Dhaara, New Delhi (2024)

24/04/2024

The production of modern and artificial jewellery has somewhat replaced the handicrafts products in the market due to various reasons in these times. However, it cannot defy the exquisite making of these handicrafts products and the skills required and handwork behind it. Such is the making of lac bangles in Jaipur. Jaipur is known for making of these lac bangles and is found everywhere in the Maniharon ka Rasta street.

The production of modern and artificial jewellery has somewhat replaced the handicrafts products in the market due to various reasons in these times. However, it cannot defy the exquisite making of these handicrafts products and the skills required and handwork behind it. Such is the making of lac b...

20/04/2024

There are various traditions in one’s culture or religion. Such is the practice of Baptism in Christianity. During Baptism there is a ritual of having a Godparent of the child which may or not belong to the same family and is believed to perform this tradition on behalf of the baby. They act as a substitution and are considered to be the ‘Parent of the child in God’. Godparenthood is the way in which religion ensures that the individual receives spiritual guidance. Over the years, Godparenthood has evolved and is still in practice.

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There are various traditions in one’s culture or religion. Such is the practice of Baptism in Christianity. During Baptism there is a ritual of having a Godparent of the child which may or not belong to the same family and is believed to perform this tradition on behalf of the baby. They act as a ...

17/04/2024

Taking into account two important female personalities, the author sets forth the notions surrounding inclusivity of women in revolutionary organisations in early twentieth century India alongside explaining a few events that testify to the prejudiced attitude toward women revolutionaries.
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17/04/2024

Taking into account two important female personalities, the author sets forth the notions surrounding inclusivity of women in revolutionary organisations in early twentieth century India alongside explaining a few events that testify to the prejudiced attitude toward women revolutionaries.

14/04/2024

Songs often serve to speak the reality of a society for they have an interesting way of narrating facts and occurrences. Presenting how songs, as a cultural element, bespoke Azad Hind Fauj's history and honoured its soldiers and leaders, this article.

Songs often serve to speak the reality of a society for they have an interesting way of narrating facts and occurrences. This article presents how songs, as a cultural element, bespoke Azad Hind Fauj's history and honoured its soldiers and leaders.

12/04/2024

Velha Goa, an UNESCO Heritage site was the former capital of Portuguese India. It is a very influential town featuring the fusion of Portuguese and Indian cultures. This city has a lot of Portuguese architecture with a blend of various architectural styles and has a diverse heritage. With its rich history, it serves as a splendid symbol of Goa's historical significance in the Portuguese history of India.

Velha Goa, an UNESCO Heritage site was the former capital of Portuguese India. It is a very influential town featuring the fusion of Portuguese and Indian cultures. This city has a lot of Portuguese architecture with a blend of various architectural styles and has a diverse heritage. With its rich h...

11/04/2024

During Colonial India, the British Crown organised two ceremonial Durbars in 1877, 1903 and 1911. They did this to legitimise their rule. As it was the subcontinent’s first cinematic event the British wanted to make the outside world believe that their rules was based on mutual respect and consent which, as everyone knows, was based on lack of sympathy. The 1911 Durbar was significant as it was the first durbar where the emperor himself attended the event and also because there was declaration of two important things: The first announcement was the reversal of the controversial policy to partition Bengal and the second was the official change of capital from Calcutta to Delhi.

During Colonial India, the British Crown organised two ceremonial Durbars in 1877, 1903 and 1911. They did this to legitimise their rule. As it was the subcontinent’s first cinematic event the British wanted to make the outside world believe that their rules was based on mutual respect and consent...

31/03/2024

When did you last laugh with gay abandon? Have you ever felt that the world is going crazy and that you can’t do anything about it other than laugh your guts out with a bunch of comedians and satirists? Their barbs sting exactly the way it should. But the serious question is “Did you get the joke”?

When did you last laugh with gay abandon? Have you ever felt that the world is going crazy and that you can’t do anything about it other than laugh your guts out with a bunch of comedians and satirists? Their barbs sting exactly the way it should. But the serious question is “Did you get the jok...

