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Jabbar Patel filmmaking - An auteur theory approach /
Films are a product of the director‟s mind. Through films we convey and understand certain messages by the use of certain symbols and metaphors that reoccur in our surrounding. Studies show that directors have their own individual style or pattern in which they prefer to portray certain elements in the movie. -
Understanding magic realism in regional cinema: A content analysis of selected Malayalam films /
Magic Realism, was introduced in Latin America as an expression of the blend of realist and magical views of life in the perspective of the conflicting cultures of Latin America expressed through its art and literature, but later it was adopted as a term used to refer to all narrative fiction that includes magical events in a realistic matter-of-fact narrative, where, the unordinary or supernatural is not a plain or evident matter, but it is an ordinary matter, which can happen every day. -
Malayalam biopics: From books to films /
This article talks about the difficulties that emerge when considering biographical films that are focused around biographical or autobiographical works of writing utilizing careful investigations of three Malayalam films. The films are an adjustment from their individual books. -
A study on social media influence on people's obsession with food /
With the coming in of various social media platforms which allow the public to share things about themselves in online forum, there is an increasing need among people to disclose to everyone from what they are doing to what they are eating. The phenomenon of food pornography has existed for a long time; however it has gained popularity because of social media. -
Feminism in belly dance and its portrayal in the media /
Bellydance is an art form that has gained tremendous popularity in the world today. There are different kinds of bellydance such as folk, tribal fusion, cabaret etc. In a world and time where women‟s rights and respect has been the foremost of most people‟s concerns, bellydance with its barrier breaking techniques and methods have created controversies yet have also resulted in a form of dance that is beautiful and helps a woman celebrate herself. -
Portrayal of Latin American culture and characters in hollywood /
Latin American culture is known to be rich in terms of literature, art, music and history, but is also famous for its conservative attitude. There are however, a few aspects of the Latin American culture that are stereotyped in Hollywood films like their family system, drugs, mafia, religion and society and their economic status. -
A prospective study on portrayal of rural theme in selected Tamil films /
Tamil film industry is popularly known as Kollywood. It has its own unique elements which makes it different from other film industry in Indian cinema. The researcher has tried to find out if there is any kind of rural element in the films which she has chosen in chronological manner. The researcher has analyzed based on certain concrete parameters. -
Northeast and its portrayal in broadcast media - A picture beyond terrorism and insurgency /
Northeast India is a rich home of natural beauty and magnificence surrounding the seven sister states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and the nearby hilly state of Sikkim. In any case it is a bizarre reality that such an inconceivable region of the nation stays inadequately spoken and noticed in the national cognizance. -
Use of social media applications in Indian governing policies /
New media is prevalent tool and a mass medium since it became associated with social networking. Apart from public relation companies and executives, Government agencies are also using new media like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter extensively. The study aims to depict of how social media and mobile applications are being used by governments to inform, engage and serve people. -
Perception of students and teachers on E-learning modules /
Studies suggest that e-learning has not been successful in India yet, the scope is wide given threshold of change that the country stands at and the high percentage of youth population. With E-learning Students have flexibility and an enormous range of courses at their fingertips. Also, today an important aim of institutions today is to create a knowledge base, data in the form of courses that can be accessed globally. -
Analysis of dystopian films 'Book of Eli' and 'V for Vendetta' using Randal Marlin's theory of propaganda /
Visual media, namely films, is one of the greatest mediums for the conveyance of propaganda. Dystopian films contain strong persuasive content in them and are used by filmmakers to spread propaganda. Unlike the filmmakers of the past, dystopian filmmakers focus on the future and their films are usually set in a futuristic environment. The environement is usually shown as being completely destryed by neglect or the overtake by technology. -
Perception of paid news among media students in Bangalore /
Gone are the days when advertising were among the major source of revenue for media organizations. The recent past has witnessed the rise of paid news in media organizations where they get paid to publish favourable news about a person or organization. This practice is s serious blow to the journalistic ethics of the country. -
Influence of media messages on voters behaviour, a study on people's perception of the Loksabha election 2014 /
Including, all private, public, regional and national news media there are more than 100 news, channels are available in India. Compare to previous Loksabha elections; on the 16thLoksabha election the role of media was exceptional. On Loksabha election 2014, the effect of media messages and the news representation was very much visible. -
A comparative analysis of KFC video advertisements and the impact on its customers of Bengaluru /
