Voices from the Waters 2013, 8th International Travelling Film Festival on Water

The Department of Sociology, Christ University, will be screening films as part of Voices from the Waters 2013 8th International Travelling Film Festival on Water. 

Given below is the schedule for the screenings at the two venues. These films will be screened on August 29, 30 and 31. Please contact the Department of Sociology for further details at (080) 4012 9436/9068

Venue 1, Room 105, Central Block

Day	Time	Schedule
Thursday	9 to 10am	Inauguration + Wetlands: Sponges of the earth(26min)+ Discussion
	10 to 12pm	Holy Water(1:21:59) + Discussion
	12 to 1pm	86 centimeters(40min) + Discussion(15mins)
	1 to 2 pm	Break
	2 pm to 2.30 pm	A changing delta(25:39)+discussion
	2.30 to 3pm	Kochuripana(25:28) + discussion
	3 to 4pm	Life and Freedom(47:48) + Discussion
Friday	9 am to 10 am	The sea in me(59:52) + Discussion
	10 to 11am	Bagalkot saga(23.36) +10 Paisa(9:46) +  Discussion
	11 to 12pm	The whistle blowers(45min) + Discussion
	12 to 1pm	Kumen Kohan(39.07)+ Bhoot bant(3:27)  + Discussion
	1 to 2 pm	Break
	2 pm to 2.30 pm	Valakanuikal(15:37) + Discussion
	2.30 to 3pm	The king's River(14:39) + Discusion
	3 to 4pm	Tim Bakti(35:43) + Discussion
Saturday	9 to 10am	Remains of a river(47min) + Discussion
	10 to 11am	Anna,Emma and the condors(20:19) + Nile Perch(16:46) + Discussion
	11.05 to 12pm	I whish I went to feuodor(34:52) + Discussion
	12 to 1pm	Entry for voices from the water(12:11) + The thirsty crow(7:1) + Notoilri no bedi(5:22) + Discussion

Venue 2, Room 101, Central Block

Day	Time	Schedule
Thursday	10 to 12pm	Smoking Fish(1:20:55)+ Discussion +  Discussion
	12 to 1pm	Remains of a river(47min) + Ganga at risk(2:43) + Discussion
	1 to 2.30pm	Break
	2.30 to 3pm	Rain forest waters of cascadia(3:39) + Pyaasi(4:8) + discussion
	3 to 4pm	I whish I went to feuodor(34:52) + A can of water risky(4:26) + Discussion
Friday	10 to 11am	A changing delta(25:39)+Embedded water (6:10)  + Discussion
	11 to 1pm	Life/death(1:03:32) + Discussion +Out in the open(9:32)  + Discussion
	1 to 2.30pm	Break
	2.30 to 3pm	Water harvesters of the western ghats(12.56) + The plentifulness paradox(5:34)+  Discussion
	3 to 4pm	Save our water(4:08 )+Change for the better(3:43) + Nanku air ajj(12:50)+Discussion
Saturday	10 to 11am	Water and natural resources(56:52)
	11 to 12pm	86 centemeters(40min) + Patangi(2:45)+ Discussion
	12 to 1pm	Little Hands(6.56) + Meghnadi(11:42) + Democracy +Discussion

