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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: 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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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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KALEIDOSCOPE: TALKING PROCESS WITH HARINI SRINIVASAN

Harini Srinivasan, author of Lovestruck and Confused, discusses toggling between historical mysteries and contemporary rom-coms, the thrill of research, and why authenticity m...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE DEATH OF THE STORYTELLER

As censorship tightens and expression is choked, storytellers face an existential crisis. With creativity shackled by morality and control, is the death of storytelling inevit...

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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 powerless acceptance of a global phenomenon that falls...

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POLITICS: PADMA SHRI, AN ARTIST AND A “SADHVI”

In this poignant reflection, the author, Sharad Raj, contrasts the recognition of iconic artist Prof. Ranbir Singh Bisht with today's controversial Padma Bhushan awardees, hig...

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BOLLYWOOD: KUCH SAPNEY APNE SET FOR RELEASE

A poignant queer drama about love, family, and acceptance, Kuch Sapney Apne challenges societal norms while delivering powerhouse performances by Mona Ambegaonkar and Shishir ...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING CINEMA ON CAMPUS

A Colourful and Intellectual Celebration of Cinema on a University Campus, as reported b...

November 23 2025

FESTIVALS: QUEER STORIES ILLUMINATE NEW PATHWAYS

A reflection on queer filmmaking, festival curation, and representation at WIFF Mumbai 2...

November 22 2025

GENDER: LIVING ALONE, FINDING INNER STRENGTH

AkelaNest by Aparajita Krishna: A reflective, deeply personal exploration of single livi...

November 21 2025