Issue No. 3 June 2015 A send off Protecting Media from Censorship with -Nishita Singha Censorship is the child of fear teary eyes… and the father of ignorance. – Laurie Halse Anderson -Nishita Singha Media plays a big role in pro- viding information to the masses. Media must provide factual, reli- able information to people. Then, should media be censored? The Indian Constitution safe- guards the freedom of the press through Article 19(1)(a) which It’s that time of the year when guarantees the right to freedom of we bid sweet adieu. A fare- speech and expression. well was organized on 18th May, 2015 by the first year Why then is the freedom of the students of the Department media challenged time and again? of Mass Communication of There are rising incidences of The Oxford College of media censorship. For instance, Arts for their seniors. in 2012, two women were ar- rested for complaining on Face- screening of which was banned a Journalism student from Banga- “The Supreme Court verdict is a The farewell was a warm, fun- book about the disruption caused by the Indian government. lore. This question brings us to the welcome move. I am happy that I filled event with a lot of singing, by the funeral of Bal Thackeray, very important topic of freedom can express my opinions without dancing and games. A trip back leader of the Shiv Sena. However, the documentary of expression over the internet. worrying about unpleasant conse- the memory lane in the form of went viral in no time and caught quences,” quips Gayathri, a Law a presentation brought tears in More recently, there was the public imagination like no other. The recent Supreme Court student of a City-based College. the eyes of the outgoing students. pre-censorship of the documen- “Within a few hours the video judgement squashing Sec- tary India’s Daughter filmed by went viral on the internet. Imag- tion 66(A) of the Information Media Censorship should not Warm speeches were British filmmaker Leslee Udwin, ine the number of people who Technology Act which allowed be encouraged. The freedom given by our Principal Dr. which depicted the brutal gan- would have viewed the documen- arrests for posting offensive of expression of the media and Shardha Ajit and our teachers. grape and murder of a medical tary by now? So, will they now content on social media sites is the comman man must remain Speaking during the student, Nirbhaya, the Television ban the internet?” asks Lakshmi, a move in the positive direction. intact in a democracy like India. event, Abhishek, an outgoing student of the Under CBCS, a student has to opt Department said, “We will BU’s CBCS gains wide acceptance for co-curricular and extra-curric- miss our college life a lot. ular activities offered by BU. “My We got to learn so many college has introduced yoga and and appreciation -Nishita Singha things from our teachers.” performing arts as a part of CBCS. Even as University's four- This is a positive move for the “These were the best year undergraduate programme students,” says Anu, a student of days of our life and is mired in controversy, Banga- The Oxford College of Arts. we are definitely -go lore University (BU) is the first in Karnataka to successfully intro- Speaking about the CBCS sys- ing to miss them. We duce Choice Based Credit System tem, DivyaKumari, Assistant Pro- will miss our teach- (CBCS) in all its UG and integrated fessor of The Oxford College of Arts says,“CBCS has worked well ers a lot. Hope to come master’s degree programmes. BU has made it clear this scheme will for both the teachers and the back here some day,” be applicable only for students students. We teachers have an - Ramesh. entering BU-affiliated colleges opportunity to be updated. Prac- from this academic year (2014- tical aspects help students.” On organizing the event, Rahul, 15). a first year student of the- De Sangita Roy, Professor at a BU-affiliated college says, “The partment said, “The event was “The CBCS system is very good. Another student Debash- “Bangalore University im- organized with the help of fac- It is student-centric and gives me mita adds, “The credits would focus is on theory, practicals and ulty members. Our seniors are an opportunity to explore every allow me to get into universi- parts international quality extra-curricular activities.”On the a wonderful bunch of friendly facet of my subject through practi- ties abroad very easily. That’s education with CBCS,” says whole, the new CBCS scheme is people. We will miss them.” cal orientation,” saysArpita, a Psy- the greatest benefit of this Pavan Kumar Mudri, Assistant whole heartedly welcomed by chology student of a city college. CBCS scheme. It’s fantastic. ” Professor, The Oxford College of Arts. teachers and students. We bid good byes with tears and a whole lot of good wishes. Bengaluru’ s air is not clean