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Festivals

FESTIVALS: ZAIKAK IN SEARCH OF THE BEST MAHARASHTRIAN THALI

“I think it would be impossible to search for the best Maharashtrian Thali in Pune because Thalis are culture or ‘sanskriti‘ on a plate, so it would be unfai...

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Movies

MOVIES: URBAN TALE OF CASTE BIASES

Prithvi Konanur's 2023 release, "Hadinelenthu", masterfully unveils the deep-rooted caste biases within the educational system and beyond, writes Utpal Datta. The film captiva...

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Movies

MOVIES: FAIRY TALE FALTERS IN AJOGYA

"Despite the charm of a fairy tale reference, Kaushik Ganguly's Ajogya struggles with a muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters, falling short of his acclaimed cinemat...

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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: SHYAM BENEGAL’S MANTHAN

Thanks to the efforts of the Film Heritage Foundation, Shyam Benegal’s masterpiece has reached a new generation, proving cinema’s power to educate and inspire soci...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: SILENCE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION

In an era of unprecedented division, the gap between mainstream and alternative opinions widens as economic disparities silence marginalized voices, writes Vinta Nanda. Privi...

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Trending

TRENDING: A NEW DAWN OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

From Rahul Gandhi's padyatras to Engineer Rashid's Baramulla victory, India's electoral shift signals a rejection of divisive politics and a commitment to progressive change, ...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: CINE-INTERIORS BY DEVDUTT TRIVEDI

Devdutt Trivedi, a film scholar, reassesses Mani Kaul's cinema in his book "Cine-Interiors: The Films Of Mani Kaul," which is reviewed by Svanik Surve. Devdutt Trivedi’...

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Business and Politics

POLITICS: THE BJP’S NEW REALITY

In democracies with rich histories of coexisting diversities, the arrogance of leaders who perpetuate religious dominance and majoritarianism is unsustainable, writes Vinta Na...

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Powerful People

POWERFUL PEOPLE: LOVE (FOR THE CRAFT) CONQUERS ALL

‘I went through so many rejections that I can't remember,’ says Tanha Farmin Rezi, a cinematographer from Assam, in Bollywood. Utpal Datta talks to her. Mumbai, k...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: FROM STAGE TO SCREEN AND OTHER MEDIUMS

Monojit Lahiri explores the complexities, highlighting the nuanced distinctions and unique challenges actors face when moving between different mediums. The art of acting is ...

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COCKTAIL 2 TESTS LOVE’S LIMITS

Arnab Banerjee examines Homi Adajania’s Cocktail 2, exploring fidelity, trust, tem...

June 27 2026

PRESERVING JAMSHEDPUR'S LIVING LEGACY

The Parsis of Jamshedpur: Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores the rich legacy of Jamshedpur...

June 22 2026

THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM AT THE TABLE

As debates around immigration, citizenship and belonging intensify worldwide, Vinta Nand...

June 21 2026