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Listed: Blue Ocean

Bay Area three-piece Blue Ocean plays exuberantly discordant yet surprisingly mild-mannered noise pop, not unlike what a TV Personalities record might sound like if it were playing through a box fan that’s tumbling down the stairs. In his review of last year’s self-titled LP, Chris Liberato noted how suddenly the dynamics at play in the band’s songs can change, writing of “Human Now”: “You won’t be able to help but smile when a big bombastic synth chord comes lumbering across the song, from out of nowhere, with the enthusiasm of a sedated puppy — and then decides to stick around for a couple of encores.” Hot off the announcement of their Slumberland debut, Fertile State (out in October), band members Rick Altieri, David Stringi and Neal Donovan pop by to share a few words about some of the records they love.

Dave’s Picks:

Snapper — S/T

Found years ago, during a visit to Brooklyn, NY. I instantly gravitated to the vibrant and colorful slashes of paint, which abstractly splayed themselves across the front cover. The songs are very colorful as well, painted with electrifying rhythms and arpeggiating synth leads. “This would make a great gift for a couple of friends of mine.” Maybe someday Flying Nun will re-release it.

Dummy — EP2

I find myself listening again and again to this second installment from Dummy, sonic enthusiasts based on the West Coast. The opening track “Thursday Morning” introduces itself quite charmingly with its creative and concentrated vocal melodies. Followed blissfully by deep layers of noise and feedback within a clever collage process.

Rick’s Picks:

M. Sage — Paradise Crick

This album was a surprise find in the first half of 2023 for me, I was actually listening to the single “Crick Dynamo” before the album was released and remember my ears really perked up. I know M. Sage himself just did a Listed recently, what a lovely surprise — huge new fan of his work. I love the line walked between sonic lab experimentations and organic leafy strollings by a river; right up my alley.

Bill Evans — Coffee and Cigarettes

I always come back to Bill Evans when I’m in the mood for calming jazz that still demands your attention and challenges you in many ways. His playing on this record reminds me a lot of Debussy, another go-to when trying to unwind. Evans is one of my all-time favorite piano players.

Lifetones — For A Reason

Charles Bullen of This Heat went on to make this post-punk/dub hybrid classic with Julius Cornelius Samuel in 1983 — This Heat had just broken up the year before. The rhythmic syncopations and droning cyclical vocal delivery make every song on this record a mesmerizing journey. The lyrics are profound in their simplicity, dealing with human interaction and nature.

Neptune — Gong Lake

This record will always be special to me. Neptune was one of the first bands I remember seeing with Dave when I moved to Boston in 2008. They were playing in the basement of Gay Gardens, an old DIY spot in Allston. I was instantly blown away by the barrage of rhythmic noise and impressed by the homemade guitars and effects they had fabricated. They’ve been a huge influence on Dave and I for years now.

Emeralds — Does It Look Like I’m Here?

A Midwest synth classic. When I listened to the song “Candy Shoppe” again recently I was even more moved than ever before, a good sign that this 13-year-old album stands the test of time. This album fluctuates between gritty acidic synth-scapes and ambient movements in the vein of early Eno. I love Imaginary Softwoods too, John Elliot’s solo project post-Emeralds.

Neal’s Picks:

Ananda Kumar — Mangala Vadhyam Vol. 3

A friend with roots in Tamil Nadu told me about the nadaswaram, a double-reed instrument played at weddings and religious festivals in Southern India. I love how intense and cutting the sound is. This recording features two nadaswarams in semi-improvised conversation with each other. I'm reminded a bit of the groove and excitement of traditional New Orleans jazz. Also, the thavil drumming is insane, reminiscent of Aphex Twin breakbeats.

Jed Wentz — Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute

Telemann's fantasias for solo flute are so cool. Although they were published in the 1730s, there's something that feels very modern about having just the flute to focus on. The player is asked to jump around throughout the range of the instrument, sometimes outlining melodies and basslines simultaneously. It's all the more impressive on the keyless, wooden, baroque flute which has a mellower sound than modern metal ones. I imagine it as portable music that someone could play anywhere.

Sheer Mag — Compilation

My partner threw this on when we were cleaning out our last apartment. I'm not usually a big fan of riff-driven guitar rock, but this album just got me. The licks are smokin��, the guitar tones are perfection, and I love the mix— just gritty enough.

