Monday, December 1, 2014


Sadaa Fourth International Conference
on
Media, Market & Mimesis: Trending Trinity
(27-29 January 2015)
organized
by
Sadaa®
                                     (Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action)     
(Regn. No. 254/Jaipur/2009-10)
in association with
S S Jain Subodh PG College, Jaipur
(http://www.subodhpgcollege.com)
Sub-themes/ Areas of Focus / Key Words:
Mimesis & Diegesis
Mimesis & Catharsis
Imitative & Performative Arts
Realism & Naturalism
 Myths & Ideas
Sense & Sensibility
Mimetic Desire & Scapegoat Mechanism
Meme
Dynamics of Media, Market & Mimesis
Ethicality, Legality & Historicity
Multimedia & Market Interface
Market & Popular Culture
Politics of Publication
Aesthetics
Globalization & the Idea of Literature
Problematic of Ideology & Art Forms
Literature & Market Discourse
 Divine Autonomy
Obligations & Responsibilities
Restrictions & Prohibitions
Controls & Censors

Venue:
SS Jain Subodh PG (Autonomous) College
Ram Bagh Circle, Jaipur-302004
Phone : +91-141-2565989, 2569850

Speakers @ the Conference:
Dr. Eva Marie Arndt, UK



Concept Note:
Mimesis, as theorized by diverse thinkers from Plato to Erich Auerbach to Homi Bhabha, can simply be used here in the sense of all imitative and performative arts or works and genres of literature ranging from poetry, fiction, drama, folklore, dance, music, painting, sculpture, theatre, and film to television.
The consubstantial hypostases of “media, market & mimesis” make a trending trinity of the present juncture where the copy earns more than the original,  and where ‘selfies’ are the paramount promotional pranks for the self. These three riveting realties in question inter-play and inter-penetrate one another in sublte and obvious ways. The ‘terrestrial’ market brings back the ‘non-terrestrial’ media and mimesis to their homes. The forces of market and media construct our everyday reality and determine its representation. With the dramatic change in the landscape of media, with the emergence of social media and blogs, with the fall of walls between media and mimetic texts, renderings or performances, with the erosion of genre specific domains, the act of resembling, the act of expression, and the presentation of the self, narration, narrative, narratology performance, portrayal and picturization have completely transformed. ‘Writing the Unreadable’ & ‘Speaking the Unlistenable’ phenomena in media and mimesis, ‘Tongue & Teeth’ relationship or the ‘Is’ & ‘Is Not’ substitution between media and market, media and mimesis or market and mimesis need to be understood, explored or investigated to make sense of the world we inhabit and our life in it.
Subthemes other than the listed can also be included and a separate panel can be arranged if a group of five delegates is registered.

Sadaa®  (Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action), registered under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act, 1958 vide Regn. No. 254/Jaipur/2009-10, has been organizing conferences for teacher development and promotion of quality research.  The first international conference was held from 27 to 29 January 2012 on the theme “Behaving Beyond Barriers, Boundaries & Biases: Creativity, Criticality & Communication” in association with the Department of Urdu & Persian, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The second international conference was organized in association with Jaipur National University, Jaipur on the theme “E-learning Emancipatory English: Fast Forwarding the Future” from 29 to 31 January 2013. The third international conference was organized in association with Manipal University, Jaipur on the theme “Language, Literature & Library: Disruptive Digressions & Digital Dimensions” from 22 to 24 January 2015.

Sadaa International Conference on Miniature Paintings organized from 29 to 31 December 2013 on the theme “Timeless Miniature Paintings” was the part of a separate series of conferences on fine arts and was an attempt to create environment for the revival & restoration of the rich traditions of miniature paintings.
Sadaa National Conference on Film & Theory was held on the theme “Cinematic Codes: Concerned Communications” from 26 to 28 September 2013 in collaboration of S S Jain Subodh PG College, Jaipur.


