#indian 2 public opinion

[mvnandhini]

Indian -2 honest review | பாட்டு மொக்கை; சிரியல் மாதிரி இருக்கு படம் !

ஷங்கர் இயக்கத்தில் கமல்ஹாசன் நடிப்பில் வெளியாகியிருக்கும் இந்தியன் 2 படம் எப்படி இருக்கிறது? கேரள ரசிகர் ஒருவரின் நேர்மையான விமர்சனம்…

[hotvintagepoll]

Propaganda

Madhubala (Mughal-e-Azam, Barsaat Ki Raat, Mr. & Mrs. '55)—The Venus of India; heart-throb of all who saw her; responsible for the sexual awakening of every single desi lesbian I know (including me!) And my god, she is breathtakingly beautiful. Look at the subtle grace with which she moves, and that smile - the kind of radiant smile that can make you laugh with sheer delight, or cry because of its hidden pain. Those wild curls! That Cupid's bow! The way she tilts back her head and smiles at you with mischief dancing in her eyes! She has a way of looking at the camera that makes you feel she's sharing a private joke just with you; it's something about that quizzical twist of the lips and eyebrows. As an actress, she is inimitable; she seems to effortlessly inhabit roles ranging from a heart-broken courtesan to a laughter-loving socialite. Fun fact : she's had quite the fan following in Greece! Stelios Kazantidis even wrote a song as a tribute to her.

Olivia de Havilland (Adventures of Robin Hood, Gone With the Wind, The Heiress)— The woman who took on the Studio System at the height of their power and Won! A double Oscar winner! Is magnetic and beautiful in everything she's in and gave us all the juicy scandal with her sibling rivalry with Joan Fontaine! Before the Oscar Slap was the Oscar sister snub! Also everything she wears in Robin Hood she makes beautiful even a purple green and orange monstrosity how does she do it! Anyway this scene is one of my old Hollywood favourites

This is round 3 of the tournament. All other polls in this bracket can be found here. Please reblog with further support of your beloved hot sexy vintage woman.

[additional propaganda submitted under the cut.]

Madhubala:

An icon of Bollywood, who was well known for her beauty and has continued to inspire performances and songs into the 21st century. She was at times described as "the number one beauty of the Indian screen" and "the biggest star in the world".

SHE IS EVERYTHING AHHH. JUST LOOK AT HER SMILE-

She's been nicknamed the Marilyn Monroe of India and was one of the highest paid actresses in the Hindi film industry (the term Bollywood did not exist yet) during the 1950s. Also an extremely talented dancer and singer

SHE'S JUST SO STUNNING, like seeing her eyes IMMEDIATELY CAPTIVATES YOU, THE DANCING, THE BEAUTY!!!!!!!!! She worked in Bollywood for over 20 years and passed away at a sad early age of 36, BUT THE IMPACT SHE HAD WAS UNMATCHED!!!!!

That sassy sideways glance she does always has me WEAK AT THE KNEES. And when she's making silly faces at the camera to mimic someone ahhhh my gay little heart <3

Olivia de Havilland:

She is just perfection. She has a smile that is looks like it is barely holding back, and yet so reserved as well.

Broke the contract system and won freedoms for actors (the de Havilland Law is still in effect I believe). 2 time Oscar winner. Beautiful and smart

She legally challenged the movie studios' unfair contracts and won, setting a precedent for other actors to be treated more fairly. This was at great cost to her financially and essentially getting her blacklisted for years but the resulting judicial opinion is still known as the De Havilland Law and has won her a great deal of praise and admiration.

Her performance in The Heiress is one of my all-time favorites, she’s so good at making melodrama feel real and grounded without sacrificing any of the passion/drama.

Serenely beautiful, she struck a balance between crowd-pleasing fluff and prestigious drama. Famously at odds with her equally successful sister Joan Fontaine, she was too much of a lady to ever say anything public. Successfully sued Ryan Murphy for portraying her as a saucy gossip in Feud.

the period costume + eye patch combo in That Lady is just an absolute serve

She has the most adorable and cherubic face and voice

[bfpnola]

introductory excerpts on COINTELPRO

it came to my awareness that some folks don't know what COINTELPRO is still, so imma drop some excerpts from the wikipedia page. ofc there are a billion other resources you can check out, especially firsthand accounts, but this is always a good place to start! link attached below:

[Note that the embedded link above's photo has the following caption: "COINTELPRO memo proposing a plan to expose the pregnancy of actress Jean Seberg, a financial supporter of the Black Panther Party, hoping to "possibly cause her embarrassment or tarnish her image with the general public". Covert campaigns to publicly discredit activists and destroy their interpersonal relationships were a common tactic used by COINTELPRO agents."]

The Introduction:

COINTELPRO (syllabic abbreviation derived from Counter Intelligence Program; 1956–1971) was a series of covert and illegal[1][2] projects actively conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) aimed at surveilling, infiltrating, discrediting, and disrupting domestic American political organizations.[3][4] FBI records show COINTELPRO resources targeted groups and individuals the FBI[5] deemed subversive,[6] including feminist organizations,[7][8] the Communist Party USA,[9] anti–Vietnam War organizers, activists of the civil rights and Black power movements (e.g. Martin Luther King Jr., the Nation of Islam, and the Black Panther Party), environmentalist and animal rights organizations, the American Indian Movement (AIM), Chicano and Mexican-American groups like the Brown Berets and the United Farm Workers, independence movements (including Puerto Rican independence groups such as the Young Lords and the Puerto Rican Socialist Party), a variety of organizations that were part of the broader New Left, and white supremacist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan[10][11] and the far-right group National States' Rights Party.[12]

Methods COINTELPRO Utilized

According to attorney Brian Glick in his book War at Home, the FBI used five main methods during COINTELPRO:

Infiltration: Agents and informers did not merely spy on political activists. Their main purpose was to discredit, disrupt and negatively redirect action. Their very presence served to undermine trust and scare off potential supporters. The FBI and police exploited this fear to smear genuine activists as agents.

