FESTIVALS: ARE THE NATIONAL AWARDS LOSING THEIR WAY?

Once upon a time the most glamorous, eagerly-awaited and coveted award was Filmfare founded in 1954, but today the National Awards’ credi...

KALEIDOSCOPE: RAJESH KHANNA’S STAR STILL SHINES

On the 13th death anniversary of India’s first superstar, Gautam Chintamani revisits the enigma of Rajesh Khanna and the timeless relevan...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE MUSICALITY OF NARRATIVE FILM

"Exploring the harmony between emotions and cinema, where musicality takes precedence over craftsmanship, transforming films into authentic, he...

POLITICS: THE TOXIC HAZE OF INDIFFERENCE

Exposing the smog of indifference: How government inaction, communal divides, and systemic neglect throttle lives across India, leaving vulnera...

THOUGHT FACTORY: PATRIARCHY DENIAL AND BLIND SPOTS

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s patriarchy denial stresses the need for a shift from hyped nationalism to inclusive patriotism, the...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MITA VASHISHT - TRANSPORTED

"Mita Vashisht, the acclaimed NSD alumna, returns to her alma mater after 29 years, directing Chekov's 'Three Sisters' while reflecting on her ...

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, ...

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 b...

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