Berhampur University and niversity of Tubingen to save palm-leaf manuscripts

The Berhampur University has sought assistance from the University of Tubingen, Germany, for digitalization of palm-leaf manuscripts. The university made the demand during the recent visit of Prof Roland Hardenberg, department of social and cultural anthropology of the German university to Bhanja Vihar.

The Berhampur University has sought assistance from the University of Tubingen, Germany, for digitalization of palm-leaf manuscripts. The university made the demand during the recent visit of Prof Roland Hardenberg, department of social and cultural anthropology of the German university to Bhanja Vihar.

Around 2,500 manuscripts in Sanskrit and Odia are stored in the newly-established South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC) inaugurated by higher education minister Pradeep Panigrahi on March 21. Most date back to over 150 years and have been collected from different places of south Odisha by scholars of the Odia department.

While Odia manuscripts belong to poets, including Upendra Bhanja, most Sanskrit ones are on tantra and ayurveda. Their conservation need urgent attention as these are in a pitiable condition, particularly after Phailin.


Around 2,500 manuscripts in Sanskrit and Odia are stored in the newly-established South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC) inaugurated by higher education minister Pradeep Panigrahi on March 21. Most date back to over 150 years and have been collected from different places of south Odisha by scholars of the Odia department.

While Odia manuscripts belong to poets, including Upendra Bhanja, most Sanskrit ones are on tantra and ayurveda. Their conservation need urgent attention as these are in a pitiable condition, particularly after Phailin.

Professor Deepak Kumar Berhara at Contemporary India Study Centre Aarhus

Professor Deepak Kumar Behera, Vice -Chancellor Berhampur University

 Professor Deepak Kumar Behera,  Vice-Chancellor Berhampur University, Berhampur Odisha ,India CISCA board member, is professor and the Head of the Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, India. He obtained his Master’s degree (Gold Medalist) and Ph.D. from Sambalpur University, India.  Professor Behera was a Fulbright Visiting Professor at California State University at Long Beach during the Fall semester 2007. He was also a Visiting Professor in the Dept. of Anthropology, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa (2001, 2003), Dept. of Anthropology, University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa (2001), Institute of Psychology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2004) and Maison des Sciences de L’Homme, Paris, CNRS-EHESS, Toulouse (2006).
He has more than 80 research publications in reputed journals and edited volumes.  Most of his publications are in the fields of children and childhood and tribal studies. Professor Behera has published seven volumes of Contemporary Society: Tribal Studies (Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi) jointly with Professor Georg Pfeffer of Institute of Ethnology, Free University of Berlin, Germany. He has successfully completed more than a dozen research projects funded by UGC, ICSSR, Ministry of Welfare, National Literacy Mission Authorities, Winrock International, Shastri Foundation, WHO, etc.
Besides being a member of several boards, he is also the Director-in-Charge of the new UGC Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy and Coordinator, MSW programme under the Sambalpur University. Professor Behera is a member of the International Advisory Board of the Journal - Sociological Analysis (North Carolina, USA), Boyhood Studies (New York, USA), Acta Academia (South Africa), and Practicing Anthropology (USA). Thirteen scholars have already received Ph.D. degree working under the supervision of Professor Behera.
Dr. Behera visited Aarhus in April 2011 as CISCA's third guest faculty. He was also in Aarhus in 2010, when he attended the workshop on Social In- and Exclusion in Contemporary India and beyond.

Berhampur University India inked MoU with German varsities

It will facilitate exchange of teachers and students between the two universities

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Berhampur University and University of Tubingen of Germany on Saturday.

This MoU would facilitate exchange of teachers and students between these two universities and also joint research projects between these two universities in the field of social sciences. According to director of college development council of Berhampur University, Bishnu Charan Choudhury, this is the first time that Berhampur University is coming up with such an MoU with any foreign university.

Dignitaries present

The signing of the MoU took place at the Biju Patnaik auditorium on Berhampur University campus. Vice Chancellor of Berhampur University Deepak Kumar Behera and head of department of social and cultural anthropology department of University of Tubingen, Roland Hardenberg, signed the MoU of behalf of the respective universities. Teachers, students and staff of Berhampur University and dignitaries of Berhampur were present on the occasion.

