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{"TH15236": {"title": "The Origin and Development of the Kashmir Shawl: A Critical Analysis of Sources, Theories and Specimens", "author": "Srishti Tikku", "supervisors": ["Prof. Jyotindra Jain", "Dr. Kavita Singh"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "The Storied History of the Kashmir Shawl", "tags": {"time-period": ["Classical Period", "Medieval Period", "Contemporary Period"], "topic-tags": ["Textile History", "Craft Development", "Cultural Influences"], "medium-tags": ["Shawls", "Weaving", "Embroidery"], "geographical-tags": ["Kashmir", "India", "Central Asia"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the rich history and evolution of the iconic Kashmir shawl. Author Srishti Tikku, under the guidance of Prof. Jyotindra Jain and Dr. Kavita Singh, traces the origins of this textile from its classical roots to its development over the medieval and contemporary periods. The work examines the materials, weaving techniques, and intricate designs that have made the Kashmir shawl a globally renowned craft, while also analyzing the cultural influences that have shaped its transformation over the centuries. Key themes include the impact of Islamic rule, the integration of local and foreign motifs, and the shawl's enduring legacy as a symbol of Kashmiri artistry.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH15236.pdf"}, "TH15237": {"title": "German Expressionism and Its Reception in Early Indian Modernism (1920s -1950s)", "author": "Rahul Dev", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "The Influence of German Expressionism on Early Indian Modernism", "tags": {"time-period": ["1920s", "1950s"], "topic-tags": ["German Expressionism", "Indian Modernism", "Art Movements", "Cultural Exchange"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Visual Art"], "geographical-tags": ["Germany", "India", "Bengal"]}, "description": "This episode explores the influence of German Expressionism on the development of early Indian modernist art, particularly in Bengal during the 1920s to 1950s. The dissertation, submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, examines how the expressive and socially-engaged style of German Expressionism was adopted and adapted by Indian artists as they sought to forge a new visual language for modern India. The key themes covered include the reception of German Expressionism in the Bengal School and Santiniketan, the emergence of social expressionism through artists like Chittoprosad and Somnath Hore, and the formation of artist collectives like the Calcutta Group that utilized Expressionist techniques to critique colonial modernity. The episode discusses the work of the author, Rahul Dev, under the supervision of Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH15237.pdf"}, "TH15238": {"title": "Mapping Odissi: Training, Practice and Performance in the Present Context", "author": "Aastha Gandhi", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt", "Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "Mapping the Evolution of Odissi Dance", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Odissi dance", "Dance training", "Dance practice", "Dance performance", "Dance pedagogy", "Dance history", "Dance revival"], "medium-tags": ["Classical dance", "Temple dance"], "geographical-tags": ["Orissa", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the current state of Odissi dance, examining its training, practice and performance in the present context. The work, authored by Aastha Gandhi and supervised by Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt and Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi, traces the evolution of Odissi from its roots as a temple dance form to its revival and establishment as a classical dance of India in the 20th century. Key themes include the construction of Odissi's codes, the transition from tradition to modernity, and the changing perceptions of the Odissi body and pedagogy.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH15238.pdf"}, "TH16286": {"title": "The Child in Swedish Cinema", "author": "Ramesh Kumar", "supervisors": ["Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "The Cinematic Child in Sweden", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Childhood", "Coming-of-age", "Youth culture", "Swedish society"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Film"], "geographical-tags": ["Sweden", "Nordic region"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the representation of children and young adults in Swedish cinema. The author, Ramesh Kumar, investigates the factors that have led to the prominence of child and youth protagonists in Swedish films, and analyzes the dominant onscreen identities of Swedish youngsters. The work examines how the cinematic portrayals of childhood and coming-of-age are understood differently in Swedish society compared to the Western world. Supervised by Dr. Ira Bhaskar, the dissertation delves into the complex cultural, social and institutional forces that shape the image of the cinematic child in Sweden.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16286.pdf"}, "TH16291": {"title": "WINGED COMPOSITE FIGURES IN EARLY INDIAN ICONOGRAPHY: STYLISTIC ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION, circa Third Century BC to Third Century AD", "author": "NAIRA SHOVGARYAN", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja", "Dr. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "Winged Wonders: Tracing the Evolution of Composite Figures in Early Indian Art", "tags": {"time-period": ["Third Century BC", "Third Century AD"], "topic-tags": ["Early Indian Iconography", "Winged Composite Figures", "Stylistic Analysis", "Classification"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Terracotta", "Stone", "Ivory", "Metal"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Mathura", "Gandhara", "Begram", "Kaushambi"]}, "description": "This episode explores the fascinating world of winged composite figures in early Indian iconography, spanning from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. The thesis, submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University by Naira Shovgaryan, delves into the stylistic analysis and classification of these captivating hybrid creatures. Under the supervision of Dr. Naman P. Ahuja and Dr. Parul Dave Mukherji, the work examines the evolution and significance of these winged figures across various mediums, including sculpture, terracotta, stone, ivory, and metal, found in sites like Mathura, Gandhara, Begram, and Kaushambi. Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of early Indian art and the intriguing role played by these winged wonders.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16291.pdf"}, "TH16293": {"title": "The Life of Miniature Painting in India: From the Latter Half of the Nineteenth Century to the Present", "author": "Varunika Saraf", "supervisors": ["Dr. Kavita Singh"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "The Transformation of Indian Miniature Painting", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th Century", "20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Miniature Painting", "Art History", "Cultural Production", "Commodification", "Heritage"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Miniature"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Rajasthan", "Himachal Pradesh"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the transformation of Indian miniature painting from the latter half of the 19th century to the present. Authored by Varunika Saraf under the supervision of Dr. Kavita Singh, the work examines the shift from feudal patronage to the emergence of a new art world and commodity phase for miniature paintings. It tracks how miniatures became markers of tradition, heritage and local identity in a globalized economy, negotiating notions of authenticity and shifting consumption patterns.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16293.pdf"}, "TH16294": {"title": "Look Who is Viewing!: An Attempt at Studying Ritual Performances Based on the Structural and Dynamic Conditions of Audience Reception", "author": "Rishika Mehrishi", "supervisors": ["Soumyabrata Choudhuri", "Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "Ritual Performances and Audience Dynamics", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Ritual performances", "Audience reception", "Audience participation", "Ritual dynamics", "Performative space"], "medium-tags": ["Ritual", "Festival"], "geographical-tags": ["Uttarakhand", "India"]}, "description": "This episode explores the dynamics of audience reception and participation in ritual performances, focusing on the Khairaling Mahadev Festival in Uttarakhand, India. The thesis, submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, examines how audiences actively shape and transform ritual performances through their interactions, challenging the traditional notions of passive spectatorship. The work is supervised by Soumyabrata Choudhuri and Bishnupriya Dutt, and delves into the structural and dynamic conditions that define the audience's role in the ritual space.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16294.pdf"}, "TH16296": {"title": "The Representation of Shock in 'Documentary' Photography", "author": "Tanja Verlak", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Representing Shock in Documentary Photography", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th century", "20th century", "Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Shock", "Sensationalism", "Documentary photography", "Avant-garde photography", "Indexicality", "Representation", "Ethics", "Aesthetics"], "medium-tags": ["Photography"], "geographical-tags": ["Jawaharlal Nehru University", "New Delhi"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the representation of shock in photography from the 19th century to the contemporary era, based on a dissertation submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The author, Tanja Verlak, examines the power of visual language and indexicality in photography, and how the notion of shock has been manifested across different historical periods and cultural contexts. The work is supervised by Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji and delves into themes such as sensationalism, documentary mode of representation, the concept of the gaze, and the ethical and aesthetic dimensions of depicting shocking imagery.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16296.pdf"}, "TH16298": {"title": "Religious Dynamics and Morphed Images: Case Study of Sachiya Mata Temple, Osia, Jodhpur", "author": "Anisha Saxena", "supervisors": ["Dr. Kavita Singh", "Dr. Jyotindra Jain"], "year": "2008", "alt-title": "Jain Goddesses and Regional Deities: Exploring Religious Diffusion in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["6th century BCE", "Medieval Period", "Modern Period"], "topic-tags": ["Religious Dynamics", "Deity Incorporation", "Jain Pantheon", "Goddess Worship", "Religious Conflicts"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Temple Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["Rajasthan", "Jodhpur", "Osia"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the religious dynamics and processes of deity incorporation in the Jain tradition, using the case study of the Sachiya Mata temple in Osia, Jodhpur. The author, Anisha Saxena, examines how regional and popular deities were absorbed into the Jain pantheon through the creation of myths and legends, under the guidance of her supervisors Dr. Kavita Singh and Dr. Jyotindra Jain. The work delves into the complex history of Jain diffusion, the rise of Jain goddess cults, and the modern aggressive appropriation of sacred sites by Jain groups, providing insights into the evolving nature of religious traditions in India.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH16298.pdf"}, "TH17452": {"title": "The Ustads, the Tawaifs, the Sahibs and the Princes: Finding an Alternative History of the Modern Indian Classical Music", "author": "Rahul Chandra Shekhar", "supervisors": ["Bishnupriya Dutt", "H. S. Shivaprakash"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Uncovering the Hidden History of Indian Classical Music", "tags": {"time-period": ["15th century", "16th century", "17th century", "18th century", "19th century", "20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Indian classical music", "Hindustani music", "Carnatic music", "Patronage", "Musicology", "Orientalism", "Nationalism"], "medium-tags": ["Dhrupad", "Khayal"], "geographical-tags": ["North India", "South India", "Mughal Empire", "Bijapur", "Vijayanagara"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores an alternative history of the development of Indian classical music, challenging the conventional narratives. The author, Rahul Chandra Shekhar, examines the role of patrons, musicians, and Orientalist scholars in shaping the modern conception of Indian classical music, with a focus on the Hindustani tradition. The work traces the evolution of musical forms like Dhrupad and Khayal, the differentiation between Hindustani and Carnatic music, and the impact of Mughal and colonial influences. Key themes include the complex dynamics between musicians and their patrons, the canonization of Indian music, and the influence of Orientalist scholarship. The dissertation is supervised by Bishnupriya Dutt and H.S. Shivaprakash.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17452.pdf"}, "TH17454": {"title": "Theatricality and Resistance: Everyday Practices in Relation to the Political", "author": "Shephali", "supervisors": ["Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Everyday Acts of Resistance: Theatricality and Politics in Rural India", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Everyday resistance", "Theatricality", "Rural politics", "Feminist resistance"], "medium-tags": ["Performance", "Protest"], "geographical-tags": ["Jehanabad, Bihar", "Rural India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the intersection of theatricality and everyday resistance in the rural context of Jehanabad, Bihar. Authored by Shephali and supervised by Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt, the work examines how ordinary people in this region transform everyday spaces and practices into sites of political resistance. It delves into the feminist resistance emerging from the domestic sphere, as well as the broader agrarian movements and their theatrical expressions. The podcast will unpack the rich tapestry of cultural memory, performance, and grassroots politics in this understudied region of India.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17454.pdf"}, "TH17456": {"title": "Change and Statis: Portraiture and Representation of Women in Mughal India, from the period of Akbar to the period of Muhammad Shah", "author": "Parul Singh", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Portraiture and Representation of Women in Mughal India", "tags": {"time-period": ["Akbar Period", "Muhammad Shah Period"], "topic-tags": ["Portraiture", "Representation of Women", "Femininity", "Gender Roles"], "medium-tags": ["Painting"], "geographical-tags": ["Mughal India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the shifting concepts of femininity and the changing modes of representation of women in Mughal paintings from the reign of Akbar to Muhammad Shah. The author, Parul Singh, examines the lack of individualized portraiture of women, the construction of the harem space, and the interplay between conventions of portrait making and modes of spectatorship. The work is supervised by Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji and delves into the socio-cultural and intellectual milieu of the Mughals, as well as the gendered notions of power and visuality in Mughal art.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17456.pdf"}, "TH17458": {"title": "Muraqqa'-i Gulshan: A Preliminary Study of Some Folios", "author": "Narges Safarzadeh", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Exploring the Mughal Masterpiece: The Gulshan Album", "tags": {"time-period": ["Timurid Period", "Safavid Period", "Mughal Period"], "topic-tags": ["Persian Art", "Mughal Painting", "Album Art", "Calligraphy", "Illumination"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Drawing", "Calligraphy"], "geographical-tags": ["Iran", "India"]}, "description": "This episode explores the \\\"Muraqqa'-i Gulshan\\\", a remarkable album of Mughal painting and calligraphy from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The thesis, written by Narges Safarzadeh and supervised by Dr. Naman P. Ahuja, delves into the history, creation, and significance of this masterpiece that combines Persian and Mughal artistic traditions. The episode discusses the contributions of influential painters like Bihzad, Mir Sayyid Ali, and Aqa Riza, as well as the calligraphic works by masters such as Mir 'Ali al-Haravi. It examines how the Mughal emperors, especially Jahangir, patronized and curated this exceptional album that showcases the synthesis of Iranian and Indian artistic styles.