Subodh College is an autonomous institution affiliated to University of Rajasthan is one of the leading colleges of Rajasthan. It has been imparting quality education and promoting excellence in teaching, learning and research for last six decades. Established in 1954 by a committed team  of social workers and philanthropist, the college has been awarded  the status of College with Potential for Excellence by UGC and Model College by the Govt. of Rajasthan in 2007. In March 2011, the college was re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade with CGPA of 3.72   which being the highest rating in Northern India.
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city has been named. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India because of the color used exclusively in the walled city. The city was built on the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the science of Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks. Two of which contained the state buildings and palaces, while the remaining seven were allotted to the public. Huge fortification walls were built, along with seven strong gates. The directions of each street and market are east to West and North to South. The Eastern gate is called Suraj (Sun) Pol, while the Western gate is called Chand (Moon) Pol. There are three gates facing East, West, and a Northern gate (known as Zorawar Singh gate) which faces toward the ancestral capital of Amber. Jaipur is rich in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.
Jaipur has a hot semi-arid steppe climate. Temperature in the month of January varies from 8°C (46°F) to 23°C (73°F).
Submission of Abstracts: 15 January 2015
Notification of Acceptance:  17 January 2015
Submission of Full Papers: 22 January 2015
Early Bird Offer: Pre-registration up to 26 December 2014
1. Delegate from India (SSJSSS) - Rs.1300/
2. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (SSJSSS) - Rs.1000/
3. Delegate from India (Other Institutions) - Rs.1500/
4. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (Other Institutions) - Rs.1200/
5. Overseas Delegate (SAARC country) - US $200/ or Equivalent
6. Overseas Delegate (non-SAARC country) - US $250/ or Equivalent
Pre-registration up to 26 January 2015
1. Delegate from India (SSJSSS) - Rs.1400/
2. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (SSJSSS) - Rs.1100/
3. Delegate from India (Other Institutions) - Rs.1600/
4. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (Other Institutions) - Rs.1300/
5. Overseas Delegate (SAARC country) - US $225/ or Equivalent
6. Overseas Delegate (non-SAARC country) - US $275/ or Equivalent
On Spot Registration on 27 January 2015
1. Delegate from India (SSJSSS) - Rs.1500/
2. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (SSJSSS) - Rs.1200/
3. Delegate from India (Other Institutions) - Rs.1750/
4. Student/ Research Scholar Delegate (Other Institutions) - Rs.1400/
5. Overseas Delegate (SAARC country) - US $275/ or Equivalent
6. Overseas Delegate (non-SAARC country) - US $325/ or Equivalent
Accompanying Guest - 90% of the applicable fee
Subsidized Accommodation on shared basis available for 4 Nights from 26 January to 29 January 2015 to Indian Delegates:
Rs. 500 per Person per Night
Complimentary Facilities Available to Overseas Delegates:
1.    Accommodation (Single Occupancy/ Double Occupancy) for 4 Nights from 26 January to 29 January 2015 with breakfast
2.    Pick Up and Drop To & Fro - Jaipur Airport
3.    Post Conference Tour
Luxury Accommodation can be arranged/ booked on prior intimation and advance payment.
One Day Registration Fee for attendance for Delegate from India
With Conference Kit - Rs. 750
Without Conference Kit - Rs. 400
Submissions to: sadaa.globalconf12@gmail.com
Payment Modes:
Transfer to / Cash Deposit in any Branch of PNB:
Punjab National Bank, Johari Bazar, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India
SB Account No. 355300 0100169797
RTGS/NEFT IFS Code: PUNB0355300
MICR Code: 302024015
DD in favor of SADAA (Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action) payable at Jaipur
Sadaa® believes in a gesture of personal courtesy and professional respect to our colleagues and hopes that all the delegates will attend all the main sessions and one session each of parallel sessions for the full duration.
Contact Persons:
Local Secretary:                      Namita Singh
                                        namita.nathawat@gmail.com
Organizing Secretary:            Dr. Omendra K. Singh
                                                    oksrathore@gmail.com +91 9414338376
Convener of the Conference: Dr. L P Mahawar
                                       mahawar.lp@gmail.com  +91 9414280324

  Dr. V K Chaturvedi,  President, Sadaa®
https://sites.google.com/site/globalsadaa/third-international-conference-2014/sadaa-fourth-international-conference

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Sadaa National Conference on Film & Theory, 2013
Sadaa®
(Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action)
(Regn. No. 254/Jaipur/2009-10)
organizes a three day
National Conference
on the theme
Cinematic Codes: Concerned Communications
(26-28 September, 2013)

Sub-themes/ Areas of Focus / Key Words:
Language of Films
Signs & Symbols in Films
Language in Films
Film as a Pedagogical Tool
Films for Change
Theatre & Films
Films & Narration
Films & Class-Conflict
Films & Gender Perspectives
 History in Films and History of Films
Mainstream & Alternative Cinema
Key Issues and Concerns in Alternative Cinema
Folk Lore, Myth & Films
Backdrop & Locale in Films
Venue:
Subodh PG College, Jaipur-302004 (Rajasthan), India

Concept Note:  Films transcend national language. The language of cinema, language-like character of cinema and the treatment of language in cinema need special attention and investigation. With the recent development of interest in the semiology of cinema, it is imperative to decipher all the three modes of sign,  indexical, iconic and symbolic, in order to get to the mission of total, all-inclusive or comprehensive aesthetic pleasure that cinema aims at and to study the decoding process of the aesthetic mandate of a film by the audience. Keeping all these in views, this conference seeks to explore, sort and bind the hitherto unattended links in the area. An interface of academicians and film/ theatre personalities, reviewers or critics to discuss different aspects is also stipulated. 
Subthemes other than the listed can also be included and a separate panel can be arranged if a group of 5 delegates is formed/ registered.

