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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINEMNT: LESSONS FROM ORIGIN AND I AM A NOISE

From caste to race, inequality fractures humanity; love and action offer the only path to emotional survival and a truly equitable future. If we don’t act now to achieve...

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POLITICS: SILENCE, A WEAPON AND SHIELD

Dr. Manmohan Singh’s dignified silence inspires integrity, while Bollywood’s silence on farmers’ struggles highlights a troubling indifference—two sile...

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BOLLYWOOD: CAN MODELS ACT…ELEPHANTS FLY AND TIGERS SING?

From ramp to reel: Unpacking Bollywood’s obsession with models and the evolving debate on talent versus glamour. Monojit Lahiri Investigate this contentious issue with p...

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HEALTH: ATTITUDE SICKNESS IS A SILENT KILLER

Exploring the silent epidemic of attitude sickness—an urban psychological condition born from societal isolation, superiority complexes, and modern pressures—while...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: EULOGIES IN THE POST TRUTH ERA

Reflecting on the legacies of Shyam Benegal and Manmohan Singh: Sharad Raj navigates hyperbolic tributes, nuanced critiques, and the socio-political transformations that defin...

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TRENDING: PEOPLE  WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Shabnam Hashmi's ANHAD transforms lives in rural Kashmir through empowerment, cultural exchange, and unity campaigns, fostering hope and harmony in one of India's most sensiti...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: VOICES OF CHANGE 2024

Celebrating 15 trailblazing voices who championed human rights, and redefined culture and inclusivity in 2024, inspiring a collective vision for justice, equity, and transform...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: A YEAR OF STORIES, SHIFTS, AND SOLIDARITY

"2024: A year of cinematic triumphs, societal challenges, and the unyielding spirit of dissent, reminding us of the power of stories to unite, inspire, and confront systemic b...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MEMORIES OF A MRINAL SEN…WATCHER

On his 6th death anniversary on Dec 30th, Monojit Lahiri pays tribute to the memory of India’s globally acclaimed Parallel Cinema champion and attempts to explore what m...

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TRENDING: REFLECTIONS ON A TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR

Exploring 2024's defining moments—intersections of politics, culture, and societal evolution—as captured by The Daily Eye’s critical debates, bold narratives...

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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