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Monthly Archives: February 2010
I recently finished reading the techno-thriller Daemon by Daniel Suarez. It is certainly not literature, but it is a fast-paced thriller that I found hard to put down. It posits a world in which a genius who creates online games builds a systems that makes the entire world into what is effectively a game, with
IBM's annual Lotusphere conference is held each January, bringing together customers of IBM's enterprise collaboration suite. While many associate Lotus with its long-established product Notes, since the launch of Lotus Connections in 2007 Lotus is centered on Web 2.0 tools such as social networks, mash-ups and micro-blogging. After Lotussphere local events are run in countries
Continue reading Keynote on Web 2.0 in the enterprise at IBM Collective Intelligence
Crowdsourcing in the broadest sense will be one of the fundamental platforms of the emerging network economy. As such it's pleasing to see that Australia is becoming a hub for a number of the most significant crowdsourcing platforms globally. I caught up with Alec Lynch of DesignCrowd yesterday for an interesting conversation about the crowdsourcing
At Future Exploration Network, one of our roles is to help clients understand the technologies that have the potential to dramatically disrupt existing industries and structures. Distributed technologies which bring power and manufacturing to the local level, or even the home, definitely fall into that category. Modern economies are largely based on centralized power generation
Continue reading The promise of distributed power: the Bloom Box and more
In my Implementing Enterprise 2.0 report I put Iterate and Refine at the center of the Enterprise 2.0 Implementation Framework. One of the most critical elements of this principle is the ability to establish and run effective pilot programs. Below is an excerpt from Chapter 17 of Implementing Enterprise 2.0 on Pilots, which describes 8
Continue reading 8 Guiding Principles for Pilot Programs: A Key for Enterprise 2.0
Continuing my notes from the Media 2010 conference on the presentations by Jack Matthews, Richard Titus and Marc Frons, here are the notes I took from the presentations by Frederic Filloux and Russ Fradin. I will be digesting what I've heard today and pulling into some upcoming content on the future of media. FRÉDÉRIC FILLOUX,
Continue reading Media2010: Notes from Frédéric Filloux and Russ Fradin
When I walked out from seeing Avatar 3D in December, I tweeted: "$300 million very well spent!" Movie theaters can create extraordinary experiences, but the cost of production is ever greater. On the other hand, movies can be made for extremely low cost, using HD cameras, digital editing, and volunteer labor. At Media 2010 Suzanne
I am at the Media 2010 conference in Sydney, where there is an extraordinary line-up of speakers through the day. I am here to get my head back into gear on future of media strategy, which will be a major theme for me through this year. Below are my notes taken on-the-fly from the first
Continue reading Media2010: Notes from Jack Matthews, Richard Titus, Mark Frons
Last year I kicked off a strategy session of a major infrastructure company with a presentation to the executive team on the world in 2030. This used a set of four scenarios to provoke new thinking about the world moving forward. I wrote about these in The World in 2030: Four scenarios for long-term planning
Continue reading Interactive scenarios for 2030: provocation for long-term strategy
I was just interviewed on Sky Business this morning about the news coming out from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In the plethora of announcements, what stands out for me is the increasing clarity of the emerging platforms battle, which is happening on two levels: mobile operating system and applications. Mobile operating system The launch
George Washington University and media relations software firm Cision have released a very interesting study of how journalists use social media and online tools. The headline news is that 56% of journalists consider social media to be important to some degree. This figure pushed up to 69% of journalists writing for online outlets, while just
Continue reading Research: how journalists use social media (and PR professionals)
Gartner has released five interesting predictions for social software. Here are the predictions along with a few of my thoughts. By 2014, social networking services will replace e-mail as the primary vehicle for interpersonal communications for 20 percent of business users. This is a transition that we've seen for a very long time, and looks
Continue reading Predictions for enterprise social software and social network analysis


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Consisting of an area of 44.2 acres (17.9 hectares), the Lockport Powerhouse is a beautiful dam built in Federal style of architecture. Best known for power generation this powerhouse, is a National Historic Landmark. Access to certain areas are restricted for security reasons, but a visit to this place to watch the outer functions of the powerhouse is a great idea.
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feature archive<<<< You are on page 76 of 94 pages >>>>Jump to page: Activists clash with Japanese Whaling Fleet26.12.2005 06:47
In the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary around Antarctica anti-whaling activists in three ships, the Esperanza and Arctic Sunrise from Greenpeace, and the Farley Mowat from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society are shadowing a five ship Japanese Whaling fleet in an attempt to stop illegal whaling activities. Greenpeace activists on the 21 and 22 December clashed with the Japanese whaling fleet. [ Report 1 | Report 2 | Greenpeace Videos ]. While the Australian Government has refused to take action against Japanese Whaling, storms and high seas have hampered whale hunting over Christmas. Further clashes are forecast, with Captain Paul Watson of the Farley Mowat threatening a showdown with the Japanese fleet to "do everything we can with the resources at our disposal to shut down their illegal slaughter of these gentle and intelligent creatures.", including sustaining damages to their ship if necessary. Perth IMC | Melbourne IMC | Greenpeace Ocean Defenders Blog | Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Israeli Army Dismantles Bil'in Peace 'Outpost'23.12.2005 11:55 ,Wednesday morning a group of Bil'in villagers, supported by Israeli and International activists, established an 'outpost' on lands recently cut off from the village by construction of 'separation barrier' in the West Bank. The 'outpost', permitted by Bil'in's council and slated to serve as a peace center, was located only 100 meters from Matityahu East neighborhood of the illegal Israeli settlement Upper Modi'in. This evening the Israeli army dismantled the peace 'outpost' only 48 hours after it's establishment, contradicting it's accommodation of Israeli settlements and sparking a national discussion about apartheid. Seven activists arrested during the dismantling were later released after waiting for hours due to their refusal to sign orders preventing them from entering Bil'in for the next 15 days. Dr. Berhanu Nega faces death penalty in Ethiopia for protesting elections22.12.2005 03:50
Dr. Berhanu Nega, a democracy activist, was jailed by the Ethiopian government several weeks ago following his involvement in mass protests over election irregularities in Ethiopia. Nega and 57 other democracy activists have been imprisoned on charges of treason, a crime punishable by death in Ethiopia. Human rights group Amnesty International has declared Nega and the other arrestees "prisoners of conscience," or prisoners imprisoned solely for the peaceful expression of their beliefs. MST Initiates Hunger Strike22.12.2005 06:48 ,
