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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE VAGARIES OF FATE AND FAITH

Jitank Singh Gurjar’s Vimukt (In Search of the Sky) is a poignant indie that captures rural poverty, faith, and resilience throu...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: BOLLYWOOD GRAPPLES WITH DISABILITY

Portrayal of differently abled in Bollywood: Tokenism? Caricature? Empowerment? There are no easy answers because disability in Bollywood cinem...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: STORIES DIVIDE, YET ALSO UNITE

In a media landscape divided by class and culture, two Indian shows—The Royals and Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar—reveal ho...

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POLITICS: REFUGE, REVERENCE, AND REFLECTION

From Sufis seeking solace in Kashmir to the tragic genius of Guru Dutt, and the controversial escape of Bhole Baba—Humra Quraishi...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DEPICTION OF CHILD ABUSE IN CINEMA

Courageous storytellers daringly illuminate the darkness of child abuse, igniting conversations long overdue. Through their lens, they challeng...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: A FEW MILES ON THE BHARAT JODO YATRA

Mumbai-based writer and journalist Dilip D'Souza, celebrated for his incisive commentary on social and political issues, engag...

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MAKE NOTE, EVERYONE’S SUSPECT

Humra Quraishi writes this in the backdrop of last month’s brutal killing and grievou...

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FROM RAKESH BEDI, WITH LOVE!

Vinta Nanda takes a tour around the life of writer, playwright, dramatist and actor Rakesh Bedi along with him in this intervi...

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पानइंडिया (PaanIndia!)

The history of Paan has mythological as well as historical and Ayurvedic references, writes Aparajita Krishna.

SHAMIR TANDON: MAKING MUSIC & INNOVATIONS!

Aparajita Krishna talks to Shamir Tandon, who has heard, seen, faced music (smiling emoji) from both behind-the-scenes busines...

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