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MOVIES: DEATH BY DESIGN, BUT NOT QUITE

Inspired by a global star’s interview, Srijit Mukherji’s sequel to Hemlock Society teems with puns, pop culture, and philo...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: BEING MANOJ KUMAR WAS NO LAUGHING MATTER

Manoj Kumar, iconic filmmaker and patriotic storyteller, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with socially-rooted narratives, deep symbolis...

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Thought Factory

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE WORLD OF SATYAJIT RAY

A personal journey into the timeless world of Satyajit Ray—where childhood, cinema, and culture intertwine, revealing how the legendary f...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: BOLLYWOOD MOVIES WERE MY TEACHERS

A personal journey from street performances and film posters to poetic storytelling, Utpal Datta traces how an unexpected ques...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: STARDOM & SPECTACLE IN NAYA BHARAT

In today’s Naya Bharat, actors trade craft for stardom, embracing regressive blockbusters and right-wing narratives, while genuine talent...

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Retroscope

RETROSPECTIVE: CINEMA, CONSCIOUSNESS AND TIME

Exploring Shumona Goel’s experimental cinema through fragmented time, sensory aesthetics, and urban modernity, this analysis connects her...

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Festivals

FESTIVAL: V-DAY-ISHQBAAZI…OR DRAMABAAZI??!

Monojit Lahiri checks out if the just-ended V Day is a magical way of looking at a glorious celebration, or is it a power...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: ARUN KHOPKAR’S CHALAT CHITRAVYOOH IN TRANSLATION

Exploring Arun Khopkar’s reflections on cinema, creativity, and collaboration, this piece by Satyabrata Ghosh who has translated the book in Bengali,...

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Business and Politics

POLITICS: GLOBAL CONCERNS THAT SHAPE OUR FUTURE

As inequality deepens, the future of millions remains uncertain. Without meaningful intervention, the dreams and aspirations of the world's mid...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: BOMBAY IN THE ARMS OF THE NIGHT 2.0

Sharad Raj remembers the vibrant yet gritty nights of 90s Mumbai, reflecting on its transformation from a city of contrasts to...

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