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    The History, Current Role, and Future of Music Therapy in India: International Interviews with Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar and Aastha Luthra

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    印度音乐治疗的历史、现状与未来:与Sumathy Sundar教授博士和Aastha Luthra的国际访谈 这篇文章是基于一个研究生音乐治疗课程的作业,其中包括对Sumathy Sundar博士和Aastha Luthra教授的访谈,这两位教授都是目前在印度执业的音乐治疗师。这是一篇Sundar博士和Luthra博士私人交流和通信汇编成的文章,再加上Sangeeta Swamy博士关于印度音乐治疗的历史、当前角色和未来的一些额外背景。本文指出殖民的影响;概述当前的音乐治疗教育实践、理论取向、方法、乐器、人群和临床设置;尊重这个复杂国家的文化多样性;强调音乐也可以为音乐治疗师发挥个人作用。此外,本文还试图就印度音乐治疗未来建设的挑战和希望之源进一步探讨。   翻译:温蕴L\u27histoire, le Rôle Actuel et l\u27Avenir de la Musicothérapie en Inde: Entretiens Internationaux avec le Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar et Aastha Luthra Cet article est basé sur un travail effectué pour un cours de musicothérapie de troisième cycle qui comprenait des entrevues avec le professeur Sumathy Sundar et Aastha Luthra, tous deux de la musicothérapeutes pratiquant actuellement en Inde. Il s\u27agit d\u27une compilation de communications personnelles et écrits du Prof. Dr. Sundar et Luthra, avec quelques informations supplémentaires du Dr Sangeeta Swamy, sur l\u27histoire, le rôle actuel et l\u27avenir de la musicothérapie en Inde. Cet article reconnaît les effets de la colonisation; décrit la musique actuelle pratiques pédagogiques thérapeutiques, orientations théoriques, méthodes, instruments, populations, et paramètres; rend hommage à la diversité culturelle de ce pays complexe; et faits saillants le rôle personnel que la musique peut également jouer pour les musicothérapeutes. De plus, ce document cherche à intensifier le dialogue sur les défis et les sources de l\u27espoir de construire l\u27avenir de la musicothérapie en Inde. Mots-clés: musicothérapie, Inde, entretien Traduit par Danielle JakubiakThis paper is based on an assignment conducted for a graduate music therapy course which included interviews with Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar and Aastha Luthra, both music therapists currently practicing in India. It is a compilation of personal communications and writings from Prof. Dr. Sundar and Luthra, with some additional background from Dr. Sangeeta Swamy, on the history, current role, and future of music therapy in India. It acknowledges the effects of colonization; outlines current music therapy educational practices, theoretical orientations, methods, instruments, populations, and settings; honors the cultural diversity of this complex country; and highlights the personal role that music can also play for music therapists. In addition, this paper seeks to increase the dialogue regarding both the challenges and sources of hope in building the future of music therapy in India.La storia, il ruolo corrente e il futuro della musicoterapia in India: interviste internazionali con le Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar e Aastha Luthra Questo articolo si basa su un incarico condotto per un corso di laurea in musicoterapia che includeva interviste con le Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar e Aastha Luthra, entrambe musicoterapiste attualmente attive in India. Si tratta di una raccolta di comunicazioni personali e scritti delle Prof. Dr. Sundar e Luthra, con alcuni retroscena della Dr. Sangeeta Swamy, sulla storia, il ruolo attuale e il futuro della musicoterapia indiana. L’articolo riconosce gli effetti della colonizzazione; delinea attuali pratiche educative di musicoterapia, orientamenti teorici, metodi, strumenti, popolazioni e contesti; onora la diversità culturale di questo complesso paese; evidenzia il ruolo personale che la musica può svolgere anche per i musicoterapisti. Inoltre, esso cerca di incrementare il dialogo sia sulle sfide che sulle fonti di speranza nella costruzione del futuro della musicoterapia in India. Traduzione di Claudio ComimardiDie Geschichte, aktuelle Rolle und Zukunft der Musiktherapie in Indien:Internationale Interviews mit Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar und Aastha Luthra ZusammenfassungDiese Arbeit basiert auf einem Aufsatz, der im Rahmen eines Musiktherapiestudiums entstanden ist und Interviews mit Prof. Dr. Sumathy Sundar und Aastha Luthra umfasste, beides Musiktherapeutinnen, die derzeit in Indien praktizieren. Es ist eine Zusammenstellung von persönlichen Mitteilungen und Aufzeichnungen von Prof. Dr. Sundar und Frau Luthra, mit einigen zusätzlichen Hintergrundinformationen von Dr. Sangeeta Swamy, über die Geschichte, die gegenwärtige Rolle und die Zukunft der Musiktherapie in Indien. Dieser Aufsatz erkennt die Auswirkungen der Kolonisierung an; er skizziert aktuelle musiktherapeutische Ausbildungspraktiken, theoretische Orientierungen, Methoden, Instrumente, Bevölkerungsgruppen und Schauplätze; er würdigt die kulturelle Vielfalt dieses komplexen Landes und hebt die persönliche Rolle hervor, die Musik auch für MusiktherapeutInnen spielen kann. Darüber hinaus versucht dieser Artikel, den Dialog zwischen Herausforderungen und Hoffnungsträgern beim künftigen Aufbau der Musiktherapie in Indien zu stärken. Schlüsselbegriffe: Musiktherapie, Indien, Interview Übersetzung: Josephine Geipe

