Precis XIII

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE XIII PRECIS

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D MESSAGE Dear Students, I R We have been together in a pandemic for more than 2 years now E and the challenging times; albeit a bit better now, continue to be a C hurdle in many ways. However, we have learnt a lot from all the T experiences and we shall continue to build a community that is open O and is always growing. That is the core of who we are at CIS. The R initiative of an e-newsletter is helping all of us to build a strong ' digital community. S I am glad that the previous editions of the newsletter received appreciation from all sections of students and the contributions to the newsletter are of good quality. I heartily congratulate the team for working together with the same zeal to bring out the latest edition now with the hopes of promoting responsible expression, challenging ideas, peer-to-peer influence, and much more. May this newsletter too provide a voice and serve as a medium to harvest our skills for the future! I request all the students of CIS to use this opportunity to showcase creativity, explore and discover new interests and follow up on new ideas. I trust the team who are working for the newsletter will continue the good work and hope this will prove to be a milestone in the digital journey of CIS. Cheers! Stay safe. B.V. Sharma 04

06 08 09 10 News The Thunder చిత్ర These Are Corner Battle కవిత The Days! CON T E NTS 11 15 18 21 Book Review: Gallery Credits మునికాంతపల్లి కతలు 05

NEWS CORNER INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS The word independence evokes a myriad of images and emotions among people. The years of struggle and the numerous sacrifices, all made in the name of one binding vision, independence. This August 15th marked 75 years of independence in India. To commemorate the same, the university conducted a series of events including an Azadi run/walk, a Tiranga cycle ride, and a plantation drive from the first to the fifteenth of August. On the morning of August 15th, Gurubaksh maidan was filled with students, faculty and staff, and others, as the Indian flag was hoisted followed by a rendition of the national anthem. Following this the vice chancellor, B J Rao delivered a speech motivating the students to reach greater heights in their chosen fields. 06

KOOM CUP The Koom Cup conducted by the Koombros is all set to be held on the 24th-28th of August. This event is thrown open to all members of the university including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. On the 22nd of August, the players were auctioned and taken into several teams to compete for the first edition of the Koom Cup. JANMASHTAMI CELEBRATIONS 07 On the eve of the 19th, jubilant shouts erupted from the Gurubaksh maidan. The Janmashtami celebration in the university began with a lively game of tug of war. This event was followed by the breaking of the dahi handi which is a traditional game to remember and celebrate the childhood exploits of Lord Krishna. The bustling environment of music, dance, and festivity did indeed create a joyous day set to welcome the birth of Lord Krishna.

Her eyes closed tight palms covering her ears Head bent low to the ground, Seeing the powerful lightning flash frightened and afraid of the thunder showers was a routine for her She thought to herself and decided all this should now be ‘once upon a time’! Today, She sat down in her balcony her backbone straight pressure of the strong wind forked her face warning about the upcoming battle. Her eyes were bold to face the big lightning, a powerful flash hit her eyes She just blinked and opened her eyes again Even more determined to face the next opponent – The Thunder The gigantic crackling sound breached straight from the clouds into her ears Her head trying to reach the ground no more Was up straight Her eyes spoke – Yes! That fear was now ‘Once upon a time’! - Losari Vaishnavi 18ILMB04 08

చిరిగిన చొక్కా అయినా తొడుక్కో కానీ ఒక మంచి పుస్తకం కొనుక్కో —ఈ వాక్యాన్ని అన్నాడు గొప్ప మహానుభావుడు కందుకూరి విరేశలింగం పంతులు. ఈ చిత్రాన్ని చూడగానే పైనున్న వాక్యానికి నిలువెత్తు నిదర్శనంలా ఉందనిపించింది. దాని గురించి ఒక కవిత. కలం కలం కలిసినవేల మనసు మనసు మురిసినవేల చేయి చేయి పట్టినవేల పెదవి పెదవి పలికినవేల ఈ ఇద్దరిది కల్మషం లేని కలయికిద్దరిది కలం కలిపిన కలయికిద్దరిది చిక్కులు లేని చెలిమిద్దరిది అక్షరం కలిపిన ఆనందమిద్దరిది కుల మత అనే భేదాలు లేకుండా చదువే సంస్కారమనుకుంటూ చిన్న పెద్ద తేడాలేకుండా అది ఇది మాట్లాడుకుంటు మనసారా కలిసినదే వీరి స్నేహం . . . - Pittala Mounika 09 20IHMT01

