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THOUGHT FACTORY: SATYAJIT RAY’S MASTERPIECES RESTORED

Restoring Satyajit Ray’s cinematic gems is more than preserving film; it safeguards history, culture, and artistic vision, ensuring futur...

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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...

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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, a...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: WHEN INSTITUTIONS FAIL, ART SUFFERS

When cultural institutions compromise artistic integrity due to bureaucratic interference, creative expression weakens, and a nation's cultural...

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FESTIVALS: PRAFULLA DAHANUKAR’S ARTISTIC LEGACY

A grand retrospective at Jehangir Art Gallery honors Prafulla Dahanukar's pioneering art, featuring restored masterpieces, student works, and a...

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HOLLYWOOD: CHARTING NEW WATERS, MISSING THE MAGIC

A visually stunning yet emotionally lukewarm sequel, Moana 2 brings fresh adventures and characters but struggles to recapture the heartwarming...

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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...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT MAMI 2024

The 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival showcased a dynamic mix of cinema, recognizing boundary-pushing filmmakers, influential short films, and the...

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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...

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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...

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