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Engineering Student's Killer Denied Bail by High Court

Death sentence stayed for convict in 2016 rape and murder case Key Points: • Jharkhand High Court rejects bail plea of Rahul Raj, convicted rapist-murderer • Court stays death sentence pronounced by Ranchi CBI Special Court • Crime occurred on December 16, 2016; conviction in December 2019 RANCHI – The Jharkhand High Court has denied bail to Rahul Raj, convicted in the 2016 rape and murder of an…

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[ad_1] By Kumar Rakesh   GG News Bureau New Delhi, 7th November. For centuries, the concept of “33 Koti Devatas” has been misconstrued by both outsiders and some insiders to mean that Hinduism worships 33 crore (330 million) deities. This misinterpretation has fueled misleading narratives that paint Hinduism as a polytheistic faith with an overwhelming number of gods. However, a closer look at the etymology and ancient scriptures reveals that “koti” in Sanskrit can also mean “type” or “category,” not exclusively “crore.” In this context, the phrase “33 Koti Devatas” refers to 33 classes or types of divine forces rather than an exaggerated number of gods. This significant misinterpretation has persisted partly due to a lack of awareness, even among some prominent Hindu leaders and scholars. Correcting this narrative allows for a better understanding of Hindu cosmology and philosophy. Let’s explore what “33 Koti Devatas” truly represents and why the connection with the 33 vertebrae in the human spine provides a fascinating metaphor for spiritual alignment. 33 Koti Devatas: Types of Divine Forces The “33 Koti Devatas” encompasses four main categories of deities or cosmic powers in the Vedic tradition: 12 Adityas – Representing Solar Deities 8 Vasus – Embodying Elemental Forces of Nature 11 Rudras – Symbolizing Vital Energies and Spiritual Self 2 Ashvins – Representing Divine Healers or Twin Deities The 12 Adityas: Guardians of Solar Energy and Social Order The 12 Adityas correspond to the solar months and are personified deities, each embodying aspects of cosmic law and societal values. They include: Indra (the eldest, symbolizing strength and leadership) Aryaman (nobility and friendship) Mitra (unity and bonds) Varuna (cosmic law and fate) Surya/Vivasvan (social law and righteousness) Each Aditya represents a vital aspect of human existence and societal structure, closely tied to the solar months that mark time, seasons, and agricultural cycles, emphasizing their connection to natural and social order. The 8 Vasus: Elements of Nature The Vasus represent natural forces essential for life. These include: Anil (Wind) Apas (Water) Dhara (Earth) Anal (Fire) Prabhas (Light or Dawn) Soma (Moon) The Vasus emphasize the interconnectedness between humanity and the elements that sustain life, showing respect for natural forces as divine and sacred. The 11 Rudras: Primal Energies and the Divine Spirit The Rudras signify the ten pranas (vital life forces) within the human body and one spiritual self or Atman. They include: Five spiritual aspects: Ananda (bliss), Vijñāna (knowledge), Manas (thought), Prāṇa (breath/life), and Vāc (speech). Five names of Shiva: Īśāna, Tatpuruṣa, Aghora, Vāmadeva, and Sadyojāta. The Atman (spiritual self), representing the individual soul or consciousness. The Rudras embody the primal energies that drive human life and are essential to spiritual well-being. They reflect the Hindu belief in the unity of physical and spiritual forces, as well as the presence of divinity within each individual. The 2 Ashvins: Twin Healers The Ashvins, known as divine healers, are often depicted as twins and play a crucial role in restoring health and vitality. Their role underlines the Hindu emphasis on physical and spiritual healing as integral to human life. The 33 Koti and the 33 Vertebrae: A Spiritual Symbolism in Human Anatomy Interestingly, the concept of “33 Koti Devatas” finds a symbolic parallel in the 33 vertebrae of the human spine. The vertebral column is a crucial structure, supporting the body and facilitating the flow of nervous energy, which is central to movement, sensation, and overall health. The 7 cervical vertebrae align with higher faculties and intellectual abilities. The 12 thoracic vertebrae correspond to the torso and can metaphorically represent the solar Adityas as protectors of life’s physical structure. The 5 lumbar vertebrae embody strength and support, much like the elemental Vasus.

