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One Step at a Time: 'Milap' and launch of 'ASCOPE'
By ASCOPE Team
On the eve of April 10, 2025, Amity School of Communication, Kolkata organised the event of Milap. Milap, a vibrant fusion of creativity from the BAJMC-2, MAJMC-2, and MAJMC-4 batches, brought students back to the essence of communication—speaking, listening, and seeing. The event, packed with interactive sessions, was an initiative to celebrate and sharpen core media skills through participation and creative expression.
ASCOPE - Logo by Indira Senapati of M.A Sem 4
The event began with a warm welcome, followed by a speech from the Honourable HOI, Dr. Pritam Chattopadhyay. The key highlight was the official launch of ASCOPE, a student blog showcasing the digital marketing expertise of MAJMC-4, with contributions from all three batches in the form of articles and sketches. This initiative will be mentored by ASCO-Kol faculty members.The audience engaged in a listening activity presented by MAJMC-2, followed by a visual storytelling session with BAJMC-2’s posters on 'Global conflicts and their media portrayal'. MAJMC-4 also presented a brand story exhibition, reflecting their innovation and creativity.
Milap Poster By Hiya Mitra of BAJMC-2
The finale focused on speaking—the heart of media practice. ASCOPE was introduced as a platform for students to develop their voice and express themselves. Students were encouraged to follow the blog on Instagram and join the team to continue this journey of expression.
At the Event all faculty members and the students
HOI, Dr Pritam Chattopadhyay and Moumita De Das, Associate Professor and Editor of ASCOPE
of Amity School of Communication at the event
Milap Event Head, Moumita De Das along with M.A Sem 4 students launching ASCOPE
Posters of BAJMC 2 on Global Conflict and Media Coverage and MAJMC 4 on Brand Story Telling
An audio drama by M.A Sem 4
ASCOPE Team Members
Milap ended on a high note, with gratitude to all participants for making the event lively and memorable. It was organised by ASCO-Kol faculty member, Moumita De Das, Associate Professor. The event truly marked the spirit of teamwork and creative vibrancy that in coming semesters will have positive impact on students' academic excellence and personal growth.
Report by Hiya Mitra
Pic Courtesy: Pramit Sarkar
Rishita Ghosh
Lights Arrangement: Jishnu Nag
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The blog link - ASCOPE
https://ascopeblogging.blogspot.com/?m=1
AMIPHORIA’25 – The gala annual fest of AMITY
AMIPHORIA 2025
Samanwita Das, Hiya Mitra, Bhumika Shaw
B.A Sem 2
The much-awaited Amity University-Kolkata’s annual fest, AMIPHORIA 2025 set forth on March 6,7,8, 2025. This report captured a few glimpses of fun and frolic at the campus for three days.
On Day-One, it began with a spectacular ‘Opening Ceremony’, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and competition showcasing the theme of Holi. The day unfolded with “Nrityadhwani”, a mesmerizing dance event that showcased diverse performances, followed by “Celestial Threads”, a fashion show where participants exhibited their artistic flair through stunning costumes and unique designs.
The festival’s theatrical segment, “Natya Mancha”, captivated the audience with powerful storytelling and dramatic excellence. "Chromatic Echoes" showcased a vibrant artistic extravaganza, filling the air with creativity and talent. Literature and poetry lovers were enthralled by “Kavya Nabha”, a platform for poetic expression and spoken word artistry.
On the technology front, “Dev Drive” and “Trace Quest” challenged the participants with innovative coding and problem-solving tasks. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts witnessed high-energy basketball and football matches, showcasing teamwork and athleticism.
Innovation took center stage in the “Innovation” event, where creative minds presented groundbreaking ideas. “Small Actions Big Impact” highlighted inspiring initiatives with significant social influence on the environment. Lastly, the day concluded with “Pictale”, a storytelling competition that celebrated creativity through pictures and narratives. As the sun set on an action-packed first day of Amiphoria Fest, the excitement reached its peak with the star event of the night—a high-energy performance by DJ Lil B. The crowd came alive as electrifying beats and pulsating rhythms filled the air, turning the venue into a vibrant dance floor. Students and attendees grooved to chart-topping tracks, celebrating the spirit of the fest in an unforgettable musical spectacle. With an incredible mix of music and an electrifying atmosphere, DJ Lil B’s performance was the perfect grand finale, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next day’s festivities. With an exhilarating start, Amiphoria Fest promises even more excitement in the coming days, bringing together talent, passion, and unforgettable experiences.
