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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: SUPERSTARS CAN'T SAVE FAILING FILMS

"Big budgets, bigger stars, and colossal failures—Indian cinema’s crisis lies not in its cast but in sidelined storytellers, as aud...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: A VAST CINEMATIC LANDSCAPE

Exploring Indian cinema’s unsung gems, Tejas Poonia’s insightful book showcases low-budget films, cultural phenomena, and cinematic...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: UTPAL DATTA AND SANJEEV HAZORIKA HONOURED

Celebrating Excellence in Assamese Cinema and Journalism: Roopkar Awards 2023 and 2024 honour Utpal Datta and Sanjeev Hazorika, shining a spotl...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: A YEAR OF STORIES, SHIFTS, AND SOLIDARITY

"2024: A year of cinematic triumphs, societal challenges, and the unyielding spirit of dissent, reminding us of the power of stories to unite, ...

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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MEMORIES OF A MRINAL SEN…WATCHER

On his 6th death anniversary on Dec 30th, Monojit Lahiri pays tribute to the memory of India’s globally acclaimed Parall...

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Thought Factory

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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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A TALE OF TWO VINAY SHUKLAS

Vinta Nanda finds out about the artistry of two Vinay Shuklas, independent filmmakers with distinct voices – one Bollywo...

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Festivals

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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Festivals

FESTIVALS: IMMORTALISING BIMAL ROY’S CINEMATIC LEGACY

Rinki Roy Bhattacharya discusses the inspiration behind the Bimal Roy Award, the challenges of preserving her father’s l...

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Gender

GENDER: A DEAFENING SILENCE IN THE POLITICIZED DISCOURSE

It’s time to look at the deep-rooted issues surrounding rape culture in India, from the persistence of patriarchy and media complicity to...

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