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17458.pdf"}, "TH17459": {"title": "A HISTORIOGRAPHY OF INDIAN EROTIC SCULPTURE: WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON ORISSA", "author": "PRIYA SHEKHAR", "supervisors": ["Dr. NAMAN P. AHUJA", "Prof. H. S. SHIVA PRAKASH"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "The Enigmatic Erotic Sculptures of Orissa", "tags": {"time-period": ["600 AD - 1200 AD"], "topic-tags": ["Erotic Sculpture", "Historiography", "Orissa", "Tantra", "Bhakti", "Kamashastras"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Temple Art"], "geographical-tags": ["Orissa, India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the historiography of Indian erotic sculpture, with a particular focus on the temples of Orissa. The author, Priya Shekhar, examines the various scholarly interpretations of these enigmatic erotic sculptures over time, from early European observers to modern post-colonial researchers. The work also delves into the potential religious and philosophical reasons behind the prevalence of erotic imagery on sacred Orissan temples, including connections to Tantra, Bhakti, and Kamashastric traditions. The thesis supervisor was Dr. Naman P. Ahuja, with additional guidance from Prof. H. S. Shiva Prakash.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17459.pdf"}, "TH17460": {"title": "The Space of Women Painters of Kerala: Mapping the Gendered Region in the National Modern since Kerala State Formation", "author": "John Xaviers", "supervisors": ["Prof Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Mapping the Gendered Space of Kerala's Women Artists", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century", "Post-independence", "Kerala state formation"], "topic-tags": ["Gender", "Feminism", "Visibility", "Regional art", "National modern"], "medium-tags": ["Painting"], "geographical-tags": ["Kerala", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the space of women painters in Kerala, mapping their gendered position within the national modern art narrative since the formation of Kerala state. The author, John Xaviers, examines the relative anonymity of Kerala's women artists compared to the visibility of Malayali male artists, and investigates the sociological and linguistic factors that have shaped this gendered regional art scene. The study foregrounds the experiences of women artists like T.K. Padmini, Sajitha Gowri, Nijeena Neelambaran and others, situating their practices within the broader context of Kerala's modernist art movements and the politics of canonization. The thesis is supervised by Prof Parul Dave Mukherji.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17460.pdf"}, "TH17463": {"title": "Aesthetics of History & Memory: Bidesia, Pre-text, Context & Emergence of a New Culture", "author": "MRITYUNJAY KUMAR PRABHAKAR", "supervisors": ["Prof. H. S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "The Bidesia Cultural Tradition: Exploring History, Memory and Emergence of a New Performing Arts Genre", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century"], "topic-tags": ["History", "Memory", "Migration", "Indentured labor", "Cultural tradition", "Performing arts"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Folk performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Bhojpur, Bihar", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Bidesia cultural tradition that emerged in the Bhojpur region of Bihar, India. The work examines how the history and collective memory of the crisis of indentured labor migration shaped the development of this unique performing arts genre, with a focus on the contributions of the pioneering artist Bhikhari Thakur. The podcast episode will delve into the aesthetics, themes and socio-cultural context that gave rise to the Bidesia tradition, providing insights into how performance can serve as a medium for preserving and transmitting historical and communal memories.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17463.pdf"}, "TH17465": {"title": "VISUAL EXPRESSIONS OF NATIONALISM AND SUB NATIONALISM: CARTOONS OF COLONIAL ANDHRA (1913-1953)", "author": "UNNAMATI SYAMA SUNDAR", "supervisors": ["Shukla Sawant"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Cartoons and the Visual History of Colonial Andhra", "tags": {"time-period": ["1913-1953"], "topic-tags": ["Nationalism", "Sub-Nationalism", "Cartoons", "Journalism", "Social Reform", "Caste Politics"], "medium-tags": ["Cartoons", "Illustrations"], "geographical-tags": ["Andhra", "Colonial India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the visual expressions of nationalism and sub-nationalism in the cartoons of colonial Andhra between 1913-1953. The author, Unnamati Syama Sundar, examines how the images of Bharat Mata and Andhra Mata were used to represent nationalist and sub-nationalist ideologies respectively in the Telugu journals and newspapers of the time. The work also analyzes how cartoons were used to address social issues and caste politics in the region. The supervisor for this thesis was Shukla Sawant.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17465.pdf"}, "TH17466": {"title": "Staging of Shakespeare in Post-Independence India: Ebrahim Alkazi and Utpal Dutt in Context", "author": "Ramendra Kumar Chakarwarti", "supervisors": ["Prof. H. S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Staging Shakespeare in Post-Colonial India", "tags": {"time-period": ["Post-Independence India"], "topic-tags": ["Shakespeare", "Theatre", "Performance Studies", "Postcolonial Studies"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "New Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) explores the staging of Shakespeare's plays in post-Independence India, focusing on the work of theatre directors Ebrahim Alkazi and Utpal Dutt. The author, Ramendra Kumar Chakarwarti, examines how these directors adapted and interpreted Shakespeare's plays within the socio-political context of post-colonial India. The thesis delves into the directors' unique approaches to Shakespearean performance, their engagement with issues of nationalism, class, and cultural identity, as well as their influence on the development of modern Indian theatre.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH17466.pdf"}, "TH18026": {"title": "REPRESENTING THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF THE NAGAS: A CASE STUDY ON THE HORNBILL FESTIVAL OF NAGALAND", "author": "Therila Sangtam", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt", "Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Performing Naga Cultural Identity Through the Hornbill Festival", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Cultural identity", "Ethnic identity", "Cultural heritage", "Naga culture", "Hornbill festival", "Performance studies"], "medium-tags": ["Dance", "Music", "Costumes", "Arts and crafts"], "geographical-tags": ["Nagaland", "Northeast India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores how the cultural identity of the Naga people is represented and performed through the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland. The author, Therila Sangtam, examines the festival as a platform where the diverse Naga tribes come together to showcase their distinct cultural heritage, including dance, music, costumes, arts and crafts. The work looks at how the festival serves as a means for the Naga community to assert their ethnic identity, while also addressing the role of the state government in promoting this cultural heritage. The supervisors for this project were Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt and Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH18026.pdf"}, "TH18028": {"title": "Cinema and the Reinvention of the Self: Women Performers in the Bombay Film Industry (1925-1947)", "author": "Sarah Rahman Niazi", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Reinventing Stardom: Women Performers in Early Indian Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["1925-1947"], "topic-tags": ["Women performers", "Stardom", "Modernity", "Nationalism", "Respectability"], "medium-tags": ["Silent cinema", "Early sound cinema"], "geographical-tags": ["Bombay", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the cultural history of women performers in the Bombay film industry between 1925-1947. It examines how cinema provided radical possibilities of reinvention for women, allowing them to navigate the changing social and cultural landscape of colonial and early independent India. The work focuses on three key groups of women performers - 'white' actresses, women from traditional performative backgrounds, and educated 'society ladies' - and how their engagement with the film industry transformed both cinematic practices and women's lived experiences of modernity. The dissertation is supervised by Dr. Ira Bhaskar and investigates themes of stardom, nationalism, and the discourse of respectability that shaped the representation and work of women in early Indian cinema.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH18028.pdf"}, "TH19160": {"title": "The Bodhisattva Imagery in Mathura: From the Beginnings to Approximately 3rd Century A.D.", "author": "Shirley Khoirom", "supervisors": ["Dr.Yashadatta Somaji Alone"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "The Bodhisattva Figures of Mathura", "tags": {"time-period": ["Beginnings to 3rd Century A.D."], "topic-tags": ["Bodhisattva Imagery", "Buddhist Art", "Mathura Art"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture"], "geographical-tags": ["Mathura"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the bodhisattva imagery in Mathura from the beginnings to approximately the 3rd century A.D. The author, Shirley Khoirom, examines the iconographical and stylistic development of bodhisattva figures in Mathura under the supervision of Dr. Yashadatta Somaji Alone. The work delves into the emergence and continuity of bodhisattva representations in the context of the rise of Buddhist art in the region.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19160.pdf"}, "TH19162": {"title": "THE PERSISTENCE OF VISION: VINCENT AS AN AUTEUR", "author": "M.SHANKAR", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "The Cinematic Vision of Director A. Vincent", "tags": {"time-period": ["1950s", "1960s"], "topic-tags": ["Auteur Theory", "Cinematography", "Directorial Style", "Malayalam Cinema", "Tamil Cinema"], "medium-tags": ["Film"], "geographical-tags": ["Kerala", "Tamil Nadu"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the cinematic vision and directorial style of renowned Malayalam filmmaker A. Vincent. It examines Vincent's work as both a cinematographer and director, tracing his distinctive visual aesthetic and auteurist approach across his filmography in Malayalam and Tamil cinema from the 1950s to 1960s. The study situates Vincent as a significant auteur figure who left an indelible mark on the evolution of Malayalam cinema through his innovative cinematography and directorial flourishes, even as he worked within the constraints of mainstream commercial filmmaking.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19162.pdf"}, "TH19164": {"title": "The Art of Self-Similarity in Indian Temple Architecture: A Study Based on Fractal Geometry", "author": "Smitha Gopal", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Fractals in Indian Temple Architecture", "tags": {"time-period": ["6th century AD", "12th century AD"], "topic-tags": ["Indian temple architecture", "Fractal geometry", "Self-similarity", "Chaos theory", "Complexity theory"], "medium-tags": ["Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the self-similar composition in Indian temple architecture through the lens of fractal geometry. The author, Smitha Gopal, examines how Indian temples from the 6th to 12th century AD exhibit an overwhelming character of self-similar structures, from the base plan to the elevation, across the Nagara, Vesara and Dravida styles. The study is supervised by Dr. Naman P. Ahuja and applies the principles of fractal geometry to analyze the complex, hierarchical and self-organizing nature of temple architecture as a planned complex system. The key themes explored include the connection between self-similar patterns and aesthetic pleasure, as well as the intersection of metaphysics and aesthetics in the Indian concept of temple design.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19164.pdf"}, "TH19165": {"title": "THE LESSER KNOWN TEMPLES OF BHUBANESWAR: INQUIRIES IN ART, ARCHITECTURE AND PATRONAGE", "author": "SANTOSH KUMAR MALLIK", "supervisors": ["Prof. H. S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Bhubaneswar: A Podcast on Temple Art and Architecture", "tags": {"time-period": ["6th century AD", "13th century AD"], "topic-tags": ["Temple Architecture", "Temple Patronage", "Art History", "Architectural History"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Iconography"], "geographical-tags": ["Bhubaneswar", "Odisa"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the lesser known temples of Bhubaneswar, Odisa, delving into their art, architecture, and patronage. The author, Santosh Kumar Mallik, under the supervision of Prof. H.S. Shiva Prakash, examines these lesser-studied temples, which date from the 6th to 13th centuries AD, to uncover the rich history and cultural significance of this regional temple tradition. The podcast episode will discuss the architectural features, sculptural elements, and the role of patronage in the development of these lesser known temples, providing a nuanced understanding of the artistic and cultural landscape of medieval Odisa.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19165.pdf"}, "TH19166": {"title": "Korean Wave in 'Northeast' India: Rethinking Regional Film Cultures", "author": "Neikolie Kuotsu", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar", "Dr. H.S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "The Korean Wave in Northeast India", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Korean Wave", "Regional film cultures", "Piracy", "Globalization"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Television"], "geographical-tags": ["Northeast India", "South Korea"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the circulation of Korean films and television dramas in Northeast India, and how this phenomenon is reshaping regional film cultures in the area. The author, Neikolie Kuotsu, examines the impact of the \\\"Korean Wave\\\" in a region marked by political unrest, insurgency, and a complex history of film production and exhibition. The work is supervised by Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar and Dr. H.S. Shiva Prakash, and delves into themes of globalization, piracy, and the negotiation of national and regional identities through popular culture.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19166.pdf"}, "TH19171": {"title": "Ramman: Aesthetics, Text, Performance (A Study of a Ritual Performance Tradition of Garhwal)", "author": "Amita Rana", "supervisors": ["Prof. S. Shivaprakash", "Dr. S. Ramaswamy Chaudhury"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Ramman: A Ritual Performance Tradition of the Himalayas", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Ritual Performance", "Ramayana", "Folk Traditions", "Garhwal Region"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Dance", "Music"], "geographical-tags": ["Garhwal", "Uttarakhand", "Himalayas"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the ritual performance tradition of Ramman in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas. The author, Amita Rana, examines the aesthetics, textual elements, and performative aspects of this annual festival that honors the village deity Bhumiyal Devta. The work delves into the diverse tellings of the Ramayana narrative within the Ramman tradition, which differ from the mainstream Ramayana narratives. The study also looks at the transformations the living tradition is undergoing in the modern era and the challenges it faces in terms of economic sustainability and cultural representation.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19171.pdf"}, "TH19172": {"title": "Analytical & Critical Study of the Sociology and aesthetical / artistical aspacts of \\\"Swang\\\" The Folk Performance of Haryana", "author": "Satish Kumar", "supervisors": ["Prof. H.S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "The Folk Performance of Haryana: An Analytical and Critical Exploration", "tags": {"time-period": ["18th century", "19th century", "20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Folk performance", "Sociology", "Aesthetics", "Cultural studies"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Haryana", "India"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores an analytical and critical study of the folk performance tradition of \\\"Swang\\\" from the state of Haryana, India. The dissertation, submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, was written by Satish Kumar under the supervision of Prof. H.S. Shiva Prakash. The work delves into the sociological and aesthetic aspects of this traditional folk performance, tracing its evolution from the 18th century to the modern era. Key themes include the cultural significance, performative elements, and the changing socio-artistic landscape surrounding the \\\"Swang\\\" tradition in Haryana.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19172.pdf"}, "TH19174": {"title": "Creating/Affirming the 'safe space': Women in Manipur and the ritual-performance of Lai Haraoba", "author": "Debanjali Biswas", "supervisors": ["Dr. Urmimala Sarkar", "Prof. H.S. Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2009", "alt-title": "Ritual, Performance, and Identity in Manipur", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century"], "topic-tags": ["ritual", "performance", "gender", "identity", "women's movements"], "medium-tags": ["dance", "theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["Manipur", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the ritual-performance of Lai Haraoba in Manipur, India and its relationship to the construction of identity for women in the region. Author Debanjali Biswas, under the supervision of Dr. Urmimala Sarkar and Prof. H.S. Shiva Prakash, examines how the ritual space of Lai Haraoba serves as a \\\"safe space\\\" for the Meitei community, particularly women, amidst political and social upheaval. The work delves into the history, symbolism, and performative aspects of this ancient ritual, as well as the role of women as ritual specialists and agents of resistance in Manipuri society.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19174.pdf"}, "TH19176": {"title": "Changing Visual Culture: A Critical Study of the Colonial Visual and Textual Representations and Visual Culture of the Zeliangrong Nagas", "author": "Khamdong Asen Newmai", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji", "Prof. Susan Visvanathan"], "year": "2010", "alt-title": "Decolonizing Zeliangrong Visual Culture", "tags": {"time-period": ["Late 19th century", "20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Colonial representations", "Visual culture", "Political culture", "Identity", "Subaltern communities"], "medium-tags": ["Photography", "Textual representations", "Oral narratives", "Material culture"], "geographical-tags": ["Zeliangrong region", "Northeast India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University critically examines the colonial visual and textual representations of the Zeliangrong Nagas, a subaltern community in Northeast India. Through case studies of oral narratives, material culture, and contemporary visual practices, the work explores the shifting representations and fashions of the Zeliangrong community from the late 19th century to the present. It challenges the prevailing colonial stereotypes and prejudices that have persisted even in post-independence India, and highlights the community's struggle for political and cultural empowerment.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19176.pdf"}, "TH19476": {"title": "MANIPURI CINEMA: INTERROGATING A FILM INDUSTRY", "author": "JONI RAGUANGZIENLIU LEIVON", "supervisors": ["Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Manipuri Cinema: Tracing a Regional Film Industry", "tags": {"time-period": ["1970s", "1980s", "1990s", "2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Film Historiography", "Regional Cinema", "Cultural Identity", "Political Turbulence", "Women in Cinema"], "medium-tags": ["Celluloid", "Digital", "Documentary"], "geographical-tags": ["Manipur", "Northeast India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the historiography and emergence of Manipuri cinema, tracing its evolution from the 1970s celluloid era to the contemporary digital film industry. It examines the cultural identity, political context, and the role of women in shaping the themes, genres and aesthetics of Manipuri films. The work of pioneering director Aribam Syam Sharma is analyzed, along with the rise of documentary filmmaking in the region. The dissertation interrogates the challenges and opportunities facing Manipuri cinema as it strives to establish itself as a sustainable regional film industry.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19476.pdf"}, "TH19502": {"title": "Techno-Material Bodies: Cellphones & Television in Bombay Cinema", "author": "Shaunak Sen", "supervisors": ["Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Techno-Material Bodies in Bombay Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["2000s", "2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Cellphones", "Television", "Surveillance", "Terrorism", "Romance", "Media Events", "Technological Uncanny"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema"], "geographical-tags": ["Bombay", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, authored by Shaunak Sen and supervised by Ranjani Mazumdar, explores how recent Hindi cinema taps into and mobilizes the new technological materiality of cellphones and television that has transformed the urban sensorium in India. It examines themes of surveillance, terrorism, romance, media events, and the technological uncanny as they emerge through the cinematic representation of these mundane technological objects.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH19502.pdf"}, "TH20578": {"title": "The Post Liberalization Bengali 'Parallel' Cinema: Bhadralok Nostalgia, the Politics of Past-ness, and the Discourse of 'Difference'", "author": "SPANDAN BHATTACHARYA", "supervisors": ["Dr Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Reclaiming the Lost Glory of Bengali Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["Post-Liberalization", "1990s"], "topic-tags": ["Bhadralok Nostalgia", "Politics of Past-ness", "Discourse of Difference"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Parallel Cinema"], "geographical-tags": ["Bengal", "West Bengal"]}, "description": "This M.Phil dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the post-liberalization Bengali 'parallel' cinema as a nostalgic film practice of the Bengali bhadralok intelligentsia. It examines how an idea of the 'glorious' Bengali cinematic past and an attempt to reclaim that 'lost' past became central to this film culture, both textually and in terms of its production and publicity logic. The dissertation problematizes the notion of 'good taste' associated with this cinema, focusing on how this idea was generated and proliferated through film forms, production-distribution chains, and specific exhibition sites. It traces the multiple origins of this 'parallel' cinema and its nostalgia discourse in the post-1990s, recognizing its connections with the film society movement, the over-valuation of realist film practice, the 'crisis narrative' of Bengali cinema in the 1980s, and the bhadralok anxiety in post-liberalization Bengal.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20578.pdf"}, "TH20579": {"title": "PERFORMANCE EX NIHILO: Representations of the Bengal Famine, 1943 and the Logic of Theatre as Event", "author": "Soumick De", "supervisors": ["Prof. H.S Shiva Prakash"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Bearing Witness to the Bengal Famine", "tags": {"time-period": ["1943"], "topic-tags": ["Bengal Famine", "Theatre", "Performance", "Representation", "Ethics", "Destitution"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Literature", "Painting"], "geographical-tags": ["Bengal", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the representations of the 1943 Bengal Famine in various artistic mediums like theatre, literature, and painting. The author, Soumick De, examines how these artistic works grappled with the ethical imperative to bear witness to the devastating famine, which saw millions perish. The thesis analyzes how the figure of the destitute emerged as a central focus, challenging the normative modes of representation and subjectification. Supervised by Prof. H.S Shiva Prakash, the work delves into the complex relationship between theatre, performance, and the event of the famine, offering insights into the role of art in confronting moments of historical crisis.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20579.pdf"}, "TH20580": {"title": "Embodied Rhythms: Understanding Music-making in a Community with Sidi Drumming as a Case Study", "author": "Vibhuti Sharma", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Embodied Rhythms: Exploring Sidi Drumming and Community", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Music-making", "Community", "Rhythm", "Embodiment"], "medium-tags": ["Drumming"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Jamnagar", "Jambur", "Shirvan"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the thesis \\\"Embodied Rhythms: Understanding Music-making in a Community with Sidi Drumming as a Case Study\\\" from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The author, Vibhuti Sharma, examines the role of rhythm and embodiment in the music-making practices of the Sidi community in western India. Under the supervision of Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt, the work delves into how rhythmic expressions shape the Sidi community's identity, social interactions, and sacred experiences. Key themes include the interplay of the social and the sacred, the aesthetics of Sidi drumming, and the ways in which music and community are intertwined.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20580.pdf"}, "TH20581": {"title": "Buddhist Art of Southern India with special reference to Tamil Speaking South India: from early historic period to 14th century A.D.", "author": "M. Ponnu Durai", "supervisors": ["Dr. Y. S. Alone"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Exploring the Buddhist Art Heritage of Tamil Nadu", "tags": {"time-period": ["Early Historic Period", "14th Century A.D."], "topic-tags": ["Buddhist Art", "Tamil Culture", "South Indian History"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["Tamil Nadu", "Southern India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Buddhist art heritage of Tamil speaking South India, from the early historic period to the 14th century A.D. The author, M. Ponnu Durai, under the supervision of Dr. Y.S. Alone, examines the spread of Buddhism in this region, the Buddhist sculpture and architecture, and the worshipping patterns associated with Buddhist images that have been appropriated into local Hindu traditions. The study delves into the historical, archaeological, and literary sources to reconstruct the rich Buddhist past of Tamil Nadu, which has often been marginalized or misappropriated by dominant Brahmanical narratives.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20581.pdf"}, "TH20590": {"title": "Rise of Samudaaya: Theater Movement in Karnataka", "author": "B.A. Samvartha", "supervisors": ["Dr. H.S. Shivaprakash"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "The Radical Theater Movement of Samudaaya", "tags": {"time-period": ["1970s", "1980s"], "topic-tags": ["Theater Movement", "Social Change", "Political Activism", "Marginalized Communities"], "medium-tags": ["Street Theater", "Jathas"], "geographical-tags": ["Karnataka", "India"]}, "description": "This episode explores the rise of the Samudaaya theater movement in Karnataka, based on a dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Samudaaya was founded in 1974 with the aim of using theater as an instrument of education and social change, reaching out to the masses and raising awareness about their social, economic and political conditions. Led by B.A. Samvartha and guided by Dr. H.S. Shivaprakash, Samudaaya pioneered the use of street theater and cultural jathas (processions) to engage with marginalized communities across Karnataka. The movement challenged feudal and semi-feudal values, and sought to empower the oppressed through its radical, politically-charged productions.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20590.pdf"}, "TH20591": {"title": "FLASH-FORWARD: MEMORY, TECHNOLOGY AND THE BOMBAY FILM REMAKE", "author": "RAMNA WALIA", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Remaking Bombay Cinema: Nostalgia, Technology and the Afterlife of Popular Films", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century", "2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Film remakes", "Bombay cinema", "Globalization", "Digital technology", "Stardom", "Popular memory"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Film"], "geographical-tags": ["Bombay", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the phenomenon of film remakes in contemporary Bombay cinema. The author, Ramna Walia, examines how the remake has emerged as a significant practice in the context of globalization, digital technology, shifting star cultures, and the circulation of popular memory. The work traces the cultural history of Bombay cinema through the lens of the remake, analyzing how filmmakers rework and adapt blockbuster hits of the past to engage with the present. Key themes include the relationship between the original and the remake, the role of stardom and publicity, and the changing aesthetics of representation.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20591.pdf"}, "TH20637": {"title": "INQUIRIES INTO THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROCESSES BEHIND THE REGIONAL IDENTITY OF KERALA TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE IN MEDIEVAL KERALA", "author": "PREMJISH", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Exploring the Social and Economic Roots of Kerala's Temple Architecture", "tags": {"time-period": ["Medieval Period", "14th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Temple Architecture", "Regional Identity", "Social Processes", "Economic Processes"], "medium-tags": ["Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["Kerala"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the social and economic processes behind the regional identity of Kerala temple architecture in the medieval period. The author, Premjish, examines how the advent of temple complexes in the 14th century and the historic background of their evolution were shaped by larger socioeconomic transformations in Kerala. The work delves into the economic, social, and cultural factors that contributed to the distinct regional style of Kerala's temple architecture during this time.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20637.pdf"}, "TH20649": {"title": "From Subjective Representation to Representation of the Subject: Naxalbari, Event and the Performance of a Revolution", "author": "Pujya Ghosh", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Naxalbari: The Evental Revolution", "tags": {"time-period": ["1960s", "1970s"], "topic-tags": ["Naxalbari Movement", "Political Revolution", "Performance Studies", "Representation", "Subjectivity"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["West Bengal", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Naxalbari Movement, a significant political event in post-independence India, through the lens of performance studies and the philosophical concept of the 'event'. The author, Pujya Ghosh, examines how the event of the Naxalbari uprising intersected with the event of theatre in Bengal during the 1960s and 70s, and how performance percolated into the domains of politics and culture. The work also delves into the possibilities and impossibilities of representing such an event, the challenges of writing its history, and the question of the revolutionary subject. Supervised by Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt, this dissertation offers a unique perspective on the Naxalbari Movement and its lasting impact.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20649.pdf"}, "TH20684": {"title": "Haradas Appacha Kavi: The Birth and Ambivalences of Modern Kodava Theatre", "author": "Jyothi Jayaprakash", "supervisors": ["Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "The Kodava Theatre Tradition", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Kodava culture", "Kodava language", "Nationalism", "Modernity", "Gender roles", "Social commentary"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Playwriting"], "geographical-tags": ["Kodagu", "Karnataka"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the works of Haradas Appacha Kavi, the pioneering playwright who wrote the first plays in the Kodava language. It examines how Appacha's plays engage with issues of Kodava culture, language, nationalism, modernity, gender roles, and social commentary through the medium of theatre. The supervisor for this work was Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20684.pdf"}, "TH20685": {"title": "Kavadi Attam: Ritual Practice and Danced Identity", "author": "A.P. Rajaram", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt", "Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Kavadi Attam: Ritual, Identity, and Trance", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Ritual practice", "Danced identity", "Trance", "Penance", "Tamil culture"], "medium-tags": ["Dance", "Ritual performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Tamil Nadu, India", "Palani"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the ritual practice of Kavadi Attam from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The author, A.P. Rajaram, examines the performative aspects of this ritual dance form, the role of the Kavadi prop, and the trance-like states induced during the Tamil festival of Thai Pusam. The supervisors, Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt and Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi, provide guidance on analyzing the cultural significance and identity-forming aspects of this ritual performance within the Tamil community.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20685.pdf"}, "TH20686": {"title": "Abbas Kiarostami: the Auteur, the Ethnographer, the Democrat", "author": "Priya Ghosh", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Abbas Kiarostami: Exploring the Ethnographic Filmmaker", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Iranian Cinema", "Ethnography", "Visual Democracy"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Photography", "Installation Art"], "geographical-tags": ["Iran", "Global"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the work of renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, positioning him as an ethnographer and a champion of visual democracy. The author, Priya Ghosh, examines Kiarostami's films, photographs, and installation art, tracing his influence on global cinema and his role as a cultural ambassador for post-revolutionary Iran. The thesis is supervised by Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar and delves into Kiarostami's unique cinematic style, his engagement with Persian poetry and performance traditions, and his ability to create universally appealing works that transcend geographical boundaries.