The Cult of Lord Jagannath

Lord Jagannath is a deity worshipped by people from various regional sections of the country. He is believed to be another form or avatar of Lord Vishnu himself. In a country like India, where we have people coming in from so many different backgrounds, we still find things to bind us together – be it in the name of faith or religion too.

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Everything is Political: Revisiting Indian Politics

From the earlier unbiased media to the Colour Bhagwa, everything is political today. How does this politicization of everything affect the lives of the commonest of
common people? Read here

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Protest Art and Indian Freedom Struggle

Art isn’t always about peace. Sometimes, it’s about the struggle to find peace. This article talks about the art that was not just co-terminus with the Indian freedom struggle but also aided the same.

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From Dynamic to Dying: The History of Calendar Art

Checking days and festivals is now just a click away. Everything can be facilitated through smart phones and the internet. The age of calendars and it’s art now seems like a bygone era. Yet the remnants can still be seen in the corporate world.
How, when and why? Let's click on the link below to gain insights about calendar history in India.

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The story behind lullaby- Maratha invasions in Bengal

The Marathas had a royal and glorious history. They have had a good share of time in the past. A large part of the Indian subcontinent was under their rule. Today, on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti let us dive into their history and see how an invasion unfolded into a story behind a lullaby.
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Changing Forms of Political Mobilization and Impression Creation: ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and Popular Media

“Radio is the most intimate and socially personal medium in the world”
-Harry Von Zell
Were you able to decode the reference?Don’t worry, you will understand it soon. Radio is one medium of communication which is not only accessible in remote areas, but also does not require any literacy level to comprehend the communication so followed. Keeping these advantages in mind, this medium has been used in the political realm as well.
Wait no more and decode the reference by clicking on the link here!

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