GENDER: LAAPATAA LADIES’ OSCAR JOURNEY

A film from India's hinterland challenged conventions, capturing hearts and minds. But does its Oscar entry hold up under scrutiny, or are emot...

BOLLYWOOD: A TEENAGER’S MISSING HEARTBEATS

A nostalgic journey through Hindi cinema’s influence on youth, filled with music, movies, and the emotional turbulence of growing up. Read More

FESTIVALS: DEEPTI CHAWLA NAVIGATING GLOBAL CINEMA

Executive Producer Deepti Chawla reflects on her journey through global filmmaking, her latest success at Cannes, and the future of Indian cine...

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REVISITING A REEL MOTHER

Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s nuanced portrayals of motherhood reflected the complex realities of Kerala's changing society, going beyond stereotyp...

KALEIDOSCOPE: WHY DON’T THEY GET IT?!

KALEIDOSCOPE: WHY DON’T THEY GET IT?!

"An honest reflection on the peculiarities of...

KALEIDOSCOPE: CRAFTING TIMELESS LOVE STORIES

Aishwarya Jha discusses her debut novel The Scent of Fallen Stars, the challenges of being published, her love for cross-cultural stor...

THOUGHT FACTORY: THE POWER OF POETRY

"Explore the timeless power of poetry and its ability to immortalize emotions, connect souls, and express the inexpressible, all while enrichin...

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 s...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: BOYS DON'T CRY – CISSIES DO, OKAY?

NONSENSE! RUBBISH! BAKWAS! Monojit Lahiri attempts to check out this hugely dumb and misleading flawed mindset. Redefining mas...