The 5 sacral vertebrae and 4 coccygeal vertebrae reflect a grounding connection to the earth and physical existence, resonating with the earthly energies of the Vasus and Rudras. The human spine thus becomes a metaphor for spiritual elevation, with each vertebra representing a step towards higher awareness and alignment with cosmic principles. Just as the spine supports the body’s structure, the 33 categories of devatas support the spiritual structure of the cosmos in Hindu thought. Dispelled Myths: A New Perspective on “33 Koti Devatas” The misconception of “33 crore gods” has been leveraged by those aiming to distort Hinduism’s complex theological framework, portraying it as a polytheistic belief system with an exaggerated multitude of gods. This misinterpretation undermines the nuanced philosophical aspects of Hinduism and diverts attention from its deep-rooted spiritual symbolism. Correcting this understanding sheds light on Hinduism’s reverence for the diverse, interconnected forces that sustain life and the cosmos. In essence, Hinduism’s “33 Koti Devatas” remind us of the unity in diversity within both nature and the human experience. This realization helps us appreciate the role of these deities as guiding energies in the Hindu cosmology, inspiring individuals to live in harmony with the divine principles that govern the universe and our very being.   The post 3 Koti Devatas: Misunderstood as ‘Crore’ Gods, Truly 33 Divine Types Aligned with Nature and Self appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] By Kumar Rakesh   GG News Bureau New Delhi, 7th November. For centuries, the concept of “33 Koti Devatas” has been misconstrued by both outsiders and some insiders to mean that Hinduism worships 33 crore (330 million) deities. This misinterpretation has fueled misleading narratives that paint Hinduism as a polytheistic faith with an overwhelming number of gods. However, a closer look at the etymology and ancient scriptures reveals that “koti” in Sanskrit can also mean “type” or “category,” not exclusively “crore.” In this context, the phrase “33 Koti Devatas” refers to 33 classes or types of divine forces rather than an exaggerated number of gods. This significant misinterpretation has persisted partly due to a lack of awareness, even among some prominent Hindu leaders and scholars. Correcting this narrative allows for a better understanding of Hindu cosmology and philosophy. Let’s explore what “33 Koti Devatas” truly represents and why the connection with the 33 vertebrae in the human spine provides a fascinating metaphor for spiritual alignment. 33 Koti Devatas: Types of Divine Forces The “33 Koti Devatas” encompasses four main categories of deities or cosmic powers in the Vedic tradition: 12 Adityas – Representing Solar Deities 8 Vasus – Embodying Elemental Forces of Nature 11 Rudras – Symbolizing Vital Energies and Spiritual Self 2 Ashvins – Representing Divine Healers or Twin Deities The 12 Adityas: Guardians of Solar Energy and Social Order The 12 Adityas correspond to the solar months and are personified deities, each embodying aspects of cosmic law and societal values. They include: Indra (the eldest, symbolizing strength and leadership) Aryaman (nobility and friendship) Mitra (unity and bonds) Varuna (cosmic law and fate) Surya/Vivasvan (social law and righteousness) Each Aditya represents a vital aspect of human existence and societal structure, closely tied to the solar months that mark time, seasons, and agricultural cycles, emphasizing their connection to natural and social order. The 8 Vasus: Elements of Nature The Vasus represent natural forces essential for life. These include: Anil (Wind) Apas (Water) Dhara (Earth) Anal (Fire) Prabhas (Light or Dawn) Soma (Moon) The Vasus emphasize the interconnectedness between humanity and the elements that sustain life, showing respect for natural forces as divine and sacred. The 11 Rudras: Primal Energies and the Divine Spirit The Rudras signify the ten pranas (vital life forces) within the human body and one spiritual self or Atman. They include: Five spiritual aspects: Ananda (bliss), Vijñāna (knowledge), Manas (thought), Prāṇa (breath/life), and Vāc (speech). Five names of Shiva: Īśāna, Tatpuruṣa, Aghora, Vāmadeva, and Sadyojāta. The Atman (spiritual self), representing the individual soul or consciousness. The Rudras embody the primal energies that drive human life and are essential to spiritual well-being. They reflect the Hindu belief in the unity of physical and spiritual forces, as well as the presence of divinity within each individual. The 2 Ashvins: Twin Healers The Ashvins, known as divine healers, are often depicted as twins and play a crucial role in restoring health and vitality. Their role underlines the Hindu emphasis on physical and spiritual healing as integral to human life. The 33 Koti and the 33 Vertebrae: A Spiritual Symbolism in Human Anatomy Interestingly, the concept of “33 Koti Devatas” finds a symbolic parallel in the 33 vertebrae of the human spine. The vertebral column is a crucial structure, supporting the body and facilitating the flow of nervous energy, which is central to movement, sensation, and overall health. The 7 cervical vertebrae align with higher faculties and intellectual abilities. The 12 thoracic vertebrae correspond to the torso and can metaphorically represent the solar Adityas as protectors of life’s physical structure. The 5 lumbar vertebrae embody strength and support, much like the elemental Vasus.

The 5 sacral vertebrae and 4 coccygeal vertebrae reflect a grounding connection to the earth and physical existence, resonating with the earthly energies of the Vasus and Rudras. The human spine thus becomes a metaphor for spiritual elevation, with each vertebra representing a step towards higher awareness and alignment with cosmic principles. Just as the spine supports the body’s structure, the 33 categories of devatas support the spiritual structure of the cosmos in Hindu thought. Dispelled Myths: A New Perspective on “33 Koti Devatas” The misconception of “33 crore gods” has been leveraged by those aiming to distort Hinduism’s complex theological framework, portraying it as a polytheistic belief system with an exaggerated multitude of gods. This misinterpretation undermines the nuanced philosophical aspects of Hinduism and diverts attention from its deep-rooted spiritual symbolism. Correcting this understanding sheds light on Hinduism’s reverence for the diverse, interconnected forces that sustain life and the cosmos. In essence, Hinduism’s “33 Koti Devatas” remind us of the unity in diversity within both nature and the human experience. This realization helps us appreciate the role of these deities as guiding energies in the Hindu cosmology, inspiring individuals to live in harmony with the divine principles that govern the universe and our very being.   The post 3 Koti Devatas: Misunderstood as ‘Crore’ Gods, Truly 33 Divine Types Aligned with Nature and Self appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Breaking News: Mamata Banerjee Commits Another Blunder by Conspiring Against West Bengal Governor

