Thought Box

POLITICS: THE BJP’S NEW REALITY

In democracies with rich histories of coexisting diversities, the arrogance of leaders who perpetuate religious dominance and majoritarianism is unsustainable, writes Vinta Na...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: LOVE (FOR THE CRAFT) CONQUERS ALL

‘I went through so many rejections that I can't remember,’ says Tanha Farmin Rezi, a cinematographer from Assam, in Bollywood. Utpal Datta talks to her. Mumbai, k...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: PHAS GAYA SYSYPHUS IS TRUE INDEPENDENT EXPRESSION

Saumesh Bangera’s cinema is a perfect manifestation of the phenomenon of democratisation of filmmaking since it got morphed into the digital format, writes Ramchandra PN...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DISSENT IS A DIFFICULT PATH

All about the FTII protest against Gajendra Chauhan's appointment led by the students, including Payal Kapadia who has brought pride to the country by winning big at Cannes, r...

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TRENDING: PATRIOTISM FOR PROFIT & ELECTION ADS

Is nothing sacred in today's media landscape, dominated by relentless election advertising, wonders Monojit Lahiri. He explores how corporate-driven patriotic election ads man...

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POLITICS: WHY INDIA MUST QUESTION A DECADE OF FAILED LEADERSHIP

"Why should the people of India continue to vote for a politics that, after ten years in power, has left citizens despairing for basic needs and fighting for their fundamental...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REVERSING ROLES IN CHAALCHITRA EKHON

‘Chaalchitra Ekhon’ serves as a reflective piece on the generational shift from Western-centric aspirations to a more introspective examination of one’s cult...

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POLITICS: MISSING GIRLS AND HATE SPEECHES

After we are done celebrating mothers, daughters, women, take a moment to consider these shocking details about the missing women and girls in our country, also what hate-fill...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: DEBASMITA DASGUPTA HAS COME A LONG WAY

“The most gratifying part of running this publication is that unique and immensely talented people connect with me”, writes Vinta Nanda. “One of the most ext...

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POLITICS: BURING FIRES, THREATNING GOONS

Humra  Quraishi calls out the BJP government for its apathy towards the raging fires in Uttarakhand as well as its threatening behaviour towards opposition candidates dur...

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MAMATA BANERJEE FACES DEFINING BATTLE

Ranjan Dasgupta analyses Mamata Banerjee’s toughest electoral challenge in West Be...

April 21 2026

PROGRESSIVE WRITERS ASSOCIATION 90 YEARS

Progressive Writers Association 90 Years Mumbai by Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe examines the ...

April 20 2026

BHOOTH BANGLA REVIEW: MISSED COMIC HORROR

Arnab Banerjee examines Bhooth Bangla, dissecting its failed blend of horror and comedy,...

April 19 2026