Hunger strike responds to proposed eviction of the Chico Mendes occupation in Taboão da Serra. In response to the repossession of the Chico Mendes occupation, (Taboão da Serra) which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 21, activists from the Roofless Workers' Movement (MTST) occupied the headquarters of the CDHE on Saturday, 12/16, and initiated a hunger strike on Sunday 12/18 in front of the home of President Lula in São Bernardo do Campo. Over the the course of two and a half months, the Chico Mendes occupation used every form of resistance as it sought to fulfill the social function of the property. It demanded the right to housing from public authorities, using mobilizations, symbolic actions, cultural activities, communications responding to attacks leveled by the mass media, vigils in front of the mayor's office, and every possible legal resource. After the repossession, the lot will return to what it was before: a space for rapists and murderers and once again an abandoned lot at the mercy of real estate speculation. Send messages protesting the eviction of the Chico Mendes occupation [Links] Photos of the Hunger Strike | [MTST]-Hunger Strike: A Hungry Christmas Because of Homelessness | Photos of the CDHU occupation |2 [Editorial Antigo] Imminent eviction of the Chico Mendes Occupation [Link Externo] MTST Website (in Portuguese) Mass Graves from War Era Unearthed in Lebanon20.12.2005 18:50 ,
The Lebanese authorities have discovered mass graves near the town of Anjar in the Beka'a Valley over the past week. The discovery of this site, along with another one discovered last month in the Ministry of Defense compound, have sparked a series of speculations and condemnations. Stanley Tookie Williams, Killed by the State of California15.12.2005 04:54 ,
FORMER CRIPS GANGMEMBER REHABILITATED, BUT KILLED ANYWAYS Mass protests meet WTO in Hong Kong12.12.2005 07:41 ,
The 6th Ministerial Conference of the WTO has been taking place from December 13th through 18th in Hong Kong. Negotiations have been continuing on key controversial issues such as agriculture, services, and market access for industrial goods and natural resources. The meeting hoped to shape the final agreement of the Doha Development Agenda, which members hope to complete next year. The nations agreed to cut the agricultural subsidies by the end of 2013, and terminate any cotton subsidies by the end of 2006. This breakthrough is considered to be small but essential for the trading negotiation to be completed by the end of 2006. The Ministerial Declaration text can be found here. BRIDGES Last Issue of Daily Report is available now from ICTSD, on HK WTO MC6. Click: PDF | HTML The protest of this conference turned out to be the closest protest to the venue of the conference in the WTO history, the police were forced to use tear gas to prevent the protester forced their way into the venue of WTO, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. An estimated 10,000 protesters were present in Hong Kong during the meeting and the areas around the convention center, where the meetings took place were barricaded from 6pm on December 12. During the last days of the summit, the police arrested more than 1000 people, many of whom reported police brutality and ill-treatment of prisoners. Read dispatches below for more info. >>> Latest news: (and more from outside and inside the WTO negotiations). Tuesday December 20th: Photo: Solidarity actions: Paris | Reading (Read report) | Germany (Berlin) | Portland (US) | New Delhi | Lahore, Pakistan | Online demonstration | New Zealand From UK Indymedia newswire: Take Action: 100's of protesters still detained in Hong Kong | Stop the WTO Negotiations! Save Jobs! | Kong Yee Sai Mau (No to WTO): The Battle of Hong Kong | Police brutality and inhumane treatment of prisoners at WTO summit in Hong Kong | NO-WTO! REPORT OF READING SOLIDARITY DEMO | Migrant Workers Strike against Poverty Wages and WTO | Inspiring photos from the WTO summit in Hong Kong | Fisherfolks Murdered By Drowning, Suspect 6th WTO | pics from the WTO Hong Kong | Insurgent Zombies Occupy Paris Supermarket in WTO Protest | NO-WTO: DEMO SAT 17TH DEC, READING | WTO Protests – You Cannot Speak If You Wear Too Little | WTO - HK05 - Images of Resistance | WTO Protests in Hong Kong - Day One report | Report on the WTO Conference Day One Protect Actions | A list of sites with news on the WTO protests. (with links) | anti wto HK site | Philipinos protest WTO | KONG YEE SAI MAU! - Protest against the WTO! | Peaceful direct action violently oppressed by HK media | Free Trade Endangers Jobs Worldwide Dispatches from Hong Kong More links: No WTO Hong Kong Wiki | People's caravan aims for WTO and Hong Kong | Direct Action Against the WTO | Go Media (videos) | People's Radio Hong Kong | Indymedia.org article | Stop the New Round Coalition | Hong Kong People's Alliance on WTO | Transnational Institute: Beyond the WTO | Global Exchange's WTO Page | International Forum on Globalization | Peoples Global Action | Global Issues article | SEATINI - WTO and Africa | Media Culture Action (South Korea) | Stop WTO Video Blog | Hong Kong Independent Media | Vatican Releases Guidelines for WTO Summit Protesters Against High-Speed Train Brutalised by Police09.12.2005 21:43 A hundred people protesting in Venaus, Val di Susa Italy, against the high speed railways (Tav) whose construction is scheduled for the next years, were attacked and beaten by 900 policeman on the night of December 5. Two people were seriously wounded. The protest against Tav started many years ago, and in the last days many people came in the valley to support it. People who live there think that the new project is an unsustainable one. In addition, they are afraid that the excavation of a tunnel hole may cross a layer of asbestos. Locals are proposing alternative ways to support human and trade transport. Thousands of people of all ages were participating in the last months, in a permanent action, trying to stop the bulldozer. The recent efforts to reach an agreement with local government gave hopes of a different future. The brutality on December 5 shows a diffferent perspective of the Italian government, the same government who, in 2001, decided to raid the Diaz school during Genova G8. Protests are spreading all over Italy, and will reach Turin on December 17. Land occupations labelled as terrorist acts in Brasil09.12.2005 22:07 ,
On the 29th of November 2005, the National Congress of Brasil approved a report by Abelardo Lupion(PFL-PR) that labelled land occupations as "terrorist acts", amongst other absurdities. This report (produced by the commision of enquiry into rural violence) was supported by politicians representing the interests of rural landlords. A previous report by João Alfredo (PSOL-CE) was rejected by 13 votes to 8. Alfredo's report had emphasised that rural reform is necessary for democracy, social justice and peace, since the concentration of land in the hands of landlords is one of the main causes of rural povery and misery. In addition, the report noted that the violence in rural areas is largely the responsibility of the UDR (Democratic Rural Union). In contrast, Lupion's report claimed that Alfredo's "threatened private property", and Lupion called for action to be taken against 11 rural activists. The Lupion report was passed with 13 votes to 1 (as 7 deputies walked out in protest). With this, the landlords' supporters in the National Congress showed their power once again, and approved the criminalisation of the social movements and the defence of rural priviledge, in a country where 1.6% of landowners own almost 50% of all land in Brazil. Once again those inflicting violence enjoy impunity: according to João Alfredo, the violence of land concentration adds to the physical violence of which almost 1400 workers, lawyers, trade unionists and clerics have been victims. Only 70 of these cases have been investigate. For more info check Indymedia Brasil Police crush World Aids Day march in Zimbabwe, activists arrested02.12.2005 05:17 ,
HARARE, ZIMBABWE, 1 DECEMBER 2005 - In an act of outrageous barbarism the Zimbabwe Republic Police descended on today's World Aids Day march and ordered the marchers to disperse. As we publish this five of the organizers of today's protests are still in police custody since midday. These are Munyaradzi Gwisai of International Socialists Organisation, Mao Nyikadzino (National Constitutional Assembly), Sostain Moyo (Zimbabwe Activists Against Aids), and Anna and Gladys from the Women Aids Support Network (WASN). D3: International Day of Action on Climate Change01.12.2005 18:50 ,