In India, today fast food being one of the most successful businesses and also all over the world because of the economic development, increase in per capita income, people having less time to cook, people having no time to wait in restaurants and people are ready to spend. One popular fast food chain in India is KFC and one of the tools of KFC to reach its customers is through visual advertisements. -
An analysis on if presentation style attracts readers to read an article /
This study is to analyse if readers read an article due to the presentation style of an article (writing style, graphic designs, layout and topic) they come across. Readers pick a magazine based on their interest and the magazines may contain what they already know, something additional to the knowledge they already have and also from the areas that they are ignorant about. They may or may not read all the articles from that particular magazine and if at all they read there can be a solid reason behind it. I want to analyze if it is because of their interest or due to the presentation style. There have been studies done in this particular field but not on any particular point of view. They have also not stressed much on the contrast of presentations style and content. This study can be a means through which many magazines or other print media can reach up to the audience and make them read the articles. The researcher prefers qualitative study as analyze on why they read an article has to be done. It is by means of a questionnaire that I am going to do the qualitative study. -
Strength of internet ties and impact of facebook on youth /
This dissertation aims at studying the social networking sites impact on people and relationships. There are different reasons why people use social networking sites like Facebook. The study aims to check whether it is the loneliness or the need for socialization that encourages networking on such sites. Study looks into Facebook and other social networking sites have changed the youngsters lives and lifestyles. This research tries to find out how this new media trend has affected peoples attitude towards life and also their attitude towards relationships. A questionnaire has been used to find the opinion of the people regarding the social networking concept. 75-100 people were researched to find out the exact need for social networking. The ability of networks to introduce new actors and new contents in the process of social organization, with relative independence to the power centres, increased over time with technological change, and more precisely, with the evolution of communication technologies. -
Social media and crisis communication the new age mantra? /
The topic Social Media and Crisis communication ?? The new age mantra? is indeed one where immense amount of research is possible. Simply because social media today has become one of the most rapidly growing means of communication. The researcher through this research aims to find out if Public relations professionals use this medium extensively while communicating crisis. The theory used behind this research is ??uses and gratification theory. The research begins with the theoretical aspect of social media and crisis communication. The researcher has taken examples of a few ground breaking crisis that have taken place in the consumer world and cited their examples where in prominent use of social media has made people aware of the crisis and it is the same social media that has eventually regained peoples faith back into the brand. -
Social networking- A comparative study on the new google + project and facebook /
This research project set out to study the new Google + Project, a new social network by Google. The dissertation looks at the social network as compared to already existing social networks especially Facebook, what the sight possesses that other social networks may not have and how successful the site will be in the years to come and if there is a need for a new social network after what is already there. The researcher went out to find out from users of the social networks, how popular Google plus and Facebook are and how frequently the sites are and what possible future the sites have. The researcher found out that Google plus isnt as popular as Facebook just yet but in years to come if they can learn from the mistakes that the already existing social network have made and develop on that to make the site more user friendly. -
An analysis on the portrayal of India by national geographic magazine /
The research is an analysis on how the magazine National Geographic has portrayed India over the years and whether or how it has changed. National Geographic being an all American historical magazine might have its own ways of portraying particular nations. India being known for festivals, colors, superstition and snake charmers has always been portrayed countless number of times as only the above mentioned stereotypical explanation. May it be in movies, cartoons, books, etc., National Geographic being a credible magazine has never failed to bring forth to the world all historical aspects of any country. Bollywood, Spicy food, Religion etc. has been a hot topic for both Nat Geo magazine and television. The researcher wishes to find out if the magazine has portrayed India differently over the years. -
Portrayal of sikhism in hindi movies /
A Sikh is known for his strength and valor, comedians, a true friend to someone, dedicated, hard work. These are the general characteristics that are taken into consideration while dealing with how we perceive their nature on screen. Over the past few years Portrayal of Sikhism has evolved from being a comedian to a more serious role and some of the stories being based on true lifes of Sikhs. With portrayal of Sikhs in Hindi movies, the image of the community has been lifted despite them being stereotyped in cinema in form of various actors, enacting the roles of a Sikh on screen whose enactment has helped in uplifting the communitys image in the minds of the people despite the Sikh religion being the lowest in the population count.