Psychological warfare: The FBI and police used a myriad of "dirty tricks" to undermine movements. They planted false media stories and published bogus leaflets and other publications in the name of targeted groups. They forged correspondence, sent anonymous letters, and made anonymous telephone calls. They spread misinformation about meetings and events, set up pseudo movement groups run by government agents, and manipulated or strong-armed parents, employers, landlords, school officials, and others to cause trouble for activists. They used bad-jacketing to create suspicion about targeted activists, sometimes with lethal consequences.[74]

Harassment via the legal system: The FBI and police abused the legal system to harass dissidents and make them appear to be criminals. Officers of the law gave perjured testimony and presented fabricated evidence as a pretext for false arrests and wrongful imprisonment. They discriminatorily enforced tax laws and other government regulations and used conspicuous surveillance, "investigative" interviews, and grand jury subpoenas in an effort to intimidate activists and silence their supporters.[73][75]

Illegal force: The FBI conspired with local police departments to threaten dissidents; to conduct illegal break-ins in order to search dissident homes; and to commit vandalism, assaults, beatings and assassinations.[73] The objective was to frighten or eliminate dissidents and disrupt their movements.

Undermine public opinion: One of the primary ways the FBI targeted organizations was by challenging their reputations in the community and denying them a platform to gain legitimacy. Hoover specifically designed programs to block leaders from "spreading their philosophy publicly or through the communications media". Furthermore, the organization created and controlled negative media meant to undermine black power organizations. For instance, they oversaw the creation of "documentaries" skillfully edited to paint the Black Panther Party as aggressive, and false newspapers that spread misinformation about party members. The ability of the FBI to create distrust within and between revolutionary organizations tainted their public image and weakened chances at unity and public support.[49]

The FBI specifically developed tactics intended to heighten tension and hostility between various factions in the black power movement, for example between the Black Panthers and the US Organization. For instance, the FBI sent a fake letter to the US Organization exposing a supposed Black Panther plot to murder the head of the US Organization, Ron Karenga. They then intensified this by spreading falsely attributed cartoons in the black communities pitting the Black Panther Party against the US Organization.[49] This resulted in numerous deaths, among which were San Diego Black Panther Party members John Huggins, Bunchy Carter and Sylvester Bell.[73] Another example of the FBI's anonymous letter writing campaign is how they turned the Blackstone Rangers head, Jeff Fort, against former ally Fred Hampton, by stating that Hampton had a hit on Fort.[49] They also were instrumental in developing the rift between Black Panther Party leaders Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton, as executed through false letters inciting the two leaders of the Black Panther Party.[49]

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In order to eliminate black militant leaders whom they considered dangerous, the FBI is believed to have worked with local police departments to target specific individuals,[78] accuse them of crimes they did not commit, suppress exculpatory evidence and falsely incarcerate them. Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, a Black Panther Party leader, was incarcerated for 27 years before a California Superior Court vacated his murder conviction, ultimately freeing him. Appearing before the court, an FBI agent testified that he believed Pratt had been framed, because both the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department knew he had not been in the area at the time the murder occurred.[79][80]

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In 1969 the FBI special agent in San Francisco wrote Hoover that his investigation of the Black Panther Party had concluded that in his city, at least, the Panthers were primarily engaged in feeding breakfast to children. Hoover fired back a memo implying the agent's career goals would be directly affected by his supplying evidence to support Hoover's view that the Black Panther Party was "a violence-prone organization seeking to overthrow the Government by revolutionary means".[84]

Hoover supported using false claims to attack his political enemies. In one memo he wrote: "Purpose of counterintelligence action is to disrupt the Black Panther Party and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge."[85]

Intended Effects of COINTELPRO

The intended effect of the FBI's COINTELPRO was to "expose, disrupt, misdirect, or otherwise neutralize" groups that the FBI officials believed were "subversive"[58] by instructing FBI field operatives to:[59] 1. Create a negative public image for target groups (for example through surveilling activists and then releasing negative personal information to the public) 2. Break down internal organization by creating conflicts (for example, by having agents exacerbate racial tensions, or send anonymous letters to try to create conflicts) 3. Create dissension between groups (for example, by spreading rumors that other groups were stealing money) 4. Restrict access to public resources (for example, by pressuring non-profit organizations to cut off funding or material support) 5. Restrict the ability to organize protest (for example, through agents promoting violence against police during planning and at protests) 6. Restrict the ability of individuals to participate in group activities (for example, by character assassinations, false arrests, surveillance)

When did they start?

Centralized operations under COINTELPRO officially began in August 1956 with a program designed to "increase factionalism, cause disruption and win defections" inside the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). Tactics included anonymous phone calls, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits, and the creation of documents that would divide the American communist organization internally.[9] An October 1956 memo from Hoover reclassified the FBI's ongoing surveillance of black leaders, including it within COINTELPRO, with the justification that the movement was infiltrated by communists.[31] In 1956, Hoover sent an open letter denouncing Dr. T. R. M. Howard, a civil rights leader, surgeon, and wealthy entrepreneur in Mississippi who had criticized FBI inaction in solving recent murders of George W. Lee, Emmett Till, and other African Americans in the South.[32] When the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), an African-American civil rights organization, was founded in 1957, the FBI began to monitor and target the group almost immediately, focusing particularly on Bayard Rustin, Stanley Levison, and eventually Martin Luther King Jr.[33]

How did the news get out about COINTELPRO?

The program was secret until March 8, 1971, when the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI burgled an FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania, took several dossiers, and exposed the program by passing this material to news agencies.[1][54] The boxing match known as the Fight of the Century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in March 1971 provided cover for the activist group to successfully pull off the burglary. Muhammad Ali was a COINTELPRO target because he had joined the Nation of Islam and the anti-war movement.[55] Many news organizations initially refused to immediately publish the information, with the notable exception of The Washington Post. After affirming the reliability of the documents, it published them on the front page (in defiance of the Attorney General's request), prompting other organizations to follow suit. Within the year, Director J. Edgar Hoover declared that the centralized COINTELPRO was over, and that all future counterintelligence operations would be handled case by case.[56][57]

[kuch-toh-garbad-hai-daya]

Indian Elections (Part 2)

Part 2 of the result and campaign opinions is here!

I know I said that Rajasthan was Congress's biggest comeback, well I take it back because INDIA alliance won in Maharashtra with Congress getting 13 seats, Shiv Sena (og one) with 9 and NCP (again, og one) with 8. With BJP getting 9 seats, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde one) and NCP (new one) getting 7 and 1 seats respectively, NDA lost 28 of its seats. And honestly, what a banger. Sharad Pawar probably deserves credit for this, that man is a shrewd politician. Also, the Congressi responsible for campaigning in Maharashtra also deserves credit, because Congress performed well and beyond the expectations here.

