College is a space where we come around many issues which are hard to comprehend, but at the same time, we get a hang of what is right and what is wrong.  Many have a rational mindset and many are prejudiced towards a basic form of issue in society. The Carmel Beat makes an account of the same thoughts through practical explorations.

 

“BA, a degree stereotyped into a no job degree.” writes our November issue writer, Siddhi Dixit in her article about the Marginalization of BA. Siddhi gives a gist of how the country sees a BA degree as “a tag of ‘instability’ and an ‘unsecured future’ with a mindset of less intelligent minds.” Is it not valued by society? Considering it as the prominent attribute which gives value to a society and its establishment. BA is the most taken up degree in the country and yet it is still looked down on. While the one who is in the program would understand the value and flaunt all criticism.  

 

There are other sections of the society too who were going through a difficult chapter, which was unpredictable for them. Akanksha’s (writer of our November Issue) story of Parmesh from the Dombari caste is one example. Parmesh had partially withdrawn from performing on streets and was making and selling steel utensils until the covid-19 pandemic started. He lost his job because of a lack of capital and raw materials. Chandani (his 5-year-old daughter) being the center of attraction, started to perform on the streets once again to make a living. Among the family, the children were the main part. This makes the children an unintentional part of an ‘unclassified’ ‘non-hazardous child labor industry. However, it is important to make note of the deep-rooted and caste system that is backed by many texts ensures that capital is owned by the people of upper-castes and that hegemony is maintained. It is due to the rigid caste system that Pramesh makes his children perform tricks; the family is forced to perform tricks to make their ends meet. 

 

The interpretation of an individual’s effort in their life also takes us back to the necessity of academic enhancement. And Mount Carmel brought the best out of students during its first-ever academic fest, “Academicia”. Academicia 2021, is an all-academic fest conducted by the MCC student union while upholding the college ideal of education. The event is spread across all streams and combinations which encourages all students in a multifaceted manner with an array of competition. “The theme for this year was Stoicheia (representing the five elements of the earth) which was an ode to Mother Earth who often influences and molds us into who we are. The goal was to educate the underprivileged and with 37 diverse events, Mount Carmel was ready to serve as a stage for exceptional talent.” writes Schenelle while covering the event.

 

This month, the news of Aryan Khan being arrested saturated all the available and known media. This news attracted viewers and distracted them from the real news around the country. Our writer Sarah, makes an account of the issues which were still happening while the Aryan Khan scandal broke out. “In this year’s long-suffering battle between issues of importance and TRPs, the latter always seems to have the upper hand” says Sarah. A

 

This month’s newsletter also has articles on polyamory, old bookstores and its fare during lockdown and on Khaled Hosseini as the Western Face of Afghan life and more. 

 

Dear readers, we hope you enjoy the November Issue and are looking forward to hearing your feedback!

 

Editor: Aditi Subramaniam

Sub-Editor: Kangkana Hazarika