“Development” is a word that is deeply entrenched into the consciousness of an average human being these days. Elections are fought and lost on this platform and the society is fascinated by it. Yet, there is very little discussion on socially responsible development and the relevance of a holistic approach. One of the important aspects of development is “sustainability”. Again, sustainability is a popular word yet could be confusing- what is it that different groups want to make sustainable? What are our different anxieties reflected by this notion? How did we get where we are today? How does the concept connect with notions of environment, economy or society? Where does equity fit in? Do we adopt a closed or an open society? Does the rural pastoral-ism show us a way? Are cities and urbanization ‘the problem’? Or is ‘population’ a mine field? If our desires and lifestyles are a problem, then how do we solve it at all, given that ‘we are in it’?

NECAB is organising a Discussion around some of these issues and many others…. “Exploring the notion of sustainable development; its possibilities and limitations” Shri Jayaraj, a teacher and research student at the London School of Economics will lead the discussion.

Location – ECA Auditorium on the ground floor. ECA is on the 100ft road, Indira Nagar.

Date and time – 05 – Sep – 10, at 17:00 hrs. Estimated duration is 2 hours.

About Jayaraj:

Jayaraj is Founder member and Director- Centre for Environment Architecture and Human Settlements (C-Earth), Kerala, India. C-Earth is a private sector consultancy and advocacy organisation working

In the areas of Urban design, Planning, Architecture, Housing and regeneration, Urban Conservation, Eco-tourism strategies etc. Clients include public, private and NGO sectors.

Jayaraj is currently pursuing his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning Studies from London School of Economics. His research aims to explain the relationship between land use change and planning process in the city of Bangalore looking at the Land use planning process and implementation of Land use regulations. He is an architect and is currently a faculty at the LSE. Jayaraj is involved in many interesting projects like Policy development, Pre-application design development negotiations, and development control. He has just completed an evidence based assessment for tall buildings in regeneration areas to support the core strategy. Back home he recently won an award for being the best farmer for introducing some new techniques in cultivation of paddy.

NECAB
(NSS ENGG COLLEGE ALUMNI, BANGALORE)

cordially invites you for

NECAB MATINEE

A films screening session on March 28, 2010, Sunday

India’s Official Entry to The Oscars

A film about the pioneer of Indian Cinema: Dadasaheb Phalke

2009, 96 min, Marathi with English subtitles

and two short films

MAYTHIL

2010, 41 min, Malayalam documentary with English subtitles

Directed by Gopinathan, A writer and Professor in Calicut University

Based on the literary works andd thoughts of renowned writer Maythil radhakrishnan

and

VIPARYASA

2009, 17 min, Kannada short film with English subtitles

Directed by veteran theater artist Joseph

at

Subex Auditorium,

Adarsh Tech Park, Devarabisana Halli,
Next to Intel, Outer ring road, Bangalore-560037.

Click here for a Location Map

Program:
2.00pm: Screening of VIPARYASA

2.20pm: Screening of MAYTHIL

3.00pm: Screening of Discussions with Joseph, Prof Gopinathan,

Maythil Radhakrishnan

3.45pm: Tea break

4.00pm: Screening of HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY

5.30pm: Discussion with Sri Paresh Mokashi

6.30pm: End of the program

For entry passes(Rs 150/- per head), contact:

Buzzintown.com, 9886400774 DC Books – Koramangala,
Jojy Varghese – 98861 89570, Manoj KC – 98456 92010,

Nishant Nair – 90088 55133, Pramod PP – 99867 93830,

Rajeev G – 98860 57734, Sahasra Nam – 98450 18047,

Sivaraman PK – 99455 88611, Sudeesh Yeshuvath – 98450 40428

Click here to book tickets online

About Harishchandrachi Factory:

The Backdrop:

Year 1911. British rule. Leader of the Indian Freedom struggle Lokmanya Tilak was in Mandalay prison. Gandhi, Nehru and Ambedkar were yet to rise on the socio-political horizon. Things were either stagnant or in an infant stage. Motion pictures were in an even earlier phase. Once in a while, in Mumbai, pictures were screened in a tent. They found patronage only among English, Europeans, Americans and elite Indians. Nobody else knew this medium existed. And then one day, a common man, Dhundiraj Phalke, came across a tent theatre accidentally…

Synopsis:

Phalke had abandoned a well established printing business after a quarrel with his partner. He did not ask for any compensation; on the contrary, he gave his word to the worried partner that he would never enter into printing again and would never compete with him! As a result, Phalke was unemployed and struggling to survive. One day he accidentally came across a tent theatre that was screening silent motion pictures. The idea struck him. With a hardworking wife and two enthusiastic kids by his side, he ventured into a

field unknown to contemporary India. The making of India’s first feature film, ‘Raja HarishChandra’, was an amazing adventure. Funny, crazy and grave situations- Phalke family overcame everything. With the help of their cast and crew, not only did they deliver the first Indian film, but also made sure that it became the first super hit film! In 1914, Phalke refused offers from his English friends to make films in London. He said, “I must keep making films in India so that it gets established as an industry at home”. The rest is history.

