Badla. From the final scenes of Mirzapur's first season, till the closing shot of its latest one, vengeance remains central. And the form it espouses is one wholly characterised by brutal violence. Read More
The Casteless Collective are more than just a band. They are a landmark in the progression of independent music in this country, a movement that is astutely political and all encompassing, and an idea that defiantly stands for a better India. Read More
It’s no secret that The Beatles had an affection for India, but, the entire genre that they pioneered seems to... Read More
While there is an illusion of granting agency to the women in contemporary Bollywood noir, little is done to explore the complexities and individual personalities of the characters. Read More
Unlike Draupadi and her five husbands, Mirabai’s erotic poetry and Kerala’s strong-willed Sita, Indian cinema and specifically Bollywood’s women have been failed for years Read More
On the 1st of August, 2020, the Ministry of Defence wrote to Central Board of Fil m Certification stating that all web series on OTT platforms need to get a no objection certificate from the MoD on content depicting the Armed forces. Read More
The three main characters set out to be heroes in the realm of art, but all that comes across is their hypocrisy. This film satirizes the liberal hero trope with a meta takedown of the industry it situates itself in. Read More
. Pt. Ravi Shankar smiled, and bending a little forward into the microphone in a manner to not topple over his sitar, said, “Thank you. If you appreciate the tuning so much, I hope you will enjoy the playing more”. Read More
I scanned the entire group for some prompt by any of the members on the turmoil which gripped the country, but it seemed like I was in a bubble where the CAA did not exist. Read More
With the passage of time, and the toning down of rivalries and hostilities, Urdu has found its way back into India. A great role has been played by.... Read More
While publishers are taking on queer literary works, there has been very little change in how LGBTQIA+ characters are represented Read More
Raji may just yet push developers to focus on narrative-based, expansive game worlds which take advantage of India’s multicultural traditions and as of yet unexplored traditions. Read More
