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Concern (organisation)

Concern is a student organisation in Indian Institute of Science, which tries to generate debate on socio-politico-economic issues in the academic and scientific community of Bangalore. Over the years, it has been fairly active both at generating awareness and lending support to people's movements.[citation needed]

Concern
Formation1994
TypeStudent Organisation
HeadquartersIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Location

History

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It was started in the year 1994 by a group of students from Indian Institute of Science who took part in the Narmada Bachao Andolan[citation needed]. It is still based out of Indian Institute of Science with a membership spanning across several other institutes.[citation needed]

Activities

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  • Active role in social movement Narmada Bachao Andolan.[citation needed]
  • Role in Free software movement.[1]
  • Role in Nonadanga Anti-eviction Struggle.[2]
  • Role in raising awareness through a series of talks, panel discussions and documentary screenings.[3]
  • Role in Anti-UID Aadhaar card protests.[4]
  • In 2014, Concern, along with Pedestrian Pictures, MARAA and National College, Basavanagudi organised the International Uranium Film Festival in Bangalore.[5]

Documentaries Screened

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Talks/Panel Discussions

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  • 9 October 2015 :Silence of Scientists-a boon for scamsters by Dr.Narendra Nayak
  • 24 July 2015:Science communication in Silukkapati by Prof.R.Ramanujam
  • 26 May 2015 : New Land Acquisition Bill 2015 by Vijoo Krishnan.
  • 13 February 2015 : We and our Nationhood redefined by Anand Patwardhan.
  • 22 September 2014 : Crime and Punishment by Dr. Usha Ramnathan.
  • 12 September 2014 : Science and Society : Karnataka Anti-superstition Bill by Dr. G. Ramakrishna and Prof. R. Ramanujam.
  • 3 July 2014 : A 'Peep' at another India by Dr. Reetika Khera.
  • 9 April 2014 : Solidarity across Continents : Role of British Left in Indian Independence, A Talk by Prof. Andrew Thorpe.
  • 10 February 2014 : Right to Education and Beyond by Dr. Anil Sadgopal.
  • 28 January 2014 : Excluding farmers from agriculture!, Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts by Dr. Vijoo Krishnan[23]
  • 15 January 2014 : Panel discussion on IPC 377 Judgement, Sexuality and Gender.
  • 24 October 2013 : Sexual Harassment at workplace by Aarti Mundkur.
  • 8 October 2013 : Reflections on present and future of nuclear technology : Development and Science in dialogue by Dr. Sabyasachi Chatterjee and Dr. Suvrat Raju.
  • 25 July 2013 : Elusive Justice : Cases from Bijapur and Gadchiroli by Dr. Bela Bhatia.
  • 19 July 2013 : Global recession and its Aftermath - Panel Discussion by Taki Manolakos and Prof. Srinivas Raghavendra.
  • 27 June 2013 : Globalization and Left Politics in India by Prof. G. Haragopal.
  • 30 May 2013 : Questions of Environment and Development by V. S. Krishna.
  • 21 February 2013 : 'Fuelling India's Internal Wars: The Story of Chhattisgarh' by Sudha Bharadwaj.
  • 14 September 2012 : Food Security Act: The food vs. cash debate by Dr. Reetika Khera.
  • 3 March 2011 : Discussion with Palagummi Sainath over rising farmer suicides in India[17]
  • 5 December 2007 : The Global War on Terror & Human Rights Violations by Prof. B. P. Das.
  • 17 November 2007 : Lets have a deal : A Nuclear Deal by Dr. M. V. Ramanna.
  • 12 September 2007 : Dr. Ambedkar's vision for India: How far have we accomplished it? by Ramachandra Guha.

Issues of Concern

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Issues of concern is a regular newsletter of the organisation. It covers the activities of concern and issues that need awareness.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Copyleft@IISc" (PDF). December 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Nonadanga Anti-eviction Struggle : Petitions by Sanhati, IISc Concern and Institute of Physics at Bhubhaneshwar". Sanhati. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  3. ^ a b "November 7, 2009 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  4. ^ "IISc. students protest against Aadhaar". The Hindu. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Film fest". The Hindu. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Documentary Screening: Citizenfour". Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  7. ^ "November 18, 2013 IISc Events". Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "June 18, 2013 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  9. ^ "April 27, 2013 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  10. ^ "April 18, 2013 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  11. ^ "April 15, 2013 IISc Events". Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "March 19, 2013 IISc Events". Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ "Events at the Centre for Contemporary Studies in 2012". Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  14. ^ "Sparks fly at IISc over Anand Patwardhan documentary on Babri masjid razing". DNA India. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  15. ^ "November 20, 2012 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  16. ^ "August 29, 2012 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  17. ^ a b "March 3, 2011 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  18. ^ "The tale of two lectures". 29 March 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  19. ^ "February 14, 2011 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 June 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  20. ^ "December 20, 2010 IISc Events". Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  21. ^ "November 15, 2010 IISc Events". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  22. ^ "August 10, 2010 IISc Events". Retrieved 4 June 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  23. ^ "Excluding farmers from agriculture! Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts". Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  24. ^ "Newsletter of Concern". Concern. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
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