anymore! Ways to Curb Air Pollution Comic Sense -Shruthi S 40% of air pollution in the city • Following emission norms Did you know that riding a bike is because of vehicular emissions. or driving a car;waiting for the “Most vehicles continue to burn • Using public transport like bus or just walking down a road fuel while waiting in the signals buses and the Metro. in Bengaluru can be hazardous and many do not follow the emis- to your health?Are you aware sion norms rigidly. The air qual- • Car pooling with colleagues that you are inhaling pollut- ity in Bengaluru is pathetic.” says ants that cloud the Bengaluru Sanjay, a college student. air? Pollutants that can actually •Use of Electric-powered cause pulmonary disease, coro- a face mask as I find it difficult The government has planned vehicles nary heart disease or cancer. to breathe. I am prone to respira- to strictly enforce emission test- •Creating more green zones tory allergies because of the poor ing with the no fuel for high emis- According to Karnataka air quality. I really long to breathe sion vehicles campaign. This is a •Planting more trees State Pollution Control (KSP- some fresh air for a change,”says move in the right direction. It’s CB), the quality of air in Ban- Sushma, an IT employee . Areas time for Bengaluru to clean up its •Proper infrastructure galore is deteriorating badly. “I like Whitefield, Hosur Road have air and stand up to its claim as the planning never leave my home without very high pollution levels. clean, green “Garden city”. 2 THE OXFORUM Issue No. 3 June 2015

Women Empowerment is the Key Blessy J women who challenged the Women not only play a role odds to work for our country. in shaping the future of India but also the world. Today, women are Inspite of all this, we still, at making headlines in every sphere times, ignore the voice coming of commercial activity by not from the depth of a woman’s only acquiring the right qualifica- heart. We don’t seek an answer tion but also by designing new to the question, What does a business ventures for themselves. woman want? Love, respect, un- What has caused the revolution? derstanding, and totalacceptance It is basically India’s continued of her as an individual. Accep- assertion that women are equal tance of her need to have a ca- When East citizens in every way. Decades reer. Recognition of her many after a cache of progressive laws sacrifices. The right to wear what meets were put in place, Indian women she wants. The right to go out at are beginning to reap the benefits night. Have a choice in terms of West… of their equality a little more. The decision-making skills laurels to our nation at the education and marriage. Simple of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the for- international level. Literary desires. That society sometimes Indian culture refers to the Empowerment of Indian mer Prime Minister of India; legends like Arundhati Roy, denies. It is the duty of the men customs, traditions, religions women is necessary. There are the artistic talents HemaMalini, Shobha De have given the in her life to ensure she gets these and set of rules that are fol- innumerable policies with re- Rekha have made Indian movies world, the true Indian essence. things that she dearly wants. lowed in India, while western gard to social justice and uplift- popular. LataMangeskar, M.S. culture most commonly re- ment of women. There is equal- Subbalakshmi are famous for Sarojini Naidu, Jhansi As Shakespeare said fers to culture that is followed ity of opportunity and freedom their magnificent voices. Sports Rani LaxmiBai, Kittur Rani “All men and women are in America and Europe. of expression. The role of India persons like SaniaMirza, Saina Chennamma, I.P.S Offi- players, but change their Both cultures differ from each women is multi-dimensional. Nehwal, P.T.Usha have brought cer Kiran Bedi are some of the roles without make up.” other in their traditions and their mindset. However, in today’s world, with rampant globalization, there is a rapid CITY integration of both cultures. Indian culture has been deal- The Life and Most of these auto rickshaw driv- ers start in their early 20’s to run The reality of IT Industry’s ing with the onslaught of west- Times of ernization for a few decades, their families.Many of them buy while western culture has Bengaluru’s the auto rickshaw on a loan,and started developing a taste for Auto Drivers spend approximately 15 years Swachh Bharat exotic Indian food and yoga. repaying it. A typical Bangalore -Shruthi S Who is going to place the dust- -Blessy J Western culture has its ori- auto driver spends about nine Bangalore is India’s tech city. bins to clear the cups that these gins with ancient Greece and to ten hours a day on the road, Our IT Companies seem to have engineers use in the tea stalls Rome, and