நசீர் பட இயக்குனர் அருண் கார்த்திக் உடன் கலந்துரையாடல் 13 thJune, 2020
அண்மையில் திரைப்பட விழாக்களில் திரையிடப்பட்டுவரும் "நசீர்" வெகுவாக பாராட்டுக்களை பெற்றுள்ளது. சமீபத்தில் ஜூன் 6 ஆம் தேதி MAMI’s online 'We Are One: A Global Film Festival' ....
அண்மையில் திரைப்பட விழாக்களில் திரையிடப்பட்டுவரும் "நசீர்" வெகுவாக பாராட்டுக்களை பெற்றுள்ளது. சமீபத்தில் ஜூன் 6 ஆம் தேதி MAMI’s online 'We Are One: A Global Film Festival' ....
அண்மையில் திரைப்பட விழாக்களில் திரையிடப்பட்டுவரும் "நசீர்" வெகுவாக பாராட்டுக்களை பெற்றுள்ளது. சமீபத்தில் ஜூன் 6 ஆம் தேதி MAMI’s online 'We Are One: A Global Film Festival' சார்பாக youtubeல் ஒரு நாள் மட்டும் இலவசமாக திரையிடப்பட்டது. கோவை கலவரத்தின் பின்னணியில் கதை நிகழ்வு. "நசீர்" பட இயக்குனர் அருண் கார்த்திக் உடன் திரு. அம்சன் குமார் மற்றும் கோம்பை S அன்வர் படம் குறித்து கலந்துரையாடினர். ஒரு சிறுகதையை 78 நிமிடங்களுக்கு ஓடக்கூடிய திரைப்படமாக உருவாக்கி உள்ளார். இன்றைய சமூக அரசியல் சூழலில், இந்த கலவர பின்னணியை வைத்து முன்னர் எடுக்கப்பட்ட படம் வெளிவராத சூழலில், அருண் கார்த்திக் இப்படத்தை எடுத்திருப்பது குறித்தும், அதற்காக அவர் செய்த களஆய்வு, நடிகர் தேர்வு (casting), வித்தியாசமான frame என்று பல அம்சங்கள் கலந்துரையாடலில் விவாதிக்கப்பட்டது.
There have been many layoffs across industries, and media which had seen better growth before the Covid Pandemic....
There have been many layoffs across industries, and media which had seen better growth before the Covid Pandemic is also facing the heat. In a future which is being digitally transformed what are the skills needed for an aspiring journalist. D Suresh Kumar, Deputy Resident Editor (Chennai), The Hindu spoke on equipping oneself with much needed skills for journalists in the post pandemic world
பெருந்தொற்று காலத்துக்கு முன்னரே ஊடகங்கள் நவீன டிஜிட்டல் தொழில்நுட்பத்திற்கு மாற ஆரம்பித்திருந்தன....
பெருந்தொற்று காலத்துக்கு முன்னரே ஊடகங்கள் நவீன டிஜிட்டல் தொழில்நுட்பத்திற்கு மாற ஆரம்பித்திருந்தன. இதுவரை வரலாறு சந்தித்திராத, கிட்டத்தட்ட உலகளாவிய ஒரு மாதத்திற்கும் மேலான ஊரடங்கு ஊடக உலகை புரட்டிப் போட்டிருக்கிறது. மெதுவாக தங்களை நவீன டிஜிட்டல் யுகத்திற்கு தயார் படுத்திக் கொண்டிருந்த ஊடகங்கள், இன்று வேறு வழியின்றி அவசர கதியில் டிஜிட்டல் தொழில் நுட்பத்தை தழுவ ஆரம்பித்துள்ளனர். இந்த மாற்றம் குறித்து ஊடகத்துறை சார்ந்த திரு பீர் முகம்மது (ippodhu .com) மற்றும் செல்வி ஹேமா ராக்கேஷ் ஆகியோர் நேரலையில் விவாதிக்க உள்ளனர்.
