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This blog serves as a response to the thinking activity task on Cultural Studies assigned by Dr. Dilip Barad from the Department of English at MKBU. In this entry, I will share my insights regarding the provided videos and analyze three key topics associated with them: 1. The Role of Power in Cultural Studies 2. The Significance of Media Studies in Our Digital Age 3. Defining a 'Truly Educated Person' Let’s get started…   Expanded Reflection on Media, Power, and Education Importance of Media Studies in Our Digital Culture: In the digital era of the 21st century, understanding media is crucial as it extends beyond traditional forms to encompass a wide array of digital platforms, which significantly influence public opinion and societal norms. Media plays a vital role in uncovering truths about political entities and authority structures; however, it often reinforces the dominance of certain power groups through selective representation and narrative framing. Key Concepts: 1. ...

This blog serves as a response to a thinking exercise given by Dr. Dilip Barad in the Department of English at MKBU.  Here, I will discuss my understanding of postcolonial studies, with a particular emphasis on two articles by Ania Loomba. However, before diving into that, let's examine the idea of postcolonial studies. Postcolonial Studies :                  Postcolonial Studies is an academic discipline that examines the cultural, political, economic, and social legacies of colonialism and imperialism, particularly focusing on the effects on formerly colonized societies and their peoples. It explores how colonial power dynamics have shaped identities, cultures, and histories, and critiques the ongoing impact of neocolonialism and globalization. This field often draws on poststructuralist theories, and scholars within it analyze literature, art, and other cultural texts to understand how colonial legacies continue to influence contempor...

This blog is part of the reflective activity for Paper No. 202, Unit 4: Three Prose Writers, The New Poets, and the Conclusion on Indian Writing in English. In this blog, we will present a detailed discussion centered on the writings of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.            "Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan" Introduction :              Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an eminent Indian philosopher, academic, and statesman, who served as the first Vice President and the second President of India.  Born on September 5, 1888, he was a distinguished scholar of Hindu philosophy and played a significant role in promoting Indian culture and education.                Radhakrishnan was also a professor of philosophy at various prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford. His birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in India, honoring his contributions to education. His leg...

This blog is written in response to the thinking activity assigned by Megha Ma'am, teaching assistant at the department of English, MKBU. In this blog I am going to discuss the novel 'The Home and the World' by Rabindranath Tagore. First let's have an introduction of the novelist.  Critical Analysis of Rabindranath Tagore's The Home and the World  Introduction Rabindranath Tagore's The Home and the World (1916) is a multi-layered narrative that delves into the political, social, and psychological aspects of colonial India. Set against the backdrop of the Swadeshi movement, the novel explores the dichotomy between the personal and the political, home and the world, and tradition and modernity. Through its nuanced portrayal of gender roles, nationalism, and identity, The Home and the World transcends its historical context to present timeless questions about the nature of freedom, agency, and morality.  1. Conflict Between Tradition and Modernity At the heart of T...