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20686.pdf"}, "TH20699": {"title": "Revisiting the Sex-worker in Bombay Cinema: Space, Imaginaries, Performance", "author": "NAINA MUKERJI", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "Streetwalking Through Bombay Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["Early 20th Century", "Mid 20th Century", "Late 20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Sexuality", "Gender", "Urban Studies", "Performance"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema"], "geographical-tags": ["Bombay", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the evolving representation of the sex worker figure in Bombay cinema over the decades. Authored by Naina Mukerji and supervised by Dr. Ira Bhaskar, the work traces how the sex worker character has mutated from the early years of Bombay cinema to the post-globalized era, reflecting changing urban imaginaries, notions of sexuality and performance. The podcast will delve into how this figure has been used to navigate the shifting landscapes of the metropolis, from the streets and nightclubs to the high-rises, and how she has come to embody the fractured modernity of the city.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20699.pdf"}, "TH20998": {"title": "Pink Nights: The Queer (Male) Discotheques of Delhi and Music as the Site of Performance", "author": "Ankush Gupta", "supervisors": ["Bishnupriya Dutt", "Urmimala Sarkar", "Soumyabrata Chowdhary"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Queer Nightlife and Musical Performances in Delhi", "tags": {"time-period": ["Late 20th century", "Early 21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Queer identity", "LGBTQ+ activism", "Globalization", "Nightlife culture", "Musical performance"], "medium-tags": ["Discotheque", "Music"], "geographical-tags": ["Delhi, India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the emergence of queer (male) discotheque spaces in Delhi and how music and performance shape queer identity and politics in the context of globalization. The author, Ankush Gupta, examines how the discotheque scene has been influenced by global trends while also mediating local queer cultures and activism. The work looks at the role of music, dance, and nightlife in the formation of queer subjectivities, as well as the tensions between mainstream and alternative queer movements in India. The thesis is supervised by Professors Bishnupriya Dutt, Urmimala Sarkar, and Soumyabrata Chowdhary.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH20998.pdf"}, "TH21039": {"title": "Querying the Popular in Mela and Street Photography", "author": "Sameena", "supervisors": ["Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Querying the Popular: Photographic Practices in Melas and Streets", "tags": {"time-period": ["1960s", "1970s"], "topic-tags": ["Popular Photography", "Photographic Practices", "Mela", "Street Photography", "Trick Photography", "Digital Photography"], "medium-tags": ["Photography"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Delhi", "Aligarh", "Meerut"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the evolution of photographic practices in India, particularly in the context of melas (fairs) and street photography. The author, Sameena, examines how popular photography in the 1960s and 1970s challenged the notions of realism and representation, leading to the emergence of innovative techniques like \\\"trick photography\\\". The thesis also traces the transition from analog to digital photography and how it impacted the photographic culture, especially in semi-urban and urban spaces. The supervisor for this work was Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21039.pdf"}, "TH21205": {"title": "A NEW THEATRE MOVEMENT IN WEST BENGAL 1954-1983: AN ANALYSIS OF ARTIST'S SUBJECTIVITY, NOVELTY AND POLITICAL COMMUNITY", "author": "RAJDEEP KONAR", "supervisors": ["BISHNUPRIYA DUTT"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "The New Theatre Movement in West Bengal", "tags": {"time-period": ["1954-1983"], "topic-tags": ["Theatre", "Politics", "Ideology", "Ethics", "Liminality"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["West Bengal"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the relationship between theatre and politics in the New Theatre Movement in West Bengal from 1954 to 1983. The author, Rajdeep Konar, analyzes the conceptions of theatre and politics held by leading figures like Utpal Dutt, Sombhu Mitra, and Ajitesh Bandopadhyay, and how they negotiated the intersections of art, ideology, ethics, and political community through their theatrical practices. The work provides insights into the evolving dynamics between theatre and the socio-political landscape in post-independence Bengal.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21205.pdf"}, "TH21258": {"title": "ASIA AND INTERCULTURALISM: EARLY 20TH CENTURY CULTURAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN INDIA AND JAPAN", "author": "SAYAKA ARASE", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji", "Dr. Naman Ahuja"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Exploring the Cultural Dialogue Between India and Japan in the Early 20th Century", "tags": {"time-period": ["Early 20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Pan-Asianism", "Orientalism", "Nationalism", "Cultural Conversation", "Intercultural Exchange"], "medium-tags": ["Art", "Culture"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Japan"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the cultural conversation between India and Japan in the early 20th century. It examines the concepts of Pan-Asianism, Orientalism, and Nationalism that shaped the relationship between the two countries during this period. The work focuses on the friendship and intellectual exchange between Indian polymath Rabindranath Tagore and Japanese art historian Okakura Kakuz\\u014d, and how their ideas influenced the artistic and cultural practices in both nations. Key themes include the role of intercultural dialogue in shaping modern Asian identity and the impact of Western imperialism on the cultural discourses of India and Japan.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21258.pdf"}, "TH21274": {"title": "Constellations on the Move: New Media Art in the 'Contemporary'", "author": "M. Srinivas Aditya", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Constellations on the Move: New Media Art in the Contemporary", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary", "Late 20th Century", "Early 21st Century"], "topic-tags": ["New Media Art", "Digital Art", "Contemporary Art", "Art History", "Curatorial Studies"], "medium-tags": ["Digital Media", "Video Art", "Interactive Art"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, authored by M. Srinivas Aditya and supervised by Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji, explores the field of New Media Art in the context of the 'contemporary'. It examines the dispersed and disoriented proliferation of new media practices in India, the challenges they pose to conventional art historical approaches, and the ways in which the digital and the contemporary intersect. The work engages with themes of technology, temporality, curatorial practices, and the changing landscape of contemporary art and culture.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21274.pdf"}, "TH21275": {"title": "Defining the 'Rituparnoesque': Rituparno Ghosh and Auteurism, Sexuality and Stardom", "author": "Sumit Dey", "supervisors": ["Dr Ira Bhaskar", "Dr.Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Rituparno Ghosh: Auteur, Sexuality, and Stardom", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Auteurism", "Sexuality", "Stardom", "Gender", "Performativity"], "medium-tags": ["Film"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Bengal"]}, "description": "This M.Phil dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University critically examines the status of Bengali filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh as an auteur, exploring his unique cinematic style, his treatment of sexuality, and his performance as a star and cultural icon. The work situates Ghosh within the tradition of \\\"New Bengali Cinema\\\" while highlighting his distinct thematic and stylistic approaches. It also analyzes Ghosh's engagement with issues of gender, performativity, and stardom, making him a compelling figure in contemporary Indian cinema.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21275.pdf"}, "TH21276": {"title": "Celluloid in Transit: Film Society Cultures in India", "author": "ABHIJA GHOSH", "supervisors": ["Dr Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Celluloid in Transit: Film Society Cultures in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["1960s", "1970s", "1980s"], "topic-tags": ["Film Societies", "Film Culture", "Film Exhibition", "Film Reception", "Cinephilia", "Indian New Wave"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Celluloid"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Calcutta", "Bombay", "Delhi", "Madras"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the cultural history of the film society movement in India from the 1960s to the 1980s. It examines the diverse film cultures engendered by film societies as they endeavored to make meaning of cinema and its relationship to modern society. The work traces the networks and circuits through which films were accessed and circulated, the memories and articulations of film society members, and the various modes of disseminating film culture through screenings, discussions, publications and film appreciation courses. The thesis was submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University by Abhija Ghosh under the supervision of Dr Ira Bhaskar.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21276.pdf"}, "TH21277": {"title": "Material Avatars: A Sensuous Cartography of the Korean Wave", "author": "DEBJANI DUTTA", "supervisors": ["Dr.Parul Dave Mukherji", "Dr.Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "The Materialized Object of the Korean Wave", "tags": {"time-period": ["2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Korean popular culture", "Transnational cultural flows", "Fan cultures", "Material culture"], "medium-tags": ["Television", "Film", "Music"], "geographical-tags": ["South Korea", "Asia", "Global"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the materialized object of the Korean Wave, a transnational phenomenon of South Korean popular culture that has spread extensively across Asia and globally since the 2000s. Drawing on a dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University by Debjani Dutta, the episode examines how Korean television, film, and music have generated an intense engagement with material culture, as fans acquire and circulate various merchandise and collectibles. The discussion is guided by the supervisor, Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar, and delves into the sensuous and haptic dimensions of this material culture, as well as its implications for understanding contemporary media and fan practices in a transnational context.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21277.pdf"}, "TH21278": {"title": "The Contemporary Bengali Film Industry: From Tollygunge to Tollywood", "author": "Anugyan Nag", "supervisors": ["Dr Ira Bhaskar", "Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "The Rise of Tollywood: Corporatization and Media Convergence in Bengali Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["1980s", "1990s", "2000s", "2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Film industry", "Corporatization", "Media convergence", "Bollywood influence", "Changing aesthetics"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Television", "Print media", "Digital media"], "geographical-tags": ["Bengal", "Tollygunge", "Tollywood"]}, "description": "This M.Phil dissertation explores the emergence of the post-liberalization Bengali film industry, now known as Tollywood. It examines how Tollywood is constructed and re-shaped through media networks, discourses, new star and celebrity culture, marketing strategies, and the corporatization of film production. The work maps the industrial changes and media convergence that have transformed the Bengali film industry from Tollygunge to Tollywood, focusing on the role of production houses like Shree Venkatesh Films in driving these transformations. The dissertation was submitted at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, under the supervision of Dr. Ira Bhaskar and Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21278.pdf"}, "TH21284": {"title": "Of stones, neon-lights and gold-plated gods: A case study of Akshardham in Delhi", "author": "ANNE HARTIG", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Akshardham: Fusing the Sacred and Secular in Contemporary Indian Architecture", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Contemporary Indian architecture", "Religious architecture", "Secularism", "Modernity", "Visitor experience"], "medium-tags": ["Architectural design", "Sculpture", "Multimedia exhibits"], "geographical-tags": ["Delhi, India", "Gujarat, India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Akshardham Cultural Complex (ACC) in Delhi, a massive architectural project constructed by the Hindu organization Bochasanwasi Sri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). The author, Anne Hartig, examines how ACC fuses previously distinct cultural institutions like the temple, museum, theme park and monument, and the impact this has on visitor experience and perceptions of sacred and secular space. The work is supervised by Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21284.pdf"}, "TH21312": {"title": "BALLET IN INDIA: ITS ABSENCE, CONTEMPORARY EMERGENCE, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDIAN BALLET BODY", "author": "MEGHNA BHARDWAJ", "supervisors": ["Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi", "Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "The Emergence of Ballet in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th Century", "20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Indian Nationalism", "Contemporarization of Dance", "Cultural Identity", "Body Practices"], "medium-tags": ["Ballet", "Classical Dance", "Contemporary Dance"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the absence and contemporary emergence of ballet in India. Author Meghna Bhardwaj, under the supervision of Dr. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi and Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt, investigates the socio-cultural and political factors that led to the resistance against ballet during the nationalist movement in India, as well as the more recent processes of contemporarization and globalization that have facilitated its gradual introduction. The key themes examined include the construction of Indian cultural identity, the negotiation between traditional and modern body practices, and the transnational flows of dance forms.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH21312.pdf"}, "TH22111": {"title": "From the Ruins of Chanakya: Exhibition History and Urban Memory", "author": "Ipsita Sahu", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2011", "alt-title": "The Rise and Fall of Chanakya Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["1970s", "1980s", "2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Film Exhibition", "Urban Memory", "Architectural History", "Cosmopolitan Public Sphere"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["Delhi", "Chanakyapuri"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the history and cultural significance of the Chanakya cinema theatre in Delhi. Author Ipsita Sahu, under the supervision of Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar, traces the rise and fall of this iconic single-screen theatre, examining how its architecture, exhibition practices, and relationship to the city created a unique cosmopolitan public sphere in Delhi from the 1970s to the 2000s. The work delves into themes of urban transformation, the impact of multiplexes, and the role of cinema in shaping collective memory and identity in the city.