later spread un- breathing in the air pollutants, taken up the Swachh Bharat outside their offices? Even der the Roman Empire to the not eating on time and some- Campaign very seriously. Not when the law forbids smok- different parts of the world. times continuing late into the just their work stations, the ing in public, why aren’t they night. It is physically exhausting premises of the IT companies smoking inside their sprawl- In today’s definition, west- and many face a health crisis. are well also well-maintained. ing campuses? The IT industry ern culture is most commonly has decided to turn a blind eye. associated with modern soci- “This is not what I wanted in eties like UK, US and Europe. life. I am a college drop out. I The core importance in West- left my family back in my vil- ern cultures is placed on indi- lage and came to the city, with viduals. It mostly propogates the help of a friend, I am driv- making oneself happy as an ing an auto rickshaw and trying For a city like Bengaluru that individual rather than trying to hard to make money to feed my is bursting at its seams, auto rick- please the society. A person family,” says Nagraj, a friend- shaws are the lifeline that com- does as he wishes. In west- ly auto driver from Hebbal. mute the city folk to work and ern culture, there is no differ- “There are instances when cus- beyond. Right now, there are entiation between men and tomers tell us to wait for five over 160000 autos officially reg- women as both are consid- minutes and run into a building istered at the Regional Transport ered equal in today’s society. or a mall and never come back. In the city’s IT hub of White- Why hasn’t anyone taken an Office (RTO), Bangalore. The We lose a lot of money this way. field and Electronic City, compa- initiative to maintain the exteri- love-hate relationship between Indian culture on the We are sometimes harassed by nies have taken an initiative to ors? Is this the responsibility of the Bengaluru auto drivers and other hand, focuses on com- the policemen, too” says an in- maintain the environment with the employer or employee? Yet, their passengers is one that is al- munal living. Family and tra- furiated Ravi from Marathahalli. lush green gardens. Software en- we read about IT companies fol- ways played out on city roads. ditions are given top priority. For the benefit of auto drivers gineers have contributed by paint- lowing the Swacch Bharat Cam-

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CªÀgÀ ¨sÁµÉAiÀÄ£ÀÄß PÀ°vÀÄ CªÀjUÉ £ÀÄrUÀ½AzÀ ªÀåªÀºÀj¹AiÉÄ PÀ£ÀßqÀ §gÀÄvÉÛ JAzÀÄ ºÉýPÉÆÃr. - ¨Éè¹ì. eÉ Raga, Thala and the Magic of«±Áé¸À¢AzÀ, Classical J¯Éè ºÉÆÃzÀgÀÄ Dance -Shruthi S about the need for poise in “Classical dance is about today’s young girls. raga and thala, every Sreedevi Unni has used mood has got its own all the opportunities and raga.‘Navarasa’ means nine obstacles in her way as a emotions which lies within stepping stone for success. every living creature and Even today, she gives stage expressing these through performances with a lot dance form is an art,” says of energy and grace. This Sreedevi Unni a well-re- passion for dance has mo- nowned classical dancer tivated her to teach Bharat- specializing in Bharatnaty- natyam and Mohiniyattam am and Mohiniyattam, who for dance lovers in India is also a popular South In- The Lady with the Graceful Moves... and other countries like dian actress. has raga and tala inherent Lasya which means beau- a girl flower into a very Japan and Germany. To- She was born and brought in it – the heart beat is the ty, happiness and grace is feminine, polite and refined day, she successfully runs a up in a traditional Nair fam- rhythm or the ‘tala’ and the the strength of a woman, woman. Basically every dance school as a tribute to ily in Kerala, from where flowing of the blood stream while thandava or boldness gesture should flow seam- her late daughter Monisha she begets her excellent is the melody or the ‘raga’. is its male representation lessly, which can hardly be Unni who was a dancer and dancing skills. With the right Guru, one in Bharatnatyam, according seen in most of the girls, a national award winning According to Sreedevi can trigger the navarasas to this accomplished dan- these days. Hence, I con- actress. Here, little girls Unni, the nuances of clas- within, which in turn, com- seuse. stantly correct my students to elderly women, learn sical dance helps unfold pliments an individual,” she Mohiniyattam is a form of while they sit, stand or the essence of dance from the grace latent in every says about the aesthetics of dance, exclusive to women. even when they walk.” says this beautiful and talented woman. “The human body classical art forms. “This form of dance helps SreedeviUnni while talking enchantress. Recipe Corner Tangy, summer treat! Short Breaks, Close