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TRENDING: DHARMENDRA - SENTIMENTALLY YOURS FOREVER

A heartfelt remembrance of Dharmendra’s final years, shared through this touching memorial by Khalid Mohamed, tracing his solitude, poetry, humility, friendships, unforg...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: THAT THING CALLED ACTING

Mita Vasisht, whose career has spanned over four decades of film and web series acting, theatre, documentaries, besides being an educator and activist in the rehabilitation of...

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BOLLYWOOD: A BATTLE REMEMBERED FOREVER

A solemn and compelling tribute to courage, sacrifice, and national memory, reviewed by Arnab Banerjee, this film analysis examines how 120 Bahadur elevates a forgotten chapte...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING CINEMA ON CAMPUS

A Colourful and Intellectual Celebration of Cinema on a University Campus, as reported by Utpal Datta, explores how festivals like TIFA inspire students, nurture creativity, e...

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FESTIVALS: QUEER STORIES ILLUMINATE NEW PATHWAYS

A reflection on queer filmmaking, festival curation, and representation at WIFF Mumbai 2025 — read this interview of Sridhar Rangayan by Vinta Nanda, exploring cinema&rs...

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GENDER: LIVING ALONE, FINDING INNER STRENGTH

AkelaNest by Aparajita Krishna: A reflective, deeply personal exploration of single living and ageing in India today, AkelaNest by Aparajita Krishna examines aloneness, commun...

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TV: TRUTH RISES THROUGH THE DARKNESS

In this review by Monojit Lahiri, a relentless Bengali crime thriller unfolds with raw performances, fearless direction, and a narrative that exposes power, corruption, and fe...

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BOLLYWOOD: LOVE, AGE, CHAOS, REPEAT

A witty, uneven yet engaging romantic comedy, De De Pyaar De 2 explores age-gap love with humour, nostalgia, and emotional warmth, delivering charming performances even as its...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DEATH OF THE WORKING CLASS HERO

Khalid Mohamed analyses the slow disappearance of the working-class protagonist from Hindi cinema, exploring how shifting audience economics, changing industry priorities, and...

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TV: TRANSFORMATIVE MADRAS JOURNEY

A deeply personal recollection of discovery, creativity, culture, and artistic encounters in Madras — forming the third chapter of Surabhi Diaries by Suhail Tatari &mdas...

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GENDER: WHEN FIDELITY MEETS MODERN DESIRE

Twinkle Khanna’s remark on marriage and infidelity sparked nationwide debate a cou...

December 5 2025

TRENDING: CULTURE, SCREENS, STORIES, SHIFTS, POWER

From blockbuster star sightings to emerging tech, awards honouring inclusivity, breakthr...

December 4 2025

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: AGE, STILLNESS, CINEMA

The stasis of old age rendered with precise strokes becomes not just a theme but an emot...

December 3 2025