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BOLLYWOOD: BOLLYWOODS SHAKY AFFAIR WITH THE KISS?

The evolution of kissing in culture and Bollywood, cinematic awkwardness, and the challenges of capturing authentic intimacy. Monojit Lahiri attempts to trace the history of t...

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HOLLYWOOD: TOP 10 OSCAR CONTENDERS 2025

From gripping dramas to epic tales, The Daily Eye #Newsdesk's top Oscar predictions for 2025 showcase groundbreaking cinema, unforgettable performances, and visionary storytel...

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BOLLYWOOD: THE DIVERGENT WORLDS OF STAGE AND CINEMA

Monojit Lahiri figures the intricate duality, unpacking why some actors seamlessly transition from stage to screen while others falter, and why actors without theatre experien...

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TRENDING: THE GREAT REDEVELOPMENT BONANZA & FASCISM

Mumbai’s redevelopment and how urban transformation drives class divides, social segregation, and fascist tendencies, widening inequalities in India’s evolving eco...

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TRENDING: THE GRIM REALITY ON CHILDREN’S DAY

"On Children’s Day, let’s demand more than speeches—address India’s missing children crisis, rising child trafficking, and disrupted childhoods. Real a...

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BOLLYWOOD: SHAH RUKH KHAN’S STORYTELLING DILEMMA

Exploring Shah Rukh Khan's film trajectory, from his anti-hero edge to pandering to the male gaze, questioning the ethical lines blurred in Bollywood’s storytelling evol...

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TRENDING: EPISTLES FROM LOLAB VALLEY

A heartfelt tribute to a lifelong friend who offered strength, laughter, and loyalty, sharing memories from film sets to letters from Lolab Valley. Vinta Nanda shares memories...

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TRENDING: GAJRA KOTTARY’S STORYTELLING JOURNEY

Gajra Kottary, screenwriter and author, balances the demands of Indian television with profound novels and short stories, challenging social norms and exploring layered charac...

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FESTIVALS: TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION  

Whistling Woods International Fashion & Costume Design students presented a dazzling blend of traditional artistry and modern innovation at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024,...

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FESTIVALS: CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AT MAMI 2024

The 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival showcased a dynamic mix of cinema, recognizing boundary-pushing filmmakers, influential short films, and the enduring power of storytelling ...

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RAMAYANA NEEDS MORE EMOTIONAL DEPTH

Epic Spectacle, Elusive Soul: Why the New Ramayana Needs More Heart. Piyush Roy examines...

November 10 2026

RAMAYANA PART ONE: EPIC RETELLING

An epic retelling on a canvas of unprecedented ambition by Arnab Banerjee: Nitesh Tiwari...

November 8 2026

THE NEW BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT

When Brands Become The Storytellers: The New Business Of Entertainment: Vinta Nanda expl...

November 7 2026