On November 28th the signatories to the Climate change Convention begin meeting in Montreal - The United Nations Climate Change Conference. The Montreal meetings are being accompanied by worldwide protests on December 3rd. People will be mobilising in thousands of locations around the globe to call on governments to take real action on climate change. Find an action in YOUR area: Most countries at the UN Climate Change Conference will be signatories to the Kyoto Protocol, a plan to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions of industrialized countries by 5.2% (compared to 1990 emissions). Only the United States (highest emissions globally) and Australia (highest emissions per capita), have refused to sign. Despite it's flaws, many countries threatened by climate change see the signing of Kyoto as an important first step. But government's rarely reflect what their citizens want. People from the US and Australia have created their own "People's Ratification of Kyoto" to send a message to George W Bush and John Howard and the rest of the world that "it is our duty to respond". And the protests around the world on December 3rd will call for a stronger emissions reduction treaty to prevent dangerous climate change. US People's Ratification of Kyoto www.kyotoandbeyond.org | Australian People's Ratification of Kyoto sign it here Stop the Mediterranean recolonization!26.11.2005 17:02 ,
Berlusconi, Mohamed VI, Zapatero, Mubarak, Blair -as temporary president in the European Union-, Bouteflika... will be in Barcelona November 27th and 28th because of the Euromediterranean Economical Summit for business leaders, Barcelona +10! A economic-govermmental meeting with the aim to relaunch the so called Barcelona process: an initiative that serves the financial elite and european multinationals interests that search markets and natural resources in the mediterranean south bank. A process that legitimates dictatorial regimes and violates human and cultures rights. [26Nov] 12h : Palestina Critical Mass + 17h : Protest Action: To nail against the door of the Catalan Parlament "The Open Letter" with measures against real-state and urbanistic violence ->> Pester to the Parlament and shack contruction + 18h : Debate Conferences + 19h : Starts: audio stream (cancelled) from a shack + 20h : Video projections about urban conflicts + 22 h: Concert (video stream cancelled) follow up :: sms cast : bcn+10 -- shaking_txabolear [ca, es, en] video : One nit in the Opera withOvidi -- Shacking_Txabolegem BCN fotos : One night in the Opera with Ariadna Pi -- One night in the Opera: Photos from squating the Liceu -- Come wht us -- BuyNothingDay difussion of Txabolear stream : Streaming from Txabolear? -- explanation of problems with the stream emission (ca, es, en) galeria : >>>real state speculation and squating +info:: imc-barcelona + Stop the Mediterranean recolonization! + Stop Barcelona +10! (català, español, english, arab) + chabolear.blogspot.com World's first Starbucks strike in Aotearoa24.11.2005 23:26
Workers from stores across Auckland walked off the job on November 23rd to join the world's first Starbucks strike, held on Auckland's counter-culture café strip, Karangahape Rd, Aotearoa/New Zealand. What began as a small protest by workers from one store became a city-wide strike when Starbucks workers heard that managers would be brought in to cover the shifts of the striking K'Rd workers. More than 30 workers spontaneously walked out from 10 different Auckland Starbucks stores to join KFC, Pizza Hut and McDonalds employees, and around 150 other supporters outside the K'Rd store. [ Unite! press release ] Twenty Thousand Gather at the Gates of Fort Benning to Shut Down the SOA24.11.2005 23:02
On the morning after a record crowd of 16,000 (Columbus Police estimate!) attended Saturday's rally at the gates of Ft. Benning to protest the School of the Americas\Western Hemispheric Institute for Security Cooperation, an early morning crowd waited with anticipation for an even larger turnout expected at the annual vigil and civil disobedience. About 100 members of Veterans for Peace and Iraq Veterans for Peace marched in chanting an antiwar cadence to open the ceremonies. They were followed by a group from a Buddhist dojo that had been walking from Atlanta to Ft. Benning since Nov. 12. Photos 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 [ Tennesseans Gather at the Gates of Fort Benning to Shut Down the SOA || A Former Fort Benning Ranger Renounces Violence at the SOA || Close the School of Assasins! || New Yorkers Join Thousands in Ft. Benning ] Brutal suppression of the Equality March in Poznań22.11.2005 12:42
"Zomo! Gestapo!" cried the participants of the Equality March in response to the brutal intervention of the police. First of all, youths from the Młodzież Wszechpolska [extreme right youth organisation associated with political party LPR] and neofascists threw eggs against the protestors, and then the police, kicking and twisting arms, detained the demonstrators sitting on the ground. 68 people were detained. video (32Mb, .asf) | photos [1] [2] [3] [4] | solidarity: protest letter (en) - (pl) | the Equality March keeps going! Sofia: Protest against the disposal of US military bases in Bulgaria22.11.2005 05:35
On 12 November a protest against the US military bases, which are going to be situated near the villages Novo Selo, Bezmer and near the Burgas' port, took place in Sofia (Bulgaria's capitol). More than 500 people marched through the central streets of Sofia, expressing their stand against all military bases. The protest ended in front of the National Theater "Ivan Vazov". In the protest took part the anarcho-block of autonomous antiauthoritarian group "AnarchoResistance" (around 60 people). Few nationalists form BNS (Bulgarian National Union) were also there but left quickly after the demo. On the evening of 10 November two activists were arrested and brutally beaten by the police, while they were sticking posters for the protest near the Synagogue. The cops said that Vladimir Trichkov and Stefan Andonov were sticking the posters on the Synagogue's wall (which is a complete lie!) and they resisted the arrest. Their presence in the area of the Synagogue was used by the police to paste words like "anti-Semite" and "nationalist" about them (which is also a complete lie!). From 12 November the two are on hunger strike after the refusal of medical help and meeting with their families. They are sued by the quick procedure. The Minister of Interior, Rumen Petkov, awarded in the weekend the two cops, who arrested Vladimir and Stefan, for the "perfect work" and put with that pressure on the court for convicting the two activists "guilty". Pictures from the protest: 1 | 2 World Summit On Information Society - Part II18.11.2005 22:00
The second part of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be held from November 16 to 18 in Tunis, Tunisia. The first part of the UN-sponsored event was held in Switzerland in December 2003, where people from all around the world gathered for meetings and actions during the official meeting in Geneva expressing protest under the slogan 'WSIS - we seize'. The choice of place for the second part of the WSIS - Tunis - is more than hypocritical for a summit on information society: While Tunisia is catching up economically with the capitalist North, it is far from any information society if you are talking about the freedom of information (report). Furthermore - and different to 2003 - it seems almost impossible to express protest against this summit. Nevertheless some initiatives and organisations have called for alternative meetings. Some Human Rights Groups take part in the "Citizens Summit on the Information Society (CSIS)". Others try to bring in their ideas within the WSIS itself. Free access to knowledge for everybody is not the goal of WSIS, and the summit organizers' plan is to concentrate on governmental and corporate use of information and communication technologies. This approach fits the choice of place. Yet, the summit does not only give legitimacy to a repressive regime, its focus also ignores the social and technological situation in the Magrebh region. The majority of people in this part of the world do not have access to communication tools and the authoritarian regimes in the region are reliable allies to the european governments in supressing freedom of movement. 2005:'Tunisia and WSIS' dedicated page of the WSIS CS Human Rights Caucus| CSIS Website | IP Justice | from the region(fr):tunezine |nawaat | reveiltunisien | Wikipedia On WSIS | IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group | Heads on Fire Rwport | Some Blogs: one | two | three | four | five (de) | video (7.1Mb) one 2003: Feature on the WSIS 2003 at Indymedia UK | World Forum on Communication Rights in Geneva 2003 | Some IMC UK articles on 2003:one | two | three | four | five | RedeTV! goes off air and human rights groups ask for your collaboration19.11.2005 04:57 ,
