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Articles by Debarati Ganguly
Globalization and Climate Change: A Case Study of Sundarbans
In the words of Anthony Giddens, globalization is defined as “the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa”. In other words, globalization is the concept and process of developing interconnections beyond borders. These interconnections are broadly divided into economic, political and cultural dimensions.
Once The Fourth Pillar Of Democracy, Indian Media Is A Putrid Wormhole In 2020
“Ashaant hokar chale gaye Sushant“, was the headline that began doing the rounds on a popular Hindi news channel moments after the media got wind of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. Things went from bad to worse when another one of those ‘popular’ news channels began harassing the late actor’s relatives for a byte. To put things simply, the Indian media is veering from information to ‘chaos’. Gone are the days when journalism in India was synonymous with quality and credibility.
Is The Indian A Watchdog Or A ‘Lapdog’?
Someone recently stated in their criticism against media that “instead of doing its job as the watchdog, the media, nowadays, has transformed into a lapdog of the government.” When we look into the role of the media in a democracy, it plays a vital role, which is why it is considered as the fourth pillar of a democracy. In a democratic setting, the media acts as a watchdog in between the government and the public.
Masaba Masaba: Seeing The New Netflix Series Through Queer Eyes
The new web series on Netflix based on the life of Masaba and Neena Gupta is like a fresh breath of air. However, the GenZ lifestyle has some Queerphobia and may pinch the queer eyes. Masaba Masaba is a story of courage and hope. The mother-daughter duo Neena and Masaba Gupta play the fictionalized characters of themselves. The show is a fresh breath of air but amidst all the amazing things, it comes with a pinch of Homophobia. Just a pinch.
What’s Stopping The Media From Being Inclusive And NOT Xenophobic?
Sometime in the month of March, a woman suffering from intense abdominal pain from a pre-diagnosed urinal tract infection was denied treatment in a renowned hospital at Kolkata, West Bengal. She then went to another hospital where she received the same response. Finally, she received treatment in the third hospital. Despite having no symptoms, she was denied any sort of treatment due to unavailability of testing kits in the former hospitals.
E-Education & Access To Information In Lockdown: Digital Divide
Posted By Debarati Ganguly Sitting at home amidst this lockdown has not become a reason to obstruct the continuation of my studies; as of this time I think to have got the longest number of holidays while classes are at a hiatus, with the blessing of online video conference classes. I am privileged enough to think that this time I’ll work hard to achieve my career aspirations. While I am feeling very happy, some of my peers are not.
I Feel I Will Die Of Fear And Trauma Before Society Treats Me With Respect
TW: Sexual Harassment Historically, women have struggled against the patriarchal society to achieve what they wanted to. With modernisation, and with the evolution of innovative technologies, the societal structure has changed. Some people believe in reformation now, and women are given more autonomy than before. However, oppression still persists. The Unsafe Public Spaces We Manoeuvre Recently, I was travelling in a public bus.
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