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KALEIDOSCOPE: PUJA SHAH’S “FOR MY SISTER” BREAKS THE CHAINS OF SILENCE

Puja Shah’s For My Sister explores global issues of trafficking, gender violence, and poverty through the story of twin sisters whose resilience inspires hope for change...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: CINEMA, LITERATURE, MYTHOLOGY & INCEST

Exploring the complex theme of incest in mythology, literature, and cinema across cultures, highlighting its influence on art, storytelling, and society through iconic films, ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: SUPERSTARS CAN'T SAVE FAILING FILMS

"Big budgets, bigger stars, and colossal failures—Indian cinema’s crisis lies not in its cast but in sidelined storytellers, as audiences demand creativity over ce...

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BOLLYWOOD: MANOJ BAJPAYEE’S BATTLE WITH BOLLYWOOD

"Directors can't think of me in rich guy roles," says Manoj Bajpayee. Monojit Lahri examines the implications of this statement by the gifted actor and whether Bollywood limit...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ARTISTIC SPLENDOUR

Salim Asgarally, Deepa Gahlot and I experienced Mumbai's vibrant heartbeat at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2025—where heritage meets creativity across 300 events, 15 vertica...

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERING VOICES IN KASHMIR

Empowering Kashmiri women through education, skill training, and One Billion Rising, Anhad’s community-driven movement promotes gender equality and social change in remo...

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FESTIVALS: A CELEBRATION OF FIBRE ART

Milaaya Art Gallery: Pioneering Fibre Art in India, redefining traditional embroidery as fine art, preserving heritage crafts, empowering artisans, and showcasing groundbreaki...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: A VAST CINEMATIC LANDSCAPE

Exploring Indian cinema’s unsung gems, Tejas Poonia’s insightful book showcases low-budget films, cultural phenomena, and cinematic diversity, inspiring cinephiles...

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BUSINESS: HOW INDIAN IS INDIAN ADVERTISING?

As pride, identity and profiling increasingly come into play at the global level, questions will follow: Have we been able to define where Indian advertising is coming from an...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: NOSTALGIA AND THE TRAIN TO TAIWAN

Sometimes a short story, sometimes a travelogue, this nostalgic journey aboard the Pushpak Express by Sharad Raj captures an unforgettable connection from the pre-internet era...

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IRRFAN: THE ART OF UNDERSTATED ACTING

Sharad Raj explores Irrfan’s extraordinary screen presence, examining how body lan...

October 20 2026

MARG@80 CELEBRATES INDIA’S ARTISTIC HERITAGE

Marg@80: Marching On! By Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores the legacy of MARG, tracing it...

October 19 2026

THE RURAL BOY WHO BECAME A LITERARY ICON

Sohaila Kapur explores Mahesh Elkunchwar’s remarkable journey from rural Maharasht...

October 18 2026