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GENDER: CAN WOMEN BE ‘EFFECTIVE’ LEADERS?

Monojit Lahiri revisits the rhetorical question and jumps across to a few women for their responses on why hasn’t the equality query been solved, despite eons of man-wom...

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TRENDING: EPISTLES FROM LOLAB VALLEY

A heartfelt tribute to a lifelong friend who offered strength, laughter, and loyalty, sharing memories from film sets to letters from Lolab Valley. Vinta Nanda shares memories...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A LEGACY OF WAR AND INNOCENCE

In a world that promised an end to fascism and brutality, we see nations embroiled in modern ethnic cleansings, where civilians, including children, bear the heaviest burdens ...

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING RURAL LIFELINES

Bringing advanced medical care to rural Maharashtra, SumeetSSG’s new ambulance fleet provides vital emergency support, bridging the healthcare gap and ensuring faster, l...

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TRENDING: GAJRA KOTTARY’S STORYTELLING JOURNEY

Gajra Kottary, screenwriter and author, balances the demands of Indian television with profound novels and short stories, challenging social norms and exploring layered charac...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: A TRAILBLAZER IN MOUNTAINEERING

Trailblazing Indian mountaineer Chandraprabha Aitwal: First woman to summit Nanda Devi, inspiring generations. Let’s discover her journey, legacy, and insights on life t...

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FESTIVALS: TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION  

Whistling Woods International Fashion & Costume Design students presented a dazzling blend of traditional artistry and modern innovation at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024,...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT MAMI 2024

The 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival showcased a dynamic mix of cinema, recognizing boundary-pushing filmmakers, influential short films, and the enduring power of storytelling ...

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FESTIVALS: EMPOWERING INDIA’S PODCASTING VOICES

A vibrant gathering at Jio Institute celebrated podcasting’s impact on brand storytelling, leadership, and community-building in India’s evolving digital space. Th...

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POLITICS: COMMUNAL TENSIONS AND PRIVATE ARMIES UNCHECKED

As communal tensions rise in Uttar Pradesh, Muslims face relentless targeting, with secular voices struggling to counteract the political forces inciting hatred and spreading ...

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A TIMELY DIALOGUE AT IFFD 2026

A powerful panel at IFFD 2026 brings together leading independent filmmakers to examine ...

March 28 2026

BHARATMATA BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE!

Bharatmata cinema hall returns to Mumbai’s Lalbaug, writes Avinash Kolhe, reviving...

March 27 2026

BOLLYWOOD IGNORES WOMEN IN COMEDY

Monojit Lahiri investigates the persistent absence of strong comic roles for leading Bol...

March 26 2026