The digital transformation of media that was slowly underway has gained an urgency with the advent of the Corona pandemic. Peer Mohammed and Hema Rakesh, with their considerable experience in various media platforms including their tryst with the digital media, spoke on the impending transformation of the media world, the importance of continuous learning with regard to technological changes yet retain the core journalistic principles
ஒரு பக்கம் தொழில் நுட்ப முன்னேற்றம் பல்வேறு புதிய ஊடக தளங்களை வாரி வழங்கிடும் வேளையில், இதுவரை கோலோச்சிக் கொண்டிருந்த...
ஒரு பக்கம் தொழில் நுட்ப முன்னேற்றம் பல்வேறு புதிய ஊடக தளங்களை வாரி வழங்கிடும் வேளையில், இதுவரை கோலோச்சிக் கொண்டிருந்த இந்திய பொது ஊடகங்கள் பொது மக்களிடம் கிட்டத்தட்ட நம்பகத்தன்மையை இழந்து காட்சியளிக்கின்றனர். இச்சூழலில் சிறு முதலீட்டில் ஆரம்பிக்கக் கூடிய youtube, instagram போன்ற சமூக ஊடகங்கள் மாற்று ஊடகமாக உருவாக்குவது குறித்து Redpix நிறுவனத்தின் பெலிக்ஸ் ஜெரால்டு நேரலையில் தனது அனுபவங்களை பகிர்ந்தார்.
இன்றைய கொரோனா காலங்களில் நவீன டிஜிட்டல் தொழில்நுட்பக் கருவிகள் ஊடக அறம் சார்ந்து பயன்படுத்தப் படுகின்றனவா என்ற கேள்விக்குறியும்...
இன்றைய கொரோனா காலங்களில் நவீன டிஜிட்டல் தொழில்நுட்பக் கருவிகள் ஊடக அறம் சார்ந்து பயன்படுத்தப் படுகின்றனவா என்ற கேள்விக்குறியும் எழாமல் இல்லை. உண்மை செய்திகளோடு சேர்ந்து, திரிக்கப்பட்ட செய்திகளும் அசாதரணமாக உலா வருகின்றன.
இத்தகைய விரும்பத்தகாத, வேண்டுமென்றே திரிக்கப்பட்ட செய்திகளினால் சமூகங்கள் கடுமையாக பாதிப்பிற்குள்ளாகும் அபாயகரமான காலகட்டத்தில் நாம் வாழ்கின்றோம். இதிலிருந்து மீள, பரிமாறப்படும் தகவல்களின், செய்திகளின் உண்மை நிலையை, மெய்ப்பொருளைக் கண்டறிய, தொழில்நுட்ப ரீதியாக பயிற்சி தேவைப்படுகிறது. Google நிறுவனத்தால் இதற்கான பயிற்றுனராக சான்றளிக்கப்பட்டு இருக்கும் ஐயன் கார்த்திகேயன், கொரோனா காலங்களில் ஊடக உலகில் திரித்துக் கூறப்படுபவற்றை கண்டறிவது எவ்வாறு என்று நேரலையில் விளக்கினார்.
After his graduation in Physics from Mumbai University, worked as a photojournalist and later on graduated from the Film and TV Institute of India,...
After his graduation in Physics from Mumbai University, worked as a photojournalist and later on graduated from the Film and TV Institute of India, Pune, in 1985, with specialization in Motion Picture Photography.
One of the leading documentary filmmakers in India, with a unique style of his own, his independent impressionistic documentaries, have found recognition both in India and abroad. He has travelled widely with his films and his films and Retrospectives have been presented in many International Film Festivals.
He regularly conducts filmmaking workshops at many Institutions and is a Visiting Professor at the Ambedkar University Delhi. Presently he lives in Chennai and Delhi, working on many feature documentaries. Ramani on his films: “My films are based on the premise, that the only issue is the need to express and to reach an expression.
He shared his experiences, the challenges he faced when he began 3 decades ago and the challenges he faces now in Documentary Film Making. Clippings from his earlier films such as Nee Enge were shown as Ramani explained his thought process.
Challenges in Media” is an online lecture series by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies on different media disciplines.....