More information: www.harishchandrachifactory.com
Click here for a trailer.

About Paresh Mokashi

Paresh has been associated with theatre for the last twenty years. He started as an actor in the well known theatre organization, Theatre Academy, Pune. He was part of main stream Marathi drama as well as Grips theatre, (Berlin) & Theatre Academy co-productions for children. Then he shifted to writing/directing and received good reviews from critics and tasted wide commercial success. Sangeet Debuchya Muli, Mukkam Post Bombilwadi and Lagnakallol are a few of his plays which are known for experimentations in vivid yet atypical humour.
Apart from show business he is involved in objective research on ancient scriptures like the Vedas, Ramayan and Mahabharat.
‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ is his debut film.

About Maythil and Prof Gopinathan

Maythil is a documentary film based on the essential elements of the literary works and thoughts of renowned writer Maythil Radhakrishnan. The duration of the film is 41 mins. The film maker Dr. Gopinathan is a Professor with the Dept. of Philosophy, Calicut University. Prof. Gopinathan in documentary making. Prof Gopinathan’s earlier works include

• Mundasseri, a documentary on the works of the famous critique Prof Joseph Mundasseri and

• Swathanthra Sangeetika, a visualization of poetries into films which was telecast in three episodes.

A prolific writer, Prof. Gopinathan has published six books, three on cinema, one on EMS Namboodiripad, another one on cultural and philosophical issues and a Malayalam translation co-authored with Ms Janaki on Feminist Aesthetics. Recognition for his work came in the form of two major awards, the Kerala State Government Award for Best Book on Cinema and Kerala State Film Critique’s Award both in the year 2005, for his book Cinemayum Samskaravum. The book is a collection of his own articles on films.

We were declared the runners up in the competition and lost the GUP by just one point..  Judge ആയ Shiji ചേച്ചിയോട് ചോദിച്ചപ്പോളല്ലേ നമ്മുടെ സാധനം ഗംഭീര color കോമ്പിനേഷന്‍, Symmetric Design , ഇതൊക്കെ ആയിരുന്നു എന്ന് അറിഞ്ഞത്‌  !!

Congrats to the pookkalam team for making Necab proud again after the BBC win!! It was the sheer spirit and commitment which made us a bunch of  amateurs to win the 2nd prize !!

Some more pics from the event.

And a video too:

The day saw some cultural programs by Sneha chechi and party including Kaikottikali in which Necab Spouses actively participated.

NECAB team was also given the KEA – Arattukulam ever rolling trophy by Mr. Tony Arattukulam during the event.

The evening was made a memorable one by Ms Sujatha through her melodious voice!!

Main highlights of the day were big hits by Gireesh(2003), awesome catch by Balettan(1965), Splendid Bowling by Jojy(2004), mind blowing alround performanc
by Prashanth KT(2004), smart quick runs by Sajith(2008) and Ragesh(2004) and Nilby(2004)  great captaincy and decision making by Syam(2003) and excellent teamwork by other ‘A’ team members Sachin(2004), Lijith(2004), and Sudeeshettan(1990) and Arjun(2004).

On behalf of Necab, I thank the team members for making us proud!

During the day we had excellent ground support led by Anjana, Minu, Sowmya, Anu and Sneha chechi which contributed to the high spirits of the game.

Also thanks to some “decent sledging” by Sudeeshettan, Raghu , Gireesh and me and thus making Model Engineering college guys drop 8 plum catches !!!

Some Pictures :

Prize distribution video:

ഒരു അപരിചിതൻ അവിടെ എത്തുന്നു (സത്യത്തിൽ അത് ഒരു കെ ഇ എ ക്കാരൻ ആയിരുന്നു)

അദ്ദേഹം കൌണ്ടറിൽ നിൽക്കുന്ന ഒരാളോട്
“നാം ഇല്ലേ”
“ഉണ്ടല്ലൊ രാഗേഷ് എന്നാണ്”
ശ്ശൊ ആ നാം അല്ല മറ്റേ നാം?
ഭാഗ്യത്തിന് ആ സമയം ഞാൻ അവിടെ എത്തി അദ്ദേഹം അന്വേഷിക്കുന്നത് നമ്മുടെ സഹസ്രനാം സാറിനെയാണെന്ന് പറഞ്ഞു കൊടുത്തു

അതു കൊണ്ടും തീർന്നില്ല

ഈ സംഭവം കൊണ്ടറിലെ കക്ഷികൾ നിഷാന്തിനോട് രണ്ട് തവണ പറഞ്ഞു.(ആദ്യം പറഞ്ഞ കാര്യം സുഹൃത്തുക്കൾ മറന്നു പോയിരുന്നു. എങ്ങനെ മറക്കാതിരിക്കും?)