On the 14th of November, Rede TV, the Brazilian open broadcasting channel, had its signal cut after ignoring the Brasilian Justice. This was a consequence of a public civil action signed by the Federal Public Ministry and by six entities in defense of human rights against the broadcaster. RedeTV, during the the program Tarde Quente ("hot afternoon") exhibited humurous elements offensive to blacks, homosexuals, women, the handicapped, among others. Beyond suspension of the program, the ruling gave a right allowing for 60 days of alternative programming. In the place of Tarde Quente, programs that uphold human rights will be permitted to be shown. RedeTV did not obey the ruling, and the signal was cut by ANATEL (National Agency of Telecommunications). In due course of all this, the broadcaster resolved to enter in an accord with the entities that brought the suit. It was agreed that the human rights groups will have 30 hours, distributed in 30 days (one hour per day) to occupy the programming of RedeTV. Groups, collectives, and other entities are being invited to participate in the programming, a historic event without precedent in Brasil. Links: Help promote Human Rights on RedeTV! | | Rede TV! goes off air for ignoring the Justice Dept. Ruling Dutch activist murdered18.11.2005 19:22 ,
This is the statement of the friends and family of Dutch activist Louis Séveke, who was shot dead by an unknown gunman in his home town Nijmegen, the Netherlands on 15 November. "We are deeply shocked by the death of our brother, brother-in-law and friend Louis Séveke. We know Louis as a committed and dear person of great integrity. He expressed his dedication to social issues sharp and direct. But, his passionate way of discussing was always accompanied by respect and a consideration. His death leaves us deeply hurt. ... Government Terror Caught Red Handed in Şemdinli15.11.2005 17:11
On 9 November 2005 Wednesday, Mehmet Zahit Korkmaz was killed and 6 injured in a attack on Umut Bookshop in Hakkari. |


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4 cups heavy cream (can use milk if you don't have heavy cream)
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 packets of powdered gelatin
6 tbsp cold water
9 ozs of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (the remaining 3 ozs can be sprinkled on top before serving)
whipped cream
Put cold water in a large bowl. (All of the mixture will be poured into this bowl after heating.) Sprinkle gelatin over the surface of the water. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat cream and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Do NOT boil! Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and semi-sweet chips. Whisk until completely melted. (This whole process is less than 5 minutes.)
Pour warm chocolate mixture over gelatin in bowl. Mix until gelatin is dissolved. (Gelatin will have gelled- go figure!- so this process melts the gelatin and incorporates it into the panna cotta mixture.)
Pour into 8 serving bowls or ramekins. Refrigerate until cooled and completely set. About 2 hours.
Top with whipped cream and semi-sweet mini chips and serve. Can also be topped with fresh berries. Or all of the above.
The panna cotta can also be left 'plain' with no chocolate flavor added (perish the thought!) and then topped with a berry sauce. For a fancier serving, use a flavorless oil to coat the serving dishes you pour the warm panna cotta into and unmold onto dessert plates before serving. Then top with your sauce. (To unmold- run a sharp knife around the edge of the dish and invert onto the serving plate.)
Fear not the panna cotta! It's pudding in Italian clothing.
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Make Your Food Truck Customers Feel Smart(er)
Loyal food truck customers are planted and grown; they're not just in bloom the moment they walk up to your service window. Part of being an extraordinary mobile food business owner is the ability to connect with your customers in such a way that each one feels like they left with more than they walked up with.
Accomplish this by educating customers through your interactions, which can be easily attained at any food truck.
Consider how easy it would be to tie your truck's cuisine or a specific menu item to a story about the region it comes from or how you developed it?
Becoming an educator instead of standing by in the position of cashier and customer service rep will enable more conversation which will build loyalty and rapport.
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American Mensa Gathering In Full Swing In Fort Worth
It's a conference said to include "thought-provoking programs," and since it's the annual gathering of Mensa members it probably will.
Texas Death Row Inmate Loses Impairment Appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected an East Texas inmate's claims that he's mentally impaired and ineligible for execution.
Teen Pot Use Linked To Later Declines In IQ
Teens who routinely smoke marijuana risk a long-term drop in their IQ, a new study suggests.


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The Conrad table lamp features an ivory linen shade with a brushed aluminum finish with a hand-applied antique satin stain. One 100 watt, 120 volt, A19 medium base incandescent lamp not included. General light distribution. Designed by Carolyn Kinder. 15W x 29H x 10L.
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Uttermost offers a broad selection of mirrors as well as lighting fixtures. Uttermost offers a complete line of lighting fixtures including pendants, table lamps, wall sconces and ceiling lights made from unique materials.
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Government plans new roadcumrail bridge over Brahmaputra at Dhubri
August 3, 2013
The Centre on Friday said it would start a feasibility study to construct a roadcumrail bridge over river Brahmaputra at Dhubri in Assam as a part of the newly declared national highway 127(B). "The Ministry has decided to carry out a feasibility study for the important newly declared NH127(B), connecting...
Assam: 8 IED blasts rock Goalpara, Dhubri districts
January 27, 2013
Goalpara: Suspected ULFA militants on Saturday night set off eight IED blasts in a space of 90 minutes targeting the house of an AIDUF MLA and crowded markets in Assam's Goalpara and Dhubri districts but there was no immediate report of casualty or injury, police sources said. ULFA, along with...
Assam: Shootatsight order issued in Dhubri town
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Dhubri: Shootatsight order has been issued on Sunday night in lower Assam's troubletorn Dhubri town after a house was set on fire in the Indira Gandhi Road area even as indefinite curfew is on in Dhubri, official sources said. District Deputy Commissioner Kumud Chandra Kalita said that the order was issued...
1 killed, 9 injured in Guwahati blast
September 9, 2012
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Assam: 1 more killed, 2 injured in fresh violence
August 26, 2012
Dhubri/Kokrajhar: Fresh incidents of violence on Sunday rocked strifetorn Lower Assam districts leaving one person dead in Dhubri and two injured in Kokrajhar even as protestors blocked a national highway in the state. Police said that a body with injury marks was found in Sukhanjora village under the Bogribari police station...
