ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: RIEFENSTAHL REFLECTS MODERN PROPAGANDA

The documentary ‘Riefenstahl’ forces us to confront the haunting intersection of media, propaganda, and complicity in shaping autho...

GENDER: CAN WOMEN BE ‘EFFECTIVE’ LEADERS?

Monojit Lahiri revisits the rhetorical question and jumps across to a few women for their responses on why hasn’t the eq...

POLITICS: UNSEEN VULNERABILITY OF MADRASA CHILDREN

In the face of verbal and physical attacks, madrasa children remain vulnerable. This piece, by Humra Quraishi, calls out the inaction of critics, urging co...

POLITICS: GLOBAL INDIFFERENCE AND DOMESTIC POLICIES DRIVE DIVISIVE AGENDAS

"The relentless violence of war and communal strife continues to plague innocent lives, while global powers and political rulers remain oblivio...

GENDER: THE PROBLEM WITH FFI'S CITATION ON LAAPATA LADIES

Examining the Complex Narratives of Women in Cinema: 'Laapata Ladies' Sparks Debate on Gender Roles, Patriarchy, and India's Oscar Selection Pr...

FESTIVALS: THE KHUSHWANT SINGH LITERARY FESTIVAL OF KASAULI

I had a conversation with Rahul Singh, to know the significance of the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival, writes Vinta Nanda. ...

FESTIVALS: THREE CINE-ROMANTIC DAYS IN SHIMLA

Check out the 2024 International Film Festival of Shimla: A Journey Through Independent Cinema, Cultural Exchange, and the Majestic Beauty of t...

THOUGHT FACTORY: A CAUTIONARY TALE FOR INDIA'S BUREAUCRACY

The delicate balance between public service and private interests in India, and employing leadership from within the bureaucracy is crucia...

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