Papers by urvi mukhopadhyay
Routledge eBooks, Nov 29, 2023
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Routledge India eBooks, Jan 3, 2023
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Strategic Analysis, Mar 7, 2022
Global Perspectives on Death in Children's Literature, 2015
The Asian review of World Histories, 2015
The word 'urbanity' literally means 'quality or state of being urban' where the criterion of urba... more The word 'urbanity' literally means 'quality or state of being urban' where the criterion of urban economic and civic culture is assumed despite the general celebration of cultural uniqueness of urban centers. The narratives celebrating the uniqueness of urban centers since the ancient past till recent times could not get rid of the broad categorization of the urban models depending on their contextual networks of trade, mobility and culture. This paper attempts to explore whether the urban cultures in South Asia even preceding a global phenomenon like colonialism were actually reflecting an idea of urbanity where the urban culture, including planning and architecture reflected a trans-national model. This paper particularly concentrates on the medieval period when a pattern of urbanity took shape in this subcontinent under the influence of Islam, which could be explained by its particular idea of urban model, cultural exchange and vibrant trade networks.
Soccer & Society, 2012
List of Illustrations . Acknowledgements . Introduction 1. The Culture of a 'Masculine Englis... more List of Illustrations . Acknowledgements . Introduction 1. The Culture of a 'Masculine English Game in an Effeminate Native Colony: Football in Bengal 2. From Imperialism to Nationalism: The Changing Culture of Soccer in Late Colonial Bengal 3. Communalism on the Maidan: Community and Identity in Bengal Football 4. Tussle in Football Administration: Bengal and the Regional Politics of Soccer in Colonial India 5. Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal: Social Conflict, Club Rivalry and Supporters' Culture in Bengali Football 6. Open Space, Stadium Imbroglio and Spectator Culture: Ground Realities of Bengali Soccer 7. Football, Literature and Performing Arts: Perceptions and Sensibilities towards the Game. Epilogue. Appendices. Bibliography. About the Author. Index
Exploring South Asian Urbanity, 2021
Exploring South Asian Urbanity, 2021
This article investigates invocations of the medieval period in the popular historical films made... more This article investigates invocations of the medieval period in the popular historical films made during the height of communalised politics before Partition. The themes were chosen to reveal a complex process of negotiation between the elite and popular interpretations of the medieval period that affected the political culture in the 1940s. The historical narratives of figures in the film industry, who responded to the contemporary political culture of the time, explain the role of agency of people of the non-elite. The partisan nature of communalist/secularist positions of the time can be understood by a study of these films.
South Asian History and Culture, Jun 21, 2011
This article scrutinizes a seldom discussed relationship between the Indian nationalist movement&... more This article scrutinizes a seldom discussed relationship between the Indian nationalist movement's most charismatic leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the newly emergent cinematic medium at the high tide of the nationalist movement, from the 1920s till the country's independence. Despite Gandhi's stiff resistance against the use of this medium in his programmes to reach out to the masses, the film
Economic and Political Weekly, Apr 4, 2009
The word 'urbanity' literally means 'quality or state of being urban' where the c... more The word 'urbanity' literally means 'quality or state of being urban' where the criterion of urban economic and civic culture is assumed despite the general celebration of cultural uniqueness of urban centers. The narratives celebrating the uniqueness of urban centers since the ancient past till recent times could not get rid of the broad categorization of the urban models depending on their contextual networks of trade, mobility and culture. This paper attempts to explore whether the urban cultures in South Asia even preceding a global phenomenon like colonialism were actually reflecting an idea of urbanity where the urban culture, including planning and architecture reflected a trans-national model. This paper particularly concentrates on the medieval period when a pattern of urbanity took shape in this subcontinent under the influence of Islam, which could be explained by its particular idea of urban model, cultural exchange and vibrant trade networks. 114 | ASIAN...
The advent of colonialism initiated a new spell of urbanization that redefined the idea of urbani... more The advent of colonialism initiated a new spell of urbanization that redefined the idea of urbanity and urban development in the Indian sub-continent. These colonial cities, particularly of the British origin reflected a queer mix of interests between the colonial and capitalist objectives. As Robert K Home has recently observed, colonialism under the state or crown urged for total control over the urbanization programme for which they were ready to spend lavishly to add on to the glories to crown on one hand, while on the other hand, the capitalistic nature of the private investments were very critical about spending on urban sectors, which thwarted the process of urbanisation in European model here. 1 Despite this tussle ingrained in the process of colonial urbanism, by the turn of the 19 th century we do find the emergence and establishment of a new type of cities housing colonial elites, serving their commercial as well as administrative interests and were definitely modelled in the style of modern European cities that completely displaced the pre-colonial model(s) of urbanity.
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