These Are The Days! It's a different phase of life, which everyone needs to We'll get to know what we are as a person when we go through experience at least once in their lifetime. We leave our family many ups and downs. But in the end, we learn to stand for and move to an unfamiliar place called a hostel, a place where ourselves. Indeed, it is the most crucial phase of a student's life. we get to experience and learn many things by ourselves. We'll gain an understanding of self-reliance and a disciplined Hostel! Full of mixed emotions and a house full of memories. way of life. The most valuable lesson learned here is that of adjustment and social accommodation. We tend to understand The first few days of being a hosteler can be intimidating. One and be with different people and behave accordingly. can visualize it as entering a tunnel without knowing if there will be any light at the end! And also food! Hostel life gives one life-long training to develop a taste for whatever food is prepared and served. At For many people, a hostel is all about good days, a period of first, we survive on Maggi, but eventually, we'll get used to the great happiness, and beautiful memories. But for some, the food served in a mess. We'll begin to enjoy or at least hostel is full of hardships, bad days, overwhelming days, too- appreciate it by the end. Friends become family and make our tired days, and \"I can't move on\" days. But no matter what hostel life memorable. A circle of hostel buddies, late-night those days are! We get great lessons to implement for our group studies, foodies, late-night parties, unlimited fun, and future and the best memories to cherish forever. what not? Eventually, friends and roommates become our family. At These are the most amazing memories of unforgettable hostel home, we tend to rely on our parents and siblings. But here, stories. friends and roommates help us to deal with our problems. They are ready to lift us whenever we are in need. The most thrilling phase of life! - Vinshika G 10 21IAMS14

ఇళ్లబుచ్చోడు జెప్పిన మునికాంతపల్లి కతలు - Likith Kumar Goda 11 21IHMT01

\"The secret of the Great Stories is that they have no secrets. The Great Stories are the ones you have heard and want to hear again.\" - Arundhati Roy ఇప్పుడు నేను చెబుతున్న 'మునికాంతపల్లి కతలు' అనేటి పేరుతో పుస్తకం రాసిన సోలొమోన్ విజయ్ కుమార్ కతలకి, పైన కోట్ చేసిన అరుంధతీ రాయ్ కొటేషన్ కరెక్టనే అనుకుంటున్న. అవును. ఈ కతలు నన్ను మళ్ళీ మళ్ళీ చదివించాయి. మళ్ళీ వినాలనిపించేలా చదివించాయి. ఫేస్బుక్ లో ఈ పుస్తకం మీదొచ్చిన సమీక్షా వ్యాసాలు చదివి ఏంటి పుస్తకం గొప్పతనం అనుకున్న మొదట్లో. సారంగలో నేను చదివిన 'ఎంగిలోడు' కత, ఈ పుస్తకంలో లేని 'లింగ' కతలు చద్వి, \"అరె! వాళ్లూరి కతల్ని భలే రాసిండే ఈ మనిషి. అచ్చం నేను మా ఊరి మట్టిలో, మనుషుల్లో తిరుగాడినట్టుందే కొన్ని కతల్లో!\" అననుకున్న. అన్న గూండ్ల వెంకటనారాయణ మాట్లాడినప్పుడల్లా ఈ కతల గోలే నా చెవుల్లోకి ఊదేవాడు 'మనిషి కతలు' చదవమని. చాలా బాధలు దిగమింగుకుంటూ, కొన్ని ప్రేమల్ని గాయాల్ని జ్ఞాపకం చేసుకుంటూ,అచ్చమైన స్వచ్ఛమైన వాళ్లూరి భాషని, ఆ మునికాంతపల్లి జీవితాన్ని కళ్లముందు ఆరబోశాడు. 'ఇంటికి ఏంజలొస్తుండాది' మొదలు ' ఇళ్లబుచ్చోడు' కతల దాకా ఉన్న 22 కతలల్లో కొన్ని కతల్లో నవ్వుకున్న, కొన్ని కతల్లో కన్నీళ్లు బెట్టుకున్న, కొన్ని కతల్లో ట్విస్ట్లు జూసి, 'అబ్బా! జీవితాలు ఇలా గూడా ఉంటాయా!' అని నోరెళ్ళబెట్టా. 12

