Violence under the garb of religion has been the major expression of the
politics in current times. Sharad Sharma, and myself are working on
‘Explained Series’. The aim of the series is to present the phenomenon
in the form of graphic presentations, Comic Books. Two books in this
series are already out
1. Communalism Explained: Outlines the rise of Communal politics in
India, The communal violence, Mumbai and Gujarat as case studies,
India’s syncretic traditions, the distortions in history done by
British, Communal Historiography, The values of Freedom movement, the
agenda of communal politics-Muslim and Hindu, Impact of communal agenda
on the human rights of workers, women, dalits, Adivasis and religious
minorities, the struggle for democratic society and tasks for secular
movement (Rs 300)
2. Terrorism Explained. This book is in the background of 9/11 2001 WTC
tragedy and goes on to unravel the politics of control of oil wells, the
setting up of Madrassas in Pakistan by US for creation of Al Qaeda, The
Terror attacks in India, 26/11 2008, The Hindutva terror, path for
Peace. (Rs 200)
www.explainedseries.com
Selections from these books have been put into a Exhibition (30 panels).
This exhibition will soon be available in plastic folders for
exhibitions in various places. At present it is in the form of thick
print outs. These are in Hindi and English both.
Please click the following link for viewing the panels
English Link
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByRns_V0ePB5dlQyNkVwYy11SEE/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1
Hindi Link
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByRns_V0ePB5VlZIaTRWOVYxb00/edit?usp=sharing
Do please forward it to other friends and groups. Your feedback will be welcome.
Ram Puniyani

Leave a Reply