chandni’s posterous

From: Shilpa Phadke
Subject: CMCS presents Talk by Melissa Butcher: 19th Feb 2009

*The Centre for Media and Cultural Studies*

*Tata Institute of Social Sciences*

is very pleased to invite you to a talk:

Navigating 'New' Delhi

The formation of 'Pedestrian Crossings' and 'No-Go Zones' in a Globalising
City

by

Melissa Butcher

*On 19th February 2009*

*At 4.30 P.M.*

*Room No. V, Main Campus, Deonar, TISS, Mumbai***

*Abstract:*

As a result of urban regeneration in Delhi in line with dominant models of
economic development, flows in the city have shifted resulting in the
traversing of new spaces, the re-appropriation of space in new ways and
engagement in new interactions by its inhabitants. This paper presents
findings from recent qualitative studies aimed at exploring  how the city is
being re-imagined, the possibilities and conflicts that are resulting from
spatial transformation and new mobility, focusing on shifting power
relations and cosmopolitan competencies such as imagination and empathy that
are deployed to manage change.

*About the Speaker:*

Dr Melissa Butcher is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography, the Open
University, UK. The focus of her current research is managing mobility,
cultural change and conflict in diverse urban spaces. Before joining the OU,
Melissa taught in universities in Ireland and Australia, and has also worked
as a journalist, a development education specialist, and an intercultural
consultant and trainer in the private, government and community sectors. She
has lived and worked in Asia, primarily India and Australia, and is
currently writing a book on transnational mobility and cultural change, as
well as co-editing the book 'Dissent and Cultural Resistance in Asia's
Cities' (with Selvaraj Velayutham, Routledge 2009). Her previous
publications include 'Ingenious: Emerging Youth Cultures in Urban Australia'
(with Mandy Thomas, Pluto Press, 2003), and 'Transnational Television,
Cultural Identity and Change: When STAR Came to India' (Sage, 2003). Melissa
presents and writes regularly on issues relating to globalisation,
migration, youth culture and global human resources management.

From: Jnanapravaha <to.jnanapravaha@gmail.com>

From Ramita Mehta ramita@gmail.com

From: Jnanapravaha <to.jnanapravaha@gmail.com>

Subject: SacredSecular - A Book Reading and a Discussion

Host: il terrazzo bar delitalia

The moon, stars & the ocean welcome you to "Daddy's WindSong Wednesdays" @ il terrazzo!

Featuring this Wednesday is Sridhar/Thayil. Formed in late 2007, Sridhar/Thayil is the collaboration between classically trained jazz singer Suman Sridhar (NJ) and published performance poet, seasoned blues guitarist Jeet Thayil (NYC). They combine their unmistakable talents of word-smithing, song writing and all-round performing to cook up a jazz-toned, grass-root feel stew pot of sexy groove music.

ENTRY: Rs 500 per person

For details:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=60480703831

From: Elektrik Artists <artists@bombayelektrik.com>

Hey Chandni,

Hope you can make it tomorrow. In case you can put the post up in the places you do, super.

Regards,
Sudeip.

Line-up.

The line up for a wonderful monday evening is as follows.

Democracy is..."

Duration : 1min 10 secs

Written, Directed and Edited : Akash Mohimen
Producer:Rahul V Chittella, Srikumar Venkatraman, Madhusudan Agrawal
Director of Photography : Meghna Madhusudan
Audiography : Vishal Gupta
Music editing and Mixing : Akash Mohimen

Synopsis
We have seen the failing of Governments all over the world to curb the crises like economic meltdown and terrorism. But we must realize that we live in a democratic country where the ultimate power lies with the people. This short PSA depicts the power of a democracy and how a single person can have a influence in the bigger picture.

Breaking into Bollywood contd...

B-town Groove

Duration: 15 mins
Format: Digital
Year: 2008
Director: Adam Dow
Producer: Ruchika Muchhala
Camera: Adam Dow / Ruchika Muchhala
Editor: Adam Dow

Synopsis:
Today, the term Bollywood defines a style, a walk, a talk, and to some extent, a sense of being in Mumbai. This sense of being for the younger generation in the city, becomes apparent when we flicked on the television and saw hot bodies grooving and shaking on screen. This culture, the fusion of east meets west, is what Indians define as the 'masala mix', which is aptly revealed in Bollywood dance sequences. It is the role of the dance choreographer to create his/her own style with this form of Bollywood dance. In this episode, we meet Remo, a successful choreographer whose journey began as a backup dancer. With no family background or formal education in dance, Remo has made his mark as a lead choreographer in the industry and has also begun directing music videos and promo videos, as well as his own feature. As we learn more about Bollywood 'fusion', we meet the dynamic duo, Harshall-Vitthal, who have made their claim to fame as choreographers behind the winning couple of the popular dance competition T.V show "Naache Balliye". As the younger generation of choreographers in Bollywood, Remo, Harshall and Vitthal, expressively redefine the look and style of Hindi films, similar to how youngsters are redefining themselves in an urbanizing Bombay.

Father Love
Duration: 10 mins
Format: Digital
Year: 2008
Director: Adam Dow
Producer: Ruchika Muchhala
Camera: Adam Dow / Ruchika Muchhala
Editor: Adam Dow

Synopsis:
Before delving into the industry, it's important to take a step back and understand the way the Indian cinema industry works and the workers' struggle. Indian Film Producers such as Mukesh Bhatt, Ritesh Sidhwani and Ketan Maroo of Shemaroo Entertainment, shed light upon the backbone of the industry and the business of filmmaking in India. On the otherhand, we follow Premji Singh Thakkur, head of the Vigilance Committee of the Federation of Western India Cinema Workers. As a migrant to Bombay who started off as a spotboy on the sets, Premji, whose name literally translates as "father love", introduces us to the world of laborers and workers in the film industry. By focusing on the art of being able to 'run the show', this episode takes an insight into India's chaotic and crooked film world.

Shikhar – the spirit of mallakhamb

Duration : 13 mins
Cast and Crew
Pramod, Shreyas, Nikhil, Percy, Meghna, Lopamudra

Synopsis
This Documentary revolves around 'Mallakhamb' - Malla – the Gymnast, Khamb – Pole - an ancient traditional Sport that originated in Maharashtra in the early 12th century.
Mallakhamb has different forms for instance – Rope mallakhamb and Rope and pole mallakhamb which is a combination of both the elements, the rope and the pole.The Film showcases the innumerable difficulties the sportsmen face in a not- so- well known sport like Mallakhamb. The turmoil they go through due to lack of funds and infrastructure, the challenges they face every single day and yet rise out of it with only grit, resolution and determination as their 'mantra' of motivation to thrive in this extraordinarily perilous sport. For them, there are no boundaries, only the will and an enduring spirit to succeed. For them, the sky is just the beginning…

The Boxer
Duration : 5 mins 30 sec
Written Produced and Directed by Satish Torani

Synopsis
A boxer who doesnt feel he's the fighter he once was has decided to quit boxing. However his son has always thought of him as a champion. Worried that his son may not look upto him anymore he hesitates to tell him about his decision to quit

Does he finally quit or is there still a fighter left within him somewhere?

See you all there...

The BEPster
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