AMAR CHITRA KATHA- PROBLEMATIC REPRESENTATION OR MERE ILLUSTRATIONS?

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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Kabir and the Anti – Caste Narrative

“Kabir ke dohe '' have been an integral part of Indian literature from ancient times. Through his writing he has preached us about life lessons but what if we tell you there is more to his writings.Could you ever imagine similarities between Kabir and Ambedkar?
Read the link below to find out why he wrote the way he did.

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Tyagaraja’s Ram bhakti

This article serves as a tribute to Sri Tyagaraja’s undying devotion to Lord Rama, which was
the foundation for his immense contribution to Carnatic music, to mark the composer-saint’s
250 th birth anniversary.

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Theyyam: When Humans Become Gods

Today, Theyyam is the remnant of a bygone era when hierarchies were completely
alien; where people, animals and birds equally coexisted. What makes it central to Kerala’s
socio-cultural fabric is its treatment of caste. This art form is where ‘untouchables’ become
Gods.

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