Notes of Nagesh

 by William Shakespeare  Background :  William Shakespeare wrote this play between 1596 and 1599. Though this play is a comic work but is famous for its dramatic scenes. The Merchant of Venice summary revolves around a merchant of Venice, Antonio. Antonio is the protagonist of this play. He took a loan from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, in order to help his friend. But Antonio is unable to pay back the loan. Shylock demands a pound of flesh from his body in the absence of the repayment. Portia, a rich heiress, disguises as a lawyer and saves Antonio from Shylock. The plot of the Merchant of Venice summary is based on friendship, loyalty, wit, kindness, and humanity. Main Plot:  The story starts with Bassanio’s desire to marry Portia, a wealthy heiress of Belmont. In order to become a suitor to her, he is in need of 3000 ducats. He seeks Antonio’s help who is a merchant of Venice and also his friend. But, Antonio says that he is short of cash as his ships and merchan...

"Culture and Imperialism" by Edward W. Said is a seminal work that explores the relationship between imperialism and culture.  Here are 10 lessons from the book: 1. The Interconnectedness of Culture and Imperialism: Said argues that culture is deeply intertwined with imperialism. Imperial powers often use culture as a tool for domination, while imperial processes shape cultural production and representation. 2. Imperialism's Influence on Literature and Art: Said demonstrates how imperialism influences literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression. He examines how colonial experiences are reflected and contested in works of fiction, poetry, and visual art. 3. Challenging Eurocentrism: Said challenges Eurocentric perspectives that dominate Western discourse on culture and history. He argues for a more inclusive approach that acknowledges the contributions of non-Western cultures and societies. 4. The Legacy of Colonialism: Said highlights the enduring impact of co...

IMPOSITION OF HINDI THREATENS OUR FUTURE Hindi is concentrated in just this small part of the country. It’s numbers are due to their relatively decrepit social order perpetuated by the brahminical hierarchy and impositions.  But Gilchrist’s people want it to be imposed over the entire country. The extent of vocabulary and written texts of a language will shape India’s future and the worth of future generations. Hindi will only stunt India’s future. Languages like Russian, Japanese and Chinese have invested centuries to build a great body of knowledge and literature, and even they feel the need for English.  We have long lost the opportunity for the simple fact India is a political union of many nations. If the north wants Hindi let them have it, the rest should choose according to their genius and needs.

♦️ *THIS IS WHAT MODI ACHIEVED IN HIS TEN YEARS:* 1. India is still ranked at 144 out of 194 countries in terms of per capita income  2. India is ranked at 107 in Global Hunger Index  3. India is ranked at 136 at World Happiness Index  4. In world press freedom, India is ranked at 150 , one of the most dangerous countries to live in and for putting up a poster against the present regime, people are arrested  5. 40% of our children are malnourished  6. India is still home to the largest number of poor people in the world numbering more than 25 crore people, more than the population of Pakistan  7. Only about 2% people get clean drinking water  8. 99% Indians breath polluted air  9. India elected a new government for double digit growth but the government has failed to deliver  10. 850 million people are being fed free of charge to save them from starvation  11. Per Capita GDP (in USD) 2014 :- India - 1560, Bangladesh - 1340, 2022 :- India...

 https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bjp-worker-detained-in-bengaluru-rameshwaram-cafe-blast-case-report-11712318088070.html  The above link is in respect of the bomb blast taken place on 1 March 2024 at Rameshwar cafe in Bengaluru. Its investigation was taken over by the NIA on 3 March 2024. The NIA started the investigation and shortly detained BJP worker Sai Prasad for his alleged involvement in the blast. India Today reported that he was named by two mobile shop workers. The investigation further revealed that Sai Prasad had contacts with the suspects.      Suddenly, NIA declared that one Muzammil Shareef was the mastermind behind the blast and that he had tendered logistic support to the two accused who actually caused the blast. NIA claimed that it had  identified the two accused  as Mussavir Husain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Taahaa.      In its press-release dated 5 April 2024, the NIA stated that the mastermind Muzammil Shareef was...