Signing of MoU was followed by the Sadasiba Tripathy Memorial Lecture. The speakers were Prof Hardenberg and his wife Andrea Luithle-Hardenberg. Prof Andrea is also from department of social and cultural anthropology of University of Tubingen. They spoke on their socio-cultural anthropologic studies in India.

Jagannath cult

Prof Hardenberg gave an elaborate analysis of Sri Jagannath cult of Puri and the rituals related to ‘nabakalebar’ of the deities at one of the four revered ‘dhams’ of Hindus. It may be noted that ‘nabakalebar’ rituals which are usually held in 12 years are to be held in Sri Jagannath temple next year. During ‘nabakalebar’ the old deities are replaced by new ones which match the reincarnation theory believed by the Hindus. Prof Hardenberg said although he could not enter the Sri Jagannath temple as non-Hindus are barred from entering it he made all efforts to get information needed for his research from most authentic sources. He said that ‘nabakalebar’ of the Sri Jagannath cult was a unique tradition.

Prof Andrea spoke on her research related to the Jain ‘Bal Munis’ of western India.

MoU with University of Tubingen will facilitate exchange of teachers and joint research in social sciences

Berhampur University India ties up with University of Groningen, Netharlands

Peter Berger, Professor of Indian Religion and Anthropology of Religion, University of Groningen, plans to visit Berhampur University for research collaboration

 

Berhampur University has tied up with the University of Groningen, Netherlands, for cooperation and exchange of fellows in research areas of mutual academic interest.

The University of Groningen has a department on comparative study of religion, focusing on Indian beliefs and their faculties have shown interest in collaborative research studies with Berhampur University. Peter Berger, Professor of Indian Religion and Anthropology of Religion, University of Groningen, plans to visit Berhampur University for research collaboration from December 2015 to February 2016.
Deepak Kumar Behera, Vice Chancellor, Berhampur University stated to the media, "We have signed MoUs with different institutes in the country and abroad for collaborative research, exchange of faculty members, conducting seminars and workshops and above all, to expand academic interest areas.”

Pratap Kumar Mohanty, Director, International Collaboration stated that the University of Groningen is the fifth foreign university to sign an MoU with BU. The other foreign universities are Aarhus University, Denmark, University of Tubingen, Germany, University of Abomey, Benin and Walsh College, Michigan, USA. The University is also working with the National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad, and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. It has introduced three add-on courses in collaboration with NIRD, and launched the Spoken Tutorial Project with IIT Bombay.

Professor Deepak Kumar Behera at Worlds Education leaders forum

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• Title : Baahubali (Bahubali) (2015)
• Star Cast : Prabhas , Anushka, Rana , Tamanna
• Director : Rajamouli
• Producers : Shobu Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni
• Music :M. M. Keeravani
• Released on : July 10, 2015.

Telugu Mirchi Rating : 3.75/5

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Review : Baahubali – Masterpiece of Indian Cinema

“Baahubali” is Director Rajamouli’s much awaited and most prestigious project. The film has created a great anxiety and excitement not only in India, but throughout the world. Amidst lot of expectations, Baahubali has been releasedworld wide in more than 4000 screens today (July 10th).

Story :

The story starts with a group of tribals living around the Kingdom of Mahishmati. Rohini, the head, is very over protective of her people and believes that her way of living in shadows is the only way to survive. Shivudu (Prabhas) is brought up by these native villagers. He turns out to be a mystery for every one, as he possesses special skills by birth. He a free-spirit who wants to explore the world behind their inhabitant mountain. One fine day, a beautiful girl Avanthika (Tamanna), visits the place. After seeing Avanthika, Shivudu falls in love with her. Later, he goes to the Kingdom of Mahishmati in search of her. There he comes to know about his past that he is related with the King Bhalladeva as well as the Kingdom of Mahishmati. He decides to fight in order to save the people from the evil clutches of the cruel King Bhalladeva.