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August 21, 2012
New Delhi: The Centre is to send a sevenmember team to the violence affected districts of Assam on Tuesday. The team will be in the region for three days to assist the state government in its rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Nearly 76 people were killed and over five lakh rendered homeless...
Assam: Lowkey Eid in relief camps
August 20, 2012
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August 20, 2012
New Delhi: As the nation celebrates Eid on Monday, riothit Assam is on high alert. Security has been stepped up across the state, especially in the sensitive districts of Kokrajhar, Dhubri and Chirang that witnessed a spate of clashes between the Bodo tribal groups and Muslims at the end of...
Assam: Curfew relaxed in Rangiya, no fresh violence
August 17, 2012
Guwahati: Curfew in the Rangiya subdivision of Kamrup Rural district was relaxed on Friday as no incident of fresh violence was reported from any part of Assam. "Curfew has been relaxed in Rangiya from 9 am to 3 pm. The situation is under control," Assam Inspector General of Police (Law &...
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August 14, 2012
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August 9, 2012
Guwahati: The continuing violence in lower Assam has once again brought to the fore the illegal migration and its impact on the socioeconomic situation in the state, which had witnessed prolonged unrest on the explosive issue back in the 80s. Seventyseven people have lost their lives in the sporadic clashes between...
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July 25, 2012
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Assam: Despite tragedy, ferries are a lifeline
May 2, 2012
Guwahati: They are the only means of transport between the North and South banks of the Brahmaputra in Dhubri in Assam but these flimsy, ageing and overcrowded boats are also omens of impending tragedy, like the one that happened just two days ago. "In this accident an entire family of...
Assam boat tragedy: Bad weather hits rescue ops
May 2, 2012
Guwahati: It has been over 36 hours since the tragic accident in Dhubri in Assam. By Tuesday morning, 103 were confirmed dead. From then on, there has been no recovery of any more bodies, as bad weather continues to hamper rescue operations at the site. Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi is...
Assam boat tragedy: No clarity on death toll yet
May 1, 2012
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Assam: At least 100 feared dead as boat capsizes
April 30, 2012
Guwahati: In one of the worst boat tragedies in Assam, 100 people, including women and children, drowned and over 100 went missing when a packed steamer carrying over 300 passengers sank in the Brahmaputra river after being caught in a severe storm midstream in Dhubri district of Assam on Monday. Deputy...
Assam: 35 dead, 75 feared missing in boat accident
April 30, 2012
Guwahati: At least 35 people were drowned and many more were missing when a boat carrying 250 people capsized in the Brahmaputra river in Assam's Dhubri district on Monday. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed condolence and ordered all possible assistance in relief operations. Reports said that three army columns including...
Assam: Ferry carrying 200 capsizes in Brahmaputra
April 30, 2012
New Delhi: A ferry carrying about 200 people on Monday capsized in the middle of Brhmaputra river near Dhubri in Assam. Sources said that many people are reported missing. Army and BSF teams have been called in for rescue operation. However, there was no confirmation of the death toll yet. ...
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Guwahati: An alert has been sounded across Assam following detection of bird flu virus in Dhubri district, a top police official said on Saturday. A Bhopalbased forensic laboratory confirmed that the samples sent to it for testing was positive and the district administration has taken steps for immediate culling of...


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I have worn this fragrance since the 90's. I am so glad it is back. I wear this perfume every day and love it as much as I did back in the 90's. Someone will always say "Ummmmmmmm you smell so good. What do you have on?" Please, please, please do not discontinue this line of fragrance. I have tried the "Nude" and "Basic Black" but this fragrance is by far the best one.
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We are so glad that "Hot" has become available again and at a godd price. Its scent is the way we remember it from back in the 90s.
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I had been searching for this fragrance for years. It was my absolute favorite in the early 90's and i was thrilled to find it again-note I said "was". I ordered it and everything went well with the ordering process (I was surprised to find it at such a good price)but when it arrived I discovered why it was so cheap. It smells cheap. This is not the fragrance that I used to love. It has the harsh undertone that you find in dime-store perfume. What happened? Did they change the formula? If you loved this before, don't buy it now. It NEVER smelled like this when I used to wear it daily. I will not return it-buyer beware, you get what you pay for etc.-but this is not the fragrance you remember. It has a seriously harsh smell of cheap components that you will not find in Christian Dior, Yves St. Laurent, or Calvin Klein. What a disappointment!!
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I wore this, Nude and Basic Black during the height of their popularity. They were all special and HOT was a fragrance all unto itself, they all were. My favorite was Basic Black and I can't find it anywhere. It was by far and away the best fragrance I ever had. I so wish I could find it again. Without it I buy the BB fragrances, Nude and Hot when available. They are all unique and wonderful.
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The Home and the World
Book cover
Author | Rabindranath Tagore |
Country | India |
Language | Bengali |
Genre | Autobiographical novel |
Publication date
1916 |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
The Home and the World (in the original Bengali, ঘরে বাইরে Ghôre Baire, lit. "At home and outside") is a 1916 novel by Rabindranath Tagore. The book illustrates the battle Tagore had with himself, between the ideas of Western culture and revolution against the Western culture. These two ideas are portrayed in two of the main characters, Nikhil, who is rational and opposes violence, and Sandip, who will let nothing stand in his way from reaching his goals. These two opposing ideals are very important in understanding the history of the Bengali region and its contemporary problems. There is much controversy over whether or not Tagore was attempting represent Gandhi in Sandip. Many argue that Tagore would not even venture to personify Gandhi in his characters because Tagore was a large admirer of Gandhi. Also, Gandhi was anti-violence, while Sandip would utilize violence to get what he wanted. The book shows "the clash between new and old, realism and idealism, the means and the end, good and evil" (p xxiv) within India and southern Asia.
Background context[edit]
Political movement[edit]
The novel is set in early 20th century India. The story line coincides with the National Independence Movement taking place in the country at the time, which was sparked by the Indian National Congress. There were various national and regional campaigns of both militant and non-violent ideas which all had the common goal of ending British colonial rule. Militant nationalism had a strong showing in the early part of the 20th century, especially during the World War I period. Some examples of this movement are the Indo-German Pact and Ghadar Conspiracy, unfortunately both of these failed. The latter stages of the movement saw a transition to non-violent forms of resistance led by Mohandas Gandhi. India remained a British colony until 1947, when Pakistan (14 August) and India (15 August) gained their freedom. On 26 January 1950, India adopted a constitution and became its own republic. At the time of Indian Independence, the Muslim dominated north west and eastern parts of the country were separated to form West Pakistan and East Pakistan (which later became Bangladesh). Particularly important to the novel is an understanding of the Swadeshi movement, as a part of the Indian Nationalist Movement. The Swadeshi Movement started in response to the Partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon which occurred in 1905. The Swadeshi movement was a successful resistance policy against the British colonisation. Indian citizens were encouraged to boycott British goods to foster Indian identity and independence. This movement was important in fostering "the new spirit in India," and separating India from Britain, which was largely thought to be responsible for the subsequent widespread poverty.