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22111.pdf"}, "TH22147": {"title": "MONOLITHS OF MIZORAM: A VISUAL STUDY", "author": "ISAAC MALSA WMTLUANGA", "supervisors": ["Shri. Y.S. Alone"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Monumental Mizo: Exploring the Visual Culture of Mizoram's Megaliths", "tags": {"time-period": ["15th-17th century", "18th-19th century", "20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Mizo culture", "Monolithic tradition", "Visual culture", "Colonial influence", "Cultural identity"], "medium-tags": ["Stone carving", "Megalithic monuments"], "geographical-tags": ["Mizoram", "Northeast India", "Myanmar"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the rich visual culture of the Mizo people through a study of their monolithic tradition. The author, Isaac Malsa Wmtluanga, under the guidance of supervisor Shri. Y.S. Alone, delves into the historical origins, stylistic evolution, and cultural significance of the Mizo monoliths - from their roots in the 15th-17th century migrations to the transformations brought about by colonial influences in the 18th-19th centuries. The work sheds light on how these megalithic monuments served as visual repositories of Mizo identity, documenting their religious beliefs, social hierarchies, and artistic expressions over time. Key themes explored include the role of monoliths in Mizo cultural and political life, the impact of Christianity and colonialism on the tradition, and the enduring legacy of these monumental structures in shaping the visual culture of Mizoram.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22147.pdf"}, "TH22269": {"title": "QUERYING THE POPULAR IN MELA and STREET PHOTOGRAPHY", "author": "Sameena", "supervisors": ["Parul Dave Mukherji", "Ranjani Majumdar"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "Querying the Popular: Photography, Melas, and the Everyday", "tags": {"time-period": ["1960s", "1970s"], "topic-tags": ["Popular Photography", "Mela Spaces", "Street Photography", "Photographic Practices", "Everyday Life", "Transgression", "Performativity"], "medium-tags": ["Photography", "Digital Photography"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Delhi", "Aligarh", "Meerut"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, authored by Sameena and supervised by Parul Dave Mukherji and Ranjani Majumdar, explores the role of popular photography in shaping the aspirations and everyday lives of people in India during the 1960s and 1970s. It examines the photographic practices that emerged in mela (fair) spaces and on city streets, looking at how they challenged notions of photographic realism and created new forms of visual expression. The work investigates the politics of mela spaces, the transgressive potential of makeshift photography corners, and the reconfiguration of the urban gaze through street photography, shedding light on the complex negotiations between technology, popular culture, and social transformation.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22269.pdf"}, "TH22347": {"title": "Breasts in Indian Art: Rethinking their Metaphorical Meanings", "author": "Anannya Bohidar", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "Breasts as Archetypes in Indian Art and Culture", "tags": {"time-period": ["Ancient India", "Medieval India"], "topic-tags": ["Mythology", "Symbolism", "Femininity", "Sexuality", "Iconography"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Painting", "Ritual Objects"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "South Asia"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the representation and symbolic interpretation of breasts in Indian art and literature. Authored by Anannya Bohidar under the supervision of Dr. Naman P. Ahuja, the work examines breasts as an archetype in the Brahmanical imagination, looking at their depiction in mythology, rituals, and visual culture across ancient and medieval India. The study moves beyond the conventional notions of breasts as symbols of fertility and nourishment, and delves into their multifaceted meanings as sources of empowerment, eroticism, and even destruction. By engaging with diverse sources from art, archaeology, and textual traditions, this dissertation offers a fresh perspective on the complex role of the female body in Indian cultural production.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22347.pdf"}, "TH22702": {"title": "The Phantom of Transgressive Aesthetics & Missed Possibilities: A Study of Political Theatre in Allahabad: 1975-1985", "author": "Anirban Kumar", "supervisors": ["Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt", "Dr. Ameet Parameswaran"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "Transgressive Aesthetics and Missed Possibilities in Allahabad's Political Theatre", "tags": {"time-period": ["1975-1985"], "topic-tags": ["Political Theatre", "Transgression", "Emergency", "Missed Possibilities"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Street Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Allahabad", "Uttar Pradesh"]}, "description": "This M.Phil dissertation explores the political theatre practice in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh from 1975 to 1985, a period marked by significant political events in India such as the declaration of Emergency. The work focuses on the spectrum of issues within which theatre groups like IPTA, JANAM and DASTA were performing, and analyzes the strict parameters of political theatre during this time. The thesis by Anirban Kumar, supervised by Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt and Dr. Ameet Parameswaran at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, JNU, examines the transgressive aesthetics and missed possibilities in Allahabad's political theatre, challenging the conventional notions of political theatre during the Emergency.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22702.pdf"}, "TH22732": {"title": "A NEW THEATRE MOVEMENT IN WEST BENGAL (1954-1983): AN ANALYSIS OF ARTIST'S SUBJECTIVITY, NOVELTY AND POLITICAL COMMUNITY", "author": "RAJDEEP KONAR", "supervisors": ["Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2012", "alt-title": "The New Theatre Movement in Bengal", "tags": {"time-period": ["1954-1983"], "topic-tags": ["Theatre Movement", "Artist Subjectivity", "Political Community"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["West Bengal"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the New Theatre Movement in West Bengal from 1954 to 1983. It analyzes the relationship between theatre, artist subjectivity, and political community during this period, focusing on the work of prominent theatre practitioners like Utpal Dutt, Sombhu Mitra, and Ajitesh Bandopadhyay. The study examines how these individuals navigated the intersections of theatre, ideology, ethics, and politics in their artistic practices and conceptions of community.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22732.pdf"}, "TH22812": {"title": "From Courts, Studios to Bazaars: A Visual History of the Tawa'ifin Colonial North India (Late 18th to early 20th Centuries)", "author": "Ayesha Rachel Matthan", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherjee"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "The Visual Journey of the Tawa'if in Colonial India", "tags": {"time-period": ["Late 18th century", "19th century", "Early 20th century"], "topic-tags": ["Courtesans", "Nautch girls", "Colonial history", "Visual culture", "Gender and sexuality"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Photography", "Popular print media"], "geographical-tags": ["North India", "Awadh", "Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the visual representation of the tawa'if (courtesan) in colonial North India from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. The author, Ayesha Rachel Matthan, examines the transition of the tawa'if's depiction across different mediums like paintings, photographs, and popular print media under the supervision of Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherjee. The study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the tawa'if's complex position in colonial history, negotiating issues of gender, sexuality, patronage, and cultural identity.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22812.pdf"}, "TH22909": {"title": "GENDER BODY SPACE: EXPLORING AESTHETICS AND POLITICS IN THE WORKS OF SELECT CONTEMPORARY WOMEN DIRECTORS", "author": "RAMAN KUMAR", "supervisors": ["Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt", "Dr. Trina N Banerjee"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "Exploring Gender, Body and Space in Contemporary Women's Theatre", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Gender", "Body", "Space", "Aesthetics", "Politics", "Women's Theatre"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This episode explores the works of select contemporary women directors in India, including Amal Allana, Anuradha Kapur, Maya K Rao, and Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry. The thesis, submitted at the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, examines how these directors engage with issues of gender, body, and space through their theatrical productions. The author, Raman Kumar, analyzes the aesthetic and political strategies employed by these directors to challenge stereotypical representations of women and explore alternative narratives. The discussion is framed within the broader context of the evolving feminist theatre movement in India and the directors' negotiations with modernity, nationalism, and the market forces.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22909.pdf"}, "TH22938": {"title": "IN SEARCH OF COMMUNITY: A JOURNEY THROUGH CHILDREN'S THEATRE", "author": "Suchetana Chanda", "supervisors": ["Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "Exploring Community Through Children's Theatre", "tags": {"time-period": ["1970s", "1980s", "2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Children's Theatre", "Community Building", "Education", "Politics", "Ideology"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["Kolkata", "West Bengal"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the role of children's theatre in building a sense of community among participants. The author, Suchetana Chanda, examines the historical and ideological context of children's theatre in West Bengal, analyzing the various modes of practice and their implications. The work is supervised by Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt and delves into the potential of children's theatre to foster values of cooperation, empathy and collective living, while also examining the political and economic forces that shape these theatrical practices.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22938.pdf"}, "TH22956": {"title": "From Courts, Studios to Bazaars: A Visual History of the Tawa'ifin Colonial North India (Late 18th to early 20th Centuries)", "author": "Ayesha Rachel Matthan", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherjee"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "The Visual Journey of the Tawa'if in Colonial India", "tags": {"time-period": ["Late 18th Century", "19th Century", "Early 20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Courtesans", "Nautch Girls", "Colonial History", "Gender Studies", "Visual Culture"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Photography", "Popular Print Media"], "geographical-tags": ["North India", "Awadh", "Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the visual representation of the tawa'if (courtesan) in colonial North India from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. The author, Ayesha Rachel Matthan, examines the transition of the tawa'if's depiction across different mediums like paintings, photographs, and popular print media under the supervision of Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherjee. The study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the tawa'if's complex position in colonial society, negotiating power dynamics, gender, and cultural shifts during this period.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22956.pdf"}, "TH22959": {"title": "The Aesthetic Expression of Legend Lin Dance Theatre and Its Meaning in Contemporary Theatre of Taiwan", "author": "Tian Jia-Yuan", "supervisors": ["Bishnupriya Dutt", "Urmimala Sarkar"], "year": "2013", "alt-title": "Exploring the Taiwanese Body in Contemporary Dance", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Taiwanese Identity", "Body Aesthetics", "Contemporary Theatre"], "medium-tags": ["Dance", "Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["Taiwan"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the thesis from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, written by Tian Jia-Yuan. The thesis examines the aesthetic expression of the Legend Lin Dance Theatre and its significance in the contemporary theatre of Taiwan. The work looks at how Taiwanese choreographers are turning to traditional Eastern body practices like chi, tai-chi, and meditation to develop a distinct Taiwanese body aesthetic in contrast to dominant Western dance forms. The episode discusses the author's analysis of two key Taiwanese dance companies, Cloud Gate and Legend Lin, and how they are using the body to explore issues of Taiwanese identity and cultural nationalism. The supervisors for this thesis were Bishnupriya Dutt and Urmimala Sarkar.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH22959.pdf"}, "TH28243": {"title": "KASHMIR 2.0: CONTEMPORARY FILM AND MEDIA PRACTICES IN KASHMIR SINCE 2000", "author": "NIYATI", "supervisors": ["Prof. Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Documenting Conflict and Resistance in Contemporary Kashmir", "tags": {"time-period": ["2000-2017"], "topic-tags": ["Conflict", "Identity", "Resistance", "Human Rights", "Trauma", "Exile"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Documentary", "Music", "Video"], "geographical-tags": ["Kashmir", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores how Kashmiri filmmakers, musicians, and video artists have responded to the conflict and violence in Kashmir through contemporary media practices since the year 2000. The author, Niyati, examines how Kashmiri identity, trauma, resistance, and the demand for Azadi (freedom) are articulated across different mediums like fiction films, documentaries, music videos, and online video testimonies. The work is supervised by Prof. Ira Bhaskar and provides a nuanced understanding of the mediatized representations of the Kashmir conflict in the 21st century.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28243.pdf"}, "TH28289": {"title": "The Video Game in India: Games, Gaming Cultures and the Relationship with Cinema", "author": "Aman Mann", "supervisors": ["Prof. Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "The Rise of Video Games in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["1980s", "1990s", "2000s", "2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Video Games", "Gaming Cultures", "Cinema", "Media Convergence", "Spectatorship", "Interactivity", "Virtual Reality"], "medium-tags": ["Video Games", "Cinema"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "New Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the rise of video games in India over the past two decades. The author, Aman Mann, traces the development of video game networks in India through key moments like the arrival of gaming consoles in the 1980s/90s, the internet boom around the turn of the millennium, and the contemporary era marked by new visual technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality. The work examines the production, circulation, and formal/aesthetic developments of video games, as well as their relationship with cinema. Key themes include media convergence, spectatorship, interactivity, and the transformative effects of emerging technologies.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28289.pdf"}, "TH28301": {"title": "WE-CAMS: COMMUNITY-BASED DOCUMENTARY PRACTICES IN INDIA", "author": "APEKSHA PRIYADARSHINI", "supervisors": ["Dr. Veena Hariharan"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Community-Based Documentary Practices in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["1980s", "Present"], "topic-tags": ["Community Media", "Documentary Filmmaking", "Identity Discourse", "Media Anthropology"], "medium-tags": ["Video", "Small Media"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores contemporary community-based documentary practices in India. The author, Apeksha Priyadarshini, analyzes the emergence of these practices in the context of earlier traditions of documentary filmmaking in India as well as the larger global trends. Through three case studies - Deccan Development Society, Video Volunteers, and Dalit Camera - the work examines how marginalized communities are using the medium of documentary to represent themselves, challenge dominant narratives, and empower their communities. The key themes explored include the evolving notion of \\\"community\\\", the politics of representation, the role of technology, and the aesthetic and activist dimensions of community-based media practices.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28301.pdf"}, "TH28316": {"title": "Yaj\\u00f1a Var\\u0101ha Images in Central India: An Iconological Study", "author": "ANUJ BAKSHI", "supervisors": ["Prof. Naman P. Ahuja", "Dr. R.K.K. Rajarajan"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Exploring the Iconography of Yaj\\u00f1a Var\\u0101ha in Central India", "tags": {"time-period": ["5th century CE", "6th century CE", "9th century CE", "10th century CE", "11th century CE", "12th century CE", "13th century CE", "14th century CE"], "topic-tags": ["Iconology", "Yaj\\u00f1a Var\\u0101ha", "Cosmogony", "Ritual Symbolism", "Central India"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Stone Carving"], "geographical-tags": ["Madhya Pradesh", "Central India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by Anuj Bakshi explores the iconography of Yaj\\u00f1a Var\\u0101ha sculptures found in Central India, dating from the 5th to 14th centuries CE. The study provides an iconological analysis of these theriomorphic (animal-headed) sculptures, examining how the image of Var\\u0101ha was imbued with religio-political meanings that evolved over time under different ruling dynasties in the region. The work examines the mythological and cosmogonic associations of the Var\\u0101ha avatar, as well as the symbolic representation of ritual concepts like yaj\\u00f1a (sacrifice) on these sculptural forms.