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BOLLYWOOD: IN DEFENCE OF MAINSTREAM, MASALA MOVIES

Monojit Lahiri attempts a non-judgmental take on ‘Brand Bollywood’. He asks, “Professing undying allegiance to the Muse while secretly lusting for filthy luc...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: A FEW MILES ON THE BHARAT JODO YATRA

Mumbai-based writer and journalist Dilip D'Souza, celebrated for his incisive commentary on social and political issues, engages in a dialogue with Vinta Nanda regarding his p...

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MOVIES: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A LAZY SUNDAY

The #newsdesk recommends films that are much talked about and rated high on the critics’ scale. It’s the weekend! Check them out right away! MONKEY MAN   In...

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POLITICS: REGRESSIVE ACTIONS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Humra Quraishi comments on reports coming in of the centre awarding Sainik School agreements to educational institutions associated with RSS, Hindutva organisations and BJP, a...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REALISM OF THE MATERIALISTIC WORLDVIEW

Sharad Raj explores the evolution of realism in Indian cinema, its many forms and structures, and the deviations in its style through the lens of Kumar Shahani’s “...

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BOLLYWOOD: SUCHITRA SEN, BENGAL’S QUEEN OF HEARTS

Monojit Lahiri remembers actress Suchitra Sen, the charismatic superstar who ruled the screen for 25 years, before vanishing from the industry and public life. She would have ...

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POLITICS: ACTIVISM FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE

In the wake of recent events, notably the controversy surrounding the conferment of the Sangita Kalanidhi award upon TM Krishna by the Madras Music Academy, an important disco...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: A POETIC DOCUMENTARY

This week it is O.P. Srivastava's tryst with temporality as he remembers Mani Kaul's documentary film, a masterpiece, Siddheshwari – a film that leaves itself to interpr...

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TRENDING: A CATASTROPHIC TURNING POINT

The arrest of Delhi's Chief Minister and AAP leader, Arvind Kejriwal, represents a catastrophic turning point for the ruling Right-Wing government, writes Humra Quraishi. The...

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BUSINESS: MAKING M&E STUDENTS INDUSTRY READY

The highly anticipated 5th Edition of Masterclass Marathon hosted by Whistling Woods International's (WWI) School of Media & Communication (SMC) concluded on a high note, ...

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POLITICS: SHADOW OF DOUBT ON ELECTION PROCESSES

Humra Quraishi, raises concerns about the candidates with criminal records and throws li...

April 20 2024

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: MAINSTREAM VS. ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES

A comprehensive understanding of mainstream and alternative movements enrich discussions...

April 19 2024

KALEIDOSCOPE: A TALE SET IN THE TIMES OF ANARCHY

With Kahini: A Story of Our Times, Om Books International’s recently published Eng...

April 18 2024