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KALEIDOSCOPE: ARUN KHOPKAR’S CHALAT CHITRAVYOOH IN TRANSLATION

Exploring Arun Khopkar’s reflections on cinema, creativity, and collaboration, this piece by Satyabrata Ghosh who has translated the book in Bengali, explores rare insig...

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POLITICS: GLOBAL CONCERNS THAT SHAPE OUR FUTURE

As inequality deepens, the future of millions remains uncertain. Without meaningful intervention, the dreams and aspirations of the world's middle and working classes risk bei...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: ART, LEGACY, AND INFINITE EXPRESSION

Gopika Dahanukar carries forward her mother Prafulla Dahanukar's artistic legacy, blending tradition and innovation through music, visual art, and community-building across Mu...

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FESTIVALS: KUCH SAPNEY APNE IN MEERUT

‘Kuch Sapney Apne’ to screen in Meerut at the Jagran Film Festival. Lyricist, co-director & co-writer Saagar Gupta who hails from Meerut exults! The Daily Eye ...

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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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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