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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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Open Mic Culture in India.
WHAT IS AN OPEN MIC? Open mic today is one of the most popular and exciting events organized in India. The widespread addiction to open mic has provided thousands of people with professional opportunities to showcase their talents. Many professions like standup comics, poets, singers, etc., have prospered through the open mic concept in India. Many lounges and restaurants have now adopted open mic as their business strategy and a crowd puller. Open mics are now everywhere in big cities like Delhi, Banglore, Chandigarh, etc. people today go to open mics often for daily pleasure and fun, just like they visit movies and restaurants. An open mic is a place…
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BTS & Hatred?
BTS short for Bangtan Sonyeodan or Bangtan boys . It’s a seven-member boy band group(Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook) from South Korea that debuted in 2013 under big hit entertainment. They are famous for their music and the positivity they spread through the lyrics of their songs and different campaigns like Love Yourself and Speak yourself. They are a significant part of this big hit entertainment industry. They have a colossal fandom consisting of fans from every age group, from teenagers to older adults, from girls to boys of different races and countries. BTS is what unites these people together through the music. BTS fans are called…
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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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Madhushala by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan Harivansh rai Bachchan is one of India’s most successful, famous, and skilled Hindi poets. Unlike other poets, Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poems are not just read by poetry lovers but are included in most of the education systems of India. Harivansh rai Bachchan is the first poet of India to receive a Ph.D. in English Literature from Cambridge University. He was born on 27 November 1907 in Babupatti village, in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Harivansh grew up in a sizeable Brahmin family struggling with financial difficulties. He studied in Allahabad and attended St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge University. When he returned to India, he worked for…
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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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INDIAN POETS OF YOUTUBE
As Percy Bysshe has quoted, “Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.” UNDERSTANDING POETRY Poetry has been the most continuous art form, hobby, and a way of expression for as long as history can remember. People consider poetry as their profession rather than considering it a hobby. Poetry dives and cuts right through all elements that differentiate humans in this world, like class, language, religion, etc. The feeling of a poet that he has written down on the pages is connected, felt, and relatable to many people ignoring the fact where they belong from. EVOLUTION…
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The Reason why people start writing diary.
A diary is a record of your everyday life over a period of time. Writing a diary has been one of the most popular hobbies people have been doing for many years. Writing a journal hasn’t been restricted as a hobby like others. People of every profession are known to keep a diary, from sailors and soldiers to 6 years old children who have learned to have a hobby of writing journals. A journal is a great way to keep check of one day and memories by writing every vital detail of people’s lives. People like to keep numerous types of diaries, like dream diaries, gratitude diaries, travel journals, etc.…
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10 Best Podcasts on Spotify.
What is a podcast? A podcast is a collection of digital files that can be downloaded via the internet and can be heard for their benefit ad interest. Each individual audio recording is known as a podcast episode. Podcasts are typically hosted by personalities who lead the conversation, share stories, or report the news. The main aim of a podcast is to entertain the audience by making them hear stories, anecdotes, and information. Most of the time, people invited to the podcasts are famous personalities or people who have achieved a certain extent. That’s why people eagerly listen to the podcasts to gather information, purpose, motivation and urge to know…
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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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How to be a Blogger?
WHAT IS A BLOG? A person in his daily life comes across a blog one or two times. A blog combines “web” and “log” in simple terms. A blog is a type of personal diary posted online. Different types of blogs convey and cover a different topics. What started years ago as a hobby has become a profession in today’s world. People are earning six figures by blogging every day by posting new kinds of content every once in a while. WHAT IS BLOGGING Blogging refers to writing, updating, and posting self-written blogs on websites. Blogging sparked a professional opportunity for writers such as content writers, article writers, and diary…
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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…
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The Next Big Thing for the Indian Writing Community.
Indian authors come from different ethnicities and cultures and write and produce their work in different languages worldwide. Indian authors write in different genres like astrology, art, business, fiction, playwrights, horror, humour, feminism, politics, spirituality, etc. Some of the best-selling novels in India are The Namesake, Midnight’s Children, Jaya, Clear Light of Day, The God of Small Things, A Suitable Boy, and Train to Pakistan. Some of the best-selling novels in India in 2021 are The Last Queen, The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis, Languages of Truth, A touch of Eternity, and An Educated Woman in Prostitution. Usually, the ordinary people’s misconception is that Indian writers earn…
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Why are Indian TV Serials so pathetic?
Indian television programs or Indian serials are television programs written, produced and filmed in India. Television programs or serials are made in different languages, emphasising different ethnicities and cultures. They are broadcasted in different parts of India. India’s first television drama was Hum Log (Hindi) which aired in 1984-85 and concluded with 154 episodes. Some of the popular longest running serials with episodes more than 1000 episodes were Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Hindi), Char Divas Sasuche (Marathi), Abhishekam (Telugu). Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (Hindi) (2008-present) is the longest-running TV show in India. These dramas or serials deal with issues in families due to a patriarchal ideology. A…
