“Shock/ Mobility: Displacement in South Asia”- A Report

Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group, in collaboration with DW Akademie, organised tand online discussion by South Asia Network for Communication, Displacement and Migration (SAN-CDM) on “Shock/Mobility: Displacement in South Asia” on 11th December, 2023. Supratik Sinha reports on the proceedings of the roundtable discussion.

First History Lessons Episode II: Rivers, Tea, and War

The histories of river, tea and war are so embedded in the politics, culture, society and economy of this subcontinent that they cannot be delineated without narrating the lives of the people of this land. The three books mentioned above are part of the project initiated by the Institute of Development Studies Kolkata (IDSK), titled ‘Itihase Hatekhari’. The project aims at familiarizing children with the significant issues of various fields in history. The themes of these books span over social, economic, cultural, environmental, geo-political, labour, military, alltagsgeschichte (history of everyday life) etc. various strands of history. The authors have included references from other academic disciplines as well to portray a comprehensible picture for children. Shreyasi Mondal reviews the second set of voulmes to be published in the series.

Climate Change and Rural Communities: The Case of Uttarkashi District

Nestled among the Indian state Uttarakhand’s towering peaks and beautiful landscapes is an unexplored region witnessing the silent yet major effects of climate change. While the worldwide debate on climate change is motivated and well-documented, there are places where the narrative goes unheard, hiding behind the shadow of remoteness and ignorance. Kritika Katyayan writes.

The Politics of Representation in Films: Documenting Displacement and Visualizing the Vulnerable (Part II)

Film is one of the most powerful means of conveying stories as well as reflecting, shaping and challenging people’s perceptions and beliefs. Visual representation of a  particular situation is able to immerse viewers in both shared and unfamiliar narratives in an unparalleled way. Migration is one of the most important, multifaceted, and sometimes controversial issues  of our time, and films are a great way to delve deeper into these topics and engage people in open dialogue. Debasree Sarkar put together this collection of long and short films that highlight many aspects of migration. This is the second installment of the collection.

The Politics of Representation in Films: Documenting Displacement and Visualizing the Vulnerable (Part I)

Film is one of the most powerful means of conveying stories as well as reflecting, shaping and challenging people’s perceptions and beliefs. Visual representation of a  particular situation is able to immerse viewers in both shared and unfamiliar narratives in an unparalleled way. Migration is one of the most important, multifaceted, and sometimes controversial issues  of our time, and films are a great way to delve deeper into these topics and engage people in open dialogue. Debasree Sarkar put together this collection of long and short films that highlight many aspects of migration. This is the first installment of the collection.