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Singer Snigdhajit
We kicked Day 2, with Khoj 3.0, covering the entirety of the campus, letting the treasure hunters explore a vast expanse, creating a great environment of competition. Rockmania, a clash of bands, captivated audiences at the main stage with energizing vocals and live band music. Amity School of Communication (ASCO) organised Cine Saga 2025 in their Big Studio which showcased the artistically genius short films created by the participants. The Dialectic Duel was an exhilarating clash of perspectives as debaters faced off in the ultimate test of wit, rhetoric, and insight. The Wellness Club organised the Fitflow Frenzy, a competition of peak body tonality and the Poster Roulette, where participants depicted mental health through their art. Historical legends were brought to life by cosplayers in the Historic Legends Cosplay Competition. The Plant on a Plate was all about creativity, sustainability, and the beauty of plant-based ingredients. The main stage was brought to the centre of attention once again by the Step Up Showdown brought the streets to life, one beat at a time. The Theatre Club organized Awaaz: The Voice of Change in the Amphitheatre, evoking emotions among the audience and judges. ASCO, once again, organized the Ad-Venture in their small studio, where creativity met strategy, and the participants created their most innovative ad campaign. Business Got Latent had teams clash to disrupt, defend and dominate in the ultimate branding showdown. The performing guest of the evening was Snigdhajit and Liveline. His performance was packed with nostalgia with timeless love songs, disco songs, bengali songs and even kirtans. He was greatly appreciated by the masses for taking song requests and crowd work. The Atrium, packed with students was extremely loud with students screaming their hearts out, singing along to the songs being sung.
Singer Asees Kaur
The
final day began with a series of
cultural events, highlighting India's diverse artistic traditions. The
spotlight was on "Folk Unplugged," a soulful musical showcase where
talented performers from different colleges captivated the audience with
mesmerizing renditions of folk songs. The event paid homage to India’s rich
musical heritage, leaving everyone in awe of the raw and powerful
performances. Other creative
competitions like "Fight for Honor: Tekken Edition" and “WWE
SmackDown’’ (ESports), "Lens
League" (Video making Contest), "Web Master" (Website making
Contest), and Beat Clash( Beatboxing Contest) also reached their thrilling
conclusions. These events allowed students to express their artistic visions,
and the best works were recognized with awards. As the sun sets, the
most-awaited moment of the fest arrived—the star performance by Asees Kaur. The
excitement was palpable as thousands of students gathered around the grand
stage, eagerly waiting for the Bollywood sensation to take over. She opened her
performance with the soulful track "Raataan Lambiyan", instantly
mesmerizing the crowd. The atmosphere turned electric as she performed
high-energy hits like "Akh Lad Jaave" and "Bolna", making
everyone sing along.The audience erupted in cheers when she sang
"Makhna" and "Ve Maahi", turning the venue into a sea of
swaying hands and phone flashlights.The night reached its climax with the
power-packed number "Jaan Ban Gaye", leaving everyone in a euphoric
state. Asees Kaur’s charismatic stage presence and versatile singing style
created an unforgettable concert experience. Students danced, cheered, and lost
themselves in the rhythm, making it the perfect way to conclude the festival.
As the concert ended, the closing ceremony began. Organizers and student
leaders took the stage to thank participants, performers, and faculty members
for making Amiphoria 2025 a massive success. Confetti rained down on the
ecstatic crowd as they took their last selfies and hugged their friends,
cherishing the three days of memories.
