT in the Hinjewadi IT Park. The venue was marvelous – hats off to the “unorganizers’ for choosing such an apt venue. Being my first [...]
Dotcompals come up with an interesting picture of a tractor. Now what could be interesting in that?
The Culture and Politics of Tamil Cinema talks about the screening of Sivaji in Malaysia
The fans of Rajnikant were also speaking through some of these rituals on June 15 when Sivjai:The Boss had its world premiere. But there were no riots on the first day of Rajnikant’s film Sivjai:The Boss in Tamil Nadu or [...]
I have never been to the place and after reading Sidin’s account of a trip to Matheran, I am scared!
Martha Nussbaum: An American with an Indian flag
Published by June 22nd, 2007 in Democracy, India and Literature. 0 CommentsFamily and Twist has an interview with Martha Nussbaum
Martha C Nussbaum will tell you that the only flag she keeps in her home in Chicago is the Indian Tricolour. A Distinguished Professor of Law and Ethics, she is involved with the Department of Philosophy, Law School and the Divinity School at the University of [...]
Sandeep visits Kaziranga National Park and shares his pictures and stories.
Raghu talks about his Sivaji experience
Over all its a unusual festival season for tamil nadu and a treat for all rajini fans and rajini movie lovers. Though it doesnt look like a shankar film, all the credit goes to him for showing the star some 20 years younger and taking him to the next [...]
Saroj treks to Prashar Lake and tells her story. She found the going tough and I entirely agree with her! I did this trek just 15 days before her. The picture below has been taken by me.
Shark has a very interesting photo on her blog, and has several interpretations about what the situation in the photo could be. Hop over and add your interpretation!
A recent OECD report stated that India created 55m jobs between 2000 and 2005 – the highest among fellow BRIC countries China, Russia and Brazil.
Given that the data on which the report is based is good, Barbad Katte wonders why the politicians aren’t claiming credit.
One would have expected our politicians to have been the first [...]
Andre writes about Shah Rukh
Shah Rukh Khan gets the coveted French honor Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of the Arts and Literature), an award of the French government for his “exceptional career”.
Child Rights and You, India’s foremost NGO working with children, invites you on their blog to voice your thoughts, feelings, outrage about children, their situation, their future and the denial of their basic rights.
Kala Ghoda Festival, Secutiry Guard and a Smile
Published by June 21st, 2007 in India and Photoblog. 0 CommentsWell, Anil can weave all this together and come up with a lovely picture!
Theena Kumaragurunathan talks about his dream of mixing the melodies of dark heavy metal with the rhythmic intensity and free-spiritedness of carnatic and jazz fusion.
Over the past few years, music has gradually gone from hobby to full blown passion. I spend hours scouring the net for new music. If I like a particular artist, [...]
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