Tamil Nadu my beloved. Major INDIA sweep! DMK (22) and Congress (9) while BJP remained on the zero mark. As expected of the Tamil public. Everyone say thank you to DMK's campaign and BJP's incompetency to get the Tamilians on their side.

Chhattisgarh is an almost BJP sweep, with BJP getting 10 and Congress getting 1. Expected for Congress, given the Vidhaan Sabha results last year.

Another almost BJP (25) sweep is Gujarat, again, as expected. It is, after all BJP's garh, as my mother calls it. Very heavy campaign that paid off for BJP. Hats off to the Congressi who won 1 seat, probably worked very hard on his own.

Things get tricky in Karnataka, where BJP won with 17 seats and Congress got 9. Again, not much familiar with Karnataka politics, but BJP did lose 8 of its seats, so I guess a part of the public is losing trust in the government but it's not a majority yet. A Rajasthan like situation.

TDP shines in Andhra Pradesh with 16 seats, BJP with 4. Congress remained on its zero mark. Chandrababu Naidu come to the INDIA bloc you can be deputy PM

Congress (14), Muslim League (2) and CPIM (1) lead INDIA alliance to an almost sweep in Kerala, BJP getting 1 seat. I'm so glad that Shashi Tharoor won from Thiruvananthapuram, he is a delight to watch.

Things are perfectly balanced as all things should be in Telangana, with both Congress and BJP winning 8 seats each. I guess the public has major divide on issues and opinions.

That's it for this part, I thought this will be done in 2 parts, but guess not.

[coochiequeens]

“India has one of the highest rates of honor killing and dowry deaths, where newlywed brides are tortured, burnt, sometimes even murdered on the basis of sex. For a man with caste and class privilege living so far removed from the everyday realities of Indian women, Alok Vaid-Menon sure has audacity to call himself a ‘bride,'” she (Vaishnavi Sundar) said.

An American trans activist who identifies as ‘transfeminine’ was recently featured by the Indian publication Brides Today on their digital cover, prompting criticism on social media. Alok Vaid-Menon, 31, who uses “they/them” pronouns, was interviewed and photographed for the magazine wearing clothing resembling traditional attire for women.

Vaid-Menon’s April 19 appearance in the magazine was presented as a commentary on same-sex marriage, which is currently being debated at India’s highest court.

During the full interview, Vaid-Menon was asked his thoughts on topics such as marriage and love, stating “love is about expansion, not constriction. Permission, not prohibition… I want to be a living love poem. Every day I ask myself, ‘How can I love harder?’ Love breaks through binaries—man and woman, us and them, you and me… Love doesn’t live in should, it lives in what is.”

Yet despite the platitudes, Vaid-Menon has caused concern for a past statement in which he referred to “little girls” as being “kinky” and claimed to have himself once been “a cute little girl.”

In approximately 2016, when Vaid-Menon was using the moniker Dark Matter to promote himself as a performance artist and poet, he published a disturbing statement on his views of young girls’ presumed sexuality.

In the statement, Vaid-Menon rejects the notion that little girls need to be protected from “gender/sexual deviance,” and instead claims that “little girls, like the rest of us, are complicated people.”

Vaid-Menon was writing about legislation that had been introduced in the state of North Carolina that year establishing that public restrooms remain single-sex accommodations. House Bill 2, the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, was intended to protect women and children from being exposed to men while in a state of undress. 

Vaid-Menon responded to the bill being signed into law by claiming that single-sex spaces were being upheld under a false narrative of protecting “innocent little girls” from “freaky” transgender people. 

“There are no fairy tales and princesses here. Little girls are also queer, trans, kinky, deviant, kind, mean, beautiful, ugly, tremendous, and peculiar. Your kids aren’t as straight and narrow as you think they are,” Vaid-Menon wrote.

He went on to claim that he viewed the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist as being about “a little girl … exploring her sexuality (masturbation and so on) and her own demons/meanness.”

In 2021, quotes from the post began circulating on Twitter and prompting outrage, but users found themselves getting suspended for referencing or reacting to the text. 

Conservative political pundit Lauren Witzke was suspended from Twitter for hate speech after retweeting a graphic showing Vaid-Menon’s quote, to which she commented that the views he expressed were “demonic.” Witzke was reinstated on the platform almost two years later, after Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought Twitter and offered “amnesty” on many previous suspensions.

The views expressed in Vaid-Menon’s Facebook post were criticized by the now-deceased lesbian activist YouTuber Magdalen Berns in a video she titled “Non-Binary Bullsh*t.” Berns concluded that in her opinion, his comments on girlhood made him “sound a bit like a pedo,” and remarked that “even his fans” disapproved, causing him to eventually delete the post.

The following year, in 2017, Vaid-Menon and fellow non-binary activist Jacob Tobia were profiled by Vice in an article titled “Why Can’t My Famous Gender Nonconforming Friends Get Laid.” The article was subject to widespread mockery for highlighting Vaid-Menon’s lack of success in dating, and included comments indicating that Vaid-Menon and Tobia had considered taking female hormones in order to date heterosexual men in an attempt to expand their dating pool.

Vaid-Menon has been a strong proponent for “neutralizing” women’s issues in order to make them “gender inclusive.” He has previously written about the importance of using gender neutral language when discussing abortion, pregnancy, or sex-based violence, also denouncing the term “women’s rights” as not being sufficiently welcoming to gender non-conforming people. 

In 2020, Vaid-Menon was featured by menstrual hygiene company This is L and the Phluid Project – a “gender free” clothing and lifestyle brand based in New York – in a promotional video featuring individuals of varying “gender identities” to spread the message that periods are not specific to females. Vaid-Menon had endorsed this belief previously when, in 2019, he shared an articlefrom Seventeen magazine, a publication aimed at girls and young women, titled “What Trans & Non-Binary Menstruators Should Know About Periods.”

Women’s rights campaigner and filmmaker Vaishnavi Sundar blasted Vaid-Menon’s activism as “dangerous” while calling attention to the plight of women and girls in India. 

In 2020, screenings of a documentary Sundar had produced titled “But What Was She Wearing?” were cancelled in response to previous tweets she had made opposing men in women’s spaces. Her film sought to address the sexual harassment and sexual violence that women in the nation experience, juxtaposing the contrast between what laws on paper purport and the on-the-ground reality.