29/03/2024

In the dynamic world of online streaming, over-the-top(OTT) platforms have experienced unprecedented popularity, reshaping the way we consume entertainment. However, this meteoric rise hasn’t come without consequences and has led to formulation of certain regulations by the Indian government. This article delves into OTT regulations shedding light on their implications for content creation.

In the dynamic world of online streaming, over-the-top(OTT) platforms have experienced unprecedented popularity, reshaping the way we consume entertainment. However, this meteoric rise hasn’t come without consequences and has led to formulation of certain regulations by the Indian government. This...

27/03/2024

Looking back at the manner in which ‘satire as a tool’ originated and how it acted as a significant instrument to voice serious social and political concerns in India, the writer familiarises the readers with its role in our country's freedom struggle and the many developments it witnessed as an art form.

Looking back at the manner in which ‘satire as a tool’ originated and how it acted as a significant instrument to voice serious social and political concerns in India, the writer familiarises the readers with its role in our country's freedom struggle and the many developments it witnessed as an...

27/03/2024

Looking back at the manner in which ‘satire as a tool’ originated and how it acted as a significant instrument to voice serious social and political concerns in India, the writer familiarises the readers with its role in our country's freedom struggle and the many developments it witnessed as an art form.

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26/03/2024

What are the Indian censor board’s pain points? Why do they rarely encompass misogyny, communal hate or casteism? OTT is gifting us with refreshing tales such as Konkona Sen Sharma’s Geeli Pucchi or Rajkummar Rao’s Bheed. When will the big screens have the same appeal? Let’s dive into what broad topics usually stir the censor board’s ire and discuss as thinking, grown citizens if they were worth the wrath. Charting out common themes of disapproval, Dhaara looks into what our dhaara has been!

What are the Indian censor board’s pain points? Why do they rarely encompass misogyny, communal hate or casteism? OTT is gifting us with refreshing tales such as Konkona Sen Sharma’s Geeli Pucchi or Rajkummar Rao’s Bheed. When will the big screens have the same appeal? Let’s dive into what b...

25/03/2024

Satire is an indispensable medium to preserve dissent and freedom of speech in a democracy. The suppression of satirical comedy in a democracy indicates the insidious onset of autocracy. Often termed as one of the ‘vanguards of democracy’, intentional suppression of satirical dissent indicates withering democracy and tyranny of the majority. This article navigates the prowess and evolution of satire juxtaposed with an analysis of its current situation in the Indian context.

Satire is an indispensable medium to preserve dissent and freedom of speech in a democracy. The suppression of satirical comedy in a democracy indicates the insidious onset of autocracy. Often termed as one of the ‘vanguards of democracy’, intentional suppression of satirical dissent indicates w...

24/03/2024

Globalization has connected the world on an intimate level and provided artists with a global stage and audience. Unrestricted access to the global digital space can guarantee immense scope for robust development of Indian comedy and comedians but due to systematic suppression by the state, satire in India seems threatened and in a precarious position. This might be unhealthy for continued development of Indian satire in global comedy. This article explores the challenges faced by the Indian comedian community in the global digital space.

Globalization has connected the world on an intimate level and provided artists with a global stage and audience. Unrestricted access to the global digital space can guarantee immense scope for robust development of Indian comedy and comedians but due to systematic suppression by the state, satire i...

23/03/2024

A world where memes gain popularity with just a single click on the screen, they also have a multi-faceted nature and enjoy the power of causing crucial effects on many issues prevalent in a concerned time period. But, how does the government act when memes often create a trend of opposition? More importantly, to what extent does its act of ‘censorship’ impact the masses?

A world where memes gain popularity with just a single click on the screen, they also have a multi-faceted nature and enjoy the power of causing crucial effects on many issues prevalent in a concerned time period. But, how does the government act when memes often create a trend of opposition? More i...

22/03/2024

With the ever increasing power of social media, one's comments and opinions made on a public platform are subject to extensive scrutiny and criticism. In an age where stand-up comedy, as an art form, has attained an influential position in popular culture, it has become evident that the artists of the concerned field are brought under attack for their various remarks on different issues, social and political. The article, here, closely discusses how stand-up comedians often get into trouble while only intending to create humour.