Traditional Indian household[edit]
Family structures in traditional India consists of not only the nuclear family but also grandparents, parents-in-law, and unmarried sisters-in-law as well. Though the joint-family is linked to ancient India, it is still prevalent in modern day India. Traditionally, baby boys were preferable to baby girls since boys were able to earn money and support the family. Girls on the other hand, were expensive to raise. In addition to being unable to work for a living, the girl's marriage dowry required a hefty amount of money and other luxury goods such as valuable jewelries and saris. Once girls were married off to the other families, they would have to address their new parents-in-law as "father" and "mother". As home maker of the family, the wife's duty was to supervise the household and take care of the children, she also had to try hard to please her new in-laws.
The Home and the World tells us not only the personal struggles of the three main characters, but also little details of the family structure and how traditional Indian households were like. In the book, Bimala starts off as a traditional, obedient house wife who is faithful to her husband and even forces herself to be respectful towards her nagging sister-in-law. "I would cautiously and silently get up and take the dust of my husband's feet without waking him, how at such moments I could feel the vermilion mark upon my forehead shining out like the morning star (11)". However as she falls "in love" with Sandip, she slowly weans herself away from her traditional housewife role. She becomes more daring, more confidently brushes off her sister-in-law's criticisms, and crosses outside the women's quarter of the house, and easily converses with another man, Sandip, who is not her husband. Through her dilemma, the readers are able to learn about the traditional ways of the Indian household through Bimala's change from the good house wife to an independent, more modern woman.
Plot summary[edit]
Look at the plot of Satyajit Ray's Ghare Baire.
Major events[edit]
The rally[edit]
Near the beginning of the novel, Nikhil brings his wife Bimala to a political rally in an attempt to get her to join the outside world and get in touch better with "reality." Though Bimala had heard of Sandip before this time, and developed a somewhat negative opinion of him, this was the first time she heard Sandip speak. This event not only changes her opinion of Sandip, but affects her entire outlook on her life both at home and in the outside world. "I was no longer the lady of the Rajah's house, but the sole representative of Bengal's womanhood," Bimala says (31).
Bimala's realisation[edit]
Towards the end of the book Sandip convinces Bimala to steal from her husband, Nikhil. While in the act of stealing 6,000 rupees, she comes to a realisation of the terrible crime she is committing, "I could not think of my house as separate from my country: I had robbed my house, I had robbed my country. For this sin my house had ceased to be mine, my country also was estranged from me" (144). This represents a character turning point for Bimala: While in the act of thieving, she realises that Sandip is not only corrupting and robbing the nation, but encouraging her and others to do the same. Ultimately, she ends up giving the money to Sandip and receives unceasing praise from both Sandip and Amulya for her newly recognised sin.
However, Bimala realises that she has made a mistake by stealing the money from Nikhil and attempts to have Amulya pawn off some of her jewellery to replace the money. Amulya attempts to give the box back, but Sandip steals it and gives it back himself. This event allows both Amulya and Bimala to see that Sandip is concerned only with himself, thus allowing them to break free from part of his web. It is during this time that Bimala realises her power over Sandip by being able to easily make him jealous.
Nikhil is seen and described as an educated and gentle man. He is from kulin aristocratic family of landlords, and his family prides themselves in beautiful women. However, Nikhil is different in that he married not only a poor woman, but also one who was not particularly attractive. Nikhil loves his wife very much as he likes to buy her European style dresses and other modern gifts. He also tries to educate her about the outside world and bring her away from the traditional female life in India. However, due to his gentle and soft nature, he cannot do anything but watch and stand by as he sees a relationship unfolding between his wife and his old friend, Sandip. He is also unpopular in the town because he has not joined them stating, "I am not running amuck crying Bande Mataram."(42) In light of this, the police also suspect him of harbouring some "hidden protest." In reality, Nikhil considers himself to be more aware of his country's role in a broader sense, and refuses to take part in Swadeshi.
Bimala is the wife of Nikhil. She is described as not very pretty and from a much more humble background than Nikhil. She loves her husband dearly, and enjoys being completely devoted to him. At the beginning of the novel, she seems to be confined to the traditional female role, and has no thoughts of entering the real world, even with persuasion from her husband. Her feelings make a rapid change with the occurrence of the Swadeshi movement. "My sight and my mind, my hopes and my desires, became red with the passion of this new age"(26). When she meets Sandip, her new ideals are fuelled by his zealous nature and a fiery, shameless side of her emerges. As time goes on she becomes more interested and involved in the Swadeshi movement; it is at this time that she starts to develop romantic feelings for Sandip. Literally translated Bimala means "without mal or blemish". It is often used to mean clean, pure, and immaculate. Oftentimes the name is shortened to Bimal.
Although Bimala is married to Nikhil and their marriage was arranged since she was a little girl, Nikhil believes that Bimala is free to make her own decisions to her life. "I was married into a Rajah's house. When I was a child, I was quite familiar with the description of the Prince of the fairy story" (17–18). Therefore, Bimala is very dedicated to her husband, her marriage, and most importantly, her family values. However, Nikhil sometimes questions her view of him, basically that of a traditional woman. She cannot stand her husband's idleness, and unwillingness to participate in more "patriotic" endeavours. "Bimala has no patience with patience. She loves to find in men the turbulent, the angry, the unjust. Her respect must have its element of fear." (42) Bimala was not raised the way her husband was raised: well and educated. However, she understands the social differences between her and her husband. "My husband's grandmother and mother were both renowned for their beauty… [o]nly the auspicious marks with which I was endowed gained me an entry into this family – otherwise, I had no claim to be here" (21).
Sandip is the third major character in the novel, completing the love triangle. He is a guest in the home of Nikhil and Bimala and his revolutionary ideas and speeches have a significant impact on Bimala. He is very vocal in his anti-imperialistic views and is a skilled orator. Sandip represents characteristics that are directly opposite to those Nikhil possesses, thus drawing Bimala to Sandip. Bimala gets caught up in the ideas that Sandip presents as well as the man himself. Her seemingly increasing patriotism causes her to spend more and more time with Sandip, thereby solidifying the love triangle conflict.
Where her husband is reserved and proper, Sandip is impassioned and stirs the emotions not only of Bimala, but the people of Bengal. He spreads the notion of Swadeshi — using goods made locally and boycotting British ones. He was a very philandering kind of a person trying to use Bimala and her money. However, his character is far from the ideal patriot. His motivations are selfish at times, prompted by the need to better himself socially. He fools people with his mask of goodness, something that Nikhil sees through at the beginnings of Sandip's relationship with his mother. "I have been noticing for some time that there is a gross cupidity about Sandip. His fleshly feelings make him harbor delusions about his religion and impel him into a tyrannical attitude in his patriotism. His nature is coarse, and so he glorifies his selfish lusts under high-sounding names" (43). At one point he convinces Bimala to steal from her house and her husband for the "cause". Sandip's presence in the novel concludes with him fleeing while his speeches and ideas result in communal riots.