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28316.pdf"}, "TH28323": {"title": "Hermeneutics of Subcontinental Art-Historiography: The Varendr\\u012b Region of Bengal (7th-12th C.E.)", "author": "Archishman Sarker", "supervisors": ["Dr. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Uncovering the Lost Art of Bengal's Varendr\\u012b Region", "tags": {"time-period": ["7th Century CE", "8th Century CE", "9th Century CE", "10th Century CE", "11th Century CE", "12th Century CE"], "topic-tags": ["Art Historiography", "Regional Art", "Bengal Art", "Pala-Sena Art", "Cultural Syncretism"], "medium-tags": ["Stone Sculpture", "Terracotta", "Copper-Alloy"], "geographical-tags": ["Varendr\\u012b", "Bengal", "Northern India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the art historiography of the Varendr\\u012b region of Bengal, covering the 7th to 12th century CE. Author Archishman Sarker, under the supervision of Dr. Naman P. Ahuja, examines the lacunae in scholarship on the rich artistic legacy of this region, which was a major center of Pala-Sena art and culture. The work delves into the complex processes of historiographic interpretations that have shaped our understanding of Bengal's art, highlighting the need to uncover the diverse cultural influences and local artistic practices that have been marginalized within the dominant Pala-Sena canon. Through a detailed study of sculptural and architectural remains, the dissertation sheds light on the syncretic nature of the art of Varendr\\u012b, challenging the existing narratives and offering a more nuanced perspective on the artistic developments in early medieval eastern India.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28323.pdf"}, "TH28340": {"title": "The Poetics of Region: Politics and Performance of Andhra and Telangana", "author": "Govinda Rao Sivvala", "supervisors": ["Dr. Brahma Prakash"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "The Imagined Regions of Andhra and Telangana", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century"], "topic-tags": ["regional identity", "cultural politics", "performance traditions", "social movements"], "medium-tags": ["poetry", "music", "theater"], "geographical-tags": ["Andhra Pradesh", "Telangana"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University examines how the regions of Andhra and Telangana were imagined and constructed through the works of poets, singers, and performance artists. Focusing on the transformations of regional identity from the formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 to the separation of Telangana in 2014, the author analyzes how performing arts played a crucial role in shaping and reshaping these regional formations. The work explores the dynamic interplay between region, culture, and politics, with a special focus on the works of revolutionary artists like Gaddar and Vangapandu Prasada Rao.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28340.pdf"}, "TH28341": {"title": "Children in the cinematic landscape", "author": "Unnamed", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ranjani Mazumdar", "Dr. Kaushik Bhaumik"], "year": "Unknown", "alt-title": "Children's Films in Post-Liberalization Bengal", "tags": {"time-period": ["1990s", "2000s", "2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Children's Entertainment", "Media Representation", "Social Issues", "Childhood"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Television", "Advertising", "Radio"], "geographical-tags": ["Bengal", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University examines the changing landscape of children's entertainment in post-liberalization Bengal. It analyzes films produced by the government-backed Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) as well as commercial cinema targeting young audiences. The work also explores the rise of television serials, reality shows, advertisements, and radio programming aimed at children in this period, highlighting how media representations of childhood have evolved alongside broader economic and cultural transformations. Key themes include the tension between state-sanctioned and corporate visions of children's culture, the role of nostalgia and memory, and the increasing integration of children into consumer-driven media ecologies.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28341.pdf"}, "TH28378": {"title": "R\\u0100M-RASIK SAMPRAD\\u0100YA: ANALYSING THE VISUAL TRADITION OF GALT\\u0100 TEMPLE VALLEY", "author": "PRERANA KHANDELWAL", "supervisors": ["Kavita Singh"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "The Sensual Side of Rama: Exploring the R\\u0101m-Rasik Tradition", "tags": {"time-period": ["16th century", "17th century", "18th century"], "topic-tags": ["R\\u0101m-Rasik Samprad\\u0101ya", "R\\u0101m\\u0101nand\\u012b sect", "Bhakti tradition", "Erotic devotion", "R\\u0101m and S\\u012bt\\u0101"], "medium-tags": ["Architecture", "Murals", "Miniature paintings"], "geographical-tags": ["Galt\\u0101", "Jaipur", "Ayodhy\\u0101"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the visual tradition of the R\\u0101m-Rasik Samprad\\u0101ya, a devotional sect within the R\\u0101m\\u0101nand\\u012b tradition that focuses on the sensual and erotic aspects of the relationship between R\\u0101m and S\\u012bt\\u0101. Drawing on textual sources produced by the mahants of the Galt\\u0101 temple in Jaipur, as well as the visual culture associated with the sect, including architecture, murals, and miniature paintings, the thesis examines how the R\\u0101m-Rasik tradition challenged the conventional image of R\\u0101m as the ideal, morally upright king. The study situates the R\\u0101m-Rasik Samprad\\u0101ya within the broader context of North Indian bhakti traditions and analyzes how the sect's theology and practices were manifested in the visual realm.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28378.pdf"}, "TH28385": {"title": "ALL THAT IS SOLID MELTS INTO VAPOUR: THE VAPORWAVE AVANT-GARDE IN THE AGE OF WEB 2.0", "author": "ISHAN MOHAN", "supervisors": ["Prof. Kaushik Bhaumik"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "The Vaporwave Avant-Garde", "tags": {"time-period": ["1970s", "1980s", "1990s", "2000s", "2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Avant-Garde", "Pop Culture", "Capitalism", "Nostalgia", "Web 2.0", "Accelerationism"], "medium-tags": ["Music", "Visual Art", "Internet Art"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Global"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Vaporwave phenomenon - its creation, production, artist activity, modes of media dissemination, rise to critical fame, and the formation of a critical community around it. The study frames Vaporwave within the genealogies of avant-garde art, music, and internet cultures since the 1970s, examining how this digital hypnagogic-pop subgenre emerged in 2010 and developed into a specialized avant-garde art moment. The work analyzes Vaporwave's audio-visual grammar, its critique of capitalism, and its place within broader theoretical frameworks like accelerationism. The author, Ishan Mohan, investigates the political and cultural implications of this New Media pop avant-garde in the age of Web 2.0.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28385.pdf"}, "TH28469": {"title": "Tai Buddhist Visual Culture in Assam: Religion, Connection, Politics", "author": "Ajanta Das", "supervisors": ["Dr. Y.S. Alone"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Tai Buddhist Art and Culture in Assam", "tags": {"time-period": ["13th-19th century CE"], "topic-tags": ["Buddhism", "Tai culture", "Religious politics", "Transnational connections"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Painting", "Manuscript", "Textiles"], "geographical-tags": ["Assam, India", "Southeast Asia"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the Tai Buddhist visual culture in the state of Assam, India. The author, Ajanta Das, examines the art, artifacts, and religious practices of the Tai Buddhist community in Assam, tracing their connections to Southeast Asian Buddhist traditions. The study also analyzes the local and transnational religious politics surrounding these Tai Buddhist sites. Key themes include the history of Buddhism in Assam, the Tai community's migration and settlement, and the interplay between Tai Buddhist art/culture and the dominant Vaishnava tradition in the region.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28469.pdf"}, "TH28563": {"title": "PAINTING IN MURSHIDABAD IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: AN EXPLORATION OF THE PATTERNS OF ART PATRONAGE", "author": "MRINALINI SIL", "supervisors": ["Professor Kavita Singh"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Painting and Patronage in 18th Century Murshidabad", "tags": {"time-period": ["18th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Art Patronage", "Mughal Painting", "Provincial Painting Styles", "Transition from Mughal to Colonial Rule"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Illustrated Manuscripts"], "geographical-tags": ["Murshidabad", "Bengal"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the painting traditions and patterns of art patronage in 18th century Murshidabad, the capital of the Bengal Nizamat. It examines the visual culture of the Nawabs of Murshidabad, the emergence of new patrons like the English East India Company, and the diversification of painting styles to include religious themes and folk traditions. The work is supervised by Professor Kavita Singh and authored by Mrinalini Sil.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28563.pdf"}, "TH28582": {"title": "CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICES AROUND DALIT ART AND ACTIVISM IN INDIA", "author": "NARESH SUNA", "supervisors": ["Prof. Shukla Sawant"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Challenging Brahmanical Hegemony: Dalit Art and Activism in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Dalit Art", "Dalit Activism", "Anti-caste Struggle", "Brahmanical Hegemony", "Higher Education"], "medium-tags": ["Visual Art", "Protest Art", "Performance Art"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Hyderabad", "Jawaharlal Nehru University"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores contemporary art practices around Dalit art and activism in India. The author, Naresh Suna, examines how the Rohith Vemula movement challenged the cultural hegemony of civil society and higher education institutions through the use of visual culture, including images, photographs, performances, and other artistic interventions. The work focuses on the role of Dalit visual culture in mobilizing for equality, freedom, and justice, and analyzes the systematic attempts by the Indian state to suppress the voices raised by Dalit activists and students. The dissertation also explores gender discourses from a caste perspective within these protest movements.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28582.pdf"}, "TH28597": {"title": "The Goddess Cults of Contemporary Western Odisha: Towards Visual Politics of Assimilation and Contestation", "author": "PAPPU KUMAR NAIK", "supervisors": ["Prof. Y. S. Alone", "Dr. R.K.K. Rajarajan"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Goddess Cults and Visual Politics in Western Odisha", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Goddess Cults", "Assimilation", "Contestation", "Visual Culture", "Ritual Practices"], "medium-tags": ["Visual Arts", "Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Western Odisha", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the goddess cults of contemporary Western Odisha, focusing on the visual politics of assimilation and contestation. The author, Pappu Kumar Naik, examines how these local goddess cults have undergone cultural changes through processes of assimilation and appropriation into the Hindu fold. The work also investigates the social and political reasons behind this incorporation, and critically analyzes the visual and functional transformations in the worship of these folk goddesses. Engaging with the complex socio-political context, the dissertation contextualizes the ambiguous and fluid nature of these goddess cults. It also explores the connections between the cult of the goddess Samale\\u012b and Tantric Buddhism in Sambalpur, as well as the resistance to Sanskritization by marginalized communities in the region.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28597.pdf"}, "TH28625": {"title": "Politics of Identity and Reservation: A Case Study of Khap Panchayats in Haryana", "author": "Sanjeev Kumar", "supervisors": ["Prof. Vidhu Verma"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Khap Panchayats and Identity Politics in Haryana", "tags": {"time-period": ["600 AD", "Colonial Era", "Post-Independence", "1980s"], "topic-tags": ["Identity Politics", "Reservation", "Caste Dynamics", "Indigenous Institutions", "Secularism"], "medium-tags": ["Dissertation", "Ethnographic Study"], "geographical-tags": ["Haryana", "North India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the politics of identity and reservation surrounding the Khap Panchayats in the state of Haryana. The author, Sanjeev Kumar, examines the historical trajectories of these indigenous institutions, their relationship with modern governance structures, and the ongoing debates around Jat reservation under the guidance of Prof. Vidhu Verma. The work delves into the complex interplay of caste, clan, and community dynamics that shape the contemporary politics of Khap Panchayats in Haryana.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28625.pdf"}, "TH28629": {"title": "INTERROGATING REPRESENTATIONS OF WOMEN IN MODERN INDIAN ART: A DALIT FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE", "author": "SANJAY KUMAR", "supervisors": ["Prof. Y. S. Alone"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "Representations of Women in Modern Indian Art: A Dalit Feminist Perspective", "tags": {"time-period": ["Modern Art", "20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Gender Representation", "Caste and Gender", "Feminist Art", "Dalit Feminism"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Drawing"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "Jawaharlal Nehru University"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the representation of women in modern Indian art, examining the works of artists like F.N. Souza and K.H. Ara through a Dalit feminist lens. The author, Sanjay Kumar, investigates how gender and caste intersect in the depiction of female figures, and how Dalit artists like Savi Sawarkar and Jaya Daronde challenge dominant narratives of modernism. The thesis delves into the politics of representation, the gendered gaze of male modernist artists, and the ways in which Dalit feminist perspectives offer critical interventions in the historiography of modern Indian art.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28629.pdf"}, "TH28772": {"title": "New Clowns in Town, From Live Performances to Digital Media: Popularity, Stardom and Politics", "author": "ARUN PATEL", "supervisors": ["Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2018", "alt-title": "New Clowns in Town: From Live to Digital Comedy", "tags": {"time-period": ["21st Century"], "topic-tags": ["Comedy", "Stardom", "Politics", "Media"], "medium-tags": ["Live Performance", "Digital Media"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the rise of a new genre of comedic performances in India, known as the \\\"new clowns\\\", which have gained immense popularity in the digital media age. The author, Arun Patel, examines the transition of these comedic acts from live stage performances to digital platforms like YouTube, and how this shift has impacted their form, content, and reception. The work is supervised by Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt and delves into the themes of popularity, stardom, and the political implications of this new wave of comedy in India.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH28772.pdf"}, "TH29346": {"title": "Expanding the Archive: Reiterations of Film(i) History in Contemporary Media, Art and Cinema", "author": "Amrita Chakravarty", "supervisors": ["Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Reiterating Film History Across Media", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Film History", "Media Studies", "Visual Arts", "Cinema Studies", "Archiving"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Digital Media", "Visual Art"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores how the digital turn has led to an expanded archiving of cinema's past across contemporary media, art, and popular film in India. Drawing from a dissertation submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University, the episode examines how new digital platforms, visual art practices, and self-reflexive mainstream cinema are mobilizing cinema's history in novel ways, beyond the confines of traditional film archives. The discussion covers topics such as the participatory engagement with film history through digital media, the use of cinema as a source for alternative art historical narratives, and the ways in which recent Indian films have internalized an expanded notion of the cinematic archive. The episode features insights from author Amrita Chakravarty and her supervisor Ranjani Mazumdar.