Visit the link for details:
 https://sites.google.com/site/globalsadaa/home/sadaa-national-conference-on-film-theory-2013

Thursday, January 5, 2012

सदा फर्स्ट इंटरनैशनल कांफेरेंस (२७-२९ जन २०१२)

Sadaa®

(Society for Analysis, Dialogue, Application and Action )

(Regn. No. 254/Jaipur/2009-10)

in collaboration with

Department of Urdu & Persian


University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (India)

organizes its

First International Conference

on the theme

“Behaving Beyond Barriers, Boundaries & Biases: Creativity, Criticality & Communication”

(Multilingual, Multidisciplinary & Multimedia)

(27-29 January, 2012)
Sub-themes& Key-words:

Interdisciplinarity, Multidisciplinarity & Transdisciplinarity

Bilinguality, Multiliguality &Translinguality

Iconicity & Iconoclasm

Stereotyped Sets, Stati & Systems

Singularity, Mutiplicity & Amorphousness

(Post)modernism & (Post)criticality

Autonomy & Disciplinarity

Reality& Authenticity

Transcultural Interface

Modular Teaching

Alternatives, Alterations & Altercations

Historicity & Historiography











Concept Note:

The materials, methodologies and tools of research and instructional strategies of teaching in different disciplines have constantly been questioned, interrogated, revised and reframed in observance of the challenges posed by the milieu concerned. Boundaries of different disciplines which were islands unto themselves are eroding fast and are reduced to almost imaginary lines and the strict disciplinarians find themselves lodged in no man’s land. In times where the flux prevails, a researcher or a teacher has to undergo a sea change in order to update himself or herself. With this objective in its epicenter, this conference seeks to find answers to the What, Why and How questions of research in different disciplines. In a country like India, where diversity of languages plays magical role in conveyance of the meaning and where ‘English’ world (academia writing in English) is looked up to with reverence and awe, a dialogue is mandatory between/ among languages/ disciplines for their mutual benefits.

The conference seeks to look into the significant aspects that are being critically discussed pan globally. Specifically issues concerning how we behave towards the limits, boundaries, barriers and biases that have been/ are being created because of the erstwhile hangovers of ethnicity, caste, class, gender, age etc. Having opened up this space, the conference intends to home in onto these dialectics being used for creativity, criticality and communication. This seeks to find alternatives in research, teaching and life or to promote alternatives existing already, sidelined, unexplored or used less in order to forestall the stagnant style, overused statuses, politicized patterns, decadent systems, monopolized marketing/ marketeering, and stereotyped sets.

Special sessions dedicated to noted writers from English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu and Persian who have professed such concerns are also stipulated.













Speakers @ the conference:

Dr. Marie Arndt, UK/ UAE


Prof. Fazl-e-Imam Rizvi

Dr. Amrendra Sharma, Oman

Keep visiting the link for updated details:
https://sites.google.com/site/globalsadaa/first-international-conference

Monday, September 19, 2011

Poetry Reading Event

Saturday, September 24 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kanoria Girls' College Auditorium
Gandhi Statue Circle, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg
Jaipur, Rajasthan
This multilingual poetry reading event is a part of the global event called " 100 Thousand Poets for Change" the documentation of which will be preserved by Stanford University, California, USA. Poets, writers, artists, environmentalists and humanitarians are invited to create, perform, share and demonstrate their own specific area of focus for change within the framework of peace and sustainability. The programs scheduled in the event in Jaipur are:
1. Essay Writing Competition on " Bias-free Society" for College Students
2. Panel Discussion by leading educationists and activists of Jaipur
3. Poetry Reading in English, Hindi, Urdu and other languages
Contact for information, participation and queries:
Michael Rothenberg, Founder
http://www.100TPC.org/
walterblue@bigbridge.org

Kindly do share your vision.
Dr. L. P. Mahawar, Organizer for Jaipur
mahawar.lp@gmail.com
+91 9414280324

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

U Turn

Beware of the turn people might take!
Some might take abrupt u turn even when they indicate that they will go straight. Mind you, I am not talking of traffic.
Yeh hai life meri jaan!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Words

Why do we waste words?
One must be sure of the denotations or connotations of the words one has used or is going to use in one's outpourings.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Strange Behavior!!!

Why do people start behaving like strangers all of a sudden???