To assign any definition to this term will not do justice to the humongous variety of lifestyle it encompasses. As an entity that is living and ever-changing, the Indian society encapsulates all ideologies that we adhere to, and the processes of socialization we undergo since the day we are born. It represents a plethora of both possibilities and problems, and it is essential that this community comes to terms with both in order to learn from the past, improve the present and dream of a bright future.
Owing to its colourful depiction of history by means of illustrations, Amar Chitra Katha became widely read, gained the interest of the children and, in fact, became a household name. But the depiction of women and the portrayal of caste-based colourism is problematic. It is time we address some of these issues and the impact they may create on the young minds.
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Cartoons are not just a means of entertainment, but serve several other crucial functions in a society. From exposing the fictitious sides of governments to becoming a powerful mode of
dissent when verbal communication is under attack – cartoons serve more functions than are just overtly obvious.
Never had we ever imagined that we would one day face a situation wherein visiting temples virtually would actually become a reality. Sometimes, things do take a drastic turn and for all of us this year in 2020, the Corona Virus Pandemic has been that change giving us many new “Normals”. Only time will tell how this will shape our lives in the future.
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From the Indian Coffee House to Café Coffee Day and now to the several thousand
cafés across the country, India has been witness to a long history with Coffee. How has the Café
Culture in India grown? Read more to find out!
Food though is about taste, but is not limited to it, and spreads wide to include within it several other elements. It also contributes towards formulation of and sustenance of perceptions and also false notions about certain cultures or people. To know what else various connotations are associated with the word “food”, read here.
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Vrindavan is known to be the colourful town where Lord Krishna had ras-leelas with his gopis. What is little known is that the same town is home to a large number of donned in white widowed women. What is their story, and what keeps it hidden from the public eye?
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We are more than familiar with the caste-based discrimination prevalent in society. Unfortunately, the stigmatised transgender community is not immune to it either. This article probes deep into the challenges they face, along with many others.
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“Underlying the present quest for form and pattern is the basic assumption that dress is a systematic means of transmission of information about the wearer.”
M.L Damhorst rightly articulated that a person’s dressing speaks about his or her personality. Or does it really? Lets’ trace this stereotyping history till contemporary “modern” world.
Every individual has their own socially constructed realities. Different social orders ascribe meaning to one thing differently. From ideas of gender to nationhood and terrorism, difinations are variegated. Are these social realities tangible or just appear to be?
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The ghosts of social injustices in the past haunt us even today. And affirmative action was supposed to be its panacea. But, how effective has it been so far? Do such policies hold any rational ground today? Find out in this article.
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