A temporary female staff member of the Raj Bhavan or Governor’s House in Kolkata has filed a complaint against the West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose alleging that she has been sexually harassed by the governor. This immediately became the top 10 breaking news in India as it is a serious allegation against very high constitutional incumbent, the governor of a state. That is the technical description of the incident wherein a complaint has been filed against the governor. However, no action can be initiated against a serving governor because he enjoys constitutional immunity by law.

The governor, Ananda Bose has taken serious objection to this allegation and has already barred entry of the West Bengal Police along with a number of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders including ministers into the Raj Bhavan premises in the state.

As per breaking India news in Hindi and other media, Governor Bose has sought legal advice to move court against the complainant, who according to him is trying to slur his position by making a fake allegation against him.

Surely the governor knows what he is saying but then such an allegation should be taken with all the seriousness it deserves and the matter should be investigated by the appropriate departments at the right time.

Is it low level politics of vendetta by the TMC?

Immediately after the woman filed her case at the Hare Street police station in Kolkata, mainstream media in Kolkata and other parts of the state went into an overdrive on the matter.

Soon it broke into the top 10 breaking news in India and the matter seems to have been orchestrated for a trial of the governor by the media since he cannot be legally tried while he holds the post.

The governor on his part is quite sure of where he stands but if it is a fake case as the BJP and many others believe it to be, then this case is going to boomerang on the TMC after the elections.

Taking advantage of the situation, chief minister Banerjee and many of her cabinet colleagues as well as party functionaries are also trying to counter the BJP’s Sandeshkhali campaign by citing the governor as the BJP’s man.

The sheer brazenness of the TMC’s attack on the governor by comparing the allegations against him with the unprecedented sleaziness of the TMC’s sex offenders in Sandeshkhali might suggest that the charges against the governor are fake. It is another matter that over 90% of the sexual harassment cases in the country are fake.

Short term political advantage could have long term consequences for TMC

The TMC was under severe pressure on the Sandeshkhali issue and it seems to have already cost it the election as the party’s own internal survey has shown the BJP getting 32 out of the 42 seats in Bengal.

In its desperation to get back at the BJP with something similar in nature to the Sandeshkhali scandal if not in scale, the TMC seems to have stepped into a legal minefield.

It knows very well that the governor cannot be touched in any way as long as holds the post and so it was decided to slur his name and reputation with this charge.

Most of the top 10 breaking news in India have also covered the governor’s prompt action in barring entry for the state police in the Raj Bhavan premises along with some members of the state cabinet among others.

He will surely initiate legal action against the temporary female staffer of the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata and the implications could embroil the TMC and its leaders including the chief minister in a legal tangle they will find very difficult to get out of. A senior state BJP leader, Dilip Ghosh has already stated that it is a fake case and is not surprising since the TMC can stoop to any depth of depravity according to him.

AUTHOR: Dev Kumar is an independent geo-political observer, commentator and blogger who tries to look at international issues in relation to India and present a different dimension that has hardly been covered by mainstream experts.

Referral link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mamata-banerjee-commits-another-blunder-conspiring-against-singh-kfawc/

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A Vanguard in Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr.Ananda Kumar, A Vanguard in Surgical Gastroenterology @neosciencehub #neosciencehub #science #surgical #gastroenterology #endosurgicalcenter #livertransplant #hepatobiliary #surgery #Oncology #nizam #medical #YouTube #

Dr.Ananda Kumar Dr. Ananda Kumar, a renowned figure in surgical gastroenterology, hepatobiliary surgery, and bariatric surgery, boasts an impressive career spanning over 31 years, with 25 years as a specialist. His journey in medicine began with a degree from Bangalore Medical College in 1992, followed by a period of honing his skills in general surgery under the guidance of Prof. M.…

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PIL for Chhinnmastike Temple at Ramgarh District was allowed by Jharkhand High Court

Sufficient number of wash toilets (for male and female), waiting rooms and changing rooms must be provided to all pilgrims of Hindus, where not only regular footfall of the devotees is on the higher side but increases manifold on special days. Maa Chhinnmastike Temple in Ramgarh District of Jharkhand is lacking sufficient basic Hygienic amenities and all efforts of request to administration when failed petitioner took the shelter of the court for direction to the State. Hon'ble Court allowed the PIL and issued directions to the State for immediate Compliance. 