Books, which will ignite your mind and soul
Some censored books in recent times
Hiya Mitra
by Pexels
Books have always been a key source of knowledge. In India, books are called ‘vidya’ and given immense respect. We treat them as equals of the holy relics we swear our faith to. However, humans decided to take advantage of this unspoken invincibility of our only source of knowledge and made their own attempts at rewriting factual history. To counter this malpractice, the rule of censorship was implemented. The first recorded censorship in India dates back to British India. But the Monarch primarily implemented them to suppress political dissent and maintain control. India inherited many of the colonial-era censorship laws after gaining independence in 1947. These laws were adapted and used by the Indian government to address various concerns, including national security, public order, and social sensitivities. Concerns about religious sensitivities, political criticism, and social morality have often driven censorship decisions. The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression, but it also allows for "reasonable restrictions" on this right.
Laws like Section 97 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita give the government power to ban books deemed to promote enmity between groups. The Indian Penal Code also addresses obscenity and related offenses. The Customs Act allows for the prohibition of book imports. In addition to formal government bans, there's a growing trend of "informal censorship" through protests, threats, and pressure on publishers and booksellers. This "mob censorship" can be highly effective in suppressing certain books, even without official bans.
Pic courtesy Kitab.org
"The
Adivasi Will Not Dance: Stories" is a collection of short stories by
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar, which explores the lives of Adivasi (indigenous)
people, particularly the Santhal community in Jharkhand, India. It addresses
issues like poverty, displacement, exploitation, and the clash between
traditional and modern life, especially of those who have been forced to mine
coal ore. It also deals with the condition of women in these communities,
pressured by the patriarchy and forced to sex work for income. It has received
critical acclaim and was nominated for The Hindu Literary Prize. It has been
recognized as an important contribution to post-Independence Indian literature.
The book has generated controversy and was at one point banned by the Jharkhand
government, with criticisms regarding its portrayal of Adivasi culture.
This lead
to wide spread discussions regarding freedom of speech, and the rights of
authors.
Pic courtesy Amazon.in
"Split: A Life" is the second volume of Taslima Nasrin's autobiography. It details the period of Nasrin's life when she faced intense persecution after becoming a target of the fundamentalists due to her writings, particularly her novel "Lajja" (Shame). It covers her experiences in hiding, the threats she received, and the political and religious backlash against her. It explores her struggles with identity, freedom of expression, and the challenges of being a female writer and doctor in a conservative society. It gives insight into the political and religious tensions of the time period in Bangladesh, and India. It explores themes such as freedom of speech, religious fundamentalism, women's rights, exile and displacement, personal and political identity. It is an important document regarding the fight for secularism, and women’s rights in South Asia. The Khilafat Committee filed a defamation case against her for this book.
Pic courtesy The New York Times
"One
Part Woman" is a novel by Indian author Perumal Murugan which explores the
pressures faced by a childless couple, Kali and Ponna, in rural Tamil Nadu. It
delves into themes of societal expectations, particularly regarding fertility
and marriage. It addresses the complexities of gender roles and the desperation
to conform to social norms. The book also touches on topics of religious
customs and how they intersect with personal desires. "One Part
Woman" sparked significant controversy, particularly in India, due to its
depiction of certain cultural and religious practices. Certain caste-based and
religious groups, particularly the Kongu Vellalar Gounder community (to which
the author belongs), found the depiction of the festival offensive and
culturally inaccurate. This controversy led to protests and even threats
against the author, causing Perumal Murugan to declare that he was giving up
writing. The controversy raised important questions about freedom of expression
and the role of literature in addressing sensitive social issues. The Chennai
High Court eventually ruled in favor of the book, defending the authors right
to write. The event caused a large discussion about the pressures that writers
face in India.
Pic courtesy Amazon.in
The complainant, a leader of a fishermen's association, argued that the book presented a distorted and harmful image of the community. Joe D'Cruz, who himself belongs to the fishing community, defended his work, asserting that it provides a realistic depiction of their lives. He argued that the book brings attention to the struggles of his community. He has stated that the complaints come from those who do not want the truth to be told. The controversy also became entangled with the author's political views, which differed from many in Tamil literary circles.
Currently, many readers have come
forward and defended the content of books. This time it is not the authors
standing alone, but an entire army of readers who have educated themselves on
the topics mentioned. They are ready to raise their voices against those who
try to suppress the text of reason of relevance with the agenda of educating
the ignorant.
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