“India is an extremely caste-riddled society. Indian women across all castes experience profound violence at the hands of men. A large majority still live under acute poverty, devoid of basic sanitation, education, safety, or legal recourse,” Sundar told Reduxx.

“India has one of the highest rates of honor killing and dowry deaths, where newlywed brides are tortured, burnt, sometimes even murdered on the basis of sex. For a man with caste and class privilege living so far removed from the everyday realities of Indian women, Alok Vaid-Menon sure has audacity to call himself a ‘bride,'” she said.

“To import gender identity ideology as some form of progressive ticket to freedom is not just obscene, it is dangerous. In a country that still kills the female newborns and blames young girls for being raped, gender identity is the last thing we want shoved down on us while we haven’t even saved ourselves from the existing misogyny,” Sundar added.

“The only group of people profiting from this ideology are the corporations, medical and pharmaceutical industries. Men like Alok Vaid-Menon are promoters of said industries under the veneer of being progressive and inclusive.”

[therealdesitalk]

Kya hamare desh mein freedom of speech jesa abb kuch baki hai? Kyuki aajkal ladakh , manipur jese incidents dekh k toh nhi lagta..

Yes freedom of speech exists in India but it's facing challenges the indian constitution's article 19 guarantees freedom of speech and expression this means you can freely express your opinions and beliefs even if they're unpopular

But there are some limits for example you can't promote violence or hate speech the government can also restrict speech if it threatens national security or public order

Recent events in Ladakh and Manipur involved the government shutting down the internet restricting speech the government argues these shutdowns are necessary to prevent violence and instability critics argue they're unnecessary and violate citizens' rights so the future of free speech in India is uncertain ..the government and citizens need to work together to protect it and prevent misuse

So here are what you can do to protect free speech -

1. Use internet : Spread awareness and educate people create community by creating blogs and making video and by creating social media pages

2.Educate yourself on the importance of free speech

3.Contact your elected officials and urge them to protect it

4.Support organizations working to defend free speech

5. Speak up when you see free speech being violated ....Free speech is a valuable right that needs protection by working together we can all do our part

[ofhouseadama]

Hi! I wanted to ask your opinion as someone who used to live in New Jersey. I'm thinking of moving my family there. We want to get away because we currently live in a red state with horrific anti-LGBT laws, anti-abortion laws, and shamefully loose gun laws. One of the reasons New Jersey caught my eye as a possibility is that I've heard it has some of the strictest gun laws in the US (which is not saying much, but I'll take what I can get), which sounded very appealing to me. What's your opinion on the state? Is it a good place to raise children? Thank you for any advice or insight you can offer.

I lived in NJ the first twenty-three (ish, with college) years of my life, and have been gone long enough to feel comfortable to say that I lived in Middlesex County in Edison, Woodbridge, and Metuchen.

It's a good place to raise children, if you have money. Having now lived in both the north and the south for substantial amounts of time, I think it's hard for people not from the northeast to conceptualize how fucking expensive it is to live there. There's a reason that every other person you talk to in SC or FL are from NY or NJ -- people can't afford the goddamn property taxes. My wife who is from WV was astonished at how much houses cost, even before factoring in everything else. Seeing a 2-2 go for $500k in my hometown made her want to vomit.

But the money does fund the best public education system in the country. (Cue the joke about NJ's biggest export being college students.) When I graduated high school in 2011, I did so with 33 college credits. I had a genuinely good public school education, especially when compared to what I hear from friends and loved ones who weren't incubated in an ugly McMansion off the Jersey Turnpike.

NJ is also a cultural melting pot. Within 90 minutes of entering the state my body obligates me to order Indian food. Your neighbors are from all different countries and regions of the world. You will hear more languages than you knew existed.

As a child in NJ, I never saw, handled, or shot a gun. There's very little gun culture outside of people who go hunting. That's not to say there's not gun violence -- I was in Menlo Park Mall when this murder-suicide occurred in 2007, ten minutes from my house.

There's also still white supremacy. The Klan actively recruits in areas of South Jersey, was openly recruiting when I was in high school. NJ still has active sundown towns. I'd recommend staying closer to Philly or NYC, if the reason you're moving is to flee a red state with restrictive LGBTQIA and abortion laws. The western part of the state is a lot of rural communities and a lot of farm land and a lot of Trump country.

As with moving anywhere, I'd recommend researching where you're moving to very thoroughly.

It's going to be a big culture shock, especially if you're moving from a state that sees small talk as a requisite for politeness. The traffic will be terrible. All the roads have tolls, you have to buy an EZ Pass. Practice your bagel order before you get to the counter. The biggest sin is wasting someone's time.

I love SC, and want to stay and fight for the town where we currently live, which is about to host it's third annual Pride festival. The schools suck, but my wife and I are never going to agree on a working definition of a "good" school because our experiences with public education are wildly disparate. But I can sympathize with you deeply -- I have a trans son, and every time we reach a new election cycle I wince and wonder if my marriage will be undone for political scorekeeping. I don't understand the love affair with guns. I doubt I ever will. But it's worth fighting for, and right now the cost of staying in the fight isn't too high -- there are people we love in SC who are also staying to roll up their sleeves and refusing to budge.

For now.

But NJ is my home. If I could afford to live there, I would move back in a heartbeat.

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Three Stories by Mors

goodreads

Three stories (Daud and Íya; Indian Blood; and Revolutionary Eviction 2) by Mors which were originally published on their blog. This publication gathers their fiction in print along with a new introduction by the author (on the interior side of the physical covers) and original cover art by Jamie Berrout. Mors' work is absolutely necessary at a time when published leftist writing seems to present us only with an endless procession of white settler projects and fictional genocidal utopias which only with great difficulty are met with open criticism. But setting aside the devastatingly powerful and insightful social-historical analysis we find in these stories, they're above all damn good stories; stories of Indigenous resistance; stories in which Native trans women get to live and fight and love; stories in which Mors works with the fundamental stuff of storytelling, with chilling suspense and blistering action while carrying on which such narrative tones, such a richly layered conversational realism, that when the impossible emerges from out of the mundane it is as if, like an unexpected courage, it was always there alongside us, only a single degree outside our field of vision.

Mod opinion: I haven't heard about this short story collection before, but it sounds incredibly interesting!

[spectralreplica]

where and in what order do i watch precure?

Hey! Just saw this.

