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MOVIES: A GENTLE DOWNPOUR OF INDIE SUCCESS

Ritopriyo Saha’s short film Chhoti Baarish (Little Rain) is creating ripples across the global festival circuit — from Ban...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: FETED ABROAD, FORGOTTEN AT HOME

When art-house brilliance wins global acclaim but faces neglect in its own country, it forces us to question the moral compass of our cinematic...

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FESTIVALS: SHISHIR SHARMA SHINES WITH TRIUMPH

Veteran actor Shishir Sharma wins Best Actor for Kuch Sapney Apne at DCSAFF, Washington DC, marking the film’s twelfth internati...

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ALTERNATIVE CINEMA: A PAINFUL CYCLE OF SURVIVAL

A haunting Israeli drama exploring the harsh realities of a mother-daughter relationship, the inescapable cycle of prostitution, and the devast...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A VISIONARY LEADER AND ECONOMIST

Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s transformative economist and statesman, leaves behind a legacy of integrity, visionary reforms, and inclusive...

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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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GENDER: LAAPATAA LADIES’ OSCAR JOURNEY

A film from India's hinterland challenged conventions, capturing hearts and minds. But does its Oscar entry hold up under scrutiny, or are emot...

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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...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MAINSTREAM VS. ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES

A comprehensive understanding of mainstream and alternative movements enrich discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of each. Sh...

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OSCARS & INDIA – S – L – A – P!!

Not Will Smith and Chris Rock, but Oscars and our film industry, over years! Can the thappads ever turn to chum...

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