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The Graduate- Hello darkness my old friend
When I think of films where cinematography, editing and direction are at their best, I think of ‘The Graduate’. Although released in 1968, this film still holds its unique freshness. Almost everything you can do with a camera can be seen in this film, and everything is perfectly right for the story. The music is equally beautiful. One of my all time favourite songs, ‘The Sounds of Silence’ preformed by Simon & Garfunkel, nearly word for word, describes the inner turmoil in the protagonist in this film. Watch the video for yourself- Continue reading
Low cost transportation and irrigation in Indian villages
Irrigation had developed in the Harappan Civilization by around 4500 BCE. Sugarcane is believed to have originated from India and parts of New Guinea at around the same time. India has given the world its sweetness. Naveen and Rakesh recently presented a seminar on the local technologies used in transportation and irrigation used in their villages. Continue reading
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Kuch meetha ho jaaye?
Justin Jacob spoke about the nutritional value of jaggery and its health benefits. He explained the various methods of jaggery production practised in different parts of India, and the cultural significance of jaggery. He had done some exhaustive research in the field, and presented a seminar on the same. Watch the video below- Continue reading
Food preservation in Indian villages
Vidya recently spoke about how food is preserved in her village. She explained the construction of a fridge that works without electricity. She did some exhaustive research in the field, and presented a seminar on the same. She also spoke about how food can be kept cold or hot for a long time with local household methods, a technique practised in India for thousands of years. Watch the video below- Continue reading
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