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In this episode, we get a masterclass in sociology research from the expert Dr. Rituparna Patgiri.

Dr. Patgiri is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. Apart from academics, Dr. Patgiri is also actively involved in Science communication and outreach for sociology. To learn more about her stellar work, please visit https://doingsociology.org/our-team/



Recommendations



Rituparna’s Work:



Precarity in the Sociology Job Market in India https://www.miamisocialsciences.org/home/uhkj5o7vyr0mxy5p43f9l1z6cdmiig


Community Building and Exclusion: The Role of Food in University Hostels in New Delhi https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12115-022-00761-5



Megh



The Fabulous and the Fascist https://verfassungsblog.de/the-fabulous-and-the-fascist/


Maggie Makar receives NSF CAREER Award to develop machine learning models backed by causal reasoning Maggie Makar receives NSF CAREER Award to develop machine learning models backed by causal reasoning


Know Your Enemy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jHnXfTVzITj32CVdESwam




Rituparna



The Sociological Mind CW Wills


The New Books Network https://newbooksnetwork.com/


Stories by Rabindranath Tagore https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4853764/



Vatsal



Your genes may influence how much you enjoy listening to music: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2427096-your-genes-may-influence-how-much-you-enjoy-listening-to-music/





Distinct genetic pathways to music enjoyment: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.04.04.588094v1




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In this episode of DAP we sit down with our guest and a friend of the pod, Kaustub Naik. A scholar and historian, Kautubh's academic journey spans the intriguing transition from STEM to MPhil in Theatre and Performance Studies at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.
We discuss Kautubh's deeply personal motivations for studying the history of Portuguese colonialism in Southwestern India. As always, we also discuss his research methodology and the research "deliverables." Kaustubh also shares his first hand experience of JNU and how that defined his research trajectory. Join us as we discuss all this and more!


Recommendations


Megh


Lingthusiasm E88: No such thing as the oldest language https://soundcloud.com/lingthusiasm

Towards acoustic monitoring of bees: wingbeat sounds are related to species and individual traits https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2023.0111

Why doing social science research is difficult in India today https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01214-1

Producing and consuming desi gay porn in India https://www.queerbeat.org/stories/producing-and-consuming-desi-gay-porn-in-india

Stardew Valley, october update


Kaustub


Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet trans. Richard Zenith

Poetry of Namdeo, Arun Kuladkar

Vilas Sarang

Prachi Deshpande Creative Past

Sara Maaza Thinking About History

History and Historiography in Modern India

Movie- Bakurao

Movie In the House (French)

Movie- A Touch of Sin

Movie- Maamla Legal Hai


Vatsal


Evil Genius

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/11/astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-jab-coronavirus-saved-lives-humanitarian-crises















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In this episode, we are joined by Ankit Kawade, a PhD student at the Centre for Political Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Ankit shares his academic journey, focusing on his expertise in political philosophy and comparative literature . He explores the fascinating intersection of philosophers like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Friedrich Nietzsche, and their relevance to India’s modern history.

Ankit discusses his research questions, the process of developing them, and the methodologies he employs to seek answers. We delve into the significance of humanities research and the various tangible and intangible outcomes it can produce. Additionally, Ankit provides an insider's perspective on the workings of JNU, offering a unique narrative of this prestigious institution. Join us for a compelling discussion on these topics and more.
Recommendations:

JNU sits on Dalit scholar’s research, no advisor: https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/dalit-phd-scholar-left-in-lurch-as-jawaharlal-nehru-university-sits-on-thesis/cid/2001649
UGC removes draft guidelines on de-reservation of posts after activists condemn move: see https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/ugc-removes-draft-guidelines-on-de-reservation-of-posts-after-activists-condemn-move
How India can become a science powerhouse https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01088-3
What the India election means for science https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00956-2
Canadian science gets biggest boost to PhD and postdoc pay in 20 years https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01124-2
The TESCREAL bundle: Eugenics and the promise of utopia through artificial general intelligence https://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/13636/11606
Contrapoints, Envy https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DaPhrTOg1RUk&ved=2ahUKEwi11tmI5YOGAxWiM0QIHRoQCC8QtwJ6BAgVEAI&usg=AOvVaw3cEYzM2pV4dv2hGch0g0lC
Everest Fish Curry Masala recalled in Singapore for pesticide concerns https://www.business-standard.com/amp/india-news/everest-fish-curry-masala-recalled-in-singapore-for-pesticide-concerns-124042000435_1.html
Nestlé’s baby food sold in Asian, African countries had added sugars: Why is sugar harmful? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/nestle-sugar-baby-food-india-asia-africa-harmful-9278215/
Movie: Anatomy of a Fall
Feminist Interpretations of Friedrich Nietzsche, Edited by Kelly Oliver and Marilyn Pearsall
The Cracked Mirror by Sarukai, Gopalguru
Practicing Caste: on touching and not touching https://www.fordhampress.com/9780823282265/practicing-caste/
Age of Entanglement, Chris Manjapra: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674725140
Eating and Eating With the Dalit,  Aniket Javre
Movie: Amar Singh Chamkila


