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  Overview of “ON PHOTOGRAPHY” By Susan Sontag The essay begins with specificity and specialties' that photography holds. Photography means putting oneself into certain relations to the world that feel like knowledge and more like power. They are miniatures of reality that anyone can make or acquire. Chris Marker’s film, Si j’avais quatre dromadaires, is an in-depth glance into the still photographs, how they create an impact in visual legibility and emotional impact. Another major aspect that comes with photographs is its ability to furnish evidence. It provides very specific proof of something that happened. The picture may distort; but there is always a presumption that something exists, or doesn't exist, which is like what is in the picture.  From 1840, photography got its golden age in which the world was considered a set of potential photographs. From the beginning photograph was ...

Composition Rules  1. Rule of Thirds 2. Balance 3. Leading Lines 4. Symmetry 5. Viewpoint Worms Eye View 6. Depth 7. Framing     8. Cropping 9. Background 10. Experimentation

1.     Differentiate  between probability and possibility ? Probabilistic thinking is essentially trying to estimate, using some tools of math and logic, the likelihood of any specific outcome coming to pass. ... In a world where each moment is determined by an infinitely complex set of factors, probabilistic thinking helps us identify the most likely outcomes. Probability theory is often considered to be a mathematical subject, with a well-developed and involved literature concerning the probabilistic behavior of various systems (see Feller, 1968), but it is also a philosophical subject – where the focus is the exact meaning of the concept of probability and the ways in which it relates to the fundamental aspects of our reasoning. The word probability means occurrence in random. This is mostly used in statistics to find the probability of something that occurs in random. The word possibility means predicting if something can happen or not. That is the most common differe...

  SUMMARY THE LOGIC OF “THE MINIATURE GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING CONCEPTS AND TOOLS” 1.      The main purpose of this article is The main purpose of this article is to give readers a well-structured idea about the process of critical thinking and its necessity. The article goes deeper into issues associated with absence of critical thinking so as to make the readers to realize the importance of critical thinking. The author aims at building the intellectual traits in the readers through some series of thought processes or stages of critical thinking development.   2.      The key question that the author is addressing is The key question that the author is addressing is why critical thinking is needed . The author tries to answer this key question through this article. He is trying to explore the necessity of critical thinking by stating the consequences of egocentrism and sociocentrism and also provides the steps to be a wel...

  Riviere's Womanliness as a Masquerade Joan Riviere was a British psychologist, a close friend, and colleague of Melanie Klein. She wrote her own highly influential papers on female sexuality and other topics, particularly Womanliness as a Masquerade (1929). In this paper, she deeply evaluates an area of sexual development in which femininity can be a mask used to hide rivalry with and hatred of men. Here, she explores fraudulent femininity in some women, not overtly homosexual but not entirely heterosexual. In this paper, she is trying to analyse the roots of this homosexual development in women. Riviere's gives the idea that women who wish for masculinity may put on a mask of Womanliness to get free from anxiety and the retribution feared by men. She provides a clear explanation of this through a case study to support this claim: she says that Womanliness is assumed and worn as a mask both to hide the possession of masculinity and to avert the counterattack expected if ...

 SONG POV I selected the poem- My Ancestors by Omprakash Valmiki The cry of the victims, Who has a painful petition, Over the generations!! The selfish hearts of the powerful, That always come to exploit, The weak and helpless outcast, No justice no truth; No voice for the voiceless. Outcaste- a name to be out casted The poor soundless hearts, Never be lost in the darkness, We are there with you... To read the needs of your life, To stay with you!!!

 LIMERICK There was a girl named Rose Rose was as beautiful as a rose One day a beggar came to her asking some food Her face flushed as her heart turned wood All that was because her heart was not as a rose

  How Harmful is Pornography for Children? Pornography is printed or visual material containing explicit description or display of sexual activities. Exposure to explicit online content can cause children and young people to develop different sexual literacies. Pornography exists within a broader sociocultural context in which stereotypes about gender, sexism, sexual objectification and violence-supportive attitudes are also at play. Nearly half of the children between the ages of 9-16 experience regular exposure to sexual images. Young males are more likely than females to deliberately seek out pornography and to do so frequently. Pornography use can shape sexual practices and is associated with unsafe sexual health practices . It may strengthen attitudes supportive of sexual violence and violence against women.  The best approach for parents, caregivers and teachers responding to children's exposure to pornography is to encourage open communication, discussion and critical t...

