Is Indian Cinema Finally Empowering Its Female Characters?

What is it about women and weapons that fascinate us? Why is it that the idea of an empowered woman is tied to that of her wielding a destructive object or super power? Eve...

India Inc Embarks On A New HR Mission: To Bust Unconscious Gender Bias

“Women can’t do this role.” “We don’t need women in leadership roles.” “This role is tech-driven. Let’s not look at women.&r...

Locarno Film Festival: Europe's Sundance?

While many European festivals are grappling with their identity, the Locarno Film Festival, whose 68th edition will run Aug. 5-15, has remained true to its mission of promo...

Mass Media / Mass Effect

There is a scene in Inside Out where Joy and Sadness, Riley’s emotions along with Bing Bong, her imaginary friend are riding literally in her train of thought when th...

Mirrors: Capturing And Recording The Collective Consciousness Through Media

In the recent wake of the Yakub Memon case, opinions have been polarized creating a rift, a schism of thought and identity has manifested in the nation’s collective c...

Of A Biased Media, Yakub Memon And Baby Crows!

So as I walked into the elevator that would take me to my apartment on the 7th floor after work last evening, in walked with me a lady well over 75 years of age.

I ...

Monica Bellucci, The New Bond Girl In ‘Spectre’, Is 50 years Old! We Love Her Already!

After Meryl Streep turned 40, she was offered three different roles as witches — within the same year! “Once women passed childbearing age they could only be se...

Finally — A Female Hero Is Here To Shake Up Male-Centric Hollywood.

This weekend, “Ant-Man” hits the theaters. Last week, we finally got a trailer for a Superman facing off against a Batman, and the “Avengers” sequel...