Thought Box

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: REVISITING A REEL MOTHER

Kaviyoor Ponnamma’s nuanced portrayals of motherhood reflected the complex realities of Kerala's changing society, going beyond stereotypical maternal roles to reveal de...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: GENIUS WHACKOS IN CHESS LAND!

Exploring the eccentricities and breakdowns of chess legends, proving that even the greatest minds aren't immune to the pressures of the game. MONOJIT LAHIRI tracks the histor...

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POLITICS: GLOBAL INDIFFERENCE AND DOMESTIC POLICIES DRIVE DIVISIVE AGENDAS

"The relentless violence of war and communal strife continues to plague innocent lives, while global powers and political rulers remain oblivious, leaving humanity to bear the...

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POLITICS: CORRUPTION, POLITICS, AND JUSTICE

A shocking rape and murder at R.G. Kar Medical College highlights India's systemic corruption, selective justice, and the political motivations driving media coverage of viole...

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ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: TRUTH IN THE POST-TRUTH ERA

Namrata Datta’s Lakshahira is a powerful documentary that preserves the life and legacy of Dr. Lakshahira Das, standing firm against the commercialization of media in to...

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BUSINESS: THE BIG DADDY OF THE BIG IDEA!

Monojit Lahiri takes a trip down memory lane to salute Kersey Katrak, the father of India’s creative advertising across the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Katrak, a super creative...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: PATHBREAKING JOURNEY OF STORYTELLING VISION

"Discover Kumud Chaudhary's pathbreaking journey from television to film, her passion for storytelling, and how she balances creativity with leadership at Golden Ratio Films w...

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KALEIDOSCOPE: WHY DON’T THEY GET IT?!

KALEIDOSCOPE: WHY DON’T THEY GET IT?! "An honest reflection on the peculiarities of adulthood, the disconnect between teenagers and adults, and the challenges teens fac...

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POWERFUL PEOPLE: FROM CRIME REPORTING TO FICTION

Aditi Mediratta’s journey from crime reporting to becoming a celebrated fiction writer, screenwriter, and novelist, speaks of her creativity, and the power of storytelli...

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POLITICS: INNOCENCE LOST IN A BARBARIC WORLD

Innocent lives are being lost as senseless violence escalates across states and borders. This article highlights how power-driven wars have no religion or nationality, with ci...

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ART IS BORN FREE: TEJAS SONI’S JOURNEY

Ahmedabad-based artist Tejas Soni reflects on five decades of living artfully—acro...

February 5 2026

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