Sanjeev Kumar Singh v. State of Jharkhand & 5 Others

Hon’ble Mr. Chief Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra J & Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ananda Sen J of Jharkhand High Court allowed the PIL and gave direction to the Department of Tourism, Government of Jharkhand and the District Administration, Ramgarh for immediate compliance of their order dt.11.08.2023.

Facts:

1.     This is a Public Interest Litigation filed by the petitioner for direction to the authorities to construct toilets, changing rooms, bathrooms on both sides of the river Bhairavi (Bhera) at Rajrappa, Maa Chhinnamastike Temple and also to construct bathing ghats on both sides of river Bhairavi (Bhera) at Rajrappa, Maa Chhinnamastike Temple.

2.     Temple of Maa Chinnamastike is an important place of pilgrim for Hindus. Temple is situated on the confluence of River Bhairavi and River Damodar. Several other temples are located adjacent to Maa Chhinnamastike Temple. Several devotees from different parts of the country visit this temple regularly and during festive season the footfall increases manifold.

Submission of the counsel of the petitioner

1.     After taking dip in river Bhairavi, the devotees face immense problem in changing their wet cloths, as there is no changing room nearby. The local vendors and shopkeepers had made one or two makeshift arrangements by putting bamboo sticks and covering it by cloth, which is absolutely crude and not proper. So far as toilets are concerned, the number of toilets is very few and are not being maintained and there is absolute lack of hygiene.

2.     The petitioner has written several letters and emails to the authorities, but in vain. Counsel for the petitioner refers to several photographs with his objective to substantiate his case. It is also submitted that the petitioner is associated with an NGO and the NGO is interested in developing the area also.

Submission of the Counsel of the State

1.     There is a queue complex in the temple, which has 5 toilets, 3 for gents and 2 for ladies and there are two bathrooms. There are sufficient numbers of toilets near the administrative block and in the complex prepared by the Central Coalfields Limited.

2.     It is not possible to allow the petitioner or any private person to construct any bathrooms, toilets etc. without any prior permission from the Tourism Department.

3.     Respondents deny that the devotees face difficulty in bathing as thousands of people take bath in the river without any hesitation or difficulty.

Observation of the Court

1.     We find that the ghats of the river Bharavi on both the sides are very crude and even lacks basic facilities. There are make shift changing rooms, where four bamboos have been planted in the earth and is covered by plastic sheets.

2.     The river front of both the banks of river Bhairavi needs proper upgradation and beautification. Proper pathway needs to be constructed from the bathing ghats and riverghats leading to the temple without any hindrance or obstacles.

3.     There is no proper bathing ghats also.

4.     One photograph suggests that sand bags are being dumped on the river bed to make a makeshift ghat for bathing, which is absolutely not proper and is rather unsafe.

5.     There are temporary shops near the ghats, which has narrowed the pathway, creating obstruction in free movement of devotees from the river bank to the temple.

6.     Some photographs suggest that there are washrooms, but from the photographs it would be clear that the constructions are very poor and the facilities are not sufficient, the washrooms are not being maintained properly also.

Directions issued by the Hon’ble Court

1.     To construct adequate number of permanent proper bathing ghats on both the sides of river Bhairavi;

2.     Approach road from each of the ghats to the temple should be free from all encroachments and obstructions;

3.     Construct adequate number of changing rooms near the ghats at appropriate places

4.     Both the banks of river Bhairavi should be provided with proper lighting facility;

5.     Toilets and washrooms in the queue complex should be maintained by the respondents;

6.     Deputy Commissioner, Ramgarh will constitute a team of responsible officers, who will inspect the temple area to find out whether there are sufficient numbers of waiting halls and sufficient number of toilets for all genders. If it is felt that the toilets and washrooms are not adequate, appropriate area should be identified for construction of toilets and washrooms for all genders, but the said toilets should not disturb in any way the temple nor should come in the way of beautification of the temple;

7.     The respondents also should provide adequate drinking water facility at regular intervals for the pilgrims;

8.     First-aid medical facility should be made available round the clock near the temple area and during the festive season, mobile outlets should be made available, which should be placed at the river front on both the banks of river Bhairavi;

9.     To widen the river banks and remove the hindrances, encroachment and obstructions to reach the temple from the Ghats or any other appropriate approach roads and if makeshift shops need to be removed, they should be removed and the persons displaced should be relocated at proper places;

10.  To take such other or further steps as is conducive to beautify the temple complex and its surroundings including the river front / bank.

