In tracing a specific trajectory of cultural evolution, this paper builds upon Jean Baudrillard’s concept of ‘simulacrum’, arguing that the use of guns in Bangla cinema from Bangladesh and West Bengal (India) is connected with ‘hyper-reality’ and ‘simulation’. The authors hold that both ...
meaning “the world is family” is a universalist idea that competes with exclusivist Hindu notions of caste. Anand grew up in a milieu that questioned the latter. The family's elders had fought for India's Independence is rarely spoken about. 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity,' words enshrined...
the generations. We, from the Government of West Bengal, have significantly added to its infrastructure in the past 12 years, and the world now recognizes the glory of the heritage place. Kudos to all who love Bengal, Tagore, and his messages of fraternity. Jai Bangla, Pranam to Gurudev....
and where necessary. Individual semi-structured questionnaire interviews were followed by direct observations on the field (home garden, field, fallow, savanna, or forest) accompanied by key informants to observe the species in their natural habitat or in cultivation while minimizing the risks of err...
Like Akter et al.’s findings, the advice offered to women by their elders was given with the well-meaning intention to safeguard the well-being of both mother and baby [5]. Therefore, women mostly accepted the advice of elders who were influential in their family and community. A lack ...