Challenges in Media” is an online lecture series by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies on different media disciplines. Vincent D’Souza, Editor and Publisher of Mylapore Times Vincent D’Souza, Editor and Publisher on Tuesday, on Tuesday presented the first lecture “Running a neighbourhood newspaper”
Even before the Covid Pandemic began, running a neighbourhood newspaper was becoming difficult in many parts of the world. ‘Mylapore Times’ with its focus on an old but still bustling locality in Chennai, has successfully bucked the trend for the last 25 years.
Vincent spoke on the challenges of being confined to home, operating with skeletal staff, and how one of the reporter had to stop going out as her neighbours objected to her. Despite such constraints and with the printing presses being closed, the digital version of Mylapore Times continued to be active, keeping the neighbourhood informed.
The students also interacted with Mr. Guna Gunasekaran of News 18 Guna who began his career in Print, more than two decades ago. Guna spoke....
The students also interacted with Mr. Guna Gunasekaran of News 18 Guna who began his career in Print, more than two decades ago. Guna spoke very informally with the students and he shared his long journey in the media, adapting to the changing trends in technology. After a brief talk by him, the students posed him questions about media freedom, prejudiced reporting, etc…
Just before the lockdown came into effect, we were fortunate to Mr. N Ram, Chairman of the Hindu group of News papers interacting......
Just before the lockdown came into effect, we were fortunate to Mr. N Ram, Chairman of the Hindu group of News papers interacting with New College English department attending the Journalism workshop along with our journalism students. His talk dwelt on the National Population Register, National Registry of Citizens and the Citizenship Amendment Act and how these are inter connected and what needs to be done. Mr Ram was delighted to answer the questions posed by the students with regard to the international practices on determining citizenship and a few more.
Women's day was celebrated at QIAMS in association with #WHD world Humanitarian drive. It was an honour to have Doctor Lasya Thambidurai,
Women's day was celebrated at QIAMS in association with #WHD world Humanitarian drive. It was an honour to have Doctor Lasya Thambidurai, novelist Hameeda and journalist Kavitha Muralidharan. Many thanks to Mr. Mohammad Feroz, Managing Director of Le Brand Tech for being part of the event and supporting us. The speakers gave insight on the importance of women's health as part of #shespeaks program by #WHD.
One day seminar on VFX and DI, organised by QIAMS. Experts from the industry gave deep insights about film, video editing and colour grading.
One day seminar on VFX and DI, organised by QIAMS. Experts from the industry gave deep insights about film, video editing and colour grading. Film editor Mr. Chandrasekar from MGR Govt Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, spoke about perfection, timing and position of scenes and the importance of editing in placing shots, scenes and sequence in movies by citing examples from movies of eminent directors. Mr. Meril, Chief Technologist, Bhramma Cine creations, explained the importance of colour grading and usage of colours in launching a product. He highlighted the importance of colour psychology in any visual element and the importance of matching tones by citing various examples from Hollywood to Indian films. He also gave insight on the job opportunities in the field especially for girls as they have more sense of colour. He mentioned that the field has lot of opportunities which can make one earn up to 2 lakhs a month.
In our endeavour to create an awareness about the importance of Media Studies, QIAMS has signed an MoU with the Post Graduate
In our endeavour to create an awareness about the importance of Media Studies, QIAMS has signed an MoU with the Post Graduate & Research Department of English of New College, Chennai, to provide hands-on training to their students in the rapidly evolving field of Journalism, better termed as New Media Studies.
Ms. Fatima Babu: By sharing some of the things that happened in her personal life, Fathima Babu inspired everyone.
Ms. Fatima Babu: By sharing some of the things that happened in her personal life, Fathima Babu inspired everyone. She spoke about the challenges of being a woman and overcoming the obstacles with dignity. Fathima Babu spoke about the appearance of the news presenter, the body language, pronunciation, make up, etc. She insisted that colour of the presenter is never an issue, it is the confidence with which one carries one self that matters the most. Very simple and down to earth, Ms. Jenifer spoke about news reading, interviewing and anchoring. She shared her experiences of keeping cool when colleagues inadvertently make mistakes in copy. She listed things a journalist should compulsorily know, before facing the camera.