Seema Bhatnagar

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Buy Old Bengali Books Online, Ananda Publishers All Book List

Singularity is almost invariably a clue. The more featureless and commonplace a crime is, the more difficult is it to bring it home.

It was six thirty in the evening. A taxi from Kolkata approached the mansion of the Neogis, the former zamindars of Baikuntthapur and halted before the gate. A stranger got out from the automobile. Upon disembarking, he was escorted to Soumya Shekhar Neogi, who was relaxing in his chair and enjoying the breeze. The latter wore thick glasses and was about to turn seventy.

Soumya Sekhar questioned, ‘Are you Rudrasekhar?’ The man sat down and gave Soumya Sekhar his passport. The latter gave it a short glance and returned it back. His cousin brother Rudrasekhar was someone he had never met before. Soumya's uncle had permanently left home twenty -seven years back. Soumya was drifting way back in his retrospection. He started revealing to Rudra that his uncle had not brought his son along when he later returned to their home in Baikuntthapur, suggesting that there may have been some conflict between the two men. The abrupt entrance of the elderly butler Jagadish ended Soumyasekhar's reminiscence. … ‘What is it, Jagdish?’ Thumri, the last of the fox terriers, had passed away, and Jagadish, with tears in his eyes imparted the news to his master. Its body was found in the bamboo jungle.

How might Thumri have perished? Was it murdered? Why would anyone murder an old pet? Pradosh Chandra Mitter (Mitra) alias Feluda must find out!  

Talent recognises brilliance right away, while mediocrity knows nothing greater than itself. Life is far weirder than anything the human mind can conceive of.

Samaresh Bose's novel Bibar was a milestone in the literary career of its creator. The novel added a fresh perspective to the Bengali writing. Bibar is one of the most critically acclaimed work of the author. According to the late author Santosh Kumar Ghosh, the work is one of the top ten Bengali titles. However, many readers and critics have stated that it is crude or indecent. It goes without saying that such ferocious disagreements can only be sparked by a piece of art that is in every way innovative, daring, compelling. In fact, it is. An entirely different tale about the destiny of a protestant who in the backdrop of crisis tormented humanity chooses to leave the security of traditional beliefs. This novel cannot be assessed using the conventional criteria because it is well ahead of its time.

Visit the official website of Ananda Publishers, www.anandapub.in  and download the ananda publishers all book list. If you buy old Bengali books online, do look for the Ananda classics.

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TN minister Senthil Balaji hospitalised; breaks down after ED arrest under PMLA

It is learnt that while he was being taken into custody at 2 am, the minister complained of chest pain and was taken to the multi-speciality hospital in Omandurar Estate.

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a long session of questioning.

However, the Tamil Nadu minister has been hospitalised in the ICU of a government hospital here early on Wednesday after he complained of uneasiness during ED raids at his premises on June 13.

Initially, Senthil Balaji was taken into custody by the ED after 18 hours of questioning by the Central agency. It is learnt that while he was being taken into custody at 2 am, the minister complained of chest pain and was taken to the multi-speciality hospital in Omandurar Estate. TV visuals showed Balaji being uneasy while being brought to the hospital in the wee hours of this morning.

The arrest sparked concern in the DMK camp as ministers, PK Sekar Babu, and Udayanidi Stalin rushed to the hospital to meet the minister. Sekar Babu claimed there were 'symptoms' Balaji has been 'tortured.'

After visiting Senthil Balaji at the hospital, HR and CE minister Sekar Babu said that the electricity minister was unconscious. "He didn't respond despite calling his name several times. There is swelling on his leg. The state he was brought to the hospital shows there are human rights violations," Sekar Babu said.

He also alleged that the enforcement directorate, CBI and the income tax department are acting at the behest of the central government against those opposing the bad politics of the central government.

"Several leaders, including chief ministers of other states and the parliamentary opposition leader, condemning the union government shows there is opposition centrally. DMK government, led by MK Stalin, will face the problem legally. More than a minister, Senthil Balaji is a DMK worker. The CM will fight for every DMK worker to save him and all actions will be taken based on his guidance," the DMK minister told media persons.

Law minister S Reghupathy, who visited the hospital, also said there was no clarity if Balaji has been arrested. He questioned the need for the ED raids at Balaji's house running non-stop for hours.

DMK advocates, who visited the hospital, demanded the ED officially make it clear immediately whether Balaji has been arrested or not.

Meanwhile, V Ananda Kumar, the nodal officer at the Omandurar hospital, said that Senthil Balaji is being treated for blood pressure and variations in the ECG and added that there were no external injuries to the Electricity Minister. "After Covid-19, several patients come with the complaint and there is a standard operating procedure for such cases. While we are investigating if he has been tortured, there are no external injuries," he added.

