Category: Indigenous Art & Culture

Jayita Basak, SACT,  Chandernagore College, Abstract  The relation between Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Lauriat and France was very important. It was started with his grandfather, Dwarakanath Tagore’s visit in France and continued with his brothers, especially Jyotirindranath Tagore. Before expanding his glory everywhere in the world in 1913, the talent of Tagore had been attracted by French personalities like famous traveler Alexandre David Neel and poet, Saint John Perse, Ambassador of France in London. Saint John Perse would like to meet Tagore and he wrote to him. Fox-Strangways had given him anintroductory letter for this Bengali poet. Tagore was well received by Saint John Perse. It was a good discussion of subjects of translation of Gitanjali in French. His meeting with Romain Rolland created a new historical relation and started a new global and intellectual aspect. Tagore became a regular visitor of “La Maison Autour Monde”, it was a house of Read More …

Ms. Jayati Dasgupta, Research Scholar, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, Abstract  Colonisation, decolonisation and postcolonial negotiations are political and diplomatic processes. But during this regime of colonisation the cultural exchange is like an undercurrent of a river, which leaves its impression even long after decolonisation. Chandernagore, a former French colony went under this cultural experience long back. Bus still the remnants of the past murmurs in every corner of this city. In language, education, literature, architecture, lifestyle even today we can observe the influence of French colonisation. This paper intends to portray and analyse this spacio-temporal journey from past to present. It will focus on the writings, descriptions of French travellers in Chandernagore, their regard, how they have seen this city? And then, how the city and its cultural milieu has changed into a melting pot of two cultures. French colonisers believed in assimilation of their colonised subjects. In Chandernagore this Read More …

Dr. Rupam DattaAssistant Professor,AmityUniversity, Kolkata AbstractThis article traces the role of Jean Philippe de Bourbon, Count of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis (1509-1572), as the founder of the Bourbon lineage of India. His extraordinary journey combines exile, adventure and the establishment of new family lineage in IndiaIn this article, we will undertake a historical analysis to demonstrate that the settlement and integration of the Bourbons in India was facilitated by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was renowned for his syncretism, advocating the harmonious coexistence of religions and cultures. This created an environment conducive to the integration of the Bourbons, despite their foreign origin.But to fully understand their successful integration, it is important to explore Jean Philippe de Bourbon’s motivations. What drove him to exile from France? Why did he undertake a long journey to India and choose to settle in the Mughal Empire? Why did Akbar grant a foreigner an important role in his Read More …

Dr. Kalplata, Assistant Professor, EFL-U, Hyderabad AbstractAri Gautier’s novel “The Thinnai” intricately explores the themes of memory, identity and cultural transformation in the historical and contemporary context of Pondicherry. The narrative begins with the protagonist returning to his childhood home, now overshadowed by modern constructions, evoking a deep sense of nostalgia and disorientation. The thinnai, a traditional architectural feature of Tamil homes, symbolises a space for communal storytelling and historical reminiscence, and becomes the focal point of the narrative. As the protagonist reconnects with his past, the novel unveils the overlapping stories of the local community – narratives that reflect the broader socio-political changes resulting from colonial and post-colonial influences. Through the character of Gilbert Thaata, a repository of local and colonial history, the novel explores the complex interplay between the French empire and Pondicherry, highlighting the lingering impact of colonialism on local identities and spaces. The novel contrasts the Read More …

Dr Varun Dev SharmaDepartment of French and Francophone StudiesSchool of LanguagesDoon UniversityDehradun AbstractThe aim of this paper is to explore the importance of intercultural competence in teaching French as a foreign language and the strategies to promote it in the classroom. It also looks at how intercultural competence is co-constructed in BA courses at Doon University, highlighting global simulation activities and collaboration with French and Francophone institutions. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges and dilemmas encountered and the delightful activities undertaken for the transmission of this competence. Intercultural competence in teaching French as a foreign language is a fundamental aspect, enabling learners to better understand and interact with Francophone cultures. To foster it in the classroom, various strategies can be adopted, such as the use of authentic materials, intercultural exchanges and awareness of cultural differences.This article discusses a case study of the co-construction of intercultural competence at Doon University through global Read More …

Rajat Seal, Research Scholar,  Visva Bharati University (Sangit Bhavana),   Supervisor – Dr. Amit Kr. Verma.   Agartala, Tripura (W).  Email: rajatpink190@gmail.com   Abstract Tripura is a land of rich musical treasure and diversity as well when music is not  only a medium of Mere entertainment but also a love and attraction of life. The form of music was different in different places with a diversity of language culture   and contemporary influence of popular music. Instruments of Indian classical music are also imitated by the bamboos of Tripura which will be found in this paper. Different types of bamboo are the material to make the instruments in Tripura. Here this paper has attempted to study bamboo-made instruments of Tripura which was never known in any paper or books. This paper will discuss the history of these instruments, playing techniques, measurements and instrument-making process. The study aims to display the importance of the reach form of Read More …

