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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: LEGACY, VISION, ART, AND NATION

This article by filmmaker Sharad Raj celebrates Jawahar Lal Nehru’s 126th birth anniversary by reflecting on Nehru’s impact on India’s cultural imagination, ...

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Retroscope

RETROSCOPE: CELEBRATING THE LEGEND DARA SINGH

On his upcoming 97th birth anniversary, 19th November 2025, Monojit Lahiri revisits the extraordinary life and legacy of Dara Singh — the original Indian Superman whose ...

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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: GHATAK, JUNG, BRECHT & PARTITION

In this profound essay, writer and filmmaker Sharad Raj explores how Ritwik Ghatak merged Marxism, Jungian psychology, and Brechtian alienation to depict the anguish of Partit...

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Powerful People

POWERFUL PEOPLE: JUST DO IT

In a conversation, Khalid Mohamed draws out the eventful life and film adventures of writer-actor-director Amole Gupte, exploring his creative roots, artistic influences, and ...

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TV

TV: A JOURNEY THROUGH GOD’S OWN COUNTRY

Part 2 of Surabhi Diaries by filmmaker Suhail Tatari continues his vivid recollections from the iconic cultural series Surabhi—this time travelling through Kerala, captu...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: HAQ AND THE PRICE OF A WOMAN’S VOICE

In 1978, Shah Bano, an elderly Muslim woman from Indore, filed a petition seeking maintenance from her estranged husband—what began as a private plea became one of India...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: THE POWER OF CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

At WIFF Mumbai 2025, a dynamic masterclass in collaboration with the Indo-Canadian Business Council (ICBC) unpacked the power of international co-productions and co-ventures a...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: PRITHVI FESTIVAL 2025 IGNITES MUMBAI

From powerful new plays and musical symphonies to dance, dastangoi, workshops, and global theatre screenings, Prithvi Festival 2025 celebrates 47 glorious years of storytellin...

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Business and Politics

BUSINESS: ROHIT ARYA & WHEN DREAMS TURN DESPERATE

Rohit Arya & When Dreams Turn Desperate, by Sharad Raj, explores the fragile world of struggling actors in India’s film industry—where illusions of fame collid...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: BRIDGES OF ART CONNECT WORLDS

Bridges of Art: A Journey from Argentina to India at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, brings together Julia Romano, Pablo Ramírez Arnol, and Gerardo Korn &md...

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IT’S A CONSTANT BATTLE – RAHI ANIL BARVE

The creator of the belatedly lauded Tumbbad, Rahi Anil Barve, who continues to be a warr...

April 7 2026

WHY INDIAN TELEVISION IS FAILING

Vinta Nanda examines the sharp decline in Indian television viewership, exposing outdate...

April 5 2026

INDIA CENSUS 2027 INCLUSION CHALLENGES

Population Foundation of India calls for inclusive and secure approach to India’s ...

April 4 2026