The arrest comes after Supreme Court had last month allowed police and ED to probe into an alleged cash-for-jobs scam against Balaji, who also holds the Prohibition and Excise portfolio.

Senthil Balaji was the transport minister in the AIADMK government, led by the late J Jayalalithaa, during the period 2011-15.

There were complaints against him, in which it was alleged he had received huge amounts as bribes from various persons for appointing them as drivers and conductors in the transport corporation.

The ED conducted the searches under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Last month, the Income Tax department too had searched Balaji's close aides in the state.

The searches are also happening in the wake of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit on Sunday. The visit was marred by controversy when street lights went off outside Chennai airport. Balaji has termed it accidental.

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Teachers in Short Supply #Teachers

Teachers in Short Supply #Teachers

This week Indispire debates if teachers of today be called untalented leftovers? I tend to agree with the motion.

In our country and culture a teacher is equated with god. “Gururbrahma gururvishnuh, gururdevo maheshwarah, Guruhsakshat parabrahma, tasmai shrigurave namah.”

Read : Teaching is an Exalted Profession

A teacher is expected to show the path of knowledge to his / her student. In today’s…

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Shiva Parvathi - Ananda Thandavam by Gaurav Kumar https://www.artstation.com/artwork/QrVlb3

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No fresh COVID-19 case in Guntur in 24 hours

No fresh COVID-19 case in Guntur in 24 hours

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For the first time in 45 days, the Guntur district has not recorded any new COVID-19 positive case, giving an indication that the district administration has finally managed to have a grip on the spread of this viral infection at least in the first phase.

An intense campaign and a somewhat harsh containment strategy seemed to have paid off, as no new case has been reported in the last 24…

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50 Years of Anand.

Director Hrishikesh Mukherjee once thought about making ‘Anand’ in Bengali as ‘Ananda Sangbad’ with Raj Kapoor and Uttam Kumar. “I wrote Anand in 1954 with Raj Kapoor in mind. The film is based on my friendship with Raj Kapoor. The sheer thought or rather the fear of what would happen to me if Raj Kapoor were to die, was what made me write the story. The film has many personal moments borrowed from our lives. Most of the events are based on real incidents. My only regret is that took too long to make the film. By the time I got down to shooting it, Raj had become too old to play Anand, so I opted for Rajesh Khanna.” - Hrishikesh Mukherjee.

Here is the poster of Ananda Sangbad.  

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Writings from Offline {Ep.6}

THALA vs THALAPATHY: How fan rivalry in the age of technology maintains capitalism

 When duality turns into rivalry:

 Starting with veteran actors, Shivaji and MGR, continuing to old school actors Rajini and Kamal Hasan and now with contemporary actors Vijay and Ajith, fan rivalry has become a natural to Kollywood, even an integral part of it. Just like any other pop culture phenomenon the fan rivalry in the industry arising from the duality, has close relationship with capitalism and the advancement of technology and the increased use of social media platforms. 

In this essay, I will try to establish that the manner of creation of pop culture and the capitalist exploitation carried out by the media can be used to establish how fan rivalry in Kollywood maintains capitalism. 

  Cultural economy in a Capitalist Society:

 The intricate connection between what becomes societal differences and capitalist society is essential to understand how a mass-produced product like a movie is made into a pop cultural phenomenon. By a capitalist society, I mean a society where products are factory made and are mass produced. When these products are released into the society, the people make sense of the product and add meaning to it. This way of interpreting a product in their own terms, based on their identity and place in the society, becomes a way of rebelling against the factory produced content. The addition of meaning is then used by the capitalists to mass produce the product, this time along with the newly added meaning. The society does its job of converting or adding meaning again as an act of defiance. This cycle continues and in this endless process, popular culture is produced. 

 Popular culture is the result of active involvement of the audience while consuming a commercial product. There are two economies involved in this process: the financial and the cultural (Fiske, pp.26). The financial economy, mass produces a program and in turn produces an audience. It is the audience who, by producing meaning, become consumers of the same content; they become the consumers of the same content that they helped produce. This is how the cultural economy works and produces popular culture. 

  Commercial movies, Competition and Capitalism:

 Kollywood movies, specifically that of Vijay (popularly known as Thalapathy) and Ajith (popularly known as Thala), are factory made, commonly known as commercial films. The storylines of these movies almost never deviate from the formula. The films have a set formula of beginning with a “mass opening song” where the “hero” is introduced, followed by the introduction of the love interest that eventually leads to some amount of stalking, coercion on the part of the “hero” and a duet song and ends with a grand finale of a victorious battle against the “villain”. The films also try to appeal to the umbrella identity of being Tamil and sometimes of being Indian. Unlike Tollywood, its Telugu counterpart, there is no distinction on the basis of caste. The films also are formatted to be relatable to the Indian middle class but enjoys an audience from across the classes in the society. The reason for this is the opportunity of resistance that these movies provide pop culture (Fiske, pp.32). This might take the form of the poor evading the tyranny of the rich, the youth evading the control of the older generation or the oppressed revolting against the oppressor. Though the films don’t exactly talk about these ideas, the audience consuming the content interprets the films thus and relates to these ideas in this manner. 

