Meet Dhruv Visvanath, The Only Indian To Find A Mention In ‘30 Great...
By Mehek Rohira: Dhruv Visvanath, aged 22, a multi instrumentalist, composer, singer – songwriter, and producer started his musical journey at the age of 7, with the majestic albeit small instrument,...
View Article‘Titli’ Goes To 67th Cannes International Film festival, Her’s All You Need...
By Heli Shukla: Cannes season is upon us. Cinema lovers from all over the world are flocking to the French Riviera to witness some of the world’s best cinema. India isn’t far behind in the cavalcade....
View Article11 Wonderful Movies That You Must Not Miss This Summer Vacation!
By Jhalak Agarwal: In the midst of summer vacations, with so much time to spare, it’s time to hit the theaters. Some of the recent releases and the upcoming movies look very promising. In the scorching...
View ArticleLove, Lust And Erotica In Literature: Beyond The Lecherous And Voyeuristic
By Medha Roy Chowdhury: “To her, the man’s body was an instrument to be played on, to explore to its innermost depths, finding its responsive chords and building upon them, using her own body to help...
View Article10 Must Read Books To Get You Through Summers
By Rahul Maganti: There’s one thing in common for books and travel, both of them act as windows to the world. They help you learn new languages, understand new perspectives, teach you about diverse...
View ArticleGoan Youth Faces Jail For Anti-Modi Remark On Facebook: Is Free Speech Dead...
By Mayank Jain: Numerous instances of freedom of speech being curtailed in India in the name of a draconian law called the IT Act have already been seen in the UPA rule. While some had to fight cases...
View ArticleNothing Can Dim The Light Which Shines From Within: RIP Maya Angelou
By Mayank Jain: “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” ― Maya Angelou Year 1993, Bill Clinton’s inauguration as America’s president; and a lady walked on the stage with poise,...
View ArticleThe Irresponsible Stereotyping Of LGBT Community In Mainstream Media
By Alisha Sachdeva: “If you believe that your thoughts originate inside your brain, do you also believe that television shows are made inside your television set?” ― Warren Ellis If I ask you to...
View ArticleIs Theatre Really A Good Career Option In India? Here’s What The Artists Say
By Nishant Chhinkwani: The stage was set, the curtains were drawn. The auditorium was packed to the rafters, an unusual sight given that a neophyte theatre group was presenting its first production....
View ArticleHow The Focus On ‘Popular Elements’ And Virality On The Internet Is Killing...
By Anwesha Dhar: Today, I feel angry. The anger I feel is quite incongruent with the general happenings of the day-my exams got over, I went to this new Tibetan place in my neighbourhood, followed by...
View Article5 Brilliant ‘Alternative Rock’ Bands And Their Songs For Your Playlist
By Manavi Jain: ‘Alternative Rock’ is not a mere music genre; it is a culture that was a derivative of the grunge culture. It became popular in the early 1990’s with the likes of Nirvana and REM...
View Article7 Bollywood Films You Shouldn’t Miss This Year!
By Amrita Roy: Films are the mass visual medium that package stories and deliver them right to the homes of millions of people. While I am not an avid Bollywood movie goer, I was pleasantly surprised...
View ArticleB-Boying To Express Yourself: Here’s What Dance Enthusiasts In India Have To...
By Tarushi Varma: We all have heard of the flirtatious salsa, silky contemporary and the naughty tango; all well known dance forms of our time, each with its own history, origin and language. But there...
View ArticleDEBATE: Do You Think Censoring Bollywood Movies On Moral Grounds Is Justified?
India produces almost 900 movies a year and the sheer length and breadth of the industry is dizzying. Cinema is a big crowd drawing magnet in India; it is the common string which binds the diverse...
View ArticlePreity Zinta’s Complaint Against Ness Wadia And The Mockery Of Abuse
By Mayank Jain: It was the semi-final match between Punjab and Chennai in the Indian Premier League when Ness Wadia allegedly abused and harassed Bollywood starlet Preity Zinta. Ness Wadia is the...
View Article5 Must Read Trilogies That Can Make Your Summer A Lot More Interesting
By Aparajita Khandelwal: Summer is here and the heat outside confines us to our homes. Schools and colleges are closed and it’s too hot for any rigorous physical activity. In such a situation, books...
View Article11 Photos Showcasing Lives Of Fishermen On Puri’s Golden Beach 2 Months...
By Rohit Inani: This collection of pictures depict the life on the shore of the Golden Beach in Puri, Odisha, a couple of months before cyclone Phailin struck the coast. The community of Telugu...
View ArticleAre We Losing The Art Of Reading?
By Jhalak Agarwal: There was a time when people used to love reading books and they used to read books only for their own pleasure. Can we say that this is still true? In the present time when life is...
View ArticleIn Delhi, A ‘Bengali Basti’ Made Out Of Garbage Proves That India Is Not...
By Ankita Nawalakha: “Kisi ko bolna mat ki hum Bangladesh se hain, theek? Humein maar denge, ya wapas bhej denge. Hum wahan nahi jaana chaahte. Wahan kuch nahi hai. Yahan humein acha lagta hai. Wahan...
View ArticleNow That You Can Watch Malgudi Days Online, Here Are 4 Reasons Why You Should!
By Shivangi Adani: If you belong to the era of Doordarshan and have watched the Malgudi Days, here’s a flashback for you. The TV show, Malgudi Days, is based on the books written by RK Narayan who was...
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