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POWERFUL PEOPLE: THE POET IMPRESSIONIST
On the occasion of the 58th Jnanpith Award for Gulzar saab, Humra Quraishi revisits her friendship with him and recalls his works of poetry and writings dear to her. ...
Read MoreTHOUGHT FACTORY: THE MANY HINDUISMS OF SECULAR DEMOCRATIC INDIA
Keeping religion a personal matter and not politicising it is crucial to prevent discrimination, promote social cohesion, and uphold the principles of a secular India. It give...
Read MoreALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THOSE FREEZE SHOTS OF TARUN MAJUMDAR
Satyabrata Ghosh explores the genesis and evolution of the freeze shot used by auteurs of cinema to capture a lasting impact of on emotional moment, through the cinema of Taru...
Read MoreALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MUSIC OF THOUGHT AND IMAGINATION
It is Kumar Shahani's Khayal Gatha (The Saga of Khayal), a 1989 Indian experimental film written and directed by Kumar Shahani, that O.P. Srivastava narrates today. The film ...
Read MoreKALEIDOSCOPE: FIVE BOOKS YOU MUST READ BY UTPAL DATTA
In my recent reading journey, each of the books here emerged as beacons and illuminating facets of self-discovery and intellectual pilgrimage, writes Utpal Datta. Whether rea...
Read MorePOLITICS: WHEN THE SEEDS OF HATE WERE SOWN
Humra Quraishi recounts the days when there was respect and great pride in India’s diversity, and brings back memories of the demolition of the Babri Masjid, the mo...
Read MoreALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: BETWEEN REALITY AND REPRESENTATION
SHUDDHI is an emotional journey, a call to action, and a symbol of hope all in one. It aims to generate renewed discussion on Leprosy. A rare film, writes Vinta Nanda. Direct...
Read MorePOWERFUL PEOPLE: AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION ABOUT HARMONISING CREATIVITY
Working with Dhruv Ghanekar on the background score for my film White Noise (2005), produced by Mozez Singh and Sevy Ali, was a powerful experience. That was 20 years ago, and...
Read MoreBUSINESS: SPEAK MEMORY!
Monojit Lahiri dumps Bollywood and flashbacks into his life and times in the world of advertising. Phew! From “Thank God you’re not one of those small-...
Read MorePOLITICS: NOT MEDIA, MASSES SPEAK THE TRUTH
Humra Quraishi wonders why the ruling party of the day needs to demolish opposition parties and diminish leaders, when it is already sure of winning the upcoming general elect...
Read MoreMOVIES: A GENTLE DOWNPOUR OF INDIE SUCCESS
Ritopriyo Saha’s short film Chhoti Baarish (Little Rain) is creating ripples acros...
October 19 2025POWERFUL PEOPLE: THE QUESTION UNANSWERED
As India celebrates the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the Bard of the Brahmapu...
October 18 2025ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: FETED ABROAD, FORGOTTEN AT HOME
When art-house brilliance wins global acclaim but faces neglect in its own country, it f...
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