to Bengaluru! -Shruthi S Short vacations can be one of Trekking destination Bangalore, the garden city has the best ways to relieve stress (less than 60kms) since long been known for its and actually increase produc- pleasant climate and green sur- tivity and performance on the roundings. The added advantage job. Escape from the buzzle of of this city is the many interest- Tangy Raw Mango Rice the city life. If you are a nature ing places around that make for lover, drench in the abundance the perfect getaway. Be it head- Cooked rice- 2 cups of Mother Nature. Or simply ing to a jungle camp, national Mustard seeds- ½ teaspoon take unwind from the everyday park, waterfalls or hills, the list Split urad dal- 1 teaspoon is endless. Here are few to con- Curry leaves- 5-6 grind with your family.Choose a - Savandurga trek Green chilies- 2, chopped finely vacation destination close to -Night trekking in Skandagiri 3 sider. Coconut- 2 tablespoons Bengaluru and chill out in style. -Makalidirga Trek Place around the city Raw mangoes- 1 cup, grated -Ramanagara Trek (less than 270 kms) Oil- 1 ½ tablespoons -Antaragange Chana dal - ½ teaspoon Peanuts- 1 tablespoon Dry red chilli- 1 Turmeric powder- ¼ teaspoon 2 Salt- to taste

- Add oil to a pan, add mustard, 4 peanuts, urad dal, Chana dal, cur- ry leaves and dry red chillies - Add green chili , grated mango, 1. Sakleshpur turmeric powder, salt and grated 2. Coorg coconut 3. Chikmagalur - Add this mixture to cooked rice. 4. Wayanad Tangy mango rice is ready. 1 -Shruthi S 4 THE OXFORUM Issue No. 3 June 2015 Do you enjoy writ- ing your own songs? Yes...it gives me great joy Policing the Police -Nishita Singha to sing my own songs . Why is Bengaluru the inspiration Rinosh George, an alumni of for your new Youtube hit single? The Oxford College of Arts, is set- It’s been a random choice. Rahul Dev ting a record on Youtube with his I am from Kerala and I’m - brand new single here in Bangalore for the last There is always a thin line of dif- ‘This is Bengaluru’ 23 years, so this is like a home for me. ference - a conflict between fic- tion and reality that exists in films. This is Bengaluru, you can call me guru There is a certain creative license Over 3 lakh viewers on You- that is permitted in cinema But, do Tube, how does it make you feel? the characters on celluloid match It’s a wonderful feeling to up to their real-life counterparts? be recognized and appreci- Take the portrayal of ated. People are very kind. policemen om the silver screen. What’s next, any offers? Dating back to the ages, the A lot of offers are pouring in, cops appear on the crime but I am being selective about it. scene to bite the dust, after the Five years from now… completion of a blood-fuelled When did you start playing music? Superstar. I believe in it. battle between protagonists. Music has always been in my life. Your next project? Till date the trend continues. In 2010, I stared DJing. I started It’s a song that I have Corrupt policemen composing songs as I wanted been working in. It’s called or high-power, super cops are the stereotyped charac- people to dance to my tune. MeriJaan. The creative pro- ters who appear on the screen, spect for cops is hardly a theme. there are very few like them. Which musicians do you admire? cess is happening now. so much so that audience are However, Without proper re- Bryan Adams, Beyonce and So, when can we expect to hear it? also misguided in their percep- films like ‘Attahasa’ which was search or responsible portrayal Michael Jackson. Three to four months from now. tion of real-life cops. made on smuggler Veerapan of policemen, the whole police Summer Decor Policemen are our showed the valor of the police force could be misjudged. At guardians and they strive to make force. Films like ‘Cyanide’ show the end of the day, it is the au-

Shruthi S our lives secure. Their dedica- the operation carried out by the dience who must determine When summer arrives, tion and their commitment is state policemen as close to real- whether the representation of you long for a vacation. But, not hardly portrayed in movies. Re- ity as possible. These movies policemen in films is acceptable. everyone is lucky to take a break are real eye-openers. But sadly, and go to the beach and unwind. Here are few tips on how you Journey towards the horizon MOVIE REVIEW can change your living room Powerhouse Fails into a tropical vacation house lenge. But once I learnt the trick, the act is not a magic anymore. to Fire - Rahul Dev Thus, I began to discover each and every aspect that forms a part Movie: Ranavikrama of this great art called film mak- Actors: Puneeth Rajkumar, ing. Girish Karnad, Rangayana So far, from my production house Raghu. named “Parallel Productions,” I Director: Pawan Wadeyar. have produced more than 15 short Rating :2/5 films