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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REIMAGINING 12 ANGRY MEN

Srijit Mukherji’s Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei reinvents 12 Angry Men with a fresh, outdoor setting, gender perspectives, and a gripping narrative, proving its timeless...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: EXPERIENCE THE DIVINE ON MAHASHIVRATRI

Immerse yourself in Mahashivratri like never before with JioHotstar’s 12-hour live stream featuring Aartis from Jyotirlingas, meditations, music, and mythology, bringing...

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Retroscope

RETROSPECTIVE: “ORIDAM” @20 IS A PORTRAIT OF PAIN

A poignant exploration of a sex worker’s struggles, Pradeep Nair’s Oridam challenges conventional portrayals of female sexuality, offering a visually compelling, e...

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Alternative Entertainment

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: EI RAAT TOMAR AMAR

What happens when two powerhouse veteran actors showcase a cathartic storyline, directed by a courageous and sensitive actor-director with the backing of SVF—a progressi...

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TRENDING: KUCH SAPNEY APNE IS HEARTFELT CINEMA

"Kuch Sapney Apne" is a deeply moving film that explores love, identity, and acceptance, featuring powerful performances, soul-stirring music, and an honest narrative that cha...

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AI and Tech

AI & TECH: NAVIGATING THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE

In an era of AI dominance and rapid technological change, literature, science, and art remain essential, offering wisdom, creativity, and introspection to preserve human ident...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: BENGAL TIGER’S ARTISTIC TRIBUTE IN KOLKATA

Celebrating the 210th anniversary of the Indian Museum, Kolkata, ‘Dialogues Across Time’ brings the Bengal Tiger to life through art, culture, and conservation, un...

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FESTIVALS: A TRIUMPHANT INAUGURAL START FOR GAFF

The inaugural Guwahati Asian Film Festival showcased cinematic excellence, encouraging cultural exchange and dialogue while paving the way for independent filmmakers and a new...

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Business and Politics

POLITICS: BACKLASH ON DEI AND INTELLECTUAL INEQUALITY

As right-wing governments dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, they push societies into intellectual and economic stagnation while the privileged elite monopolize AI-dr...

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TRENDING: A ‘NORMAL’ LOVE STORY, SAYS SRIDHAR RANGAYAN

Kuch Sapney Apne, releasing in theatres on 21st February, redefines love with its heartfelt queer romance, proving that love transcends labels. Its soulful anthem, "Tu Sunn Za...

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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 f...

October 17 2025

TRENDING: TIMELESS LIGHT AND LIVING MEMORIES

At Piramal Gallery, NCPA, I revisited Bombay’s cultural past through the lens of t...

October 16 2025

BOLLYWOOD: ARYAN KHAN BREAKS BOLLYWOOD RULES

“I am in love with your wife (Maya)!” — a line from Kabhi Alvida Naa K...

October 15 2025