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In this episode of DAP, we are joined by Dr. Ruchika Sharma, a Historian and a prolific YouTuber responsible for the channel “Eyeshadow and Etihaas." We delve into Dr. Sharma's journey through academia, from her foundational years of schooling to her PhD at JNU.


We discuss the intricacies of historical research methodologies, from framing the research questions to framing conclusions and unraveling the complexities of architectural studies. Join us as Dr. Sharma gives us a masterclass on how research is done in history!



Recommendations:


UK Reproducibility network: Winners of the Dorothy Bishop Prize https://www.ukrn.org/2024/03/28/winners-of-the-2024-dorothy-bishop-prize/
Series: Maniac
The wellness bro https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/28/podcaster-andrew-huberman-goop-for-bros


Alcohol Use and Mortality Among Older Couples in the United States: Evidence of Individual and Partner Effects: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article-abstract/64/2/gnad101/7230161


A Strange Thing Happens When You And Your Partner Drink Alcohol Over Time https://www.sciencealert.com/a-strange-thing-happens-when-you-and-your-partner-drink-alcohol-over-time


The works of Wendy Doniger, DN Jha, Sanjay Subramanian
Ring of Truth- Scroll review https://scroll.in/article/843372/the-ring-making-women-adulterous-and-men-faithful-since-the-birth-of-patriarchy
Elephants and Kings: An Environmental History by Thomas R. Trautmann https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/E/bo20273102.html
Emergence of the Delhi Sultanate: AD 1192-1286 by Sunil Kumar https://www.abebooks.com/9788178243061/Emergence-Delhi-Sultanate-1192-1286-Sunil-8178243067/plp


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In this episode, we discuss Vatsal’s final year in his PhD program, as he grounds himself in his research to transform his results into a camera-ready manuscript, and a 200-odd page dissertation. We talk about the Pandemic and its impact on his dissertation timeline, his support system, his defense, his next steps and That Feeling When It’s Over!



Recommendations:


PCSK7: A novel regulator of apolipoprotein B and a potential target against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0026049523003402


The Rookie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7587890/


The Ministry for the Future: https://subterraneanpress.com/robinson-tmftf/




Love Lies Bleeding


India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/03/17/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-diaspora-critics


Mapping the Indian Manosphere https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/india-manosphere-mens-rights-influencers-gender-divide-111709889805465.html


The bioethics of skeletal anatomy collections from India https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-45738-6


Generative AI has a language problem https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01716-4




Babies Made to Order


A Dalit-Queer critique of Lihaf recovers a world of meaning lost in its translation, reminding us that desirability is shaped by caste.


Notable Sanwiches- The Hot Dog: https://buttondown.email/theswordandthesandwich/archive/notable-sandwiches-89-hot-dog/




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Join us on a thought-provoking journey as we explore the intersection of academia and politics with our guests from Jawaharlal Nehru University. From the Mandal Commission to the Mandir movement, we delve into some pivotal moments that shaped India's socio-political landscape.
With our guests, we engage in a discourse on the "politics of the moral" and the emergence of militarized Hindutva, reflecting on its impact on society and academia alike. Join us as we discover firsthand experiences of academics as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives while engaging with politics in the 90s and beyond.

Tune in for insightful discussions and candid reflections on the challenges and opportunities of academia in a politically charged world.

Recommendations

Megh


Has Uttar Pradesh’s economy surpassed Tamil Nadu?: https://frontline.thehindu.com/economy/uttar-pradesh-economy-comparison-with-tamil-nadu-south-india/article67821390.ece
https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/02/16/an-absolutely-apolitical-space-why-jindal-university-suspended-two-students-this-week

Vatsal


Eyeshadow & Etihaas with Dr. Ruchika Sharma - YouTube



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