Mr. Ranjith of Vijay TV explained various aspects of Anchoring a TV Show or any event. How to improve one’s speaking skills by adding a dash of right humour to keep the audience engaged, with anecdotes from his own shows were some of his pointers to the participants.
Theatre Artist and Film Director Anees: It was interesting to learn Voice Modulation, Body Language and importance of presence of Mind through physical exercises. It was a fun filled class with the participants going through different motions of body postures and voice related activities. The Mind concentration exercise using a game played with participants being clubbed under different countries was equally fun.
Ms. Thatchayani working in Sun TV spoke on the different skin tones from oily, dark, dusky to fair complexioned and the appropriate make-up. She chose three participants with different skin tones to demonstrate make-up skills.
Raj TV Arul: He also introduces us to the best personality, with a very nice illustration of the rules and the rules of the stage and how to handle the class and how to bring the class so happy. Anyone who wants to talk on the stage anyway, is a great place to work out a set of rules. I think the greatest blessing is that not only did he give the class, but also the training he gave to RJ and VJ, and the choice to take them, simply and easily.
Podhigai TV Vijay Krishnan shared his tips on news reading and anchoring. He spoke on the importance of taking pains to
understand and pronounce foreign names properly. He gave valuable tips on doing a running commentary of events or sports.
The participants were given a chance to read news with the help of Teleprompter at the QIAMS Green Matte studio in the presence of the industry professionals. At the end of the workshop the participants received certificates and three among them were chosen to do internship in Television studios. The workshop was curated by Dr. Nazeema.
The third part of the lecture series on ‘Sanga Kaalam’ by Dr. Marxia Gandhi in Tamil. சங்க காலத்தில் தமிழர் சமயம்
The Third part of the lecture series on ‘Sanga Kaalam’ by Dr. Marxia Gandhi in Tamil. சங்க காலத்தில் தமிழர் சமயம் - மூன்றாவது தொடர் சொற்பொழிவு: பொதுவாகச் சங்க நூல்களுள் கலித்தொகை, பரிபாடல், திருமுருகாற்றுப்படை ஆகிய மூன்றும் காலத்தால் சிறிது பிற்பட்டவை என்பது பல அறிஞர்கள் ஏற்றுக்கொண்ட முடிவு. பிற இலக்கியங்களும் தொகுக்கப்பட்ட காலம் வரையிலான பண்பாட்டுப் பதிவுகளையும் கொண்டேயிருக்கும். இருப்பினும் சங்க இலக்கியங்களின் வழியாக, பண்டைய தமிழ்ச்சமூகத்தி்ன் வழிபாடு குறித்த தனித்தன்மைகளை கண்டறியும் முயற்சியே இது.
The second part of the lecture series on ‘Sanga Kaalam’ by Dr. Marxia Gandhi in Tamil. சங்க காலத்தில் (இரண்டாவது தொடர் சொற்பொழிவு)
The second part of the lecture series on ‘Sanga Kaalam’ by Dr. Marxia Gandhi in Tamil. சங்க காலத்தில் (இரண்டாவது தொடர் சொற்பொழிவு) - வரலாற்றுத் தரவுகள் : இலக்கியங்கள் சமுதாயத்தை திருப்பிக்காட்டும் ஆடிகள். புலவன் தன் சமகால மரபுகளையும், நிகழ்ச்சிகளையும், எங்கோ எப்போதோ எவ்வகையிலோ தான் அறிந்த செய்திகளையும், ஏன் தான் காணவிரும்பும் சமுதாயத்தினையும் கூடத் தன் படைப்பிலுள்ளீடு செய்துவிடுகிறான். அப்பதிவுகளெல்லாம் பின்னொரு காலத்தில் வரலாற்றின் ஏடுகளாகி அவன் வாழ்ந்த சமூகத்தைப் பின்னோர் புரிந்துகொள்ள உதவுகின்றன. அவ்வகையில் சங்க இலக்கியங்களை வரலாற்றுப் பதிவுகளாகக் காணும் முயற்சியிது.