What is his past ? How Shivudu is related to Bhalladeva and Mahishmati ? Who is Avanthika ? Where is Baahubali’s set up in all these relations ? How Shivudu ensures good governance for the people of Mahishmati ? All these formsthe rest of the story, which has to be watched on the Silver screen itself.

Positives :

* Rajamouli’s blend of technology with his amazing screenplay is the highlight of this visual extravaganza.

* All the eyes are predominantly set on the Rebel Star Prabhas. His well toned and highly muscular body suited well for the role of Baahubali. His dual role is really a feast for the audience.

* Apart from Prabhas, Rana and Ramya Krishna steals the show with their terrific performance. Rana outshines himself as a cunning and intellectual baddie. Ramya Krishna is an epitome of feminine grace as a strong leader.

* The glamour looks of Anushka and her beautiful smile gives immense joy to the audience in each and every frame she appears. She is amazing and truly an epitome of beauty.

* The execution of war sequences resembles the Hollywood style, which has has not been showcased in any Indian film till date.

* Nasser and Satyaraj played their roles perfectly.

* The emotions showcased in the second half surely elevates the film to another level.

* Scarlett Wilson, Gabriela Bertante and Nora Fatehi are red-hot in the item number.

Negatives :

* The storyline resembles some of Tollywood’s past movies. The plot is quite routine and predictable.

* Anushka has nothing to do much in the film. She has a very limited role.

* Some of the war sequences seems to be dragged out only to extend the run time of the film.

* A lot more intensity and gripping narration could have created wonders for the film.

* The film ends abruptly because of its second part is to be made as continuation, which might leave the audience a bit unhappy.

Technical Aspects :

* All the credit for bringing such an amazing and technically brilliant film goes to the Director Rajamouli. His hard work since the last 3 years for the film have been fruit-filled.

* The dialogues in the film are very effective, especially the serious dialogues written for Prabhas have a lot of depth.

* Senthil Kumar’s camera work is simply magnificent. Almost every shot is simply beautiful to look at. The waterfall sequence, fighting sequences and Mahimathi Kingdom shots are simply awesome. He has produced visuals fabulously with all the songs being shot with right colour temperature and lighting. The credit for making “Baahubali” a visual feast goes to him.

* Art work by Sabu Cyril is fantastic and he has done a tremendous job with his distinct style.

* The sets, VFX work and graphics are on par with Hollywood films.

* The costumes by Rama Rajamouli and Prashanti Tripirneni are appropriate.

* M.M.Keeravani has done a wonderful job. All the songs are situational and BGM is awesome.

* Some of the war sequences could have been trimmed by the Editor Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, as it can reduce the run time of the film by a few minutes.

* The production values by Arka Media Works are superb.

Telugumirchi Analysis :

There are various factors that have made people curiously looked forward for the release of Baahubali. The first and foremost factor is the Director Rajamouli itself. People pinned a lot of hopes on him. He really stood up to the expectations of the audience.

Generally there will be some minor issues, when a big project is handled. Baahubali has also some minor negative aspects which can be easily ignored, when compared with the work done by the whole team for the film.

Prabhas amazing and mesmerizing performance, Tamanna’s glamour, Rana’s terrific performance, huge war sequences, extravagant sets with Rajmouli’s beautiful screenplay makes this film a surely watchable one for every Indian. It becomes a Great experience to watch the film for the Indians all over the world. Don’t miss it

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First Post Review: With hunky heroes and great battle scenes, SS Rajamouli's fantasy film is epic

Director SS Rajamouli has done some remarkable things with this monumental film, which is the first of a two-part tale. One, he's made a film that actually gets better after intermission. Two, he's given us a new epic with Bahubali. Yes, the cast is dressed like characters in Amar Chitra Katha, but this isn't a reinterpretation of Mahabharata or a retelling of Ramayana. V. Vijayendra Prasad has written a whole new and original epic that doesn't borrow too obviously from our favourite Hindu epics. Here, we see (mostly) new gods and new heroes who are not bland replicas of mythological heroes.

