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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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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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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE ETERNAL SEARCH OF THE ARTIST

The timeless journey of artists like Mahesh Bhatt and Nadira Babbar, rediscovering their roots and purpose over again in an ever-evolving world of fragmented storytelling and ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: IN MEMORY OF HUMRA QURAISHI

Celebrating the life of Humra Quraishi: A fearless journalist, compassionate storyteller, and relentless advocate for Kashmir and marginalized voices, whose words continue to ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: BOMBAY IN THE ARMS OF THE NIGHT 2.0

Sharad Raj remembers the vibrant yet gritty nights of 90s Mumbai, reflecting on its transformation from a city of contrasts to a sanitized facade masking systemic displacement...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: EULOGIES IN THE POST TRUTH ERA

Reflecting on the legacies of Shyam Benegal and Manmohan Singh: Sharad Raj navigates hyperbolic tributes, nuanced critiques, and the socio-political transformations that defin...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A YEAR OF STORIES, SHIFTS, AND SOLIDARITY

"2024: A year of cinematic triumphs, societal challenges, and the unyielding spirit of dissent, reminding us of the power of stories to unite, inspire, and confront systemic b...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A VISIONARY LEADER AND ECONOMIST

Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s transformative economist and statesman, leaves behind a legacy of integrity, visionary reforms, and inclusive development, shaping modern Ind...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE ALPHA PUP

"Decoding Kids' Pester Power: Exploring Their Influence on Consumer Decisions and the Challenges for Marketers in a Digital Era." Monoji Lahiri examines the challenges & o...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: MEMORIES OF A LEGEND

Remembering Shyam Benegal: A visionary filmmaker who redefined Indian cinema with his pioneering stories, humility, and unwavering support for independent voices that continue...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: VALIDATION COMES WITH EXPIRY

The Fleeting Follower Game – Featuring “The Substance” & “Na...

April 18 2025

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