In terms of officially... the very first season (Futari wa Precure) along with 4 recent seasons are on Crunchyroll (Kirakira Precure a la Mode, Healin' Good Precure, Tropical-Rouge Precure, and Delicious Party Precure). ...technically Netflix dubbed 2 seasons under the name Glitter Force, but it was a 4kids style mess, (cut episodes, editing to be more "child friendly", changing all names to Western ones, etc.) so avoid unless showing to a younger relative who can't handle subs

Unofficially, all the seasons have been fansubbed and are available at whatever website you normally use.

Each Precure season is like 48 episodes, and each are totally standalone outside of some little continuity gags, like the same stores existing in multiple seasons. The only exceptions to this are two early seasons that have direct sequels (Futari wa Precure Max Heart and Yes Precure 5 Gogo) and a yearly non-canon crossover movie where all (or at least the 3-4 most recent seasons worth) of the Cures meet up and fight some new enemy (no one ever ages, though).

So, basically, you can start with whatever season you want! I'd recommend looking at the wiki and reading the description of each season to see which one sounds the most interesting. Personally, my favorite is Star Twinkle, and I really like Heartcatch, Smile, and Tropical-Rouge. I've also heard Fresh, Go Princess, and Hugtto are pretty good. Alternatively, if you want to have the maximum interaction with other fans, Hirogaru Sky Precure, the latest season, is about to start airing on February 5th (available on Crunchyroll or less legally).

If you want my opinions specifically:

Futari wa + Max Heart: Yin yang themed; not great pacing because they were still figuring things out plus some CG that aged badly, but people really love the focus on the relationship between the leads

Splash Star: nature themed; seen as a ripoff of the 1st seasons, but some people swear it's actually way better? features the tackiest outfits

Fresh: fruit + clover themed; animation can be rough, but the story is apparently really great, esp. concerning a villain who changes sides

Yes Precure 5 + Gogo: butterfly + then rose themed; animation can really suffer sometimes; some people seem to really like it, but I mostly know it as The One Season with an Explicit Het Romance

Heartcatch: flower + fashion themed; The Edgy Season and the one with the most unique artstyle + strong animation; has really good character arcs and cool concepts (the MC's grandmother was a former Cure!)

Suite: music themed; people used to really hate this one in comparison to Heartcatch, but it's seen more fondly now? apparently has good character work but the animation suffers because the outfits were very detailed. Also, the ending got changed last minute to be lighter and softer because that was when the big typhoon hit japan

Smile: fairytale themed; not very plot heavy but consistently cute and funny; just a silly little show, but a few eps made me cry. Avoid the Netflix dub (Glitter Force)

Dokidoki Precure: playing card themed; had a lot of cool plot things going for it, but fell apart a little; MC gets accused of stealing the show, which is rare for Precure, which tends to be more team-focused than, say, Sailor Moon, where Usagi is the strongest and the main focus

Happiness Charge Precure: fashion/dance themed?; a really really cool concept where there are a whole bunch of Precure all over the world and they're known to the public and covered on the news, but the ending is weaker than the rest of the show; also, the international Cure designs can be a little stereotypical, and even the Egyptian and Indian Cures are very pale...

Go Princess Precure: princess themed; I've heard the plot is really good, but I don't know much about the details? Utena references apparently

Witchy Precure/ Maho Girls Precure: witch themed; one of the Precure is a witch from a magical world and one is a normal girl, and they both spend like half their time at magic school? despite this cool concept, it's apparently very light on plot and I've not seen any huge fans of it

Kirakira Precure a La Mode: animal + sweets themed; another light and fluffy season, but with semi-canon lesbians? very cute designs, and lots of comparisons to Tokyo Mew Mew

Hugtto Precure: future + career themed; heard it's very strong in terms of plot and characters, although some people have quibbles with the ending; started the trend among newer seasons of having a decades later epilogue to show you how the Cures grow up, which is always nice to see; features a boy or nonbinary (depends on your interpretation) Cure near the end of the season

Star Twinkle Precure: space + imagination themed; kind of an 80s aesthetic visually and with really strong designs, plus a really cool plot and good character development; the one season with a mixed race Cure; episodes split between aliens attacking Earth and the Cures visiting other planets; also, the movie is way better than it has any right to be and makes me cry every time

Healin Good Precure: healing + nature themed; the season that was cut slightly short due to COVID; also the one themed around health care? It was in production pre pandemic, so just weird timing. ...apparently it's kind of mid

Tropical Rouge Precure: mermaid + makeup themed; lots of focus on the main girls forming a club and going around the town doing fun stuff and helping classmates interrupted by going to magical mermaid places and learning some plot related stuff (there's not... NOT plot... actually there's more there than I expected! But it's very slice of life heavy); every character gets their own arc, and all the designs are super nice

Delicious Party Precure: cooking themed; do not watch on an empty stomach; kind of a light and fluffy season; has a cool nonbinary character in a support role, plus a boy who is not technically a Cure, but Cure-adjacent (still transforms, different name); I bounced off it a little, but mostly because I was busy?

Hirogaru Sky: sky + heroism themed; we only have promo stuff, but I'm very hyped

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17: Alanis Obomsawin // Bush Lady

Bush Lady Alanis Obomsawin 1985, Radio Canada (Bandcamp)

A review of the well-meaning things I meant to say about Alanis Obomsawin’s Bush Lady

“No matter how accomplished Obomsawin’s sole LP, 1988’s cult classic Bush Lady may be, it’s naturally overshadowed by her extensive work as a documentary filmmaker. Her searing Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (available to stream for free from the National Film Board), covering the 1990 Oka standoff between local Indigenous land defenders, Quebec police, and the Canadian military, is a landmark. Her films are celebrated, broadcast on public television, and taught in schools.”

1.5/5—Book report quality. This is a not-very-slick way of admitting the only one of her movies I’ve seen in her most famous one. Also saying a director’s films are “celebrated, broadcast on public television, and taught in schools” in Canada sounds a lot like saying not many people have actually seen them.

“Her roots as a singer-songwriter predate her filmmaking, however. By the late 1950s, when she was in her twenties, she was performing and writing original songs in the Waban-Aki/Abenaki language, English, and French, but her recordings are sporadic prior to cutting this set at the CBC in the mid-1980s. The material was scantly issued at the time, and it probably found its widest listenership after a 2018 reissue by Constellation Records.”

2/5—Solid enough exposition, though it does beg the question why I didn’t just paste in the press release from the label.