 giant, golden statue of King Bhallala Deva is being erected in capital city of Mahishmati. Hundreds of slaves pull the multi-tonne monument, in an effort to erect it. One slave, old and exhausted, collapses and there's a domino effect. The half-raised statue starts falling, threatening the lives of a cluster of commoners who will be crushed if it falls to the ground. Just when it seems they're doomed, the statue halts in its descent. One man has picked up the fallen rope. One man with crazy biceps. The gathered crowd roars its thanks. Mr. Crazy Biceps grins and tugs the statue a little closer to standing upright.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is not Sparta. This is Bahubali

Our hero is Shiva (Prabhas), a prince who is smuggled out of his kingdom and raised by a different tribe. He grows up not knowing his lineage, but acquires some serious rock-climbing skills. If his wooing techniques are any indication, lurking under his hulking physique is an aspiring tattoo and make-up artist. In the first half of Bahubali, we see Shiva scampering up a mighty waterfall and pursuing the feisty Avanthika (Tamannaah), who is part of a rebel group that lives in a hideout, high up in the mountains. She is possibly the worst assassin in the history of all time, given how she doesn't notice minor details like Shiva's bulked-up self lying on a branch above her, painting paisleys on her shoulder. Then again, you know what they say — love is blind.

Shiva is besotted by Avanthika and so he marks her as his own by discreetly painting tattoos on her. Later, when they finally lock eyes on one another, he subjects her to a Zorro-inspired striptease (mythical rebel heroines have nice underwear. In satin, no less) and in a flourish that will make stylists clap delightedly, Shiva turns Avanthika's green dhoti into a red skirt-type-thing. Avanthika sees herself post-makeover and sensibly decides Shiva is a keeper. Meanwhile in Mahishmati, King Bhallala Deva (Rana Dagubatti) shows off his rippling shoulder muscles and takes a giant bull by the horns, literally.

As might be evident, the first half of Bahubali isn't exactly riveting. It teeters between funny, spectacular and tragic, depending upon how keen-eyed the viewer is and how much acting is required of the cast. You can tell the shooting has spread over the better part of two years because the continuity is inconsistent. For instance, Shiva has armpit hair in one shot and in the next second, he's been depilated comprehensively.

However, Rajamouli is hoping what his VFX team has dreamed up as the imaginary terrain of Bahubali will blind the viewer to the film's weaknesses and to a large extent, this tactic works. The CGI landscape, like the waterfalls and the rather magnificent Mahishmati, are spectacular. There are a few laughable spots, but they are few and far between. While Bahubali doesn't feel as real as Middle Earth, it is a beautifully-imagined fantasy landscape that has been rendered in impressive detail, particularly by Indian standards.

In fact, the fake waterfall and city are more convincing than the real humans. Tamannaah confirms that she is an abysmally bad actress. As far as this reviewer is concerned, Prabhas is marginally better, but those who aren't inclined towards being distracted by shirtless, well-built men may disagree. Fortunately, Prabhas entirely redeems himself with the fight sequences and stunts that he performs. There's an air of Rajinikanth to the actor, right down to the goofy grin. Dagubatti has little to do except flex his muscles and smoulder from time to time, which he does ably. The two actors who do actually do some acting are Ramya Krishnan and Sathyaraj, both of whom play important secondary roles.

It's post-intermission that Bahubali really comes into its own. Shiva is told the story of his father, Amarendra Bahubali (Prabhas in a double role), and his cousin, Bhallala Deva. They are princes in the royal family of Mahishmati, which faces multiple crises. Chaos is avoided when Bhallala's formidable mother Sivagami (Ramya Krishan) takes charge. However, when a murderous army lands up at Mahismati's borders, it is time for the two princes to take centre stage and they do so in a fantastically choreographed battle that unfurls over more than 30 minutes.

This battle is Rajamouli's tour de force. It's elaborate, well-choreographed and has some breathtaking moments. Prabhas and Dagubatti are both in their elements as the warriors who approach warfare in two distinctive styles. The outcome of the battle is no surprise, but there are enough clever tactics and twists to keep the audience hooked. The biggest surprise, however, lies in the film's final shot, which gives you a glimpse into the sequel that will come out next year. And it's good enough to make you wish 2016 was here already.

Till then, stock up on popcorn and be ready to unleash your catcalls for Bahubali.