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All the World is a Stage
"This beautifully produced pictorial volume traces the journey of Ludhiana’s evolution in the field of performing arts – a journey that’s intrinsically woven into the weft and weave of the Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam or the LSS.‘To create a world of art. A world of creative expressions.’This was the objective of the LSS when it began as a membership club. But what the LSS did to Ludhiana’s art and culture scene was something that even the founders did not envisage.Taking us behind the scenes, the authors Sunil Kant Munjal and S K Rai, reveal a gamut of experiences – some funny, some serious, some exceptional – but all human... as performers from various walks of life make the stage come alive in Ludhiana at the LSS.Read about how Jaya Bachchan brought drama to real life; Anupam Kher’s untold story; the dedication of the Shah family; the humility and warmth of Pandit Jasraj...This book is a must-read for art connoisseurs looking for insights into their favorite icons."
The Millennial Woman in Bollywood
The subtitle says it all: how and why Bollywood found it worthwhile to explore the reality of the millennial women who are thriving in India - small part of the demographics but very influential. Advertising discovered women as The Hindi film Heroine is a brand and brand ambassador. The market met contemporary women who are independent, with freer attitudes to relationships, including pre-marital sex, Rom coms of the new millennium reflect this new-found freedom, defying patriarchy that still defines our society. Globalisation is culturally irreversible. From the 1990s onwards, Bollywood has responded to globalisation with fear of loss of identity and desire to integrate with global trends. It results in popular cinema becoming glocal. Bollywood celebrates nonconformists, subversives woman as the hero, stories in their own way unequivocally said No means No. Most daringly. Iconic characters like Choti Bahu, Paro and Chandramukhi transformed into today’s women with the power to change their lives. This happened with the energy infused into the mainstream by indie filmmakers with vision and the will to tell stories in their own way.
The Power of Portrayal
The Power of Portrayal: Movies and Culture" delves into the intricate relationship between cinema and society. This insightful book explores how movies shape and reflect cultural trends, examining various theories and concepts through film examples. It analyzes storytelling techniques, viewing colors as characters and uncovering metaphors that illuminate broader cultural themes. From B-grade cinema's impact on cultural norms to assumptions about male attractiveness and evolving beauty standards, this book reveals the profound influence of film on our understanding of culture and identity. With engaging insights and thought-provoking analysis, "The Power of Portrayal" is a must-read for anyone curious about the dynamic interplay between movies and society.
IAS Prelims Paper 1 General Studies 30 Days Revision Material 2nd Edition
We at Disha, continuously, analyse the past papers so as to understand the Examiner’s mindset - What exactly he wants the aspirants to assess on. Based on this unique experience, the 2nd Edition of “IAS Prelims Paper 1 General Studies 30 Days Revision Material 2nd Edition” is now empowered with 100 Most Important General Studies (encompassing History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment and Science & Technology) Topics for IAS Prelims 2019. The book vastly covers Current - Events, Issues and Ideas - thus covering Important Terms, Govt. Schemes/ Yojanas, Policies/ Plans, Missions/ Abhiyans, Projects, Summits/ Conferences, Agreements/ Accords, Committees, Organisations/ Index-Ranking, Phenomena, Symposium, Ratifications of treaties, India’s engagements abroad, etc. As 30-40% questions are framed on Current Affairs hence the book captures last 10 months (2018) essence along with some important nuances of 2017. We are sure and hopeful that the IAS capsule will play an important role in the result of its readers/ IAS aspirants.
New Woman
India’s leading women’s English monthly magazine printed and published by Pioneer Book Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Woman covers a vast and eclectic range of issues that are close to every woman’s heart. Be it women’s changing roles in society, social issues, health and fitness, food, relationships, fashion, beauty, parenting, travel and entertainment, New Woman has all this and more. Filled with quick reads, analytic features, wholesome content, and vibrant pictures, reading New Woman is a hearty and enjoyable experience. Always reinventing itself and staying committed to maintaining its high standard, quality and consistency of magazine content, New Woman reflects the contemporary Indian woman’s dreams just the way she wants it. A practical guide for women on-the-go, New Woman seeks to inform, entertain and enrich its readers’ lives.
Women Versed in Myth
Throughout history, men have prayed to gods and poets have interpreted ancient myths for new audiences. But what about women? With sections on teaching and modern writing, this collection of new essays examines how modern female poets--including H.D., Louise Gluck, Ruth Fainlight, Rita Dove, Sylvia Plath and others--have subverted classical expectations in interpreting such legends as Persephone, Helen and Eurydice. Other mythological figures are also explored and rewritten, including Buddhism's Kwan Yin, Celtic Macha, the Aztecs' Coatlicue, Pele of Hawaii, India's Sita, Sumer's Inanna, Yemonja of the Yoruba and many more.
Current Affairs 2022 E-Book - Download PDF with Top News of 2022
Get the Current Affairs 2022 E-Book and learn in detail about the important news, including National & International Affairs, Defence, Politics, Sports, Peope in News, MoU & Agreements, Science & Tech, Awards & Honours, Books, etc., of 2022.
Multicultural and Marginalized Voices of Postcolonial Literature
Women and the word marginalization have never remained oxymoronic – the cross-cultural texts and Engels interest on subjugation make a perfect recipe for this incongruity. Multicultural and Marginalized Voices of Postcolonial Literature traces multifarious facets of marginalized literature across the world, giving a brilliant overview of the historical roots of multiculturalist and marginalized sections. The fourteen chapters relate key literary and cultural texts and cover a broad spectrum of historical, linguistic and theoretical issues. There are three sections in the book – section I has four chapters, dealing specifically theoretical constructions and representations. Section II consists of four chapters that offer varied spectrum of discourses on world literature, intersecting with the frameworks of literary theories. Section III comprises six chapters that explore the mind of dalits, subalterns, colonial women and gender issues of a variety of Indian English Writers and draw varied perspectives of it.
IAS Prelims General Studies Paper 1 Last Minute Capsule 2018
We at Disha, continuously, analyse the past papers so as to understand the Examiner’s mindset - What exactly he wants the aspirants to assess on. Based on this unique experience, “2018” vastly covers Current - Events, Issues and Ideas - thus covering Important Terms, Govt. Schemes/ Yojanas, Policies/ Plans, Missions/ Abhiyans, Projects, Summits/ Conferences, Agreements/ Accords, Committees, Organisations/ Index-Ranking, Phenomena, Symposium, Ratifications of treaties, India’s engagements abroad, etc. It is observed that 20% to 40% questions are framed in CSAT Paper 1 are based on such topics covering Current Affairs broadly since January of previous year to March of the exam year. We are sure and hopeful that the IAS capsule will play an important role in the result of its readers/ IAS aspirants.
