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FESTIVALS: A TRIUMPHANT INAUGURAL START FOR GAFF

The inaugural Guwahati Asian Film Festival showcased cinematic excellence, encouraging cultural exchange and dialogue while paving the way for independent filmmakers and a new...

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POLITICS: BACKLASH ON DEI AND INTELLECTUAL INEQUALITY

As right-wing governments dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, they push societies into intellectual and economic stagnation while the privileged elite monopolize AI-dr...

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TRENDING: A ‘NORMAL’ LOVE STORY, SAYS SRIDHAR RANGAYAN

Kuch Sapney Apne, releasing in theatres on 21st February, redefines love with its heartfelt queer romance, proving that love transcends labels. Its soulful anthem, "Tu Sunn Za...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: TALKING PROCESS WITH HARINI SRINIVASAN

Harini Srinivasan, author of Lovestruck and Confused, discusses toggling between historical mysteries and contemporary rom-coms, the thrill of research, and why authenticity m...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE DEATH OF THE STORYTELLER

As censorship tightens and expression is choked, storytellers face an existential crisis. With creativity shackled by morality and control, is the death of storytelling inevit...

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FESTIVAL: V-DAY-ISHQBAAZI…OR DRAMABAAZI??!

Monojit Lahiri checks out if the just-ended V Day is a magical way of looking at a glorious celebration, or is it a powerless acceptance of a global phenomenon that falls...

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POLITICS: PADMA SHRI, AN ARTIST AND A “SADHVI”

In this poignant reflection, the author, Sharad Raj, contrasts the recognition of iconic artist Prof. Ranbir Singh Bisht with today's controversial Padma Bhushan awardees, hig...

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BOLLYWOOD: KUCH SAPNEY APNE SET FOR RELEASE

A poignant queer drama about love, family, and acceptance, Kuch Sapney Apne challenges societal norms while delivering powerhouse performances by Mona Ambegaonkar and Shishir ...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: BEHIND THE REEL WITH PUNEET SIKKA

Puneet Sikka dives into her debut novel Take No. 2020, a slice-of-life exploration of the Hindi film industry's trials, humour, and hidden stories inspired by real-life experi...

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BOLLYWOOD: FLASHBACKING WITH CHAUDVIN KA CHAND!!

Around two decades ago, Monojit Lahiri met the still-gorgeous Waheeda Rehman at her sea-front flat in Bandra’s Bandstand in Mumbai. She reflected on her journey through ...

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MOVIES: THE SOULFUL STILLNESS OF PURATAWN

Suman Ghosh’s new film marks the return of Sharmila Tagore to Bengali cinema after...

April 17 2025

BOLLYWOOD: WHAT MADE MANOJ KUMAR SPECIAL?

Monojit Lahiri’s frank and candid take explores the predictable explosion of emoti...

April 16 2025

FESTIVALS: THE HERITAGE TRANSPORT MUSEUM, GURGAON

Discover the Heritage Transport Museum in Gurgaon—a vibrant tribute to India&rsquo...

April 15 2025