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BOLLYWOOD: IN DÉFENSE OF THE MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD

Glossy or gritty, art or commerce, celebrated or scorned — India’s cinematic juggernaut continues to provoke, inspire, and divide. ...

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BOLLYWOOD: SOME STORIES STAY BURIED

Why a sequel to Zubeidaa can never be made: because truth, memory, and myth blur irreversibly when royalty, cinema, and unresolved grief intert...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY

Transgender Day of Visibility, observed on March 31st, is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the discriminati...

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TRENDING: A REQUIEM FOR A LOST CHILDHOOD

A deep reflection on communal harmony, personal memories, and the fading Ganga-Jamuni culture of Lucknow in today’s divisive times—...

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BOLLYWOOD: ECHOES OF JASPAL SINGH’S VOICE

Jaspal Singh's songs from the 1970s still stir the soul. Though his playback career was brief, his mellifluous voice left an indelible mark on ...

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TRENDING: A ‘NORMAL’ LOVE STORY, SAYS SRIDHAR RANGAYAN

Kuch Sapney Apne, releasing in theatres on 21st February, redefines love with its heartfelt queer romance, proving...

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POLITICS: PADMA SHRI, AN ARTIST AND A “SADHVI”

In this poignant reflection, the author, Sharad Raj, contrasts the recognition of iconic artist Prof. Ranbir Singh Bisht with ...

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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, an...

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GENDER: WHY INDIAN MEN AVOID HOUSE WORK??

Mammas boys? Traditional/generational conditioning? Lazy? Mardangani? Monojit Lahiri examination controversial question about ...

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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 unwave...

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