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PROGRESSIVE WRITERS ASSOCIATION 90 YEARS

Progressive Writers Association 90 Years Mumbai by Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe examines the historic 90th anniversary celebrations, tracing the legacy of progressive literature, I...

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MAHESH DATTANI’S THE MONK AND THE WARRIOR

Avinash Kolhe reviews Mahesh Dattani’s The Monk and the Warrior, a cross-cultural queer narrative blending history, mythology, and performance, staged at NCPA Mumbai wit...

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CINEMA THAT BREATHES IN STILLNESS

An evocative evening of French and German short films in Mumbai explores stillness, abstraction, and instinctive storytelling, as filmmakers Camille Tricaud and Felix Hermann ...

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HEINER GOEBBELS’ ORACLE MACHINE MUMBAI

At Great Eastern Mills in Mumbai, German composer and artist Heiner Goebbels unveiled The Oracle Machine, a mesmerizing installation of light, sound and archival voices, hoste...

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LAST WEEK’S ARTS, CINEMA AND CULTURE PULSE

From Berlinale’s politically charged opening to India’s expanding global presence, theatre movements, advertising crossovers and new film releases, this week&rsquo...

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ROMANCE ZINDABAD OR DRAMABAZI KI JAY

Monojit Lahiri checks out the real drama behind this momentous day and checks out all the hullabaloo surrounding it, exploring love, loneliness, consumerism, and Gen Z expecta...

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OSCARS RETURN INDIA ENTRY EMPTY-HANDED AGAIN HOME

India’s 2026 Oscar hopes fade again as its official entry returns home, sparking debate on quality, global positioning, marketing muscle and whether the nation remains a...

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HOUSEFULL WITHOUT AUDIENCES: THE BOX-OFFICE ILLUSION

When marketing noise replaces footfalls and perception trumps participation, Indian cinema risks hollowing itself out. The growing gap between box-office declarations and empt...

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TRENDING: THE QUIET POWER OF COSTUMES

Costume designer Pia Benegal reflects on why her craft remains invisible, how clothes shape character and narrative, and why authenticity, discipline, and collaboration matter...

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TRENDING: AFTER ZUBEEN, A CULTURE REORGANISES ITSELF

Utpal Datta reflects on Assamese culture after Zubeen Garg, tracing legacy, rupture, and renewal across music, cinema, and stage, asking not who replaces him, but how creativi...

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PYRE: A PORTRAIT OF ABANDONMENT

Where the Mountains Stand Witness to Lives Left Behind: Arnab Banerjee examines Vinod Ka...

November 3 2026

EK HAAN BRINGS MANTO ALIVE

Manto in Pakistan by Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe: A review of Ek Haan, the Hindi-Urdu play tha...

November 2 2026

DIWALI IS SERVED WITH LOVE

What Does It Mean to Eat Sustainably During Diwali? Diwali is as much about food as it i...

October 31 2026