-
The Interplay of Globalisation and Consumerism: Driving Forces and Socio-Cultural Dynamics
Read more: The Interplay of Globalisation and Consumerism: Driving Forces and Socio-Cultural DynamicsGlobalisation is the exchange of ideas, tools, and goods across borders. It has been a driving force of growth throughout history. Dating back to ancient civilisations – the Mesopotamians and Romans – long-distance trade networks facilitated cultural exchange and economic prosperity. This trend continued with the Silk Road and maritime trade routes, fostering cross-pollination of…
-
A Palestinian State or Solution?
Read more: A Palestinian State or Solution?The Israel – Palestine conflict has been ongoing for the past 77 years, with numerous names and faces perishing into specks of dust and border lines being erased and redrawn like lines in a drawing book. Though human history has witnessed many struggles between groups of nations, this particular West Asian (from India’s standpoint) conflict…
-
“Culture as a Class Performance” in Normal People by Sally Rooney
Read more: “Culture as a Class Performance” in Normal People by Sally RooneyThis article explores how cultural capital, in “Normal People” by Sally Rooney, is portrayed as an often misused weapon wielded by characters to formulate pseudo-intellectual discourses within an academic framework. It also goes on to observe how Rooney has let the existence of political, social, cultural and economic conflicts subtly pervade the narrative of the…
-
The Modern Resurrection of Medea
Read more: The Modern Resurrection of MedeaThis article examines the 2014 production of Greek tragedian Euripides’ Medea at the National Theatre in London. It draws parallels between the two and observes how Medea’s narrative is still haunting our imagination after almost a millennium – what makes Medea a timeless reflection of human follies and fascinations?
-
In the Shadows of Tradition: The Systematic Misuse of Lower Caste Women in the Devadasi Practice
Read more: In the Shadows of Tradition: The Systematic Misuse of Lower Caste Women in the Devadasi PracticeDevadasi or jogini are words that are derived from Sanskrit which means “female servant of the god.” Devadasis as characters are seen to emerge from usually Southern parts of India, heavily seen in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. They are women who serve in temples as holy dancers and singers and…
-
Bhuli Bhatiyari – A Refuge Amidst Chaos
Read more: Bhuli Bhatiyari – A Refuge Amidst ChaosThis article explores the spatiality along with the cultural and historical significance of the 13th-century hunting lodge of Bhuli Bhatiyari in Delhi. The monument is an embodiment of the rural and urban dichotomy in the landscapes of Delhi – how the city is laced with remnants of its past interacting perennially with the upcoming “modern”…
-
From Stereotype to Scrutiny: Unveiling the Transformation of Indian Cinema’s Social Commentary
Read more: From Stereotype to Scrutiny: Unveiling the Transformation of Indian Cinema’s Social CommentaryTaking a closer look at the fascinating journey of Bollywood, this article reveals how Hindi cinema has transformed from its formulaic roots to a more layered and realistic art form in the modern era.
-
Transformation of Academic Learning in India
Read more: Transformation of Academic Learning in IndiaIndia’s academic landscape has experienced a significant transformation in recent years. This article highlights key trends and drivers of change in the Indian education system. It aims to discuss the evolving nature of education in India, and the need to move towards a more flexible, inclusive, and skill-focused model, which is better aligned with the…
-
AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET, WITH A LIMIT: Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023
Read more: AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET, WITH A LIMIT: Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023This article delves into the recently passed Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 and how emerging conversations of the Bill have been about its implementation after the next set out delimitation process. This article examines both arguments which are for it as well against it. In this article, the issue of delimitation freeze is explored and how…
-
Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: The History and Current Labour Culture
Read more: Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: The History and Current Labour CultureThe textile industry in Bangladesh, historically rooted in the British colonial era, has seen significant growth since the 1980s. However, it has faced considerable criticism for its labour conditions, leading to concerns about workers’ well-being and rights.
-
The Representation of the 1950s American Counterculture through Oral and Literary Phenomena
Read more: The Representation of the 1950s American Counterculture through Oral and Literary PhenomenaThis article talks about how post-war American society was awakened from its conservative haze of domestic bliss through the literary counterculture movement that emerged in San Francisco during the 1950s. It focuses on how the poem “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg challenged the contemporary censorship clampdown and emerged as an oral and literary phenomenon that went…
-
Scent of Jasmine: A Revolution in Tunisia
Read more: Scent of Jasmine: A Revolution in TunisiaRampant corruption in the state and a declining standard of living sparked off a protest in Sidi Bouzid in central Tunisia that later spread across the Arab world, with demands for greater autonomy and democracy that came to be known as the Arab Spring. This article explores the various socio-economic issues which plagued Tunisia that…
Nickeled & Dimed
Penny for your thoughts?
We are accepting articles on our new email: cnes.ju@gmail.com
NICKELED AND DIMED 