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{{Short description|Student organisation at Indian Institute of Science}}
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*[[Many People, Many Desires]] : 18 June 2013<ref name="18Jun2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019881 | title=June 18, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114753/http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019881 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Many People, Many Desires]] : 18 June 2013<ref name="18Jun2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019881 | title=June 18, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114753/http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019881 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Jai Bhim Comrade]] : 27 April 2013<ref name="27Apr2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019664 | title=April 27, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141443/http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019664 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Jai Bhim Comrade]] : 27 April 2013<ref name="27Apr2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019664 | title=April 27, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304141443/http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019664 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[3D Stereo Caste]] : 18 April 2013<ref name="18Apr2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019614 | title=April 18, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070716/http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019614 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
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*[[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)|Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]] : 15 April 2013<ref name="15Apr2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019590 | title=April 15, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*[[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (film)|Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]] : 15 April 2013<ref name="15Apr2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019590 | title=April 15, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*[[In God's Land]] : 19 March 2013<ref name="19Mar2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019399 | title=March 19, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*[[In God's Land]] : 19 March 2013<ref name="19Mar2013">{{cite web | url=http://calendar.iisc.ernet.in/abstract.php?mid=MID201019399 | title=March 19, 2013 IISc Events | accessdate=4 June 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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===Talks/Panel Discussions===
===Talks/Panel Discussions===
*9 October 2015 :Silence of Scientists-a boon for scamsters by Dr.[[Narendra Nayak]]  
*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
*24 July 2015: Science communication in Silukkapati by Prof. R. Ramanujam
*26 May 2015 : New Land Acquisition Bill 2015 by  Vijoo Krishnan.
*26 May 2015: New Land Acquisition Bill 2015 by  Vijoo Krishnan.
*13 February 2015 : We and our Nationhood redefined by [[Anand Patwardhan]].
*13 February 2015: We and our Nationhood redefined by [[Anand Patwardhan]].
*22 September 2014 : Crime and Punishment by Dr. Usha Ramnathan.
*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.
*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]].
*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]].
*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.
*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<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allevents.in/events/excluding-farmers-from-agriculture-understanding-indian-agrarian-crisis-and-policy-shifts/205688629627335 | title=Excluding farmers from agriculture! Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref>
*28 January 2014: Excluding farmers from agriculture!, Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts by Dr. Vijoo Krishnan<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allevents.in/events/excluding-farmers-from-agriculture-understanding-indian-agrarian-crisis-and-policy-shifts/205688629627335 | title=Excluding farmers from agriculture! Understanding Indian agrarian crisis and policy shifts | accessdate=4 June 2015}}</ref>
*15 January 2014 : Panel discussion on IPC 377 Judgement, Sexuality and Gender.
*15 January 2014: Panel discussion on IPC 377 Judgement, Sexuality and Gender.
*24 October 2013 : Sexual Harassment at workplace by Aarti Mundkur.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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]].
*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]].
*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<ref name="3Mar2011"/>
*3 March 2011: Discussion with [[Palagummi Sainath]] over rising farmer suicides in India<ref name="3Mar2011"/>
*5 December 2007 : The Global War on Terror & Human Rights Violations by Prof. B. P. Das.
*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.
*17 November 2007: Lets have a deal: A Nuclear Deal by Dr. M. V. Ramanna.
*12 September 2007 : Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar|Ambedkar]]'s vision for India: How far have we accomplished it? by [[Ramachandra Guha]].
*12 September 2007: Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar|Ambedkar]]'s vision for India: How far have we accomplished it? by [[Ramachandra Guha]].


==Issues of Concern==
==Issues of Concern==
Issues of concern is a regular newsletter of the organisation. It covers the activities of concern and issues that need awareness.<ref name="ConcernNewsletter">{{cite web | url=http://issuesofconcern.in/ | title=Newsletter of Concern | work=Concern | accessdate=14 June 2015}}</ref>
Issues of concern is a regular newsletter of the organisation. It covers the activities of concern and issues that need awareness.<ref name="ConcernNewsletter">{{cite web | url=http://issuesofconcern.in/ | title=Newsletter of Concern | work=Concern | accessdate=14 June 2015}}</ref>
==See Also==
* [[Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Student organisations in India]]
[[Category:Student organisations in India]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:1994 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:1994 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1994]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1994]]

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Concern
Formation1994
TypeStudent Organisation
HeadquartersIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Location

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]

History[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Talks/Panel Discussions[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

References[edit | edit source]

  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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "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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