Raj Kapoor’s Centenary Celebrations

20 Jul 2024

For several decades, the trio of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand dominated the Indian film industry, with each one of them having their very own special unique points. They were incomparable in many ways. If Dilip Kumar was the tragedy king, Dev Anand the debonair heartthrob and super...

Trump or Biden?

17 Jul 2024

Will ‘values’ have an impact on India-US relations? In a matter of months the United States will get a new administration. One of the questions dominating Indian minds is whether, or not, the new US administration, be it Republican or Democrat, will continue to make freedom, democracy, human rights, etc—the...

From Shah Bano to Mohd Abdul Samad: The Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding Muslim women’s maintenance rights

16 Jul 2024

The Hon’ble Supreme Court (SC) of India has demonstrated time and again that it is willing to take the lead in defending the rights of the vulnerable and Muslim women in particular and repeatedly affirmed that Muslim women may apply for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC as the procedural legislation...

Brainwashed in the Divided States of America

16 Jul 2024

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump at Butler, Pennsylvania, has reinforced the reality of a Divided States of America. The United States of America is divided and polarised, both politically and ideologically. The division goes beyond the traditional Republican and Democrat, and has seeped into society, with both sides attracting...

Budget of Aspirations, Growth and Viksit Bharat

16 Jul 2024

India is the fastest growing economy in the world. The favourable economic policies and long-term thinking of the government are responsible for it. A roadmap is being prepared on how the country can join the group of developed countries by 2047. In a few years, India will become the third...

Rahul Gandhi skips the big fat Gujarati wedding

13 Jul 2024

Columnist and author Shobhaa Dé, has described the Mumbai weekend event, as nothing short of a royal wedding, adding that our billionaires were the new Maharajahs. Their shareholders expect nothing less than a mega extravaganza, she told the BBC while referring to the Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant marriage being solemnized in...

A true picture of third gender in India

13 Jul 2024

Dr. Dipak Giri is a prolific Indian writer. Book Transgender in Indian Context: Rights and Activism is an important addition to his series of books written on LGBTQ theme and Homosexuality in Indian Literature. The book with utmost sensitivity brings to the fore the multifaceted experiences, struggles and triumphs of the transgender community in India. Both...

Documentary Deficit: Exposing Obstacles to Visual Storytelling

13 Jul 2024

Documentaries are a powerful medium of visual storytelling that connects with audiences in ways that few other forms of media can. They offer an unflinching look at social themes and issues, presenting facts and narratives that are often overlooked or ignored. Despite the potential of documentaries to provoke thought, inspire...

Confusion and chaos in France

09 Jul 2024

Inside about a week, French politics has taken a crazy turn, swinging from extreme right to extreme left. The first round of the Parliamentary election saw far-right Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (Rassemblement National or RN in French) clearly ahead of others. Following this the several leftist parties including the...

Influence or illusion? Understanding genuine influence vs. Fleeting fame

09 Jul 2024

Are you trying to be a Social Media Influencer without knowing the meaning of the term ‘INFLUENCER’? In the age of social media, the term ‘influencer’ has become ubiquitous. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube are teeming with individuals who amass large followings, often by sharing content that ranges from...