Thought Box

KALEIDOSCOPE: ROMANCING THE 80S WITH SEEMA SETHI

Monojit Lahiri attempts to zoom in on both close-ups and long shots, covering a decade that was, and remains for many, forever special. The book Romancing the 80s, explores th...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: VOICES OF CHANGE 2024

Celebrating Courage and Creativity: Meet the Inspiring Changemakers of 2024 – A tribute to individuals who reshaped cinema, arts, activism, and leadership through storie...

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BUSINESS: B2B2C2P - THE REAL ADVERTISING DILEMMA

Advertising's evolving landscape is driven by tech disruption, founder egos, and changing media dynamics. Can agencies adapt or risk obsolescence in a world where influence an...

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RETROSCOPE: VIOLATIONS, DEMOLITIONS, PUBLIC OUTRAGE

Humra Quraishi’s reflections on a year of upheaval for minorities, where state actions and identity politics have eroded trust. This year-end retrospective urges readers...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE MUSICALITY OF NARRATIVE FILM

"Exploring the harmony between emotions and cinema, where musicality takes precedence over craftsmanship, transforming films into authentic, heartfelt expressions that connect...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH BELA BHATIA

Championing justice, Bela Bhatia’s inspiring work in conflict zones, and her book India’s Forgotten Country: A View From the Margins, highlights her unwavering com...

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POLITICS: THE SYSTEMATIC TARGETING OF MINORITIES

Unravelling Communal Tensions: The Fight to Preserve India’s Secular and Cultural Heritage Amid Systematic Targeting of Minorities and Historical Sites. Humra Quraishi w...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: CINEMA, ART AND REVOLUTION

From crafting visionary films to building an inclusive filmmaking community, Kabeer Khurana redefines cinema as a mirror of society and a tool for transformation. Vinta Nanda ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: CELEBRITIES AND RIGHT TO PRIVACY

From Mystique to Masses: How Modern Media Transformed Stardom into Spectacle. Monojit Lahiri explores the vanishing allure of celebrity mystique in today’s hyper-connect...

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POLITICS: A NATION AT CROSSROADS AND APATHY

India stands at a crossroads, grappling with economic disparity, political polarization, and rising apathy—calling for collective action to bridge divides and reclaim eq...

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THE RURAL BOY WHO BECAME A LITERARY ICON

Sohaila Kapur explores Mahesh Elkunchwar’s remarkable journey from rural Maharasht...

October 18 2026

PRAHAAR REVIEW: JUSTICE AND HEROISM

Prahaar examines Ujjwal Nikam’s role in landmark terror trials, championing due pr...

October 17 2026

BIRDS IN THE DARK REVIEW

A luminous tale of souls in search of light. Saibal Chatterjee’s review explores S...

October 16 2026