“Bush Lady finds her singing and playing a handheld frame drum alongside a Quebecois chamber quartet. I was drawn to the record by ‘Odana,’ a melancholy fable about resisting colonial land grabs written in Abenaki by a tribal elder in the 1800s, which Obomsawin has presumably set to music of her own devising. Arranger Jean Vanasse and the quartet, likely trying to equate the song to a mode they were more familiar with, approach it like Nelson Riddle on Sinatra’s Only the Lonely. Nocturnal strings and woodwinds ripple around Obomsawin’s satiny vocal, lending the tragic folk tale the style of a blue ballad in an urban theatre.”

2.5/5—It took a while, but finally something about the music, an opinion even!

“There may be a bit of a feint in opening an album called Bush Lady with such a high-thread-count piece. ‘Odana’ lulls the non-Abenaki-speaking listener in with its soothingly westernized take on ‘Indian music,’ the lyrics’ message about stolen land masked by the unfamiliar tongue.”

2/5—Translation: “I am sort of embarrassed that the song I like best on this protest album is the one that sounds kind of like Nat King Cole, so I’ll change the subject to rhetoric.”

“But as the music segues into the theatrical 13-minute title track, its politics become explicit even to an English speaker. Obomsawin chants ritualistically over the insistent thump of her frame drum, interspersed with semi-spoken dialogue. She acts out characters: leering white men who harass and prey upon young Native girls; scornful, gossiping housewives; and finally the ‘Bush Lady’ herself, asking a white woman to care for her blonde mixed race child for fear it will be rejected by her own people. The recurring chant serves as a Greek chorus, a mournful counterpoint to the acrid sarcasm of the dialogue. The song undergoes a dramatic shift at the end when the fallen woman is visited by the spirit by her kokum (grandmother), who ushers her into paradise, accompanied by fluttering strings.”

3/5—Decent exegesis. But, dammit man, do you enjoy it or don't you?

“The track is a surprisingly good fit with reissuing label Constellation’s own catalogue. Like their cohort of Godspeed You! Black Emperor-adjacent projects, ‘Bush Lady’ is expansive and confrontational, fusing funereal cello and violin with blunt agitprop. When it works, it has a palpable force. Like agitprop though, the song isn’t subtle fare, and I have to admit the melodramatic conclusion (which is a harp or two away from a caricature of Christian heaven) feels a bit Wizard of Oz to me. I also don’t have a lot to say about the nearly side-length ‘Théo,’ a second drum-driven story song, this one sung in French. It is even more in a spoken word style than ‘Bush Lady,’ and as an Anglophone I can’t glean much despite another magnetic Obomsawin vocal.”

2.5/5—Reader, that must be one comfortable fence.

“I’m glad to have this reissue of Bush Lady in my collection for its transfixing A-side, and its significant overall historical interest. It’s well worth a listen for the curious.”

Overall review rating: 2.2142857142857142857142857142857/5, or 5 CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH HER FILMS FOR FREEs out of 5.

[mvnandhini]

Indian 2 - Disappointing | ஷங்கரின் விதவிதமாகக் கொல்லும் obsession!

ஷங்கர் இயக்கத்தில் கமல்ஹாசன் நடிப்பில் வெளியாகியிருக்கும் இந்தியன் ௨ படம் எப்படி இருக்கிறது. சமூக ஊடக கருத்துக்கள் … Saravanakarthikeyan Chinnadurai இந்தியன்-II – @ interval – வர்மக் கர்மங்கள் தவிர மற்றவை நன்று. விதவிதமாகக் கொல்லும் obsession-லிருந்து ஷங்கர் வெளிவரச் சிரமப்படுகிறார். #Indian2 #KamalHassan #Siddharth 1st half-sidharth portion was good-Killings was cringe xD– unwanted set…

[sofipitch]

If you're comfortable can you talk about more about your experience in the fandom because I share similar sentiments, in a separate fandom. I received death threats every day and my friend's account was hacked into and certain posts of hers were deleted. It lasted years. It was horrible. Did you write your fic Long Way Home (I love the title!) before amc iwtv was announced? Are those fans of the books who drove other fans out still around and may I know who they are so that I may block them? (1/2)

If I may, I want to share that when the HP books were first released--before JKR exposed herself and before the movies aired and ruined my inner version of the books-- I read them and certain characters in my mind were never as they were in the books, Hermione was Indian in my mind, as was Lupin, based on real life friends. Ron was definitely not a redhead. I don't know why there is so much hate towards race change, but it seems that a majority of those haters are on FB, as immortalconclusions mentioned about the FB group, I am a part of it and there is much vitriol in that group, especially aimed towards the actors. I am horrified that so many fans of the little mermaid are offended by the beautiful Halle Bailey, she's the perfect Ariel as I see it. Also I hate that some fans want to see Timothee Chalamette as Armand, what a ridiculous choice. (2/2)

So I don't really want to go into it, last time someone sent me an anon shitting on one of these ppl and I answered it the person was harassing all my friends for HOURS in like .3 seconds. Like we are block mutuals and yet she knew immediately, creepy much? There have been doxxing threats on here which is fun, I have gotten threats of violence and idk how related but a friend got one of sexual assault. So I'm not waking the beast by invoking these ppl. If anyone wants specific ppl I would recommend blocking you can dm me. It's honestly not hard to tell, if you see a VC fan who refuses to acknowledge the TV show or overwhelming speaks negatively, that's them. For some reason a lot of ppl try to keep up public appearances on Tumblr yet will say the most vile shit with their IRL name attached in the FB group

I actually came up with the idea for that fic after JA's casting announcement based on ppl saying there was no way for Louis to be black without changing "everything about Louis" or that Louis and Lestat as an interracial couple would be abusive. When you are so woke you think respecting cultural differences means ppl of other races aren't ppl who go through ppl experiences and so woke that the races shouldn't mix (but for POC protection). I just wanted a way to say yes POC are (get this) ppl. And it also turned into a way for my cowriter and I to talk about our own experiences and hopefully make something for other fans of color to hopefully relate too

I'm so sorry about what you are your friend went through, fandom in general has a lot of racism and I think some of it is the anonymity, white ppl feel safer being openly racist. Like all the slurs and stuff I and others have gotten is always done via anon or sock puppet accounts. So they KNOW what they are doing is wrong bc they don't want to attach their name to it. It's both disgusting and pathetic

