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True Review: Satyamev Jayate - Season 2

Last Sunday morning, television was in its authentic avatar as a medium of infotainment. Back to back, two opening episodes,  on two separate networks —  Shyam...

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SAMVIDHAAN – The Making of the Constitution of India

As I watched the first episode of Shyam Benegal’s Samvidhaan – The Making of the Constitution of India, I was reminded that when we studied the Indian Constitution...

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Shaadi Ke Side Effects

Director: Saket Chaudhary Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Vidya Balan Rating: 2.5 stars The irreverent Farhan Akhtar and the sprightly Vidya Balan probably seem like a match made in h...

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IGT: India Does Have Talent

In 2009, a 48-year-old matronly Susan Boyle floored   the judges, audience and TV viewers of Britain’s Got Talent. She  was a clear favourite to win, but ...

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Highway

HIGHWAY –  A MARVELLOUS JOURNEY RATING: 4.5 stars First of all – a standing ovation to Bollywood.  Highway – a very proud moment for Hindi Film i...

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True Review: Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap

During the last few weeks, Bharat ka Veer Putra —   Maharana Pratap took an interesting action packed turn.  Maharana Udai Singh was to foil Rao Surtan Si...

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True Review: Gunday

Gunday – Superb Performance by Arjun Kapoor Rating: 3 Stars GUNDAY starts with a lot of promise.  The grim refugee camp after the India – Bangladesh partiti...

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True Review: HER

Director: Spike Jonze Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams Rating: 4 stars Theodore Twombly’s (Joaquin Phoenix) monologue arrests you with the tender ...

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True Review - Social Change @ Prime Time: Balika Vadhu

The makers of Balika Vadhu — Kachchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte have reason to celebrate. Last week the daily series completed 1500 episodes. This is   unprecedented...

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True Review: Hasee Toh Phasee

Hasee Toh Phasee – Enjoy Parineeta Chopra – Dynamite of Acting Rating: 4 Stars Hasee Toh Phasee is a very refreshing movie (Karan Johar style) with romance, emot...

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GENDER: HOW PATRIARCHY SILENCES RESISTANCE

Patriarchy persists by co-opting privileged voices, masking systemic exploitation in ind...

November 23 2024

KALEIDOSCOPE: BRIDGING THE SACRED AND THE ARTISTIC

A spiritual and artistic celebration that brings the divine essence of Varanasi’s ...

November 22 2024

POWERFUL PEOPLE: USHA UTHUP - THE QUEEN OF POP

Celebrating Usha Uthup’s five-decade journey as a musical trailblazer, cultural am...

November 21 2024