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TELEVISION: WHISPERS OF THE WHITE DESERT

This fifth and final chapter of Surabhi Diaries by Suhail Tatari captures Kutch in all its raw beauty—its culture, its crafts, its legends, and its soul, untouched by ti...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: WHY CINEMA STILL MATTERS

Why Cinema Still Matters reflects on filmmaker Arjunn Dutta’s Deep Fridge, exploring creativity, nostalgia, and audience fatigue. Written by Satyabrata Ghosh, this piece...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A REBEL WHO REWROTE CINEMA

Ritwik Ghatak—Jinxed Maverick or Enfant Terrible Of Indian Cinema? In his centenary year, MONOJIT LAHIRI tries to outline what made this catharsis specialist so uniquely...

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FESTIVALS: SHADOWS, MEMORY, LIGHT, LEGACY

A riveting journey through cinema, ethics, forgotten theatres and artistic truth with filmmaker and archivist Hemant Chaturvedi — a powerful exchange of memory and meani...

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GENDER: A BOLD LOVE STORY EMERGES

Bobby Bedi returns with a daring, culture-shifting feature that challenges gender binaries and redefines filmmaking courage. Lala & Poppy, directed by Kaizad Gustad, premi...

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TV: THE HEART OF INDIA – MADHYA PRADESH

Part 4 of the Surabhi Diaries by Suhail Tatari: This chapter journeys through Madhya Pradesh’s cultural gems, forgotten histories, remote tribes, traditional crafts and ...

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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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MOVIES: WHEN MEMORY BECOMES A COMPANION

When Memory Becomes a Companion is Utpal Datta’s meditative reading of Hamsafar, a...

December 21 2025

BUSINESS: MARKETS, MEANING AND MORAL RECKONINGS

A Year Through The Daily Eye: A sweeping reflection on The Daily Eye’s Business wr...

December 20 2025

THOUGHT FACTORY: A SILENCE THAT SHOUTS

An incisive reflection by Sohaila Kapur on speech and silence, moving from personal memo...

December 19 2025