Prof. Davesh Soneji of University of Pennsylvania presented a lecture on Occluded Muslim Histories of Modern South India Rāga-Based Music.
Prof. Davesh Soneji of University of Pennsylvania presented a lecture on Occluded Muslim Histories of Modern South India Rāga-Based Music. This talk examined the inaudible yet polyphonic pasts of modern South Indian rāga-based music by exploring the long and complex history of Islamic musical production in Tamil-speaking South India in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It followed three genres that populate the Tamil Islamic sonic landscape: the kīrttaṉa, the patam, and the Arabic-inflected muṉājāttu, and analyzes these in relation to highly localized Tamil Ṣufi devotional cultures on the one hand, as well as formal, canonical traditions of Tamil Islamic literary production on the other. It also located this music in the deeply intermedial world of cultural production that predates the “classicization” of popular rāga-based music in the 1920s: a world in which lyrics and paratextual materials stand out in sharp relief for their aesthetic and theological uniqueness; in which intermedial exchanges between arts like dance, music, and drama are wholly natural; and in which no sonic borrowing or repurposing is considered irreverent or uncreative.
The modern Tamil theatre (known today as icainatakam), Islamic and Catholic musical forms, courtesan music, and the music of the wider para-Tamil Indian Ocean world all constituted the soundscapes of what I call “popular rāga-based music” in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The focus on Tamil Islamic music in this paper also raises significant questions about the social organization of rāga-based music in South India, and also about its relationship to larger questions of religious and aesthetic pluralism in the cultural life of modern Tamil Nadu. Perhaps most significantly, it forces us to reconsider the basic premises of the supercultural force represented by “classical” music in modern South India, which was moulded by the politics and aesthetics of upper-caste cultural nationalism, and certainly today, thrives as the very aesthetic heart of the politics of communal majoritarianism in this region.
Over 50 participants took part in the Voice Modulation Workshop conducted by B H Abdul Hameed. The participants were put through the basic exercises....
Over 50 participants took part in the Voice Modulation Workshop conducted by B H Abdul Hameed. The participants were put through the basic exercises in controlling the voice as the situation required. Participants who came from faraway places like Erode and Salem went home satisfied having been trained under the master.
The legendary Radio Broadcaster B H Abdul Hameed with more than 5 decades of service in the Radio industry delivered a 2 hour long lecture on his Radio Days.
The legendary Radio Broadcaster B H Abdul Hameed with more than 5 decades of service in the Radio industry delivered a 2 hour long lecture on his Radio Days. He took the audience through the beginnings of Radio, Guglielmo Giovanni Maria Marconi and then to the establishment of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). His first introduction as a young boy to SLBC and then the beginning of a career that would endear him to millions of Tamils living across the world and earning the respect of the big names of Tamil Entertainment. He spoke about the “Do’s and Don’t’s of a radio interview” from his own learning.
Monetising Digital Media - As the contours of the media landscape undergo a drastic change, it is social media that has taken the centre stage in our daily lives...
As the contours of the media landscape undergo a drastic change, it is social media that has taken the centre stage in our daily lives. Three experts speak about using the social media to our advantage. Ms. Hema Rakesh, Digital Editor with News J, spoke on the use of data in understanding the audience behaviour, which helped them in identifying the time to upload certain categories of news. One of the interesting finds using the data was that human interest stories like that of Sundari Akka who sells hot fried fish at marina Beach garnered more viewership than political stories of the day. Mr. Felix Gerald, of Red Pix studios spoke about the algorithms at work and how youtube and other digital platforms could be monetised. Mr. Vincent D Souza, Editor of Mylapore Times, a neighbourhood newspaper in Chennai spoke about adopting to the new technological innovations in media and how it helps in keeping old residents of the neighbourhood currently living abroad still connected. He also pointed to the fact that certain stories though might be of local in nature, finds audiences across the globe.
