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    A lot has been said and written about why you should want to join Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, HRM&LR, reasons ranging from fieldwork to placements and to the fact that it has one of the best HR programmes in the country. ‘To add on to’ (a phrase you will use frequently in management colleges) what my fellow TISSians have already said, I’ve decided to write about what you should expect if you happen to become one of the lucky 60-70 people to secure an admission in this gem of an institute. 1. A gruelling first semester You might think that the struggle is over, you’ve made it, you’ve joined one of the best institutes in the country and now ‘life set hai boss’. I’m very sorry to break your happy bubble, but that was just the beginning. The first semester at TISS, I believe, will be the true test of your grit and perseverance. You would be spending close to 14-15 hours each day on campus attending back-to-back lectures along with Pre-Placement talks or Guest Lectures, meeting assignment deadlines, solving case studies, filling annoyingly detailed application forms for the internship programs, studying for exams and of course preparing for the summer placement interviews. You will learn to survive on two hours of sleep, you will stop caring about dark circles because everyone in your batch will have them too, you will forget the meaning of weekends and spend whatever little free time you get either sleeping or eating your first proper meal of the day. Sounds scary? I know! But, trust me, you will love the hustle and you will miss it once it’s over. I consider my first semester as some of the toughest months of my life but also some of the best because I learnt so much about myself in these few months that I probably wouldn’t have under normal circumstances and now I believe that I can handle any level of pressure that I may have to face in the future View More  
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    Every TISSian reminisce the moment they have arrived on the campus... the nervousness, the excitement… happiness to be part of this great tradition called Tata Institute of Social Sciences.  An Alumni Meet celebrates, refreshes old relationships, helps us go down the memory lane. Also, look forward for new interactions with new hopes. Someone has rightly said, ‘time endears but cannot fade the memories that friends have made.’ In fact every memory of friendship shared, even for a short time, is a treasure. At times when we recall the past, we realise that it is the simplest things that in retrospect showers on us immense pleasure. We at TISSAA understand that you would love to reminisce your TISS days with your besties and at your very own campus. The thrill to come back on the campus again is indeed a pleasant one. So we encourage every batch to come over to TISS and soak deeply in this energy profusely available at this classic campus. As each one of us are aware TISS is not just an educational institute, it’s a living movement which has contributed immensely in the development not just of India but several other countries as well. TISSAA is too glad to host the batches of 1975-77 & 1976-78, who will be visiting the campus after a gap of 40 years. It was not an easy task to bring these 42 gems together. They have been scattered across the globe busy with their career and families. As Mr Virendra Kishore Bagchi who pursued his M Phil from TISS informed us, what started as a small WhatsApp group has helped these alums come together and conduct a meeting at Madam Nayan’s Dadar residence, where they decided on organising two-day alums meet. As days grew near the enthusiasm to Re-Bond grew so much that alum such as Dr George P presently based out of Chicago booked his tickets to meet his dear friends and relive the memories. Leena Joshi and Prof Nasreen Rustomfram facilitated this alums meet along with their Organising Committee. And it’s unbelievable that batchmates of 1975-77 and 1976-78 who were barely in touch with each are going to spend two whole days together and the binding factor is indeed the Alma Mater --- TISS. Yes, they truly believe in the saying that ‘The best antiques to collect are old friends.’ Join us as the celebrations spread across TISSAA platforms. #TISS #TISSAA #TISSiansBond #StayConnect #StayUpdate    
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    A student can never forget his Alma Mater, even decades after he/she has graduated, as it is the second abode…. a home away from home, it is a magical place where we build our friendships and future... This undying affection for the institute and towards faculty, batchmates, classmates, roommates, fieldwork partners, internship partners etc. was visible during the alums meet of TISS batches of 1975-77 & 1976-78 who celebrated their ties with TISS forty years after leaving the institute in pursuit over their dreams.  With a high degree of knowledge and professional expertise at their disposal, moreover, despite following a busy schedule over 50 TISSians congregated for feeling moments of fun, frolic, sharing of life experiences, brainstorming on issues of social concern. It was a rejuvenating and energizing experience indeed. Let's have a glimpse of these breathtakingly beautiful moments.  view more

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Saturday, 24 February 2018

Is Shahiri Dying A Slow Death?

During the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, a movement for the formation of Maharashtra state, 
based on a common linguistic identity, the folk art form of shahiri became the central force. Revolutionary artists Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe, Lokshahir Amar Sheikh and Lokshahir Sabale, firebrand performances gave
 further edge in mobilising the people for the cause, which saw the formation of Maharashtra state on 1st May 1960.
 Now, the art is dying a slow death, but, however, few individuals and groups are struggling to preserve shahiri and keeping it alive in recognition of its role, without much support from the government.Shahiri has been a part of Maharashtra's tradition for several hundred years, however, it received its widespread popularity during the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Originally, began as a form of oral history telling, shahiri as a form of poetry and singing has forayed into socio-political spheres and ideologies of different hues. Shahiris have evolved from depictions and evoking tales of war heroes to generate awareness on social issues and have been sloganeering revolutionary
with the power to move masses to instant action, Time and again shahiri was put at use to influence the mass opinions. 
It is a link to our past and traditions, creating a strong bond between the masses and often urging them for a revolt.
Efforts at various levels have been mounted to save this art from slipping into oblivion. In an endeavour to revive cultural 
legacy among youth, 71-year-old, shahir Ambadas Taware has been organising workshops since past several years, across the state, 
which has witness enthusiastic participation.

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