    Can Traditional Healing Systems Integrate With Music Therapy - Sumathy Sundar interviews T. V. Sairam

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    In recent trends of attributing any kind of illness to a Bio- Psycho- Social model, the psyche and physiology are interrelated in the context of psycho- social pressures resulting in patho-physiological outcomes. Within this context, an integrated treatment approach has been welcomed by health professionals in a variety of clinical settings. This has led to the introduction of Complementary Therapies which take care of the often unmet psychological and social needs of the patients. In a country like India, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditions, many traditional healing systems like Yoga and Ayurveda have been welcomed globally and have been given scientific endorsements for their therapeutic values. One such approach called nada yoga refers to the study of the powerful influence that nada exerts on one\u27s mind or consciousness. Dr. T V Sairam has been extensively working on nada yoga for quite some time. This interview is an attempt to answer the question if traditional healing systems like nada yoga can integrate with Music Therapy. We hope that this will be of interest to many present-day music therapists. Note that all Sanskrist terms (in italics) used in the interview are described in more detail in the Glossary at the end of the interview

    Effect of a Single Musical Cakra Activation Manoeuvre on Body Temperature: An Exploratory Study

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    Cakra activation/balancing and music therapy are part of the traditional Indian healing system. Little is known about effect of musical (vocal) technique of cakra activation on body temperature. We conducted a single-session exploratory study to evaluate effects of a single musical (vocal) cakra activation manoeuvre on body temperature in controlled settings. Seven healthy adults performed a single musical (vocal) cakra activation manoeuvre for approximately 12 minutes in controlled environmental conditions. Pre- and post-manoeuvre body temperatures were recorded with a clinical mercury thermometer. After a single manoeuvre, increase in body temperature was recorded in all seven subjects. The range of increase in body temperature was from 0.2×F to 1.4×F; with mean temperature rise being 0.5×F and median temperature rise being 0.4×F. We conclude that a single session of musical (vocal) technique of cakra activation elevated body temperatures in all 7 subjects. Further research is required to study effects of various cakra activation techniques on body temperature and other physiological parameters

    Studies in Logic: A Dialogue Between the East and the West. Homage to Bimal Krishna Matilal

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    Ten essays of this book, two of which are written in Sanskrit, range from modern logic to classical Indian theories of inference. Classical Indian philosophy comprising Pracina and Navya- Nyaya, Sankhya, Buddhist and Jaina logical and philosophical standpoints are discussed in most modern technical terms of western philosophy, often with the aid of terminologies of modern logic. Similarly, western ideas propounded by the ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle as well as contemporary philosophers such as Frege, Russell, Srawson, Kripke and many others are placed against the backdrop of classical Indian philosophy. The book will be immensely useful to those interested in stimulating meaningful dialogues between philosophical thinkings of India and the West. The book will also be of interest to those who aim at broadening the horizon of logic and philosoph

    Deletion of vitamin D receptor leads to premature emphysema/COPD by increased matrix metalloproteinases and lymphoid aggregates formation

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    Deficiency of vitamin D is associated with accelerated decline in lung function. Vitamin D is a ligand for nuclear hormone vitamin D receptor (VDR), and upon binding it modulates various cellular functions. The level of VDR is reduced in lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which led us to hypothesize that deficiency of VDR leads to significant alterations in lung phenotype that are characteristics of COPD/emphysema associated with increased inflammatory response. We found that VDR knock-out (VDR(-/-)) mice had increased influx of inflammatory cells, phospho-acetylation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) associated with increased proinflammatory mediators, and up-regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-12 in the lung. This was associated with emphysema and decline in lung function associated with lymphoid aggregates formation compared to WT mice. These findings suggest that deficiency of VDR in mouse lung can lead to an early onset of emphysema/COPD because of chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and lung destruction

    Inter institutional workshop on breakwaters

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    (1) Functional requirements for Breakwaters - Prof. K.d' Angremond (2) Development of fishery harbors in India - Mr. K. Omprakash (3) Non-rubble Breakwaters and optimisation - Prof. K.d' Angremond (4) Wave energy caisson Breakwaters - Dr. S. Neelamani (5) Partially suspended porous wall Breakwaters - Dr. J.S. Mani (6) Case studies on stability of Breakwaters - Prof. V. Sundar (7) Introduction on Ennore coal port project - Mr. L.A. Mayboom (8) Design of Breakwaters for Ennore port - Mr. R. Haggie (9) Construction of Breakwaters for Ennore port - Mr. S. PearsonHydraulic EngineeringCivil Engineering and Geoscience

    Can Music Therapists Synergise With Medical Practitioners to Make Music Therapy Evidence-based?

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    There is an increasing global need for music therapy practice to be evidence-based with more experimental research findings. This is particularly the case as music therapy is introduced as a complementary therapy in many medical settings, with special reference to integrated care. Can music therapy be really evidence-based as is the case in medicine? How practical is it? Can the multidimensional role that a music therapist plays in a therapeutic setting, her skills, the time she spends with the clients and the effects of music, all be compared to a medical approach? Should music therapists collaborate more with health professionals not only in practice, but also in research to make it evidence based? What are the strengths of music therapy in the medical profession? Oncology is a very challenging area in the medical field and likewise music therapy is challenging in an oncology setting. Many music therapists are interested in working in this challenging speciality in research. Here is an interview with a renowned Indian surgical oncologist, Dr. Ravi Kannan. He is keen on music therapy being a part of the integrated team in cancer care in India and emphasises the need for more research to be carried out that is evidence-based
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