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ALLOW CHILDREN TO WATCH FILMS AT FILM FESTIVALS

12-year-old Kaurwakee Vasistha questions the business in which children are employed to perform and be a part of practically every other department (legally as well as illegal...

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THE MADRAS MUSIC FESTIVAL: BREAKING OUT OF THE VIRTUAL

Much has been discoursed about this Margazhi festival, from its sustenance over a century, to its inadequacies in inclusivity and outreach, writes filmmaker and writer Sharada...

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MAKE NOTE, EVERYONE’S SUSPECT

Humra Quraishi writes this in the backdrop of last month’s brutal killing and grievous injuries caused to civilians in the P...

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REMEMBERING THE UNFORGETTABLE SMITA PATIL

Manojit Lahiri pays tribute to Shyam Benegal’s smoldering discovery, the only Asian cine-star who had the honor of a Retrospective in Paris and La Rochelle and a two-tim...

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MY LIST OF THE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE OF 2023: VINTA NANDA

In a world dominated by mainstream narratives and established structures, the celebration of independent art, business, social work, and literary endeavours is a necessary ack...

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THE BEST MALE ACTORS OF 2023: DEEPAK QAZIR

An actor having worked in the current year is insignificant when selecting the best among them, because cinematic appreciation transcends time, writes Deepak Qazir. When eval...

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THE UNFINISHED BATTLE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS IN INDIA 2023 BY GEETIKA TYAGI

Throughout history, several pivotal events have spotlighted the persistent struggle for gender equality, unmasking the enduring challenges that impede the realization of true ...

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THESE CHAMPIONS OF A MODERN INDIA INSPIRED ME IN 2023: RADHIKA KHERA

I, Radhika Khera, will unveil India's modern visionaries, who advocate day after day and against all odds, for the nation that was imagined by our forefathers, the great men a...

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THE BEST FEMALE ACTORS OF 2023: TINAA GHAAI

This week-long series brings to you, next, the best of 2023 through the eyes of another among the very influential in Bollywood. Actor and Executive Committee member of CINTAA...

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BEST INDIAN NEWS NETWORKS OF 2023: SUPRIYA SHRINATE

Amidst the rapid flow of information and the ever-evolving media landscape, the role of news networks has become pivotal in shaping public opinion, disseminating critical info...

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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...

May 16 2024

POLITICS: BURING FIRES, THREATNING GOONS

Humra  Quraishi calls out the BJP government for its apathy towards the raging fire...

May 15 2024

KALEIDOSCOPE: THE THIRD SKY IS AN ANTHOLOGY OF QUEER STORIES FROM ASSAM

A Fresh Perspective on Queer Studies in Assamese: ‘Tritiya Akash’. Utpal Dat...

May 14 2024