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BHOOTH BANGLA REVIEW: MISSED COMIC HORROR

Arnab Banerjee examines Bhooth Bangla, dissecting its failed blend of horror and comedy, uneven narrative, and wasted performances in this detailed review ...

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Gender

INDIA’S IDENTITY DEBATE MEETS CULTURE

When Identity Is Policed and Culture Is Celebrated: India’s Strange Inflection Point. As India debates identity through new legislation, ...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: LUCKNOW BETWEEN PAST AND NOW

Cultures are never frozen in time, they keep moving, keep evolving.
Filmmaker and writer Sharad Raj reflects on Lucknow as a city negotiat...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: CINEMA ENDURES BECAUSE ARTISTS PERSIST

A powerful three-day gathering in New Delhi explored cinema’s endurance against censorship, showcasing suppressed films, bold conversatio...

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Retroscope

RETROSCOPE: WHEN MELODY WAS KING

His lovingly built bungalow, Ashiana, on the Bandra seafront has survived the encroachments of real-estate sharks of sky-high towers. And despi...

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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: DELHI’S OWN THEATRE FESTIVAL

The second Triveni Theatre Festival in Delhi celebrated diverse theatrical performances, from classic adaptations to experimental productions, ...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: THE DEATH OF THE STORYTELLER

As censorship tightens and expression is choked, storytellers face an existential crisis. With creativity shackled by morality and control, is ...

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Thought Factory

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

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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Business and Politics

BUSINESS: PEOPLE DON’T BUY FROM CLOWNS...!

"Exploring how humour revolutionized advertising, proving that laughter, not seriousness, drives consumer engagement." Monojit Lahiri Read More