And yeah this is not a unique situation for VC, when ppl were objecting to JA's casting they tried to come up with a PLETHORA or reasons VC is different and you just can't with Louis and yeah it's always bullshit. Same thing with Ariel, I love The Little Mermaid and I hate the Disney remakes but I will likely see this one in theaters bc that's my girl, I get the appeal of the remakes when it is specifically one of my fave movies 😂 But someone IRL asked me my opinion bc she knows I love Ariel and I was like "she seems good" and she went on to say that "She was always made to feel bad she was a redhead growing up (this girl is like strawberry blonde so barely, 0 freckles) and Ariel made her feel better". Like they were taking away HER representation. I don't even need to go into how fucking stupid that is. They ALWAYS claim to have specific and valid rationales for this one casting, they aren't a racist (maybe they even have POC friends!) 🙄

[livingdiarrhea]

If I do something problematic, please tell me privately and give me like a day or two before making it a public thing <33

Current obsession(s): Saiki K(and mob psycho 100 but I’m still in season 2 so not reblogging for fear of spoilers)

Other things I reblog: cat memes, funny memes, and other shows, even though I’m not obsessed with them anymore.

About my obsessions

They change about every week to a couple of weeks, with the most intense being months (although the intensity will level out) They’re pretty intense (in my opinion) and take up a LOT of the little brain space I have (which becomes a bit of an issue…sometimes a major issue haha). I don’t call everything I enjoy an obsession, for example, I currently do not have an obsession with art, although I do it frequently, and i do occasionally pick back up an obsession with art and then drop it. For me to classify it as an “obsession” I have to be watching a lot of media with said thing, (it’s usually almost exclusively media about my obsession) and I have to be thinking about it relatively often in my free time. Obsession has a very specific meaning when I use it, it’s kind of like a hyperfixation, although, in my understanding, that is a neurodivergent-specific term and probably a different thing, so unless I’m diagnosed with anything, obsession it remains. They usually happen the worst/most all consuming when I’m in a bad mental state, or have a lot of free time, though it doesn’t necessarily have to be either of those two. I’m trying to figure myself out a little more, and I find putting a cute nice little term on my obsessions helps me get a bit more of an identity I guess. I didn’t realize there was a pattern until I met my friend with hyperfixations, and then I realized I’ve had a similar thing. It’s gotten more intense throughout the years. It can be animals/pets(birds, Guinea pigs, rats, dogs, cats), shows, activities/hobbies(puppetry, drawing), movies(although that’s less common), oc story ideas, “subjects”(psychology, ASL), games (dnd), almost anything, really.

Little intro

Hey. It’s me. I’m a minor. [she/her]. Refer to me by my username. This blog is just about me and my ever changing obsessions. I’ll be mostly reblogging, but maybe you’ll enjoy a little nugget of art or text posts occasionally.

I copy and change speaking mannerisms pretty quickly (in my opinion), so be aware of that! I’m not trying to sound like someone I’m not, I swear it’s mostly subconscious!

Slight tmi here:

I won’t straight up vent on here, but know that I kind of exaggerate my problems. I’m also sort of ‘attention seeking’, but I try to make sure I’m not being problematic. If I randomly delete my blog, it’s probably because I’ve realized I’m cringey and now I want to erase my cringey tracks. It happens every couple of months, unfortunately, I’m a very cringey person. I’m hoping it’s not a big deal on tumblr.

TMI ends.

Unnecessary About me: I’m Indian (parents from India), cis but not het, born, raised, and live in the U.S., neurotypical (as far as I’m aware), I like art, writing, and music, although I’m mostly interested in art, I’ve been in a lot of fandoms.

DNIs

I’ll block you myself if need be, don’t make any sexual comments towards me, though (this should be a given.)

Sorry if I interacted with you and didn’t read your dnis, I reblog things very quickly, I try to remember to look at them when I can! Feel free to block me if you get angry or upset with me, it’s there for a reason(not mean)!

[tuxture]

UPSC Exam Subjects: A Detailed Overview for Aspirants

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a rigorous and multi-faceted test designed to evaluate candidates for various prestigious civil service roles in India. One of the keys to mastering this examination is understanding the broad range of subjects it covers. This article provides an in-depth look at the UPSC exam subjects, breaking down each component to help aspirants navigate their preparation effectively.

1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims) Subjects

The UPSC Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the CSE and consists of two objective-type papers:

General Studies Paper I

This paper assesses a candidate's general awareness and understanding of various subjects, including:

Current Events: National and international news, key events, and updates.

History: Ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, including important events, personalities, and freedom struggle.

Geography: Physical and human geography, including environmental and ecological issues.

Polity and Governance: Indian Constitution, political system, governance, and public administration.

Economics: Basic economic principles, economic planning, and current economic issues.

Environment and Ecology: Environmental conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and related topics.

General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

This paper evaluates candidates' aptitude and reasoning abilities:

Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting written passages.

Logical Reasoning: Analytical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving.

Decision Making: Situational decision-making and problem-solving scenarios.

Numerical Ability: Basic mathematics and data interpretation.

2. Main Examination (Mains) Subjects

The Main Examination is the second stage and comprises nine papers, including compulsory and optional subjects:

General Studies Papers

The Mains exam includes four General Studies papers, which cover:

General Studies Paper I: Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society.

General Studies Paper II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, and International Relations.

General Studies Paper III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management.

General Studies Paper IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude, focusing on ethics in public administration, moral dilemmas, and decision-making.

Optional Subject Papers

Candidates choose one optional subject from a list of disciplines. Each optional subject has two papers. Some popular optional subjects include:

Anthropology

Geography

Political Science and International Relations

History

Sociology

Philosophy

Public Administration

Literature (various languages)

The choice of optional subject can significantly influence preparation, as it involves detailed study and specialization.

Qualifying Papers

The Mains exam also includes two qualifying papers:

Paper A: One Indian Language (chosen from a list of languages specified by UPSC).

Paper B: English

These papers are qualifying in nature, meaning they are not included in the final merit ranking but must be passed to qualify for the next stage.

3. Interview (Personality Test) Subjects

The final stage of the UPSC CSE is the Personality Test or Interview. This stage assesses:

Personality Traits: Communication skills, decision-making ability, and overall demeanor.

General Awareness: Knowledge of current affairs, general knowledge, and understanding of various social, economic, and political issues.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction with the interview panel and response to questions about personal experiences and opinions.