With the ever increasing power of social media, one's comments and opinions made on a public platform are subject to extensive scrutiny and criticism. In an age where stand-up comedy, as an art form, has attained an influential position in popular culture, it has become evident that the artists of t...

03/03/2024

In recent times, satire has become a recipient of severe censorship. The art of standup comedy, particularly, has come under strong criticism with authorities and their supporters going leaps and bounds to suppress the anti-establishment rhetoric of standup comics. From police action to actual threats of physical and sexual assault, comics have been threatened with all sorts of legal and extra-legal abuse. Let us look into the various factors that impose curbs on the art of satire and the anxiety that artists of the said craft confront.
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In recent times, satire has become a recipient of severe censorship. The art of standup comedy, particularly, has come under strong criticism with authorities and their supporters going leaps and bounds to suppress the anti-establishment rhetoric of standup comics. From police action to actual threa...

27/02/2024

The beautification of Indian culture glorifies through its diverse nature where every region is different from each other on the basis of their geographical locations, culture, tradition and way of living but still covers under the huge umbrella of solidarity. Within this myriad forms of folklore, Uttarakhand depicts many hidden gems of cultural practices which are still prevalent and are inherited generations after generations. Among them, Aipan folk art of Kumaon region is of great significance.

The beautification of Indian culture glorifies through its diverse nature where every region is different from each other on the basis of their geographical locations, culture, tradition and way of living but still covers under the huge umbrella of solidarity. Within this myriad forms of folklore, U...

24/02/2024

Terrible air quality, high crime rates, extreme weather, yet, people are enchanted and drawn towards this city. It can be tough to find any place that is as romanticized as this city, owing to its rich culture, architecture, and history. This is the story of Delhi, the heart of millions.

21/02/2024

The cult of Satwai, a folk goddess in the Deccan region, reveals a common practice of prognosis that the human psyche is mostly apprehensive of. The article explores the nature of fertility and prognosis, understanding how the whole ideation of survival and continuance of life has led to some of the most complex and unique rituals for prevention, and how the local cults could reveal the anthropological questions of a primitive society and the psychological understanding of a common phenomenon.

The cult of Satwai, a folk goddess in the Deccan region, reveals a common practice of prognosis that the human psyche is mostly apprehensive of. The article explores the nature of fertility and prognosis, understanding how the whole ideation of survival and continuance of life has led to some of the...

20/02/2024

We all have, at some point in our lives, visited museums. But have you ever thought about how the objects that we see pave a way for us to raise questions relating to our personal and national history and culture? The article below details how museums enable us to build an identity by offering us a mirror to the past and forming a connection between an object and its beholder.

We all have, at some point in our lives, visited museums. But have you ever thought about how the objects that we see pave a way for us to raise questions relating to our personal and national history and culture? The article below details how museums enable us to build an identity by offering us a....

15/02/2024

Religion and Politics, two equally sensitive domains and issues of serious contention, find a more intricate explanation in this article that adopts three relevant accounts from the city of Jammu.

13/02/2024

The Women's Reservation Act, a historic piece of legislation in India, has recently passed both houses of parliament after years of debate and delay. The Act aims to reserve one-third of parliamentary and state legislative seats for women, addressing gender inequality in Indian politics. This article discusses the Act's tumultuous journey, its potential benefits for women's empowerment and gender-sensitive policymaking, and the challenges it faces. Despite obstacles, the Act represents a significant step toward a more inclusive political landscape in India, promoting gender equality and empowering women in governance.

The Women's Reservation Act, a historic piece of legislation in India, has recently passed both houses of parliament after years of debate and delay. The Act aims to reserve one-third of parliamentary and state legislative seats for women, addressing gender inequality in Indian politics. This articl...

12/02/2024

The town of Arikamedu situated in the Union territory of Puducherry, serves as an important archaeological site today in the contemporary time. It once was held as an significant trading port which had connections in relation to trade with the then Roman Empire and mediterranean. Along with being a trading town it also served as a mingling of various culture towns where different ideas were also exchanged apart from goods. However, soon with the decline of the Roman Empire, the town of Arikamedu also lost its heyday.