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29346.pdf"}, "TH29348": {"title": "THE 'HINDU' BUDDHA: THE BUDDHA AS THE NINTH AVAT\\u0100RA OF VI\\u1e62\\u1e46U IN THE DA\\u015a\\u0100VAT\\u0100RA PANTHEON", "author": "AKASH KUMAR SAHU", "supervisors": ["Prof. Y.S. Alone"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "The Buddha as a Hindu Deity", "tags": {"time-period": ["6th-13th century CE"], "topic-tags": ["Hindu-Buddhist Interactions", "Avatars of Vishnu", "Da\\u015b\\u0101vat\\u0101ra", "Religious Iconography"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Temple Art"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "South Asia"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the depiction of the Buddha as the ninth avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu in the Da\\u015b\\u0101vat\\u0101ra pantheon. The author, Akash Kumar Sahu, examines how the Buddha was incorporated into the traditional list of Vishnu's ten incarnations across various Hindu literary and artistic sources from the 6th to 13th century CE. The work analyzes the iconographic features and regional variations of the Buddha avatar images, as well as the social, political and religious implications of this syncretism between Buddhism and Hinduism during this period.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29348.pdf"}, "TH29358": {"title": "DEIXIS OF MUTHAPPAN: DEBRAHMANISING THE DISCOURSE OF THEYYAM", "author": "KEERTANA S", "supervisors": ["Supervisor Name 1", "Supervisor Name 2"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Muthappan: Decolonizing the Ritual of Theyyam", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Ritual Performance", "Caste Politics", "Decolonization", "Animism", "Perspectivism"], "medium-tags": ["Theyyam"], "geographical-tags": ["North Kerala", "Kannur"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the figure of Muthappan, a popular local deity in North Kerala, through a deictical and perspectival approach. The author, Keertana S, investigates how the movement of Muthappan from the forest community to the caste-based society in the region raises questions about the identity of Muthappan and the need to debrahmanize the discourse of the theyyam performance ritual. The work engages with concepts like animism, perspectivism and decolonization to offer a new reading of the socio-cultural and political dynamics surrounding the figure of Muthappan and the theyyam tradition.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29358.pdf"}, "TH29370": {"title": "Images at the End of the World: Experimental Cinema and its Earth Imaginations", "author": "Sudipto Basu", "supervisors": ["Prof. Kaushik Bhaumik"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Experimental Cinema and the Anthropocene", "tags": {"time-period": ["Cold War", "Anthropocene"], "topic-tags": ["Cybernetics", "General Economy", "Sensory Precarity", "Experimental Film", "Anthropocene"], "medium-tags": ["Experimental Cinema", "Multi-Screen Environments"], "geographical-tags": ["Jawaharlal Nehru University", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the relationship between experimental cinema and the notion of sensory precarity in the context of the Anthropocene. The author, Sudipto Basu, examines how certain experimental filmmakers have responded to the sense of planetary crisis brought about by the accelerations of military-industrial capitalism since World War II. The thesis engages in a conceptual dialogue between disciplines like cybernetics, Georges Bataille's general economy, and ecocriticism, reading these alongside the works of filmmakers such as Jean-Luc Godard, Harun Farocki, Jia Zhangke, and others. The key themes explored include the crisis of human action, the automation of cognition, and the extreme forms of labor called upon by the techno-ecological turbulences of the Anthropocene.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29370.pdf"}, "TH29378": {"title": "COMMUNITY OF MARTYRS: MARTYRDOM, SUFFERING AND TRAUMA IN THE TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES SIKH VISUAL CULTURE", "author": "SAYAN GUPTA", "supervisors": ["Professor Kavita Singh"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Martyrdom and Suffering in Sikh Visual Culture", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Martyrdom", "Suffering", "Trauma", "Sikh identity", "Sikh nationalism"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Print", "Calendar art"], "geographical-tags": ["Punjab", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the visual culture of martyrdom and suffering in the Sikh community during the 20th and 21st centuries. The author, Sayan Gupta, examines a wide range of images including paintings, prints, posters, banners, and illustrations that commemorate narratives of Sikh martyrdom from different historical periods. The study analyzes how these visual representations have been used to construct a distinct Sikh religious, cultural and national identity, under the supervision of Professor Kavita Singh.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29378.pdf"}, "TH29379": {"title": "Theater of Mourning and the Sexual (Non)Ontology of the Actor: A Study Through Three Sites", "author": "Sourodeep Dey", "supervisors": ["Soumik", "Shomo"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "The Sexuated Actor: Mourning, Melancholia, and the Politics of Performance", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Mourning", "Melancholia", "Sexuality", "Ontology", "Performance", "Politics"], "medium-tags": ["Theater"], "geographical-tags": ["Iran"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the relationship between theater, mourning, and the sexual ontology of the actor. The author, Sourodeep Dey, examines how the act of mourning and the inability to mourn can actualize themselves both politically and performatively. The work draws on the Lacanian concept of the \\\"sexuated position\\\" to propose a new theory of the actor, and uses the Iranian Revolution as a case study to investigate the intersection of theater, culture, and politics. Key themes include affect, signification, truth, and the reality principle. The supervisor for this work was Soumik and Shomo.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29379.pdf"}, "TH29384": {"title": "DATAFICATION and AESTHETIC CONCERNS: AN ANALYSIS OF INDIAN WEB SERIES AND THE NEW FORMED MODE OF ADDRESS", "author": "Soumik Hazra", "supervisors": ["Professor Shikha Jhingan"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "The Rise of Indian Web Series: Exploring Datafication and Aesthetics", "tags": {"time-period": ["2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Datafication", "Aesthetics", "Web Series", "Digital Entertainment", "Consumption Practices"], "medium-tags": ["Web Series", "Digital Media"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the rise of Indian web series and the new modes of consumption and representation that have emerged in the digital entertainment landscape. Authored by Soumik Hazra and supervised by Professor Shikha Jhingan, the work examines how datafication and aesthetic concerns have shaped the development of web series in India, focusing on the changing relationship between producers, platforms, and the new spectator-subject. The thesis traces the evolution of the web series format, from the early days of YouTube channels like The Viral Fever to the arrival of global streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, and analyzes how these new modes of content delivery have transformed the way audiences engage with serialized narratives.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29384.pdf"}, "TH29387": {"title": "Ornamentation as a Method: The Case of Mukte\\u015bwara Temple", "author": "VISHNU P V", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Ornamentation as Architecture", "tags": {"time-period": ["9th century CE"], "topic-tags": ["Ornamentation", "Temple Architecture", "Mukte\\u015bwara Temple", "Orissan Architecture", "Decorative Motifs", "Architectural Symbolism"], "medium-tags": ["Stone Carving", "Sculpture"], "geographical-tags": ["Orissa", "Bhubaneswar"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the role of ornamentation in the Mukte\\u015bwara Temple, a 9th century CE monument located in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The author, Vishnu P V, examines how decorative motifs and architectural elements in the temple function not just as aesthetic embellishments, but as an integral part of the temple's design and symbolism. Under the supervision of Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji, the thesis delves into the intricate relationship between ornamentation and the overall architectural language of the Mukte\\u015bwara Temple, offering insights into the rich tradition of Orissan temple architecture.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29387.pdf"}, "TH29390": {"title": "INTERROGATING PERFORMANCE AND WOMEN'S AGENCY IN MARRIAGE PRACTICES AMONG DEOBANDI MUSLIMS", "author": "AMAN MOHAMMADI", "supervisors": ["Prof. H.S Shiva Prakash", "Dr. Ameet Parameswaran"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Deobandi Marriage Practices and Women's Agency", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th Century", "20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Islamic Reform Movements", "Deobandi Islam", "Gender Performativity", "Women's Agency", "Marriage Practices"], "medium-tags": ["Religious Texts", "Performative Rituals", "Songs"], "geographical-tags": ["Deoband", "Saharanpur", "Lucknow"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the performance and agency of women within the marriage practices of the Deobandi Muslim community. The author, Aman Mohammadi, examines how religious reform movements like the Deobandi movement in 19th and 20th century India sought to control and govern the everyday practices and embodied performances of Muslim women, particularly through texts like Bahishti Zewar and Tohfa-e-Dulhan. The work looks at how women navigated these structures of power and created spaces of resistance and agency through customary marriage rituals, songs, and the marginalized performances of communities like the mirasans and doomniyein. The thesis supervisor was Prof. H.S Shiva Prakash and Dr. Ameet Parameswaran.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29390.pdf"}, "TH29394": {"title": "THREE ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPTS OF ASSAM: CITRA BH\\u0100GAVATA, AN\\u0100DI P\\u0100TANA AND HASTIVIDY\\u0100R\\u1e46AVA", "author": "DEEPLAKSHMI SAIKIA", "supervisors": ["Prof. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Illustrated Manuscripts of Assam: Exploring Art, Culture and Cosmology", "tags": {"time-period": ["16th century", "17th century", "18th century"], "topic-tags": ["Assamese art", "Illustrated manuscripts", "Vaishnava culture", "Cosmology", "Elephant science"], "medium-tags": ["Painting", "Manuscript"], "geographical-tags": ["Assam", "Nagaon", "Garhgaon", "Darrang"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores three illustrated manuscripts from Assam - the Citra Bh\\u0101gavata, An\\u0101di P\\u0101tana, and Hastividy\\u0101r\\u1e47ava. Written by Deeplakshmi Saikia and supervised by Prof. Naman P. Ahuja, the work examines the artistic, cultural, and cosmological aspects of these manuscripts, which span the 16th to 18th centuries. The study delves into the stylistic features, subject matter, and intended purposes of these works, situating them within the broader context of Assamese art and the Vaishnava tradition. Key themes include the relationship between manuscript painting and performance culture, the use of abstraction and symbolism, and the intersection of courtly, religious, and scientific concerns in the Hastividy\\u0101r\\u1e47ava manuscript on elephant science.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29394.pdf"}, "TH29397": {"title": "Feminist Historiography of Praja Natya Mandali and Jana Natya Manch: Locating the Actor-Organisers in the Idea of the Collectives", "author": "Komita Dhanda", "supervisors": ["Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Feminist Histories of Left Cultural Collectives in India", "tags": {"time-period": ["1940s", "1950s", "1970s", "1980s", "1990s", "2000s"], "topic-tags": ["Feminist Historiography", "Left Cultural Movements", "Agit-Prop Theatre", "People's Theatre", "Cultural Activism", "Women's Roles"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Performance"], "geographical-tags": ["Andhra Pradesh", "Telangana", "Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the feminist historiography of two prominent Left cultural collectives in India - Praja Natya Mandali (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana) and Jana Natya Manch (Delhi). It examines the contributions and interventions made by women actor-activists within these organizations, focusing on their work in the realm of agit-prop or political theatre. The study aims to foreground the tensions between the idea of the individual and the collective, and how women's labor and agency often get marginalized in the dominant narratives around these cultural movements. Supervised by Prof. Bishnupriya Dutt at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, the dissertation provides a critical historiography of these Left cultural collectives and their feminist politics.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29397.pdf"}, "TH29398": {"title": "Performing Shivaji \\u2013 Theatre, Region and Politics in the 20th Century Goa", "author": "Naik Kaustubh Somnath", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ameet Parameswaran", "Prof Partho Dutta"], "year": "2019", "alt-title": "Performing Maratha History in 20th Century Goa", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Theatre", "Regional Politics", "Identity Formation", "Maratha History"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre"], "geographical-tags": ["Goa", "Maharashtra"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the evolution and popularity of Marathi theatre in 20th century Goa. It examines how marginalised caste groups within Goa leveraged Marathi theatre, especially historical plays based on Maratha figures like Shivaji, to negotiate power and assert their cultural identity in a hegemonic and stratified society. The work analyzes the intersection of theatre, region, and transformative politics in post-colonial Goa, tracing the rise of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and its use of Maratha symbolism.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29398.pdf"}, "TH29734": {"title": "BAWDY BODIES: TRACING THE CHANGING VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF BODIES IN POST-MILLENIAL FEMINIST AND QUEER GRAPHIC AUTOBIOGRAPHIES IN ENGLISH", "author": "SHROMONA DAS", "supervisors": ["Supervisor Name 1"], "year": "2020", "alt-title": "Bawdy Bodies: Feminist and Queer Graphic Autobiographies", "tags": {"time-period": ["Post-Millennial"], "topic-tags": ["Feminist", "Queer", "Body Representation", "Graphic Autobiography"], "medium-tags": ["Graphic Narrative", "Comics"], "geographical-tags": ["English"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University focuses on the representation of deviant bodies in feminist and queer graphic autobiographies in English since the early 2000s. The author, Shromona Das, explores how these graphic narratives engage with the politics of bodily representation, challenging mainstream depictions of the body. The work examines key themes of feminism, queerness, and the aesthetics of the graphic medium, with a focus on the supervisor's guidance.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH29734.pdf"}, "TH30976": {"title": "The Subversive Art of Wedding Folk Songs in Haryana: A Study of Domestic Space in Comparison to the Modern Stage", "author": "Esha Kumari", "supervisors": ["Dr. Partho Datta"], "year": "2020-2022", "alt-title": "The Subversive Art of Wedding Folk Songs in Haryana", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Domestic space", "Public performance", "Gender and sexuality", "Subversion", "Patriarchy"], "medium-tags": ["Folk songs", "Dance"], "geographical-tags": ["Haryana, India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the subversive nature of wedding folk songs in Haryana, India. The author, Esha Kumari, examines the dynamics of women's autonomy within the domestic space and critically analyzes how the larger public has generated stereotypes of performing women. The work compares the private/domestic sphere to the public/modern stage, focusing on the folk song and dance performance called khodiya/khoriya. It also discusses the performance of Haryana's famous artist Sapna Choudhary, who started her career as a folk song performer but has become a cultural icon and \\\"sex symbol\\\" in the region. The key themes explored include gender, sexuality, patriarchy, and the movement of traditional art forms from the domestic to the public sphere.