4. Preparation Tips for Each Subject

General Studies Papers

Integrated Approach: Study subjects holistically as they often overlap. For example, understanding historical events can help in both history and general studies papers.

Regular Updates: Stay updated with current affairs through newspapers, magazines, and online sources.

Interlinking Concepts: Relate different subjects to enhance understanding. For instance, connect geographical phenomena with environmental issues.

Optional Subjects

In-Depth Study: Focus on mastering your chosen optional subject, as it requires a deep understanding of specific topics.

Previous Papers: Analyze previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.

Standard References: Use standard textbooks and reference materials for comprehensive coverage of the subject.

Qualifying Papers

Language Proficiency: Practice reading, writing, and comprehension skills in the chosen Indian language and English.

Consistent Practice: Regularly practice writing essays and comprehension exercises.

Conclusion

Understanding the diverse subjects covered in the UPSC examination is crucial for effective preparation. Each stage of the examination—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—requires a different approach and focus on specific subjects. By breaking down the exam subjects into manageable components and employing targeted preparation strategies, candidates can enhance their chances of success. Comprehensive study, consistent practice, and a well-structured approach to each subject will provide a solid foundation for navigating the challenges of the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Preparation

Current affairs play a crucial role in the preparation for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exams. They not only help in enhancing your knowledge of recent events but also in understanding the socio-political context of various issues. To ace the UPSC exams, staying updated with daily current affairs is non-negotiable. In this blog, we’ll delve into how to efficiently keep up with daily current affairs for UPSC preparation and why it is vital for your success.

Why Current Affairs Matter in UPSC Preparation

Current affairs cover a significant portion of the UPSC syllabus. Whether it's the Prelims, Mains, or even the Interview stage, having a strong grasp of recent events can make a significant difference. Current affairs help in essay writing, answering general studies questions, and in the Personality Test, where you're expected to express informed opinions on current issues.

How to Stay Updated with Daily Current Affairs

1. Follow Reliable News Sources

To stay informed, it's essential to follow credible news sources. Newspapers like The Hindu, Indian Express, and magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra are excellent choices. These sources provide comprehensive coverage of national and international events that are crucial for UPSC.

2. Utilize Online Platforms

There are several online platforms dedicated to UPSC aspirants, such Khan Global Studies, which provide daily current affairs updates, quizzes, and analysis. These platforms can be a valuable resource in your preparation journey.

3. Take Notes Regularly

Note-taking is an essential habit for UPSC aspirants. Summarizing daily current affairs in your own words not only helps in better retention but also makes revision easier.

4. Participate in Group Discussions

Engaging in discussions with fellow aspirants can broaden your perspective and help in understanding different viewpoints on current issues. This practice is particularly beneficial for the Mains and Interview stages.

Conclusion

Staying updated with daily current affairs is vital for UPSC preparation. By following reliable news sources, utilizing online platforms, taking regular notes, and participating in group discussions, you can ensure that you are well-prepared for any current affairs-related questions in the UPSC exams. Remember, consistency is key in keeping up with current events, and integrating them into your study routine will significantly enhance your chances of success.

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 How to Stay Updated with Current Affairs for the IAS Exam

Staying updated with current affairs is a crucial aspect of IAS preparation. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) places significant emphasis on a candidate's awareness of national and international events, as it reflects their understanding of the world around them and their ability to make informed decisions. But with the overwhelming amount of information available today, how can you effectively stay updated? Here’s a guide to help you navigate the vast sea of current affairs with efficiency and precision.

 1. Daily Newspaper Reading

One of the most reliable sources of current affairs is the daily newspaper. Publications like The Hindu, Indian Express, and Business Standard offer comprehensive coverage of important events, editorials, and expert opinions. Developing the habit of reading newspapers daily can significantly enhance your understanding of various issues. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore recommends dedicating at least an hour each morning to skim through the headlines, focusing on the most relevant articles that align with the UPSC syllabus.

 2. Monthly Magazines

Monthly magazines such as Yojana, Kurukshetra, and Frontline provide in-depth analysis of socio-economic issues, government policies, and other critical topics. These publications condense a month’s worth of news into detailed articles, offering insights that go beyond the daily news. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore often incorporates these magazines into their curriculum, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded perspective on current affairs.

 3. Online Resources and Apps

In the digital age, staying updated with current affairs has become more convenient. Websites like PIB (Press Information Bureau), Rajya Sabha TV, and PRS India offer reliable and timely information. Additionally, apps like Inshorts and Daily Current Affairs & GK can provide quick updates, allowing you to stay informed on the go. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore encourages the use of these digital tools as a supplement to traditional study methods, ensuring that students can access information anytime, anywhere.

 4. Notes and Revision

Simply consuming news isn’t enough; you need to retain and understand it. Developing the habit of making concise notes on important topics can be incredibly beneficial. Focus on writing down key facts, figures, and your own analysis of events. This practice not only aids in memory retention but also makes revision easier as the exam approaches. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore emphasizes the importance of regular revision sessions, where students review their notes and discuss recent developments to reinforce their knowledge.

 5. Discussion Groups

Engaging in group discussions with fellow aspirants can offer new perspectives and help clarify doubts. Whether online or in person, these discussions can enhance your understanding of current affairs by exposing you to different viewpoints. It also keeps you motivated and accountable. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore often organizes group study sessions and discussions to foster a collaborative learning environment, where students can share insights and learn from each other.

 6. Mock Tests and Quizzes

To test your knowledge of current affairs, participating in mock tests and quizzes is essential. This not only helps you gauge your preparation but also familiarizes you with the type of questions that may appear in the exam. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore offers regular current affairs quizzes and mock tests, helping students assess their understanding and identify areas that need improvement.

 7. Editorials and Opinions

Reading editorials and opinion pieces is a great way to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, which are crucial for the IAS exam. These articles offer in-depth analysis of current issues, providing you with a more nuanced understanding. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore encourages students to regularly read and analyze editorials, as this practice helps in forming balanced and informed opinions.

 Conclusion

Staying updated with current affairs is a continuous process that requires discipline, consistency, and the right strategy. By combining traditional methods like newspaper reading with modern tools like apps and online resources, you can ensure that you’re well-prepared for the current affairs section of the IAS exam. The best IAS academy in Coimbatore provides a structured approach to mastering current affairs, guiding students through each step to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the exam. Remember, in the journey of IAS preparation, staying informed is not just an option; it’s a necessity.