The town of Arikamedu situated in the Union territory of Puducherry, serves as an important archaeological site today in the contemporary time. It once was held as an significant trading port which had connections in relation to trade with the then Roman Empire and mediterranean. Along with being a....

31/01/2024

In the era of modernisation having the concept of anthropocentrism where the universe revolves around the humans hypothetically; people are moving towards the tradition of technology and gradually separating themselves from their traditions and customs, still in many regions of Indian subcontinent, the locals possess fathomless faith in divinity and divine powers. Within these cultural traditions, majority of which are still isolated from the eyes of the world are the practice of spiritual worship; a divine folklore known as ‘kola’ in Karnataka (in the South) and ‘jagar’ in Uttarakhand (in the North). Further, being separated by different ethnicity and divergent values, the spiritual worship of the two poles apart resembles certain similarities which reflects the process of sanskritization.

In the era of modernisation having the concept of anthropocentrism where the universe revolves around the humans hypothetically; people are moving towards the tradition of technology and gradually separating themselves from their traditions and customs, still in many regions of Indian subcontinent,....

28/01/2024

The practice of Niyoga, represents a paradoxical nature of Brahmanism, in which religious elevation is attributed to the goddesses on one hand and demotion of women in a society on the other. Taking into account some of the literary references on the nuances of this practice as per its mention in the Dharmasutra and Manusmṛiti interspersed with its percolation in the Mahābhārata stories, the article explores the tragedy of women’s social stature in society and their generational degeneration at the hands of the begrudging patriarchy.
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The practice of Niyoga, represents a paradoxical nature of Brahmanism, in which religious elevation is attributed to the goddesses on one hand and demotion of women in a society on the other. Taking into account some of the literary references on the nuances of this practice as per its mention in th...

25/01/2024

The author delves into detailing the many debates that took place before and during the formation of the Indian Constitution. The article explores how and why certain policies were incorporated and the current status of the same.

24/01/2024

In this scholarly exploration of ancient literature such as the Caraka Samhita and the Susruta Samhita, a comprehensive perspective on wellness emerges, emphasising the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual aspects of human existence. The ancient writings provide evidence of a deep-seated conviction that illnesses are not only of a physical nature but rather influenced by our karma (actions) and the state of internal harmony. Concepts like moderation, mindfulness, and ethical living resonate across time. This discourse explores the concepts of fate and destiny, while also highlighting the potential for positive outcomes by virtuous deeds.

In this scholarly exploration of ancient literature such as the Caraka Samhita and the Susruta Samhita, a comprehensive perspective on wellness emerges, emphasising the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual aspects of human existence. The ancient writings provide evidence of a deep-seated...

18/01/2024

India being a country with diverse religion, language, culture and traditions and with all those slogans of ‘Unity in Diversity’, sometimes these diversities affect the politico-social situation in India. Many communities struggle to have their identities being underrepresented or not represented at all. And having to share land and resources amidst all these struggles for representation many a times lead to clashes, which not only affects the community but whole India in general. We can see it in the case of Manipur where the clash between the two communities affected the normal functioning of the state.
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India being a country with diverse religion, language, culture and traditions and with all those slogans of ‘Unity in Diversity’, sometimes these diversities affect the politico-social situation in India. Many communities struggle to have their identities being underrepresented or not represente...

15/01/2024

The Bhaja Caves, located in the district of Pune, represents a religious deviation from the core tenets of Buddha. Taking into account a complex of 14 votive stūpas in Bhaja Cave No. 20, also known as the Memorial Gallery, the article posits to explore the nature of the architectural feature of the complex and also sheds light on the dynamic shift from the veneration attributed solely to the Buddha stūpa to the departed buddhist gurus of the sangha at the Bhaja Cave complex.
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The Bhaja Caves, located in the district of Pune, represents a religious deviation from the core tenets of Buddha. Taking into account a complex of 14 votive stūpas in Bhaja Cave No. 20, also known as the Memorial Gallery, the article posits to explore the nature of the architectural feature of the...