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Inner Space
The lines between the worlds of science and spirituality are blurring, but not as fast as they should. This is mainly due to the fact that those who have knowledge of one, do not know enough about the other. INNER SPACE attempts to bridge the gap. The author brings to these pages his background in science, combined with a strong experimental focus on spirituality over many years. He documents his own breakthrough moments of spiritual experience. The book describes in simple layman terms various aspects of physics, biology and spirituality, and how they meet and merge in the most compelling manner. A must read for seekers in the modern world.
The Aesthetics of Ugliness in Contemporary Malayalam Cinema
Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished visuals, raw and gritty storytelling, the unaesthetic challenges conventional notions of beauty on screen. The physical, psychological, and social manifestations of the ugly are incorporated into the cinematic space through content, theme, physical representations, symbols, setting, dialogue, as well as the camera. Exploring the intricate connection between ugliness and the cinematic medium, the book focuses on identity, gender, and other manifestations of Ugly in contemporary Malayalam cinema. It meticulously analyses the portrayal of ugliness in characters, narratives, and visual aesthetics, thus highlighting societal norms and realities of life. The book is a must-read for film scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of aesthetics and storytelling.
An Ode, Elegy, and a Ballad
An Ode, Elegy, and a Ballad is a collection cover a wide range of topics, from love and life to the natural world. When we are head over heels in love, we lose all objectivity and give ourselves entirely to the other person. We fell in love based on our own preconceived notions and ideals, and we sought to mold others to suit our own preferences. rather than asking why we can’t accept people as they are. It’s up to us to make our lives better, and in doing so, we’ll undoubtedly add color to the lives of those around us. All these love poems are about the fallout from having unrealistic expectations and the ways in which one’s life evolves as a result. In its pristine state, nature is stunning, but human activity has disrupted the balance of the natural world. Poems about nature range from euphoric descriptions of its wonders to laments over its destruction at the hands of humans. The lessons we pick up at different points in our lives shape who we become. This is when we arrive at the epiphany that was and is our lives. Oftentimes, the wisdom and experience reflected in a book’s quotations can only be gained through direct experience.
Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema
The largest film industry in the world after Hollywood is celebrated in this updated and expanded edition of a now classic work of reference. Covering the full range of Indian film, this new revised edition of the Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema includes vastly expanded coverage of mainstream productions from the 1970s to the 1990s and, for the first time, a comprehensive name index. Illustrated throughout, there is no comparable guide to the incredible vitality and diversity of historical and contemporary Indian film.
The Social Model of Disability in India
This book presents various paradigms and debates on the diverse issues concerning disability in India from a sociological perspective. It studies disability in the context of its relationship with concepts such as culture/religion, media, literature, and gender to address the inherent failures in challenging prevalent stereotypical and oppressive ideologies. It traces the theological history of disability and studies the present-day universalized social notions of disablement. The volume challenges the predominant perception of disability being only a medical or biological concern and provides deeper insight into the impact of representation through an analysis of the discourse and criteria ...
Grains of Stardust
Offering a unique expression of thought reflecting feeling more than meaning, Grains of Stardust is a synesthetic stream of consciousness that does not distinguish between journey and destination, but meanders unchecked upon the river of human emotion. 'Read my poetry out loud Breathe it in and taste the letters pour out. A delicious sound. Do you hear the colours take form? Feel the pages move you as you float in space make some space Open your mind and get inside and see all that shimmering marmalade liquid. Grains of stardust'