SAMBANDH 2013

	EVENT	DETAILS RESULTS DECLARED	DEADLINE/ DATE
1	Newsletter	Each team may comprise of a maximum of 5 and a minimum of 3 members. The newsletters have to be submitted to the department on the date specified The newsletter must contain: 1 original photo and 2 original articles. The news will cover events occurring in Bangalore, India and the world, from the day’s paper; at least 1 article in the business section, sports section and entertainment section; title, classifieds, advertisements, cartoons must be included in the draft. The theme for the festival, 'Water cooperation' should be reflected. Submit entries to Maya M /Suparna Kar  PRIZE First: I EPS Trisanki saikia Ayushi Mehta Ankita Baruah Annanya Bhuyan	August 20
2	Creative Writing	Individual Event: Submission of essay, poem, story, comic strip Venue: 101/105  PRIZE Essay: JS Chaithraa, II PSEco Poem: Elizabeth Shaji, II PSEco Comic Strip: Roshni Kurien, II PSEco	August 14 12 noon
3	Photography	Individual Event 3 – 6 photographs should be stuck on to a single chart paper with captions These charts have to be submitted to the Department by the date specified Theme: Water Submit entries to Maya M /Suparna Kar  PRIZE First: Anumathi G Malak, II PSEco  Second: Isha, I EPS	August 19
4	Quiz	Teams of 2 Rounds: Current Affairs, World of Sociology, Audio Visual, Rapid Fire and others Venue for Prelims:C101/C105 Venue for Final Quiz: Sky View Team 1: I EPS, Saagar and Tasneem  FIRST PRIZE   Team 2: III PSEco, Brinda and Prajwal Team 3: II PSEng, Sajan and Bishal Team 4: I EPS, Puneeth and Nikhil  SECOND PRIZE   Team 5: II PSEng, Shruthi and Akhila	Prelims August 14 Finals August 21

Debate on the Reservation System prevalent today in Educational Institutions

On 20^th July 2013, a debate was conducted by the Department of Sociology, the topic being “The Reservation System prevalent today in Educational Institutions”. There were four students debating this topic, two of whom were for the motion and two, against. The topic demanded opinions on whether or not the current Reservation system in the Indian society should continue to function.

The major aspects which were covered by those going for the motion were mainly regarding how this system gave the backward classes a fair chance of competing with those who belonged to relatively wealthy families. The speakers went on to talk about the Indian society being a highly stratified one and how there was a requirement of making the economically poor, backward classes of our society aware of the rules, policies, etc. as relevant to reservation. However, they further went on to mention about the need to regulate the reservation policies which rose eyebrows in the audience as it was felt that this aspect of regulation did not justify the speaker’s stance of speaking for the topic.

On the other hand, those going against the topic, disagreeing with the above mentioned points put forth their views arguing that the people belonging to the General Quota were deprived of the seats due to the concept of reservation. The strongly believed that due to corruption, the creamy layer of the They dwelled on the history of reservation policy making a mention of the basic aim for which this system was formed in the first place. They further spoke about how the politicians took advantage of this system to gain more votes giving an example of Tamil Nadu where the percentage of reservation has gone upto 69%, their point being that the reservation should be proportionate to the population.

The audience also took active part and one of the points that emerged was that by encouraging reservation the backward classes in a way were further being marginalized, making them feel inferior. Another suggestion that came about was the idea of introducing reservation in schools and in primary phases of education rather than in higher education institutions like colleges and universities.

Suggestions were varied and in plenty but it was obvious that the current system needs to be improved upon.

Film Club July 2013

The second meeting of the Film Club of the Department of Sociology was held on July 31, 2013. It was conducted by the students of M.A Applied Sociology. The resource person for this session was Amutha Manavalan, Assistant Professor with the Department of Media Studies, Christ University. Ms. Manavalan has done her Post Graduation in Communication from Bangalore University. She is an amateur film maker, who came with the intention of providing tips and techniques on Film making. The session was attended by two faculty members of the Sociology Department; Maya Mohan and Sudhansubala Sahu.

The welcome speech was given by Namrata Paul where she gave a brief background about the speaker. The intention of the talk was to provide quick steps of Script Writing. During the session, the speaker screened four documentaries; Buoyants, the Black Hole, Embrace Life and World’s best 1 minute movie. Every documentary emphasized different aspects of life which often go unnoticed. Issues like Refugee Camps, importance of seatbelts and the Human’s undying greed are some of the areas which were projected through these short films.

The audience was quite interactive and clarified their doubts. This session helped us in viewing different key points which needs to be in consideration while making a Short Film and emphasising on the “Sole Purpose” behind making a movie.

Report by

Margaret Johnson