మనం బాగా ఎరిగిన కొన్ని జీవితాల గురించి నామోషీగా ఫీలయ్యి రాయము. కానీ ఈ మనిషి భలే రాశాడు. రీడబిలిటీ విషయంలో కతలు నెల్లూరు మాండలికంలో ఉన్నప్పటికీ ఎటువంటి అడ్డంకి లేకుండా సాఫీగా చదివిచ్చుకుంటూ పోతాయి. ఫాతిమా, అవ్వ చెప్పిన వాన కత, పురుషోత్తం మావ బాప్తీసం, ఎంగిలోడు నాలో దుఃఖాన్ని నింపిన కతలు. 'దేవగన్నిక సిత్ర' కతలో కొన్ని డైలాగులు ఒక లెవెల్లో నవ్విస్తే, ఎండింగ్ ఊహకి అందనంత విషాదాన్ని నింపింది. అవ్వ చెప్పిన వాన కత, నక్కలోల్ల బిజిలీ, మొండిగుద్దల వొవదూత, దేశదిమ్మరి కాశయ్య వంటి కతలు సాధ్యమైనంత వరకూ ఇతర భాషల్లోకి, ఎక్కువగా విదేశీయులకు అనువాదం కావాల్సిందని నాకు అనిపించింది. మనలో చాలా మంది ఇందులో బూతులు రాసాడు కాబట్టి ఇవి పరమ అసహ్య కతలని వాపోవచ్చు. కానీ నాకైతే ఇవి నచ్చాయి. బూతుల్లేకుండా నేనూ మా ఊర్నెప్పుడూ చూడలేదు. మనం బూతులు అని ఎత్తిచూపుతున్న వాక్యాలు అనాదిగా జానపదుల నోళ్ళలో నానిన భాష. బహుశా అందుకే ఇవి కొత్తవీ, పాతవీ, తిరుగులేని కతలనిపించింది. చివరిగా ఈ రచయిత చివరి అట్ట మీద రాసుకున్న బ్లర్బ్ చదివితే, 'ఇవి కథలు కావు. అనగా కథ అనే ప్రక్రియను గురించి లాక్షణికులు ఏవైతే చెబుతారో ఆ లక్షణాలను అనుసరిస్తూ రాసినవి కావు. ఎందుకంటే జీవితం అనేది ఏ ప్రక్రియను అనుసరిస్తూ నడవదు కనుక ప్రక్రియ ఏదైనా జీవితాన్ని, ఆ జీవితం ఎలా ఉందో అలా ఉన్నదాన్ని ఉన్నట్లుగా అనుసరించాలని నా వ్యక్తిగత స్థిరాభిప్రాయం . . ' అంటాడు. 13

ఓ పద్ధతిని ఫాలో అయ్యి రాసుంటే మాత్రం ఇవి ఇంత ఎఫెక్టీవ్గా ఉండేవి కావేమో! ఎలాంటి నియమాలు నిబంధనలు ఫాలో కాకుండా రాయబట్టే కథా లేఖనలో కొన్ని కొత్త దారులు చూపించినట్టు అనిపించింది. బహుశా అదే రచైత టెక్నిక్ కావచ్చు. కతలనిండా మనుషుల్ని ప్రేమించే వ్యక్తి (రచైత) ఇంకా మరెన్నో సజీవ కతలు రాయాలని ఆశిస్తున్నాను. 14

