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SUI GENERIS: TEDxNMIMS RETURNS

AI Creativity Debate Takes Centerstage: The annual independently organised TED event at NMIMS Mumbai takes on one of the defining questions of our time - what does it mean to ...

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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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BHOOTH BANGLA REVIEW: MISSED COMIC HORROR

Arnab Banerjee examines Bhooth Bangla, dissecting its failed blend of horror and comedy, uneven narrative, and wasted performances in this detailed review of Priyadarshan&rsqu...

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BOLLYWOOD LYRICS – FROM A TO...OMG!!

A sharp, nostalgic and provocative exploration of how Hindi film lyrics have evolved from poetic romance to market-driven expression shaped by changing audiences, commerce, an...

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BROOKFIELD SPEAK OUT LOUD FESTIVAL

AloeMint Media and Million Angles unveil a compelling curtain raiser for Brookfield Properties Speak Out Loud, blending literature, cinema and conversations, highlighted by th...

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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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A TIMELY DIALOGUE AT IFFD 2026

A powerful panel at IFFD 2026 brings together leading independent filmmakers to examine opportunities, challenges, and the evolving role of authentic storytelling in shaping I...

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BOLLYWOOD IGNORES WOMEN IN COMEDY

Monojit Lahiri investigates the persistent absence of strong comic roles for leading Bollywood actresses, examining industry bias, cultural conditioning, and missed opportunit...

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DELHI RECLAIMS CINEMA AND CREATIVE DIALOGUE

Anchored by Artistic Director Vani Tripathi Tikoo’s powerful reflection, IFFD 2026 marks Delhi’s cultural resurgence through independent cinema, global participati...

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VYJAYANTHIMALA: ‘WHO REMEMBERS ME?’

Khalid Mohamed looks back in affection at the tumultuous life and unmatched acting caree...

May 19 2026

INDIA’S CHANGING LIFESTYLE PULSE

From smart kitchens and flexible careers to celebrity-led animal welfare, three emerging...

May 18 2026

BRECHT RETURNS THROUGH BENGALI THEATRE

In an era dominated by cinematic spectacle and digital distraction, writes Arnab Banerje...

May 18 2026