Thought Box

THOUGHT FACTORY: A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR INDIA'S BUREAUCRACY

The delicate balance between public service and private interests in India, and employing leadership from within the bureaucracy is crucial to maintaining the integrity of our...

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POLITICS: GLOBAL ANARCHY AND DESPAIR

The world watches as violence and anarchy spread, with Palestine at the epicentre of human suffering. This piece views the global complicity in these ongoing tragedies and the...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: STUDYING IN INDIA CHANGED MY ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVE

Tharindu Ramanayaka, an independent filmmaker from Colombo, Sri Lanka, has carved a niche for himself in the world of cinema with his unique storytelling approach. His latest ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: CRICKET FUTURE  OF USA

Examining the potential of cricket's growth in the USA amidst a landscape dominated by traditional American sports. Monojit Lahiri investigates… The Cricket Conundrum:...

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BUSINESS: NEW RESEARCH OFFERS A 21ST CENTURY PLAYBOOK

New World Bank report outlines strategies for developing countries to escape the middle-income trap and achieve sustainable, inclusive growth amid global economic challenges. ...

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POLITICS: COMMUNAL DIVIDES URGENTLY CALL FOR UNITY

Political rhetoric and divisive tactics are exacerbating India's communal tensions and impacting daily life. Let’s find out how history, current challenges, and my perso...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: ISHAA VINOD CHOPRA’S JOURNEY SO FAR…

In this interview, I go deeper into Ishaa's experiences, her journey towards self-acceptance, and her vision for the future, as she works to break down the barriers surroundin...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A CAR FOR MR. CHATTERJEE!

An unforgettable encounter: How selling our Ambassador car led to an evening with Bengali cinema legend Soumitra Chatterjee. Vandana Kumar writes… In 2020, the world o...

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BUSINESS: DO WHACKY NAMED AD-SHOPS SCORE OVER OTHERS?

In a rapidly evolving advertising landscape, a new wave of agency names is challenging traditional norms and capturing the essence of creativity and innovation. These names, o...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: INDIAN INDEPENDENT CINEMA’S EVOLUTION

Exploring the journey of Indian independent cinema from the constraints of the pre-internet era to the digital renaissance, highlighting key films, the rise of documentary fil...

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UDTA TEER REVIEW: STAR CAST DISAPPOINTS

Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, attempts to turn Indo-Pakistan...

October 26 2026

TU HAI MERI KIRAN: OBSESSION FAILS TO FLY

Arnab Banerjee reviews Karan Rawal’s Tu Hai Meri Kiran, a science-fiction thriller...

October 25 2026

(NOT) A FORGOTTEN FREEDOM FIGHTER OF GOA

Libby de Liberdade: A Century of Courage, Conscience and Goa’s Freedom explores ce...

October 24 2026