The Job Of A Filmmaker Is To Afflict The Comfortable And Comfort The Afflicted

MUMBAI, March 14, 2014 – On Saturday, acclaimed Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, blockbuster Nigerian director of note Tunde Kelani, and Oscar-nominated American produc...

Holi Aayee Re...

The weekend belonged to Holi, unequivocally. I simply couldn’t help but remember the time the only channel, our very own Doordarshan filled its play list of Chayageet...

Governance Tips from India's Children

Manisha from Siwan:
The Price We Pay for Patriarchy

For 23 years, I was a UNICEF   official. This meant children paid my salary. Chi...

True Review: Satyamev Jayate - Season 2

Last Sunday morning, television was in its authentic avatar as a medium of infotainment. Back to back, two opening episodes,  on two separate networks —  Sh...

Bill Clinton Praises Ukrainian Protesters During Hollywood Charity Event

Former President Bill Clinton continued to voice support for the non-violent Ukrainian protesters at a Hollywood charity awards ceremony on Thursday, linking their peaceful...

The Writer and Publisher: No Holy Marriage This!

When a writer is attacked or hauled to court, who really stays on for the good fight? Author MURZBAN SHROFF breaks his silence.

To all you writers or independent pu...

Salman Helps Poor Children To Get Education

Salman Khan’s penchant for philanthropy is proved once again. This time, he joined hands with a system that has more systematic approach towards helping fellow human ...

True Review: HER

Director: Spike Jonze

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams

Rating: 4 stars

Theodo...

Antarctica’s collapsing ice shelves may disappear in 200 years

A number of floating ice shelves in Antarctica are at risk of disappearing entirely in the next 200 years, as global warming reduces their snow cover, a new study has warne...