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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: BOLLYWOOD’S LYRICAL JOURNEY....

Yesterday, heartfelt. Today, heartattack!! Monojit Lahiri investigates the lyrical shift in Bollywood, exploring how soulful poetry has given way to catchy, bold anthems that ...

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Powerful People

POWERFUL PEOPLE: DR. JAHANARA BEGUM’S JOURNEY

"I searched for myself in acting and found reflections of my soul through the characters I portrayed." Utpal Datta speaks to actor Dr. Jahanara Begum. Dr. Jahanara Begum, cel...

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Thought Factory

THOUGHT FACTORY: IN MEMORY OF HUMRA QURAISHI

Celebrating the life of Humra Quraishi: A fearless journalist, compassionate storyteller, and relentless advocate for Kashmir and marginalized voices, whose words continue to ...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: A MAGICAL CELEBRATION OF ART AND HOPE

An enchanting sundowner hosted by Nisha JamVwal, showcasing Lata Balakrishna’s evocative art, celebrated the power of creativity and hope amidst nature’s magic, ov...

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Gender

GENDER: WHY INDIAN MEN AVOID HOUSE WORK??

Mammas boys? Traditional/generational conditioning? Lazy? Mardangani? Monojit Lahiri examination controversial question about why Indian men feel belittled doing housework&hel...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: A JOURNEY INTO NATURE AND ABSTRACTION

Discover the hidden beauty of nature through Gerardo Korn’s transformative art at Cosmic Heart Gallery’s Curling Ribbons, where abstraction and realism merge to re...

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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 a sanitized facade masking systemic displacement...

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Powerful People

POWERFUL PEOPLE: YASSA KHAN’S BOLD NARRATIVES

Filmmaker Yassa Khan shares his journey from graphic design to cinema, creating deeply personal, visually stunning films like PINK, blending identity, resilience, and powerful...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: UTPAL DATTA AND SANJEEV HAZORIKA HONOURED

Celebrating Excellence in Assamese Cinema and Journalism: Roopkar Awards 2023 and 2024 honour Utpal Datta and Sanjeev Hazorika, shining a spotlight on cultural contributions i...

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Gender

GENDER: STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY THROUGH GENDER EQUALITY

Uniting voices to encourage inclusive leadership, gender equity, and allyship for a stronger democracy in India, addressing urgent challenges in today’s evolving politic...

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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