 A question that might arise here is why the rivalry if all the films are the same? Well, it can be said that as a product situated in a capitalist economy, it carries the feature of competition to maximise profits. When products are mass produced, one brand of product is pitted against another brand and this competition between brands is a feature of the capitalist economy. Operating in this context, when movies are produced, as a product, the films of two different “heroes” are pitted against each other to follow the pursuit of profit making. 

 This simple competition did exist before when there were different players in the field. So, what changed when Vijay and Ajith stepped into the field? 

  Media and the making of Stars:

 It was in the 1990s that Vijay and Ajith entered mainstream Kollywood. Another interesting development that was happening during this period was the growth of media - from the internet to television channels to award shows. Media also began an interesting relationship with the capitalist economy.

 Audiences, particularly fans, produce content for their fandoms. The content produced by these fan bases has the added meaning of their interpretation, mostly content spelling out why one actor is better than the other. This meaning is then consumed by the fan bases. The role of box office collection becomes an important concept at this time; it is the profit that the fans produce and producers enjoy. 

 This follows the capital exploitation that Marx explains where labourers produce products and receive wages as a return that is barely compensatory and the better part of the profit is taken by the capitalists (Marx 1849). The labourers labour on and consume the fruit of their labour as wages. In the case of the cultural economy, the audience produce meanings and consume the meaning themselves. 

 When the media is introduced into this cycle, it multiplies the profit earned. With the addition of fan rivalry to this equation the profit becomes four times. The reason being that, as there are two rival fan groups that are involved, each group creates content that promotes its own base at the same time defaming the opposing fanbase; this creates an endless amount of content available on all platforms. 

 The surge in importance of media happened during the 1990s and early 2000s, right when these two actors, Vijay and Ajith, were entering the field. Media before this time was mainly magazines and newspapers; Radio and Doordharshan were the only others. It was after the liberalisation policies undertaken by the government in 1991 that several changes happened to the media and communications industry. Several private tv channels emerged as a result. The big names in today's television like Sun TV (1993), Jaya TV (1999), Star Vijay (1994), Kalaignar TV (2007) and KTV (2000) came up during this period.

 Another development was in the world of the internet. Social media platforms came into play; Facebook became public in 2006 and YouTube was acquired by google in 2006. Now there are more than 20 lakh fan profiles on these platforms in the present. Adding to this is the creation of grand award ceremonies. The Film Fare Awards launched in 1954, Ananda Vikatan Awards came up in 2008 and Vijay Awards in 2006; these opened up a platform to celebrate movies and the everyone involved in it. In the current times there has also been a rise 

 All these developments offered fans a platform to communicate and connect with other fans forming a closer and vigorously devoted community of followers. These clubs engage in a variety of promotional activities, from putting up banners, attending promotional events, and conducting a huge grand opening for theatre releases. This is where box office becomes a very important role. 

 In 2007, Vijay released a movie called Pokkiri, a gangster film. The same year, Ajith released his gangster film Billa. With social media on the rise, the release of these films led to the start of intense fan rivalry which continues to this day. The box office collections have since then increased and has always been a matter of pride. Vijay’s Vettaikaran earned Rs.80 crore in 2008; his last movie Bigil in 2019 has earned about rs.300 crore. Though box office mainly means the money collected in theatrical releases, it reflects the amount of marketing that has undergone in these few years. 

 One of the main reasons for this immense growth is the media acting as a catalyst for the creation of profits; in the process the films that are produced go on to become popular culture. Popular culture is then the resource that capitalism employs in its effort to make profits and maintain itself.

  Conclusion:

 It is clear from the current scenario of fan rivalry in Kollywood that the media has had a huge role in the creation of the movies into pop culture.  The production of these movies, the commercial movies, continues and the fan bases continue to add meanings to them while consuming the movies. The creation of pop culture needs a capitalist economy to foster it. With the addition of media, the fan rivalry that had always existed produces a huge profit for the industry. Since all this operates within the cultural economy, capitalism thrives in this setting of fan rivalry in Kollywood.

  Bibliography:

  Fiske, John;     (1989) “Commodities and Culture”, Understanding Popular Culture;     Routledge

Marx, Karl; (1849) “Wage, Labour and Capital”,     Neue Rheinische Zeitung; April 5-8 and 11, 1849; Available at:https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1847/wage-labour/ch02.htm (Accessed on: 4/5/2020 02:34:21AM)

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