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Being a Poet in India
Poetry is the oldest and most important form of Indian literature. Indian poets in a country with diverse cultures have explored various themes from the Freedom fight of India to today’s farmer’s struggles. Every person has endless thoughts and unspoken feelings in their heart, but very few people express them freely with their words. And even fewer people are gifted to be poets. Even in a similar language and writing style, poets develop their way of expression. How to be a Poet? Like engineering, medicine or law, there is no particular degree one has to pursue to become a poet. Nevertheless, having some skills to become a successful poet is…
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Corporate World: Expectations Vs Reality
Corporate World. Many are familiar with this word but may not know its real meaning and being a part of a corporate world. Corporate or business sectors are part of the economy made up of companies. The corporate sector is a part of the private sector that operates for profit. In contrast, the private sector includes NGOs and other organizations that do not use them for profit. Corporate is usually related to large companies and their work. The word describes the entirety of a corporation, which includes CEOs, directors, companies they run, staff, the revenue they make, and the corporation’s culture. The first thing that comes to mind when you…
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Evolution of Cinema in the World
Cinema is a motion picture that keeps you entertained for some time and helps you escape reality. Cinema became a household name as time went by. It helped some understand and express their emotions freely, whereas it helped others understand how others feel in this world. Cinema is a common medium for us all, bringing issues to light in front of the whole world and giving us meaning and perspective. So, how did cinema happen? Kinetoscope Kinetoscope originates from a Greek word that means movement-watcher. It was the first device developed to show moving pictures. Kennedy Laurie Dickson, a British employee of Thomas Alva Edison, invented the Kinetoscope at the…
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All About Feminism.
Feminism To understand Feminism, we first have to unlearn that it came with the Me-Too-Movement movement. No, Feminism did not emerge with the Me-Too Movement. Feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights, opportunities, dignity, and humanity. Feminism is the Equality of social, political, and economic development for men and women. Feminist activism is also an end to sexism, sexual exploitation, and oppression. We live in a patriarchal society with sexist ideologies, i.e., where men hold more power than women and women are inferior to men. Due to social media, bad feminism has also emerged, resulting in misandry, i.e., hating men, and misogyny, i.e., hating women.…
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Evolution of the Music Industry in India
Music is an essential part of every Indian movie citizen’s life. Be it any genre, devotional, country, folk, classical, hip hop or rock, every Indian movie is familiar and connected with music at some level. So, how did music become a household name in India, and how did it evolve throughout the generations? To know this, we must travel through time. Pre-Vedic era Although there are no recorded music tunes, the presence of musical instruments dates back to the palaeolithic age. Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO heritage site, hold several paintings and sculptures of musical instruments such as Gongs, Lyre, and Daf. Sculptures of dancing girls, musical…
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5 Indian Poets Everyone Should Read.
Poetry is the oldest and one of the most prominent forms of Indian literature. It has taken several forms and languages and touched millions of hearts. It has also changed the lives of Indian poets forever. When someone reminisces about poetry, the first thing that comes to mind is the works of a few famous and forever favorite Indian poets. From Mirabai to Rabindranath Tagore, there are five Indian poets everyone should know. Sant Mirabai Mirabai, a true devotee of Krishna, is known for her work in the Bhakti movement era of poetry in the 16th century. She dedicated her whole life to Krishna, went against the social and societal…
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The Dark Truth of Reality Shows.
Have you seen Roadies, Bigg Boss, and KBC? Then you are probably familiar with Indian reality shows. Reality shows are television programs in which ordinary Indian citizens get to participate and entertain the audience with their creativity and talent. The controversy and mystery of reality shows in India are that viewers do not know if the show is scripted or genuine. This general confusion sets the scene for exploring the dark side of Indian reality shows. Teardrops on Cue One of the reasons people do not believe in Indian reality shows is the number of tears shed by judges, participants, and their families. When reality shows in India began in…
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Anime in India
With the increase in easy access to television, the Internet, and online streaming platforms, Anime gained massive popularity in India beginning in the 1980s. Few television anime cartoons like Doraemon, Shin-Chan, Power Rangers, and Pokémon became household names in India. Dragon Ball z, released in 1983, took Indian television and cartoons by storm, especially for children. Many Indians assumed that these were the same as cartoon shows, as U.S. cartoons like Tom & Jerry and Scooby Dooby Doo were also famous in India. As time passed, many Indians understood Anime, and a new world opened up for them. Evolution of Anime in India Dragon Ball z, Pokémon, Power Rangers, Ramayana:…
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Comic Culture in India.
India, a diverse country with excellent storytelling through different mediums like cinema, music, and literature, downplays when it comes to comics. Indian comics revolve around mythology and folk tales. Diamond comics, tinkle, Raj comics, and Amar Chitra Katha have been famous distribution networks over the last six decades. History The times of India launched Indrajal Comics in the mid-1960s starting the comic industry in India. In the late 1960s, Amar Chitra Katha was established. Western superhero comics were already existing in India. To rival the superhero of the west comics, several indigenous comics were launched in the 1970s. In the 80s, India launched its superhero comics. But when in the…
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What is Jazz Poetry?
Jazz Poetry is a literary genre that speaks about Jazz music and has Jazz rhythm. Authors of Jazz Poetry read poetry with rhythms of Jazz music. Like Jazz music, Jazz Poetry takes different forms, rhythms, and sounds. Historically African Americans were treated as nothing but enslaved people and had no access to words. In his book Digitopia Blues, John Sobol said, Jazz was a powerful oral means of self-empowerment for African Americans. Sobol stated that constrained poets in the literate tradition had developed a sound kinship with Jazz. And these poets mimicked or recreated Jazz models in their poetry, which became known as Jazz Poetry. In the 1920s, poetry and…
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The Rise and Fall of One Direction.