In today’s New age media world, anything can get viral with just a Hash tag (#). But did you know that more than 3 Hash tags on an FB post....
In today’s New age media world, anything can get viral with just a Hash tag (#). But did you know that more than 3 Hash tags on an FB post and more than 5 Hash tags on an Instagram post can get you negative ratings? Digital Marketing is a wide ocean of information, and in the digital workshop conducted by Mr. M K Elangovan at QIAMS , the participants were exposed to many such unknown and hidden aspects of Digital Marketing that every Startup and MSME’s should be aware of, to embark into a fruitful journey towards a successful business. Research, Segmentation, Branding, Targeting, Market mix etc …were discussed followed by a clear thought process to - CCI – Copy , Customize and Innovate, a fool proof mantra to find your way in the digital jungle.
Dr Marxia Gandhi, renowned historian spoke on ‘Introduction to Sanga Kalam’ or the iron age as recorded by the ancient Tamil Sangam poetry at QIAMS.
23rd November 2019 - Dr Marxia Gandhi, renowned historian spoke on ‘Introduction to Sanga Kalam’ or the iron age as recorded by the ancient Tamil Sangam poetry at QIAMS. This is the first lecture in a series of monthly lectures planned on understanding ‘Sanga Kaalam’ as mostly revealed through literature with the help of few archaeological discoveries. These lectures are in Tamil. முதல் சொற்பொழிவு: சங்க கால சமூக அடிப்படைக் கட்டமைப்பு - ஒரு நாகரிக சமுதாயம் என்பது அதன் பன்முகத்தன்மை காரணமாகச் சிறப்புப் பெறுகிறது. உலகன் மிகப் பழைய மொழிகளுள் ஒன்றான தமிழ்மொழி பேசும் இனமக்கள், மிகப்பழைய நாகரிகத்திற்கும் சொந்தக்காரர்கள். மிகச் செழுமைபெற்ற செவ்வியல் இலக்கியங்களை தம் மொழியில் உடையவர்கள். ஈராயிரம் ஆண்டுகட்கும் முன்னரே இலக்கிய செழுமையும், நாகரிகச் செழுமையும் பெற்றிருந்தார்கள் என்பதற்கு நேரடிச்சான்றாய் விளங்குவன சங்க இலக்கியத் தொகுப்பெனப் பரவலாய் அறியப் பெற்ற சான்றோர் செய்யுட்கள். அவற்றின் வழிநின்று அக்காலத் தமிழ்ச் சமூகத்தை அறிந்து கொள்ளும் முயற்சியே இந்தத் திங்கட்பொழிவுத் தொடர். அதற்கு அரண் செய்யுமுகமாய்க் கிடைக்கும் தொல்லியல் சான்றுகளும் இணைத்துப் பார்க்கப்பட்டன. சொற்பொழிவாளர் முனைவர் மார்க்சிய காந்தி, தமிழ் மற்றும் வரலாற்றில் முதுகலை பட்டம் பெற்றவர். தொல்லியல் மற்றும் கல்வெட்டியலிலும் முதுகலை பட்டயம் பெற்றவர். சமஸ்கிருதம் கற்றவர். தமிழக வரலாறு, அகழ்வாராய்ச்சி, கல்வெட்டியல் குறித்து பல கட்டுரைகளை புத்தகங்களை எழுதியவர். தமிழ் நாடு அரசு தொல்லியல் துறையில், கல்வெட்டியல், தொல்லியல், அகழ்வாராய்ச்சி ஆகியவற்றில் பல்வேறு நிலைகளில் பணியாற்றியவர்.
Fact Vs Fake News - A google initiative workshop for journalists. With the advent of digital media, fake news has become a big problem for societies across the world, causing immense damage to democracies
Fact Vs Fake News - A google initiative workshop for journalists. With the advent of digital media, fake news has become a big problem for societies across the world, causing immense damage to democracies. Mr. Iyan Karthikeyan, who is certified by Google as its instructor, in a 3-hour special workshop helped journalists uncover fake news, using digital tools. He spoke about Reverse image Search, Deep Fake videos, Digital Security and other ways of cross checking the authenticity of the news. Mr. Ian Karthikeyan, is the co-founder and editor of www.youturn.in, the first Tamil website dedicated to tracking fake news. www.youturn.in won the Best Communications Award at the Desi Awards.