 LOCKDOWN FATIGUE WHAT IS LOCKDOWN FATIGUE? Lockdown fatigue is a term that we hear from all around a lot in these days, and though it is not an actual clinical diagnosis, its something which many of us can relate to. It can manifest in many ways but, in essence, lockdown fatigue refers to the impact of having to deal with the rollercoaster of emotions brought on by covid-19. Routines have been upended, relationships have been strained, financial worries have heightened, and at the same time, we have had to get to grasps with an uncertain future. Lockdown fatigue have hit everyone differently but the overarching feeling is one of exhaustion, a lack of focus, as well as lower motivation. On top of this, some people have also experienced forgetfulness and difficulty concentration( sometimes referred to as brain fog), with some patients even highlighting it as a last effect of long- Covid.  These symptoms are only exacerbated by anxiety and stress, which were on the rise even bef...

BECHDEL TEST In the 21st century, women are running for president, gaining more spots in congress, and advancing in society; however, in film and television, women are still portrayed in stereotypical and discriminatory ways. The Bechdel Test critiques a movie or television series’ portrayal of women. Created by Alison Bechdel in 1985, The Bechdel Test is a measure of female representation in film and television that uses three criteria for evaluating the presence and visibility of strong female characterizations. a way of evaluating whether a film or other work of fiction portrays women in a way that is sexist or characterized by gender stereotyping. To pass the Bechdel test a work must feature at least two women, these women must talk to each other, and their conversation must concern something other than a man. There are variations of the Bechdel Test for other protected groups, such as the DuVernay Test, and the Vito Russo Test.  The Bechdel Test presents three questions: Are t...

  THE ANALYSIS OF FEW FILMS BASED ON THE ESSAY-VISUAL PLEASURE AND NARRATIVE CINEMA (LAURA MULVEY) Mulvey begins her article by reminding readers of the function of women in the patriarchal unconscious according to psychoanalysis: “she first symbolizes the castration threat by her real absence of a penis and, second, thereby raises her child into the symbolic”.  She goes on to explain that “in patriarchal culture [woman stands in] as signifier for the male other, bound by a symbolic order in which man can live out his phantasies and obsessions through linguistic command by imposing them on the silent image of woman still tied to her place as bearer of meaning, not maker of meaning”. She argues that since film is an advanced system of representation (like language and the unconscious), the structure of (mainstream) film reflects and reinforces the prevailing patriarchy which is structured by the desires of man.  The Male Gaze theory, in a nutshell, is where women in th...

 THE BROKEN CHAIN Behind the steep mountains of Kedhra, was the sweet lovely home where Christo lived with his mother Julie. Though there was great poverty, the deep love and sharing between them made them feel comfort and satisfied even in the midst of hunger and thirst. Christo was an excellent student at his academics.  It added a lot of delight to Julie who even went on hunger to save money for Christo. Christo even was well aware of these secret offerings of his beloved mother that he too often sacrificed his deep desires and at times some of his needs also.  One day Christo was so delight to come to home after his schooling.  Because he was rewarded a golden chain by his professionals for his excellence. He was so joyful to bring it to his mother. It was a precious gift not only in its cost and beauty with charming pearls but also with the context to which he received it. His mother was so happy to see his son at excellence. He never used it, rather he kept it ...

IMAGERY WRITING      The waves of the sea crying aloud was heard in the charming shores of the pretty sea who is beautiful even in the peak of darkness and dryness. The heart-breaking cry heard was of the little boy who was struggling to sustain his breath in the horrible, deadly waves. The good-looking gentleman, politely dressed, as attractive as a proudly exposed Eiffel tower although caught with the helpless waving hands of the little boy, tried to change his eyes deliberately from him just like a duck escaping from strangers. But after a while his heart was struck with a touch of repentance and he wept like a little helpless cuckoo bird crying for her mother in her lonely falls. He just got a bottle that flew to him through the slow hands of sea wave. He took the bottle and sighed like a lost runner. He put a paper written with “help” in it and placed it in the seashore as a monument for the helpless and needy, a call to open heart for other’s needs.    

