Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)

 পুং-তান্ত্রিকের নারীবাদচর্চা ও মানবীবিদ্যার আদ্যছেরাদ্দ      Posted on 30th October, 2024 (GMT 17:55 hrs) দেবপ্রসাদ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ⤡ ABSTRACT The article critiques the misuse of the term “feminism” in political and societal contexts, particularly in South East Asia, arguing that it is often reduced to superficial appeasement rather than genuine advocacy for gender egalitarianism. The piece also discusses the cultural complexity of the gender question, the superficial use of statistics as such, and the real challenges that Indian women face, such as malnutrition and gender-based violence. Emphasizing philosophical rigor, it highlights issues with binary gender norms in the context of discussing “gender neutral law” and advocates for nuanced, intersectional gender studies. ওপরের আঁকাটি ফ্রিডা কাহলোর… ১।। আমার ভীষণই অস্বত্তি হচ্ছে: “নারীবাদ” পরিভাষাটি নিয়ে যত্রতত্র আন্দাগুন্দা কথা বলা হচ্ছে–এমনকী বাবাতান্ত্রিক রাষ্ট্রকেও “নারীবাদী” বলে কেউ কেউ দাগাচ্ছেন। তাই কয়...

 Homogenizing the War-drobe(s) of the Hindus: Calling for the Uniformity of Uniforms (?!) Homogenizing the War-drobe(s) of the Hindus: Calling for the Uniformity of Uniforms (?!) Posted on 18th October, 2024 (GMt 17: 25 hrs) DOI:  10.13140/RG.2.2.14203.12328 License:  CC BY 4.0 DEBAPRASAD BANDYOPADHYAY  ⤡ AKHAR BANDYOPADHYAY  ⤡ RUPA BANDYOPADHYAY ⤡ ABSTRACT This paper-letter subversively critiques the drive for cultural homogenization in India, focusing specifically on the imposition of a singular dress code for Hindus as part of a broader Hindutva agenda. It reflects, through sarcastic and satirical tools, on the historical evolution of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) uniform and juxtaposes it with the varied, regionally influenced dress practices of so-called “Hindus” (?) across the geo-political imagination of India. The letter raises concerns about the suppression of cultural heterogeneity and the imposition of a monolithic standard of dress under...

  Tirupati Ka Laddoo Jo Khaya Woh Pachtaya, Jo Na Khaya Woh Bhi Pachtaya! Tirupati Ka Laddoo Jo Khaya Woh Pachtaya, Jo Na Khaya Woh Bhi Pachtaya! Posted on 1st October, 2024 (GMT 20:30 hrs) CARTOON COURTESY: SATISH ACHARYA ABSTRACT The article critiques political and religious hypocrisy in India, focusing on the controversy surrounding the sacred Tirupati laddoos. Allegations arose that these laddoos contained animal fats, triggering a political debate between the YSR Congress Party and opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu. The Supreme Court criticized Naidu for his premature claims without concrete evidence. The broader discussion touches on cow vigilantism, Hindu nationalism, and irony in political alliances, especially involving beef exporters. It highlights contradictions in religious politics and cultural practices. Aryan Mishra, a Class 12 student, was shot dead by cow vigilantes in Faridabad, Haryana, on August 24, 2024, after being mistaken for a cattle smuggler. The in...