Dr. Sukanya Sarkar, Rabindra Bharati University Abstract Antareen(The Confined) is a National Award winning Bengali Feature Film directed by Mrinal Sen. It is an in-depth study of two characters who used to live a lonely life due to their own unavoidable circumstances. The film’s music is minimal in nature. In this film Mrinal Sen explored the loneliness of individuals in today’s society. Shashi Anand composed a simple musical track for the film. Anand’s cinematography needs special mention. The musical track of Anand portrayed an essence of mystery. It is often said by the critics that Antareen is a very underrated film of Mrinal Sen. Sen consciously explored the dark spaces of our soul and showed the essential humanitarian perspective. Sen’s politically focused films drew much more attention to the contemporary viewers.  The film Antareen is a loose adaptation of Sadat Hasan Manto’s Badashahat Ka Khatimah. Basically it is a story Read More …

Farjana Yasmin, Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, West Bengal &  Dr. Sugata Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Performing Arts (Dance), Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata, West Bengal Abstract An important component of overall well-being is emotional well-being because it affects life, interaction and attitude toward physics. Taking care of mental health is very important because only in a healthy mental state one can control his various emotions and manage various aspects of life easily.  A person’s overall well-being relates to all aspects of his life, including his emotional, interpersonal, intellectual and physical well-being.    It has been established that mental health is as important as our physical health. Mental health is the opposite of mental illness.  The term mental health is used in a positive sense.  A person with mental health strives to develop his/ her abilities and potential.  A person with mental health develops Read More …

Dr. Srabani Sen, Associate Professor, Department of Music, Tarakeswar Degree College, e-mail-srabanisn1@gmail.com Mobile no- 6290242709 Dwijendralal Roy was a prominent figure in the realm of Bengali music andliterature. An eminent poet, lyricist, and composer Roy made significantcontributions to Bengali song with his inspiring and patriotic compositions.In addition to his patriotic songs, he composed many devotional andromantic songs, collectively known as Dwijendrageeti. These songs are stillsung today and are cherished for their lyrical beauty and melodic richness. দ্বিজেন্দ্রলালের গানের অনন্যতা রবীন্দ্র সমকালীন কবিদের মধ্যে যিনি কাব্যপ্রত্যয় ও কাব্য রীতির অভিনবত্বেরসুস্পষ্ট চিহ্ন রেখেছেন তিনি কবি, গীতিকার ও নাট্যকার দ্বিজেন্দ্রলাল রায় (১৮৬৩-১৯১৩)। গীতিকাব্য, হাস্যরসাত্মক কাব্যসঙ্গীত, বিচিত্রধর্মী নাটক, প্রহসন,দেশাত্মবোধক সংগীত প্রভৃতি বিচিত্র উপকরণের দ্বারা তিনি তাঁর শিল্পরূপকেঐশ্বর্যমণ্ডিত করেছেন। দেশাত্মবোধ, স্বদেশপ্রেমকে তিনি শুধু আত্মোপলব্ধিরবিষয় করেন নি, তাকে মন্ত্রের মতো ছড়িয়ে দিয়েছিলেন দেশের আপামর মানুষের মধ্যে।উনিশ শতকের দ্বিতীয়ার্ধে বাঙালির নবজাগ্রত চৈতন্য জাতীয় জীবনের নানা ক্ষেত্রেসংক্রামিত হয়। সংকীর্ণ  গণ্ডীবদ্ধ জীবনের অচলায়তন ভেঙে সৃষ্টিশীল জীবনস্রোতবিচিত্র ধারায় ছড়িয়ে পড়ে, সেইসঙ্গে Read More …

Dr Pratiti Pramanik De, Dept of Music, Gobardanga Hindu College, Contact no 9433308120 Since its inception, the media has been established as one of the tools for advancing society and the collective advancement of modernity worldwide. In the era of contemporary globalization, mass media’s scope has peaked.  It is a powerful means of communication but not an option.  The evolution of technology has greatly enhanced the mass media.  Mass society has made people active at every stage of development, from mass culture to the information society.  The music industry is growing at a rapid pace today. As we embrace the digital revolution, it has become easier to promote music and deliver it to people.  With the development and upgradation of new technologies, the music industry has maintained a strong threshold worldwide.  Its impact is not only due to the variety of genres but also the range of variations that exist Read More …