Manasi Joshi's blog

  This blog task assigned by Prakruti ma'am. This blog is based on our group discussion and in this group discussion we discussed poem: - Leaving India by Rachana Joshi.  In this group we are 6 members, but I was absent on that discussion day hence Khushi Gauswami has given me glimpses of this discussion. So, in this discussion we covered topics: -   Background of poem, critical analysis, thematic aspects and Question bank.    Leaving India by Rachana Joshi Why did I leave India And come to North America? I was very young and full of naive ideas About studying poetry, traveling, and finding true love. North America was clean, sanitized, almost sterile. Everything swept, orderly and shining. The crowds were smaller, more manageable. In Syracuse, the skies were blue, The autumnal trees red and orange, And the light was golden and white. I saw beautiful pictures. Everything smelt of plastic and perfume. India is stark, ancient, and ugly, Magnificent, uplifting...

Blog is given by Megha ma'am.   Crime and Punishment is a short story by celebrated Indian writer R.K. Narayan, best known for his vivid portrayals of life in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. Watching Sitare Zameen Par was an emotional and eye-opening experience for me. It is not just a sports film but a heartfelt story about understanding, patience, acceptance, and growth. The journey of Gulshan Arora, from being a disillusioned basketball coach to becoming a mentor who truly connects with his team of intellectually challenged players, offers deep lessons. While reflecting on this movie, I found many interesting connections and contrasts with the short story by R. K. Narayan, which also speaks about education, the role of teachers, and the impact of understanding students’ real needs. How does the movie portray the education system? The movie shows the education system indirectly but powerfully. Instead of a traditional classroom, the basketball court becomes a learni...

  This blog is given by Pro. and Dr. Dilip Barad sir.  Maharaja is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Nithilan Saminathan . Produced by The Route, Think Studios and Passion Studios, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi, alongside Anurag Kashyap, Mamta Mohandas, Natty Subramaniam, Abhirami, Divyabharathi, Singampuli, Aruldoss, Munishkanth, Sachana Namidass, Manikandan and Bharathiraja. The story follows a barber in Chennai who goes to the police station to retrieve his stolen dustbin, only for the police to find his intentions to be something else. Here description of this film according to worksheet: Part A: Before watching the film:- What is Non-Linear Narration in Cinema ? In film studies, non-linear narration (or non-linear storytelling) refers to a narrative technique where events in a film are presented out of chronological order, instead of following the natural sequence of “beginning → middle → end.” This style is often used to: Create suspense o...

  Blog is given by Megha ma'am 1. The video based  story (focused on spiritual healing, emotional trauma, and astrology), and 2.R .K. Narayan’s “An Astrologer’s Day ” (a short story about deception, fate, and guilt). Comparative Analysis: Astrology, Fate, and Inner Conflict in Two Narratives Both the video transcript narrative and R.K. Narayan’s short story "An Astrologer’s Day" explore the psychological and existential dimensions of human life through the lens of astrology. However, while both stories utilize astrology as a central narrative tool, they differ significantly in tone, purpose, and thematic complexity. The former is steeped in emotional depth, spiritual longing, and family trauma, whereas the latter is a concise literary piece characterized by irony, suspense, and moral ambiguity. 1. Use of Astrology: A Tool of Belief vs. A Tool of Deception In both narratives, astrology plays a prominent role, yet its function differs. In the video transcript, astrology is ...