based on various themes. - Rahul Dev These films have won accolades Yes! My journey towards the ho- at various short film festivals or- rizon might seem to be infinite ganized by various colleges and but the experience gained would media houses. At the end of the always be a treasure to behold. As day, film-making involves team they say knowledge is just like an work. Good people, working to- Plants— ocean, vast in its size and deep in gether can make great films. This Summer is all about light fab- Having plants inside your its analysis. Likewise, my jour- is my motto. And film-making is rics, cool colours, open spaces, home or a small water body is ney as a short film maker is quite the learning ground from which I water bodies and comfortable an emotional stress buster. similar. learn new things, each day. The most-awaited movie of seating. Cushions— Film making has become an inte- Today, my team and I are on the the year fails to entertain anyone. Furniture— Place many pillows with print- gral part of my life and it is the verge of producing a major fea- Lack of logic and inappropriate Choose light weight furniture ed covers in bright and vibrant soul of my very existence. Learn- ture film through the concept of treatment of the theme hurts the with light colour fabrics like colours, which would highlight ing through my experiences has crew funding. The canvas is once movie financiers as well as the white, khaki or neutral colours. the seating area. been fruitful so far. The major again blank where we need to movie goers badly. Drapes— Wall paint— concern for each and every film start to paint fresh. Paint new. The movie kickstarts with a Try to use day curtains in Use colours in shades of yellow, maker is the budget and how to murder of a British Diplomat in light colours to make the room blue, green for texture or just use the limited resources to create This article is about the journey 1947 by the protagonist Vikrama. brighter. plain white walls. a powerful film is the real - chal of a short film maker, Rahul Dev Back to 2015, both are reborn and the game starts like a chess and Martial Arts for a Ffit body and mind ends with a mess. There is no scope for the female lead as her the practitioner of the art. Every Shruthi S existence is just for the namesake. martial art trains in self-defence, Martial arts is all about a healthy Different Kinds of Martial Arts Music sounds blank and even fitness, and improves confidence. mind in a healthy body. It • Muay Thai the fight sequences are painful to Oriental Arts is also about discipline and • Kali or Arnis the eyes. Cinematography tries What is the right- • Kung Fu/Wushu spiritual growth. to uphold the film but the logic age to start martial arts? • Shuai Jiao Keerthi Prasad from Bangalore is European and Western Arts punches it back to a corner. The right age to start would • Karate a Mixed Martial Arts expert who • PankrationAthlima The only relief for the movie be five and above. People • Judo or JiuJitsu has trained under Master Shi De • Fencing is Puneeth Rajkumar, but the above 60 can learn Tai Chi to • Ninja or NinJutsu Yang, Head of the Shaolin Mar- • Boxing question was whether Ranavikra- keep fit and for self-defence. • Taekwondo tial Monk Reserve Force. He has • Wrestling etc. ma was a notable selection for an obtained 6th Duan Wei Certifica- actor of this calibre? tion from Shaolin Temple. He is What is the story be- in real-life scenarios.You can Staff Editor (English): Rupa P. a direct disciple of Shaolin Tem- hind different color belts use it for self-defence, but it sole- ple under the Venerable Abbot of in the martial arts system? ly depends on your practice and Staff Editor Shaolin Temple Shi Yong Xing. One of the most common leg- how qualified your instructor is. (Kannada):Pavankumar D. Excerpts from an interview end concerning the tradition of Mudri belts claims that early martial What is the ca- How did you get artists began their training with a reer scope in martial arts? Student Editors: Blessy J, started in martial arts? white belt, which which eventu- Career scope in martial arts in Nishita Singha, Rahul Dev, I started Traditional Shaolin ally became stained black from India is very limited. This is Shruthi S. Kung Fu at 16 to challenge my- years of sweat, dirt, and blood. mainly because of a number of self to realize my potential. How effective is martial phony martial artists claiming to Student Designer: Shruthi S, be masters. Also, other sports Rahul Dev Which is the arts for self-protection on streets, are given more prominence. But, best style of martial arts? given the current safety concerns? the popularity of martial arts is All downloaded images are used for All styles are good. It depends on Yes, martial arts is effective increasing rapidly in our country. non-commercial purpose only.