TOURAINE, A. (1985). An Introduction to the Study of Social Movements. Social Research, 52(4), 749-787. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/40970397 The very intellectual requirements to study the notions of any social reality would constitute four areas: commitments towards specific problems in pursuit of generalization of a broader social life; commitment towards the idea; adherence towards historical reflections; and finally, the methodological implementations of specific conceptual orientations. These would make sociology study a place without the empirical notions of philosophy where one would go highly opinionated or abstract. This is precisely what Alain Touraine tried to emphasize in the initial part of his study on social movements on how naïve it is just collectively to describe actions with a blend of crude opinions, thus explaining the limitations of ideology in making research meaningful. The context of this study (published in 1985) is an essential factor in realizing the significant conceptualizations that the author has tried to bring in. With the concepts of protests and social agitations, and mass movements (narrowed down to the term ‘social movements’) being shaped by the industrial societies as collective actions in the 1970s, a collective action, as explained by Touraine, is not something associated with a social movement but is only impulsive and thus, not bring any social change. According to him, social movement, unlike a collective action, is about the 15

protesting actors defining their identity of selves, understanding the orientations of the collective, recognizing the social nature of the dominant one in power, and understanding their nature of mobilization, all of which does not imply a mere collective reaction. Thus, it could be understood that, for Touraine, a social movement is a dimensional aspect of various concrete struggles, which through its actions of ‘social conflict,’ structures and transforms the ‘being’ of society. Now coming to the understanding of these social conflicts, Touraine tried to categorize them about the preliminary essence and the scope of the change that the conflict desires to bring in. These categorizations are: In quest of collective interests that would help the entire class gain an optimized position in the context of their struggle, for example, the labor movements; in the trial of restructuring the socio-cultural identity, where the enemy is seemed to be an invader who is a threat to their original status, for example, struggle among various ethnic groups; formation of a political force that has a potential of high social mobilization; in defense of a social privilege, the anti-revolutionaries; in pursuit of social control of the predominant pattern; and finally the quest of a formation of a new socio-political order. Though the author subsequently uses only the fifth category of ‘social control of predominant pattern,’ it has been made very clear that such a ‘conflictual action’ is not merely a single element but, on a larger scale, is one among the various aspects that equally help understand a social movement. However, the one the author took note of could probably be the central element that he might have felt that helps understand the intricacies of a ‘social movement.’ According to Touraine, these six categories of social conflict in a way correspond to three stages of one’s social life: organizational structures that separate the conflicting actors and thereby suggesting more self-determining stakes of the conflict; political systems that integrate the actor of the social movement with socio-politico-cultural ideals and alienate the opponent; and cultural orientation which corresponds with the second stage. With such a correspondence, Touraine views ‘social movement’ with a new perspective, as a critical factor in a society that is interlinked with the notions of liberation, emancipation, going against various forms of social domination, and in defense of the actor of the social movement against subjugation, alienation, and exploitation.He believes that social movements, unlike as a 16

tool of change in the socio-politico-cultural trend, should be considered as something that focuses on the systematically established tensions among various participants of society, primarily when centered around multiple instruments of social transition and has the potential to ‘achieve’ what the movement has been fighting for. While being at an alternate standpoint to Marx, who believes revolutions are ‘unavoidable’ in the presence of the oppressive nature of capitalism, Touraine thinks that whoever is subject to such a logic of domination cannot be genuine actors in the movements of social change. Furthermore, he analyses how it is the demand for identity and community and not the notions of positive functionalism or cynical structural Marxism that portray the most diverse illustration of social life. In conclusion, while the author tried to both criticize and recognize the relative understandings of various schools of thought behind the concept of ‘social movement,’ he also tried to point out the massive transformation in the central debates around the categorizations and various standard viewpoints of the notion of ‘social movements’ and hits at the uncertainty that prevailed in the adaptation of various models on the study of social movements. He further points out how it becomes the central problem of debate in a rapidly changing world to acknowledge and understand the ‘control’ of social change and how it must oppose the ‘strategies of social movement’ and similar probable complementary approaches. It stands relevant to date, as it must be understood that change is neither a causal effect of a collective action nor of an involuntary societal reaction, but as discussed earlier, is a detailed analysis of various factors of the self and the dominating one, to bring a systematic and structural transmission in the society, unlike a collective impulsive reaction that could become a mere expedient of mobilization without any glimpse of actual social change. - Anurag Dwibhashyam 17 19IAMS03

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