One Direction, formed in London, England, is a five-member boy band of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. Syco Records signed them after they finished third in The X Factor’s singing competition in 2010. When they started, they were teen idols and managed to gain global fandom. Albums of One Direction Up All Night (2011) Take Me Home (2012) Midnight Memories (2013) Four (2014) Made in the A.M. (2015) They topped the charts in several countries. Their hit singles are Best Song Ever, Live While We’re Young, What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, and Drag Me Down. One Direction is the first band to have…
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Origin of Indian Poetry.
Origin of Poetry The word poetry came from the medieval Latin word “poetria,” from Latin poeta, ‘poet.’ Earlier term referred to creative literature. Poetry was in the oral form before writing. Many ancient poems were prayers or religious stories, historical accounts, love songs, and fiction. The Vedas (1500 – 1000 BC) and the Odyssey (800 – 675 BC) is said to be composed in poetic forms. Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor, in Hieratic language, around 2500 B.C.E, is the oldest speculated fiction poem. Origin of Indian Poetry The oldest epic poetry is the Indian Sanskrit epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in India. Indian poetry and Indian literature go back to Vedas…
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Top Singers and Bands of the Indi-pop ERA.
Indi-pop Indi-pop is a music genre that is pop music made in India. The Indian music scene, famous for Bollywood music, changed with the Indi-pop era as it is independent music. British-Indian fusion band Monsoon was the first to use the term Indi-pop through their 1981 EP release. Early pop in Indian music Indian producer Biddu was already in the pop scene of the South Asia region. He popularised pop in Indian music with the release of the best-selling album Made in India in 1995, launching the career of Alisha Chinai. He also launched the careers of famous Indian pop acts like Shaan and his sister Sagarika, Sonu Nigam, and…
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Romanticism in Depth.
What is Romanticism? Romanticism – a word used in various aspects- has evolved to mean different things. The word’s foundation is in leading a movement, mainly in the art and literature world in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was a campaign against the Neoclassicism of the previous centuries. German poet Friedrich Schlegel who first used the term ‘romantic,’ defined it as ‘literature depicting emotional matter in an imaginative form.’ Victor Hugo described it as ‘liberalism in literature.’ Imagination, freedom, and emotion are the focal points of romanticism. Romanticism included themes of individualism, love, and nature worship in literature. And also the superiority of imagination to reason, devotion to beauty,…
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Ten Reasons to Love BTS.
Global K-pop phenomenon BTS of Big Hit entertainment are known for their love of music and fans. The multiple record-breaking seven-member boybands have given more than seven reasons to love them. Proving themselves, again and again, the boyband consisting of members Jin, Suga, RM, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook is a powerhouse of talent. In this article, we discuss ten reasons to love BTS. Music – BTS music is known for its versatility in experimenting with different genres. BTS has released songs in some genres: Pop, EDM, Funk Rap, R&B, Urban, Hip-Hop, Dance Pop, Ballad, Rap, Country, and Rock. The rap line consists of Kim Namjoon, J-Hope and Min Yoongi,…
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Writer’s Block-Ways to Deal with It.
A writer’s worst enemy. It is a condition associated with writing, where an author is unable to write a new work or not able to tap into his creative imagination. It doesn’t occur only in story writing; it can also happen in report writing, content writing, script writing or diary writing. Every Writer faces it, no matter their career path, at least once in their career. Everyone experiences Writer’s block, either beginner or a professional, once in a while. Types of Writer’s block Audience’s reaction – Often, while a writer starts a new work or continues their previous work, they imagine their target audience and their response. It could help…
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Duality of Audience.
Audiences are a group or a set of people with whom an artist connects. The audience is always present in a public event, television or radio program, music concert, theatre play, film, meeting, or a formal hearing. These people do not have direct participation in any event happening. The audience is observers who note the entire event, enjoy or get entertained by the event. Keep your audience in mind – Be it an artist, organizer, or individual holding an event or a meeting. They always keep in mind that their work reaches their audience. The audience is the people they take feedback from to improve their work and evaluate themselves.…
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Duality of Human Nature.
Human nature is a concept that indicates human beings’ natural fundamental characteristics and qualities. It includes how one thinks, acts, and feels. The term describes the essence of humankind or what it means to be human. The concept is often controversial due to the independent theories and arguments. The Dualism of Human Nature Arguments about human nature date back to Greek philosophy and its influence. Aristotle’s teleology became dominant in medieval times. He claims that human nature exists somehow independently of individuals, causing humans to become what they become. Early modernists, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau, have argued against Aristotle, saying that “we do not know what our nature permits us to…
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Bollywood Movies Inspired by Novels.
Novels have always been the basis for great inspiration for creations beyond one’s imagination. They have helped in opening up minds and reaching the hearts of people. They have also been adapted into movies so that people widely receive the story and the message. Bollywood adapted several novels, both Indian and foreign, into films successfully. Brief Overview of Bollywood Movies Inspired by Novels There are approximately 633 novel-inspired movies made in India. Among them are Bollywood films as well. Some famous novel inspired movies in recent times are – Two states and the film based on 2 States, the book by Chetan Bhagat; Padmaavat, the film based on the epic…
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Duality of News Channels in India.
News channels are television channels devoted exclusively to delivering news continuously, without pause throughout the day. India has 392 news channels, of different regional channels and private network channels. The Indian media is diverse, with thousands of outlets controlled by large, for-profit corporations and private companies. What is the Duality of News Channels in India? News channels are the source of medium ordinary people depend on to find out what’s going on around them. Often, we see that news channels fabricate news, edit and post it so that ordinary people lose sight of the truth and damage the object’s reputation in the report. The nature of news channels showing contrasting…