Dr Sadakadulla, Regional Director (Retd), RBI (Chennai region) spoke on the crores of unclaimed interest money lying in the Indian Banks.As Islam forbids lending money for interest,...
Dr Sadakadulla, Regional Director (Retd), RBI (Chennai region) spoke on the crores of unclaimed interest money lying in the Indian Banks. As Islam forbids lending money for interest, Dr Sadakadulla observed that many Muslims, particularly in places like Kerala which has a considerable Muslim population, willingly forego any interest that accrues from their bank deposits. Such unclaimed interest runs into thousands of crores. A 2015 rule, enables certain organisations to make use of such unclaimed money after a period of 10 years. The discussion that followed centred on the uses to which the money has been put to and whether Muslim social organisation should make use of such money for public good.
In the context of eighteenth century British India, ‘nabobs’ were “servants of the East India Company who had returned to Britain equipped with ill-gotten prosperity, an insatiable appetite for luxury, and a desire to climb into elite spheres of power and influence.”
In the context of eighteenth century British India, ‘nabobs’ were “servants of the East India Company who had returned to Britain equipped with ill-gotten prosperity, an insatiable appetite for luxury, and a desire to climb into elite spheres of power and influence.” On their return to Britain, these nouveau riche ‘nabobs’ either bought or built residences that were in keeping with their new standing in society. This presentation focused on the art and artifacts from the homes of these British ‘nabobs’ with a predominantly Madras connection, considering whether it was the intrinsic value of the objects that engendered these collections, an element of nostalgia or mere showmanship. The link between home and empire can be seen visually in the artifacts that were brought back. These ‘nabobs’ were in effect literally bringing home a piece of India, thus creating material proof of empire as part of nation.
Dr Swapna Sathish is Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Stella Maris College, Chennai, teaching art history and design for the past 18 years. A freelance art critic, she has authored catalogues, exhibition reviews and contributed chapters to books. She received a Charles Wallace India Trust research grant to undertake post-doctoral research in the United Kingdom. She has served as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Association of British Scholars, Chennai chapter.
A thought provoking talk by Kurpa GE, author of 'Rivers Remember' on how mankind has failed to preserve water bodies of Chennai and the havoc caused as a result of our flaws. The event was organised by QIAMS as part of Madras Day celebration on August 24, 2019.
one day workshop on enhancing social-media skills was conducted on January 19th 2019. There were versatile audience of different age groups who got enriched with knowledge about proper usage of social media.
Honouring the participants of photography and essay competition held in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. There were more than 750 entries from institutions all over Tamil Nadu
Skill development workshop in Adobe Illustrator. Students of various age groups and staff members from other colleges learnt how to design a logo
Mr. Vincent D Souza who is running a neighbourhood newspaper and delivering it free of cost for 25 years shared his success story with people from the North East (as part of HMI people to people initiative)
As part of 'Meet the Expert' program, Dr. Sadakkadulla - Former Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India gave an insight into 'Indian economy for media professionals and Interim central budget - 2019 on 9.2.19.
Dr Suresh Kumar and Ms. Jayanthi Anand gave inspiring talks on women's day about 'What makes a gentleman'
Lecture on 2nd march, 2019 by Renowned speaker, journalist, writer and media person Mr. Subbiah Rajasekar popularly known as SURA gave an insight on world cinema- a new perspective.
A thought provoking session on Tamil cinema by Director / Writer Ajayan Bala on nativity, language and Cinema.
Dr.T.V.Venkateshwaran, Scientist and Chief Editor of “India Science Wire” highlighted on various scientific inventions and motivated young minds at QIAMS on the importance of writing good science articles
An orientation programme on media was given for Bilalia Arabic College students for a period of 12 days in the month of April. The students found media as an effective tool for progress in the society along with their spiritual education