JNCites bounce back to college Bangalore: Students of Jyoti Nivas College we're excited to come back to college after a prolonged lockdown due to pandemic. Though there was the ongoing pandemic, they took all precautions and returned to college. It was interesting to know the experiences of students on being back on campus. Rosmin from 2 nd MEC said, " it was difficult to manage classes as they were scheduled at irregular timings". She prefers offline classes as she can concentrate better and can clarify doubts easily.  "Offline classes are more relaxing", said Merrin from 2 nd PCM. As a student from science she felt it difficult to understand the practicals, while during offline classes she is able to experience things in real and understand better.  " The friendship bond is not the same as before", said Sherin from 3 rd HECOS. She feels hectic during the online classes as they have to sit for a long time. She added that there is a lot of physical and...

  MY HAIKU The joy of my heart where I found my total love filled Jesus ! my loving partner.

  THE TRGIC BEATS OF A FLOOD  It was an ever memorable period of my life- the terrifying flood of about one week- that fired several new thoughts and visuals in my heart. I realized the grief of separation, loneliness and indeed helplessness. THE FIRST STORY It was an ordinary day with my usual routines. I completed all my duties as a religious in my ministry and was getting ready to return back to my provincial house. As soon as I got my things packed, I rushed to my superior father to say a bye bye. And at that sparking instant, I understood water had raised it's hands over my way and blocked all possible chances of my return. I managed to make myself calm with the contradicting situation though it was not easy. Standing at the corridor of the Church I thought of the misfortunate souls who has lost food, shelter, relations in a flash of disaster. When we remain fortunate we often do not value the blessings and power showered from above. The sparks of misfortunes opens our ey...

ANUKUL- THE FILM REVIEW Anukul, is the story of a man who hires an android as his housekeeper directed by Sujoy Ghosh.  The film  is adapted from a short story that was originally written by Satyajit Ray with the same name.  Adapted from Satyajit Ray’s story of the same name, Anukul is the story of a man who hires a robot-human for his daily chores. The robot looks like a human, acts like one and at times even thinks like one but in the race between technology and ‘dil’ (Heart), the humans will always have an upper hand. The film begins with Nikunj trying to buy a technological product and inquiring about its functionality. The audience is slowly let into this universe and we’re told that the product he’s buying is actually a human-android who can be employed as a house-keeper.   Anukul, the android, is an innocent looking ‘man’, who loves to read and is fascinated by the collection of books at his employer’s house. His machine doesn’t sleep and so he spends al...

  TOPIC- PHONE Positive connotations of phone It was on the warm, beautiful morning of my 20th birthday. The rising sun and the chirping sounds of the birds added joy to my heart. I walk up from my bed thanking God for his blessings showered upon me. Soon after getting fresh, I heard my phone ringing. I was so happy to hear the sweet greetings of my loving mother. I was separated from her due to my responsibilities in studies. The sweet ringing arose the heart-touching memories of my beloved mother. So I felt my phone to be my love messenger.  Neutral connotation of phone  There was nothing unusual with the pleasant morning of the day. I just wanted to reach my friend within an hour. So I arranged all in a while and was about to leave. Suddenly I heard the crying of the phone aloud like a baby for his mother. I walked towards the phone to answer it. It was my friend who said she is at the hotel waiting for me. Immediately I rushed out of the house. With the thoughts of my...

  MEME- BASED ON CAMPUS THE PICTURES I TOOK FROM CAMPUS  A CONTENTMENT HEART Once upon a time, there lived two beautiful ducks, named- Chicku and Mincku. They had a lovely and friendly relationship which always made them share all their feelings and desires. They enjoyed their life in the wonderful garden with flowers and pound around them. They were happy and satisfied with thier life. Both of them often shared one common desire- a desire that they had ever since they were born. While walking in the garden they often noticed the crows and pigeons that used to come to eat with them and soon fly off over heights to the clouds. They were facinated to look over the sky to see different birds flying in the sky. And moreover they  have never seen any other kind of birds that walk like them, that can't fly over heights. The beautiful pine tree that is just close to their pound always called them to fly above and sit on me-  the little chunks often felt it. But unfortunatel...