‘Is Indian Feminism a copy of Western Feminism? : The roots of Feminism Movement in India’

When people hear the word “Indian Feminism” the question that often comes up in their minds is: is there such a thing? This is quickly followed by another: isn’t Indian Feminism just a copy of Western Feminism? And yet, in order to understand any political movement, it’s important to look at its history, its development, […]


Hachiko

This heart – warming movies about a dog’s devotion to his master is based on a true story. It also embodies the virtue of loyalty that is so prized by the Japanese. A puppy is sent from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan to Professor Ueno of Tokyo University in Tokyo. Though ailing, it soon recovers, […]


Children On The Island

The main theme of this film centers on the importance of teacher/pupil rapport. The sub-theme points out the futility of war. It is 1928, and Hisako Oishi becomes the teacher of the primary school on Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Her pupils, the sons and daughters of the village shop keepers, number an even […]


Tokyo Heaven

Yu is a “campaign girl.” Her face adorns all the advertising for a new product. Her biggest problem is the managing director of the advertising agent, Shirayuki, whose sexual advances offend her. Mid- campaign, while riding in the car, he starts harassing her and tries to feel her up. Attempting to escape his advances, she […]


‘from the shore’

The Japan Foundation brings paintings exhibition by Yuriko Lochan. Yuriko Lochan is a Japanese artist living in India since 1987. She has graduated and holding Masters Degree in painting from Kyoto City University of Arts, one of the best fine art institutions in Japan. She has been holding her solo exhibitions in India as well […]


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