Sandip's first name is translated to "with dipa (light fire flame)". According to the notes in the novel this is used to describe him as "inflaming, exciting, arousing". Sandip's last name "Babu" originated as an aristocratic title that has come to describe Bengalis educated in the west or comparable settings. The British used "Babu" as a patronising term; its use as an honorific title survives in India today.
Bara Rani[edit]
Bara Rani is Bimala's sister in law. Her relationship with Bimala is strained at best. She causes a lot of tension in the household. She also uses Nikhil to get the material items that she desires. Bimala constantly complains about her to Nikhil. Bara Rani taunts Bimala for her mingling with Sandip Babu.
Bimala considers Amulya to be her adoptive son, whom she met from the Swadeshi Movement. When first they meet, Bimala asks him to acquire money for their cause. He lists wild schemes and plans, to which Bimala replies "you must not be childish" (138). After pondering their situation, Amulya resolves to murder the cashier for the money. Tagore uses him to symbolise the raw emotion and passion, yet lack of sympathy for others often emcompassed by group or riot mentality. Amulya struggles, as any youth, between completing the goals of the movement and developing strong relationships on an individual level, such as with Bimala; this is made extremely difficult by Sandip's powerful influence. Amulya frequently accepts Sandip's motives by rationalising the necessary actions. In a sense, he can be considered a pawn used by Bimala and Sandip in their strategic power struggle, particularly when Bimala requests him to sell her jewels.
Important themes[edit]
While the entire novel centres around the Swadeshi movement, the author of the novel is not advocating it but rather warning his audience of the dangers of such a movement. Tagore knows that it is possible for even a seemingly peaceful movement to turn quickly into aggressive nationalism. Such a change would do the country more harm than good. The character named Sandip is the vivacious and ardent leader of Swadeshi. He knows that his movement has the potential to turn ugly. He fervently believes however that freedom must be achieved no matter the cost. (pages 123–4), Sandip cites a story from the Bhagavad Gita in support of his own path. The story tells of the Hindu Lord Krishna advising Arjuna to perform his duty as a warrior regardless of the result. Sandip's use of the Hindu epic poetry to support his movement illustrates the tendency of individuals to use religion as a basis for nationalism. The use of excerpts from the Indian epic poem was indicative of the blending tradition elements of Indian culture with the ideals and goals of modern Indian Independence movement. As both have the potential to yield individuals claiming an unshakable fervor for their cause, this can be a rather dangerous combination, a fact clearly acknowledged by the novel's author.
Nationalism is also expressed through the rejection of foreign goods, which was a part of the Swadeshi movement. Sandip was strongly against the sale of foreign goods as Bimala stated that "Sandip laid it down that all foreign articles, together with the demon of foreign influence, must be driven out of our territory" (97). Nikhil on the other hand felt the opposite. He stated that in terms of banishing foreign goods from his Suskar market that he "could not do it" (101) and he refused to "tyrannize" (108). Bimala even pleaded with her husband to "order them to be cleared out!" (108). She also stated that banishing foreign goods "would not be tyranny for selfish gain, but for the sake of the country" (109).
Tradition vs. modernism[edit]
As the title suggests, a major theme is the relationship of the home with the outside world. Nikhil enjoys the modern, western goods and clothing and lavishes Bimala with them. However, Bimala, in the Hindu tradition, never goes outside of the house complex. Her world is a clash of western and traditional Indian life. She enjoys the modern things that Nikhil brings to her, but when Sandip comes and speaks of nationalism with such fire, she sees these things as a threat to her way of life. Bimala's struggle is with identity. She is part of the country, but only knows the home and her home is a mix of cultures. She is torn between supporting the ideal of a country that she knows she should love, or working toward ensuring that her home, her whole world, is free from strife and supporting her husband like a traditional Indian woman should. Bimala is forced to try to understand how her traditional life can mix with a modern world and not be undermined. This theme ties in with the nationalism theme because it is another way that Tagore is warning against the possibility that nationalism can do more harm than good.
Sandip vs. Nikhil[edit]
Nikhil and Sandip have extremely different views for the growth of the nation. Nikhil demonstrates these beliefs in him marrying Bimala, an "unattractive" woman because of her skin color. In the novel, Nikhil talks about disliking an intense patriotism nation, "Use force? But for what? Can force prevail against Truth?" (45) On the other hand, Sandip has contrasting views for the growth of the nation believing in power and force, "My country does not become mine simply because it is the country of my birth. It becomes mine on the day when I am able to win it by force". (45) The contradicting views of Nikhil and Sandip set up the story and constructs an interesting dilemma for Bimala. Unfortunately for Nikhil, he has already tried to show Bimala the outside world, and stir some sort of emotion within her since the beginning of the novel, and failed. Sandip possesses great oratory skill, that wins Bimala over simply because of his passion and ferocity, something that her husband may lack.
The constant forming of illusions in the novel grows to be a major recurring theme. Sandip tends to create illusions that almost always have negative effects on his followers and on the nation of Bengal. He builds an illusion of his beliefs that sucks the people of Bengal into a sort of cult. His illusion is complete sovereignty, free of all other worlds, and an endless supply of wealth and self enjoyment. This illusion, as many are, is a fake and a lie. It ultimately sells these people a front row ticket to watch their nation fall into complete chaos and civil war among people with different beliefs. He constructs an illusion for Bimala to believe, saying she is the future, women are the future, they are the chosen path to salvation. Bimala builds an illusion that she is to blame for this war, it is solely her doing. That she has done all wrong and no right. She refuses to accept that she too was a victim of Bande Mataram. " I now fear nothing-neither myself, nor anybody else. I have passed through fire. What was inflammable has been burnt to ashes; what is left is deathless. I have dedicated myself to the feet of him, who has received all my sin into the depths of his own pain." (199) The biggest of all of is Sandip's mask of caring and passion, while he hides his own selfishness and desire for the world.
In more than one way, this novel is a comparison of different views of truth. Which reality is truer is up to the reader's interpretation. Nikhil maintains an idealistic view of the world while Sandip takes a radical, nature-worshiping view. He feels Nikhil's view of the world is inferior to the real, raw world in which he lives as a radical leader. Bimala as well must compare truths. Through her interactions with Sandip, she is introduced to the truth of "sakti" (female power), yet her life with Nikhil is centred on the truth of conjugality. Each of these instances is a comparison of truth as being something simply objective to being something with a more spiritual or moral dimension. While the story ends in tragedy, both views of truth are important players in the story's outcome, and it is left to the reader to ponder with which he or she agrees or disagrees.
