Thought Box

KALEIDOSCOPE: TALKING PROCESS WITH HARINI SRINIVASAN

Harini Srinivasan, author of Lovestruck and Confused, discusses toggling between historical mysteries and contemporary rom-coms, the thrill of research, and why authenticity m...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE DEATH OF THE STORYTELLER

As censorship tightens and expression is choked, storytellers face an existential crisis. With creativity shackled by morality and control, is the death of storytelling inevit...

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POLITICS: PADMA SHRI, AN ARTIST AND A “SADHVI”

In this poignant reflection, the author, Sharad Raj, contrasts the recognition of iconic artist Prof. Ranbir Singh Bisht with today's controversial Padma Bhushan awardees, hig...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: BEHIND THE REEL WITH PUNEET SIKKA

Puneet Sikka dives into her debut novel Take No. 2020, a slice-of-life exploration of the Hindi film industry's trials, humour, and hidden stories inspired by real-life experi...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: ARUN KHOPKAR’S CHALAT CHITRAVYOOH IN TRANSLATION

Exploring Arun Khopkar’s reflections on cinema, creativity, and collaboration, this piece by Satyabrata Ghosh who has translated the book in Bengali, explores rare insig...

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POLITICS: GLOBAL CONCERNS THAT SHAPE OUR FUTURE

As inequality deepens, the future of millions remains uncertain. Without meaningful intervention, the dreams and aspirations of the world's middle and working classes risk bei...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: PUJA SHAH’S “FOR MY SISTER” BREAKS THE CHAINS OF SILENCE

Puja Shah’s For My Sister explores global issues of trafficking, gender violence, and poverty through the story of twin sisters whose resilience inspires hope for change...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: CINEMA, LITERATURE, MYTHOLOGY & INCEST

Exploring the complex theme of incest in mythology, literature, and cinema across cultures, highlighting its influence on art, storytelling, and society through iconic films, ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: SUPERSTARS CAN'T SAVE FAILING FILMS

"Big budgets, bigger stars, and colossal failures—Indian cinema’s crisis lies not in its cast but in sidelined storytellers, as audiences demand creativity over ce...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: A VAST CINEMATIC LANDSCAPE

Exploring Indian cinema’s unsung gems, Tejas Poonia’s insightful book showcases low-budget films, cultural phenomena, and cinematic diversity, inspiring cinephiles...

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TRIS FEBRUARY 2026 EXPLORES CINEMA ART CONSCIENCE

TRIS February 2026 presents exhibitions, film screenings, and conversations in Delhi, hi...

February 4 2026

BOLLYWOOD FAME, FORGOTTEN STARS, CAUTIONARY TALES

Today Mumbai’s film actors have wised up to the fact that fame and fortune don&rsq...

February 3 2026

MARDAANI 3 RETURNS WITH GRIT AND LIMITS

In his review, critic Arnab Banerjee examines how Mardaani 3 revives Shivani Shivaji Roy...

February 2 2026