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH30976.pdf"}, "TH31010": {"title": "IN THE NAME OF SHIVAJI: A CRITICAL GENEALOGY OF THE PERFORMANCE OF SHIVAJI ON STAGE", "author": "AISHWARYA WALVEKAR", "supervisors": ["Dr. Ameet Parameswaran", "Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Performing Shivaji: Contested Histories and Identities", "tags": {"time-period": ["17th century", "20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Maratha history", "Hindu nationalism", "Anti-caste politics", "Cultural memory", "Performance studies"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Pageant play", "Political satire"], "geographical-tags": ["Maharashtra", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the critical genealogy of the performance of Shivaji, the 17th century Maratha ruler, on the stage in Maharashtra. It examines two contrasting contemporary productions - the historical pageant play Janata Raja and the political satire Shivaji Underground in Bhimnagar Mohalla - to understand how cultural memories and identities are transmitted through theatrical representations of Shivaji. The work analyzes how Shivaji has been appropriated by Hindu nationalist and anti-caste politics, and how these competing historical memories are negotiated on the stage. The author, Aishwarya Walvekar, undertakes this study under the supervision of Dr. Ameet Parameswaran and Dr. Bishnupriya Dutt at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31010.pdf"}, "TH31072": {"title": "WOVEN AESTHETICS: DRESS AND MIZO IDENTITY", "author": "CINDY ZOTHANPUII TLAU", "supervisors": ["Prof. Kavita Singh"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Mizo Textiles and Identity", "tags": {"time-period": ["Late 19th Century", "20th Century", "Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Dress", "Identity", "Colonialism", "Nationalism", "Globalization", "Ethnicity", "Material Culture"], "medium-tags": ["Textiles", "Weaving", "Clothing"], "geographical-tags": ["Mizoram", "Northeast India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the dress and identity of the Mizos from the late 19th century to contemporary times. It examines how intricately handwoven Mizo textiles have become markers of 'Mizoness', and how these woven aesthetics have been transformed by the impacts of colonialism, missionary activity, nationalism, and globalization. The author, Cindy Zothanpuii Tlau, investigates the agency of the Mizo people and weavers in negotiating with colonial administrators and missionaries, as well as the complex history of identity formation and the marketability of ethnic dress. The dissertation considers Mizo narratives on modesty, materiality, gender norms and ethnic identity in relation to dress, under the supervision of Prof. Kavita Singh.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31072.pdf"}, "TH31081": {"title": "EKAP\\u0100DA AND BHAIRAVA: A CONTEXT FOR THEIR MYTHS, GEOGRAPHIES AND AESTHETICS, CIRCA 7th-14th CENTURIES A.D.", "author": "DIVVYA H. MISHRA", "supervisors": ["Prof. Naman P. Ahuja"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Bhairava and the One-Footed Deity: Exploring Myths, Iconography and Ritual in Early Medieval India", "tags": {"time-period": ["7th-14th centuries A.D."], "topic-tags": ["Bhairava", "One-Footed Deity", "Myths", "Iconography", "Ritual"], "medium-tags": ["Stone Sculpture", "Textual Sources"], "geographical-tags": ["Odisha", "Andhra Pradesh", "Central India"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the myths, geographies and aesthetics of the Hindu deity Bhairava and the one-footed deity (Ekap\\u0101da) in the context of early medieval India, circa 7th-14th centuries A.D. The study is based on an analysis of stone sculptures and textual sources, and examines the relationship between Bhairava and other \\u015aaivite deities like Lakul\\u012b\\u015ba. The work traces the development of Bhairava's iconography and his association with the one-footed deity, providing insights into the evolution of \\u015aaivite worship during this period.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31081.pdf"}, "TH31096": {"title": "To Rafi Sahab", "author": "Author Name", "supervisors": ["Shikha Jhingan"], "year": "Year of Submission", "alt-title": "The Rise of the Musician in Bollywood", "tags": {"time-period": ["1991 - 2020"], "topic-tags": ["Music Industry", "Music Stardom", "Bollywood Cinema", "Music Labor", "Neoliberalism"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Music"], "geographical-tags": ["Mumbai", "India"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the figure of the musician in the music industry and Hindi cinema in the post-liberalization era in India. It traces the rise of music stardom and the changing dynamics of music labor, as musicians navigated new avenues for performance and visibility through mediums like reality TV, live concerts, and online platforms. The study uses the career of playback singer Sonu Nigam as a case study to understand the transformation of the music industry and the evolving relationship between film and music in Bollywood.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31096.pdf"}, "TH31103": {"title": "Thesis Title", "author": "Author Name", "supervisors": ["Supervisor Name 1", "Supervisor Name 2"], "year": "Year of Submission", "alt-title": "Exploring the Intersection of Art, Culture, and Identity in the Dissertation from JNU", "tags": {"time-period": ["Time Period 1", "Time Period 2"], "topic-tags": ["Art and Culture", "Identity Formation", "Interdisciplinary Perspectives"], "medium-tags": ["Visual Arts", "Performative Arts"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "South Asia"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the themes and insights presented in a dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The thesis, written by Author Name and supervised by Supervisor Name 1 and Supervisor Name 2, delves into the intersection of art, culture, and identity in the context of the region. The episode will discuss the key ideas and interdisciplinary perspectives explored in the work, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between artistic expression and the shaping of cultural identities.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31103.pdf"}, "TH31117": {"title": "19th/20th Century Wall Paintings of Assi in Banaras: A Visual Documentation", "author": "Kartik Tripathi", "supervisors": ["Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Murals of Banaras: Tracing the Visual Legacy", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th Century", "20th Century"], "topic-tags": ["Wall Paintings", "Visual Documentation", "Banaras", "Assi Region"], "medium-tags": ["Murals", "Painting"], "geographical-tags": ["Banaras", "Assi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by Kartik Tripathi explores the rich tradition of 19th and 20th century wall paintings found in the Assi region of Banaras. Under the supervision of Prof. Parul Dave Mukherji, the author has documented and analyzed the murals in three key sites - the Trayambakeshvara Temple, the Ram Janaki Temple, and the Sheetaldas Akhara. The study traces the connections between these local mural traditions and the earlier miniature painting styles of India, offering insights into the unique visual legacy of Banaras.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31117.pdf"}, "TH31123": {"title": "Palestinian Cinema: History, Memory and Space", "author": "Khushboo Bhutani", "supervisors": ["Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Trauma, Exile and Resistance in Palestinian Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["20th century", "21st century"], "topic-tags": ["Palestinian history", "Nakba", "Occupation", "Exile", "Refugee camps", "Resistance", "Memory", "Identity"], "medium-tags": ["Documentary", "Fiction"], "geographical-tags": ["Palestine", "West Bank", "Gaza", "Jordan", "Lebanon"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University analyzes Palestinian cinema produced in the late 20th and 21st century as an articulation of the historical and geographical traumas of the Palestinian people. Author Khushboo Bhutani, under the supervision of Professor Ira Bhaskar, explores how Palestinian filmmaking responds to the crises of identity and belongingness stemming from events like the Nakba, the Occupation, and the displacement of Palestinians into refugee camps. The work examines how Palestinian cinema mobilizes everyday narratives marked by suspicion, violence, and a continuing ethos of fatalism to illuminate the textures of daily life that remain vulnerable despite attempts at stability. Key themes explored include trauma, exile, resistance, memory, and the politics of space.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31123.pdf"}, "TH31179": {"title": "PRODUCING THE LAW ON SCREEN: CRIME, CENSORSHIP, AND CINEMA", "author": "PIYUSH CHHABRA", "supervisors": ["Prof. Ranjani Mazumdar"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Producing the Law on Screen: Navigating Crime, Censorship, and Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["2010s"], "topic-tags": ["Crime", "Censorship", "Law", "Cinema", "Media Events", "Forensics", "Surveillance"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Television"], "geographical-tags": ["India", "New Delhi"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the complex relationship between law and popular Hindi cinema in India. The author, Piyush Chhabra, examines how crime narratives in films released between 2010-2020 engage with and question the framework of formal law, particularly in response to changing media landscapes and their influence on legal structures. The work is supervised by Prof. Ranjani Mazumdar and delves into issues of censorship, media events, forensics, and the mediatization of the criminal justice system.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31179.pdf"}, "TH31206": {"title": "Fragmented Afterlives: Mapping the Informal Networks of Circulation in Contemporary Bombay Cinema", "author": "Rini Dasgupta", "supervisors": ["Prof. Shikha Jhingan"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Fragmented Afterlives of Bombay Cinema", "tags": {"time-period": ["Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Informal Networks", "Digital Circulation", "Fragmentation", "Bombay Cinema"], "medium-tags": ["Cinema", "Digital Media"], "geographical-tags": ["Bombay", "India"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the fragmented afterlives of Bombay Cinema in the contemporary digital landscape. Drawing from the dissertation submitted to the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University by Rini Dasgupta, the episode examines how the informal networks of online sharing, memes, and blogs have reconfigured the distribution and aesthetic practices of Bombay Cinema. The discussion focuses on how the fragmentation of the cinematic text has given rise to new forms of digital labor and fan engagement, which are in constant negotiation with the formal film industry. The supervisor for this work is Prof. Shikha Jhingan.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31206.pdf"}, "TH31265": {"title": "'Official' Secularism in India : Diversified Unity?", "author": "SOURAV ROY", "supervisors": ["Prof. Y S Alone"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "The Paradox of Indian Secularism", "tags": {"time-period": ["Post-Independence India"], "topic-tags": ["Secularism", "Communalism", "Indian Constitution", "Hindu Nationalism", "Liberalism", "Leftist Politics"], "medium-tags": ["Visual Culture"], "geographical-tags": ["India"]}, "description": "This podcast episode explores the paradoxical nature of 'official' secularism in post-independence India, as examined in a dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The author, Sourav Roy, investigates how Indian secularism has been defined, propagated and contested through various political and cultural lenses - Hindu, Liberal, and Leftist. The work delves into the visual cultures that have shaped the discourse around Indian secularism, from constitutional illustrations to state propaganda and activist art. The episode discusses how secularism in India has been depoliticized and reduced to a 'cultural' phenomenon, obscuring the power structures and ideological divides underlying its practice.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31265.pdf"}, "TH31280": {"title": "Between Ritual Practices and Monkhood: A Study of the Child Monks in Sattras of Assam", "author": "Sumpee Borah", "supervisors": ["Prof. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "Ritual Practices and Monkhood in Assam's Sattras", "tags": {"time-period": ["15th century", "Contemporary"], "topic-tags": ["Ritual Practices", "Monkhood", "Child Monks", "Socialization", "Community Formation"], "medium-tags": ["Dance", "Music", "Theatre", "Crafts"], "geographical-tags": ["Assam", "Majuli"]}, "description": "This dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University explores the ritual practices and the notion of monkhood in the sattras (monasteries) of Assam, with a focus on the child monks or xixu-bhakats. The author, Sumpee Borah, examines the socialization process of these child monks and how the rituals and practices in the sattras contribute to community formation. The work delves into the physical training system, the transmission of knowledge, and the changing perceptions of monkhood in the globalized world, under the supervision of Prof. Urmimala Sarkar Munsi.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31280.pdf"}, "TH31598": {"title": "Piracy, Film Circulation and Popular Film Culture in the Small Towns and Villages of North Bihar 1995-2018", "author": "AMRIT RAJ", "supervisors": ["Prof. Ira Bhaskar"], "year": "2021", "alt-title": "Piracy, Media, and Entertainment in Rural Bihar", "tags": {"time-period": ["1995-2018"], "topic-tags": ["Piracy", "Film Circulation", "Popular Film Culture", "Media Technologies", "Informal Economy"], "medium-tags": ["Film", "Music", "Television", "Video", "Digital Media"], "geographical-tags": ["North Bihar", "Small Towns", "Villages"]}, "description": "This dissertation explores the forms of film, music and media entertainment that were accessed by the people of the small towns and villages of north Bihar and the technological developments that enabled this access. It examines the circulation of Hindi, South Indian, and Bhojpuri films in these regions from the post-liberalization era (1995) to the recent 4G network penetration phase (around 2018). The research looks at how these films went beyond their life and times in cinema halls and how questions of film distribution responded to media shifts, with the rise of video, CDs, DVDs, and smartphones. The work highlights the role of piracy in creating informal networks of distribution and infrastructures of media circulation, and how local practices were in conversation with wider paradigm shifts in global media. The dissertation is based on research conducted at the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University under the supervision of Prof. Ira Bhaskar.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31598.pdf"}, "TH31600": {"title": "THE COMMISSIONING OF A TRANSCONTINENTAL MONUMENT BY THE \\\"LUNATIC\\\" MEDIUM, MOBILITIES AND MAKERS: HEIR OF SARDHANA", "author": "ANKITA SRIVASTAVA", "supervisors": ["Prof Parul Dave Mukherji"], "year": "2022", "alt-title": "The Marble Monument of Sardhana", "tags": {"time-period": ["19th century"], "topic-tags": ["Neoclassical art", "Patronage", "Colonialism", "Race and identity", "Commemorative monuments"], "medium-tags": ["Sculpture", "Marble"], "geographical-tags": ["Sardhana", "Rome", "North India"]}, "description": "This dissertation examines a Neoclassical monument made by the Italian sculptor Adamo Tadolini in 1839\\u201342, commissioned in Rome by the mixed-race heir from Sardhana, David Dyce Sombre, to commemorate his late benefactress, Begum Samru. It explores the socio-political intent of the monument's Makers (Patrons and Artists), the Mobilities that facilitated its transportation from Rome to Sardhana, and the materiality of the Medium which presents an intentional re-racialized or de-racialized form of the body. The work delves into the inter-generational patronage strategies of Begum Samru and Dyce Sombre, the commemorative effect of the monument, and the iconology used in its making.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31600.pdf"}, "TH31609": {"title": "Making of New Worlds: the Crisis of the Infinite and Late English Renaissance Theatre", "author": "Debjyoti Sarkar", "supervisors": ["Dr. Soumyabrata Choudhury"], "year": "2021", "alt-title": "The Crisis of the Infinite and the Making of New Worlds in Late English Renaissance Theatre", "tags": {"time-period": ["16th century", "17th century"], "topic-tags": ["Crisis", "Infinite", "Renaissance", "Theatre", "World-making"], "medium-tags": ["Theatre", "Architecture"], "geographical-tags": ["England"]}, "description": "This episode explores the crisis of the infinite and the making of new worlds in late English Renaissance theatre, based on a dissertation from the School of Arts and Aesthetics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The work, authored by Debjyoti Sarkar under the supervision of Dr. Soumyabrata Choudhury, examines how the conception of an infinite universe during this period led to new modes of world-making, particularly in the theatre and architecture of the time. The episode delves into the philosophical and historical implications of this shift, and how it manifested in the works of figures like Shakespeare and Inigo Jones.", "pdf_url": "https://huggingface.co/natkite/saapdfs/resolve/main/pdfs/TH31609.pdf"}}