Love and union[edit]
From page one of the novel, the love and union between Nikhil and Bimala is illustrated as something sacred. Nikhil proved throughout the story that he was undeniably devoted to his wife. He proved this first by marrying a woman who hailed from a poor family, along with accepting her darker skin. He made great effort to not only educate her, but also for her to understand her place in the world and not just her place in the captivity of their house. He shows his love by giving her freedom. Bimala also adores her husband, but in a less material manner. This is demonstrated in Bimala's daily ritual of "taking the dust", an Indian ritual of reverence not usually performed by a wife to her husband.
Due to Bimala's extreme devotion to Nikhil, in the beginning of the novel, the union between the two of them is seen as one that cannot be broken. However as, the story progresses, Bimala is slowly overcome by her feelings for Sandip. She eventually realises that she has found in Sandip what she longed for in Nikhil, fierce ambition and even violent defence of one's ideals. Her deep desire for Sandip led her to completely break her sacred union with Nikhil, going as far as to steal money from her household funds. Sandip shows his love for Bimala through idolisation. This idolisation comes about due to her freedom, though.
The tale clearly presents the theme of love and union time and time again, going from Nikhil and Bimala's marriage, through the love triangle created by Sandip, and once again returning to Bimala's love for Nikhil at the very end. This story tests the boundaries of the union of marriage. It stretches and twists it to the point where a 9-year marriage is nearly destroyed simply because of a raw temptation. In addition to the idea of romantic love, there is a sense of love of one's own country depicted throughout the novel. Questions such as, is it best to love one's country through action, perhaps even violence, or by passive tolerance are posed in the arguments of Nikhil and Sandip. While love and worship seem parallel in marriage, Nikhil believes these feelings cannot apply to one's country. "To worship my country as a god is to bring a curse upon it". (29)
The role of women[edit]
Throughout the novel as stated earlier a strong sense of devotion is seen in the relationship between Bimala and Nikhil. It is key to notice that an indirect evaluation of the role of women is seen in this novel also, in a very subtle manner. In the society described, Bimala, like most women, blindly worships her husband. This can be seen when, Bimala is described, "taking the dust of my husband's feet without waking him," and when she is caught doing this act of reverence, her reaction is, "That had nothing to do with merit. It was a woman's heart, which must worship in order to love." (18). This scene shows the average woman in this society who believes love will happen and worship is a given in a marriage. She blindly respects her husband without understanding or having a grasp of who he is. Another one of the many scenes that alludes to a woman's place in this society is when Nikhil and Sandip Babu argue and Bimala is asked her opinion, which she finds unusual, in addition to "Never before had I [Bimala] had an opportunity of being present at a discussion between my husband and his men friends" (38). This line shows how there is a strong disconnect and there is no place, usually, for a woman in real world conversations. To further prove this, in Nikhil's story, the role of a woman is seen clearly, "Up till now Bimala was my home-made Bimala, the product of the confined space and the daily routine of small duties" (42). The indirect references and descriptions are quite frequent throughout the novel and clearly allows the reader to get a sense of what women were subject to and their overall role in the society.
Religion versus nationalism[edit]
One major theme in the novel is the importance of religion and on the other hand nationalism. In this novel, religion can be seen as the more "spiritual view" while nationalism can be seen more as the "worldly view." Nikhil's main perspective in life is by the moral and intangible while Sandip is more concerned about the tangible things, which to him is reality. Sandip believes that this outlook on life, living in a way where one may follow his or her passions and seek immediate gratification, is what gives strength and portrays reality, which is linked to his strong belief in nationalism. From Sandip's point of view, "when reality has to meet the unreal, deception is its principal weapon; for its enemies always try to shame Reality by calling it gross, and so it needs must hide itself, or else put on some disguise" (Tagore 55). To Sandip, reality consists of being "gross", "true", "flesh", "passion", "hunger, unashamed and cruel" (Tagore 55). On the other hand, Nikhil's view is more concerned with controlling one's passions and living life in a moral way. He believes that it is, "a part of human nature to try and rise superior to itself", rather than living recklessly by acting on instinct and fleshly desires (Tagore 57). Nikhil argues that a person must learn to control their passions and "recognize the truth of restraint" and that "by pressing what we want to see right into our eyes we only injure them: we do not see" (Tagore 60). All these moral precepts tie in with his faith. Nikhil also speaks from a more religious perspective when he speaks of how "all at once my heart was full with the thought that my Eternal Love was steadfastly waiting for me through the ages, behind the veil of material things" (Tagore 66). This shows that Nikhil does not live morally just for the sake of trying to be good but that it is grounded in his religious views. Sandip reiterates the fact that in their country, they have both "religion and also our nationalism" and that "the result is that both of them suffer" (Tagore 80).
Film, TV or theatrical adaptations[edit]
Ghare Baire was first released at the Cannes Film Festival in France on 22 May 1984, under the direction of Satyajit Ray. It was also nominated for the Golden Palm award, one of the highest awards received at the Cannes Film Festival. It was later released in the United States on 21 June 1985. The scriptwriters were Satyajit Ray (writer) and Rabindranath Tagore (novel). Sandip was played by Soumitra Chatterjee, Nikhilesh was played by Victor Banerjee and Bimala was played by Swatilekha Chatterjee.
At the beginning of the movie a woman tells the story of the events in her life and how they changed her perspective on the world. She recalls how her husband challenged traditions by providing her with education and letting her, a married woman, out of seclusion. Her husband's friend is a leader in the rebellion against the British when they come to visit and the movie takes off from there.
Historical context[edit]
The story of The Home and the World came from the ideas and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi who stressed that non-violence was the ultimate tool to opposing foreign rule. [1]
- Datta, Sandip Kumar. Rabindranath Tagore's The Home and the World: A Critical Companion. Anthem Press, 2005 [2].
- Tagore, Rabindrana. The Home and the World Penguin Group, 2005. [3]
- Gaines, Luan. "The Home & the World." 2005. curledup, Web. 25 Oct 2009. [4].
- "Ghare-Baire." The Internet Movie Database. 2009. Amazon.com, Web. 25 Oct 2009. [5].
- "Rabindranath Tagore." Nobel Prize. 2009. Nobel Prize, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/1913/tagore-bio.html.
- "Rabindranath Tagore Classes." School of Wisdom. 2009. School of Wisdom, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http://www.schoolofwisdom.com/tagore-bio.html.
- Liukkonen, Petri. "Rabindranath Tagore." Books and Writers. 2009. Books and Writers, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/rtagore.htm.
- "Rabindranath Tagore." The Literature Network. 2009. The Literature Network, Web. 27 Oct 2009. http://www.online-literature.com/tagore-rabindranath.
- "Rabindranath Tagore." The Literature Network. 2009. The Literature Network, Web. 29 Oct 2009. http://www.online-literature.com/tagore-rabindranath
- http://www.schoolofwisdom.com/tagore-bio.html
External links[edit]
- Penguin Classics
- Tagore's Gandhi Novel - Critics by Lukacs
- e-text of novel from ibiblio – translated from Bengali into English by Surendranath Tagore
- Literary Encyclopedia
- The Home and the World at Project Gutenberg


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