Thought Box

WAR WITHOUT VICTORY ONLY HUMAN COST

An estimated account of the recent US–Israel–Iran conflict reveals staggering human, economic, and psychological losses, raising urgent questions about purpose, po...

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THE REBEL WITHOUT A...PAUSE

Fearless. Disobedient. Rowdy. Bindaas. Playful. Rooted. Real. Sanjay Bhattacharya is a rare artist, forever ready to do a soul-strip and pull the trigger to fire off on his li...

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IT’S A CONSTANT BATTLE – RAHI ANIL BARVE

The creator of the belatedly lauded Tumbbad, Rahi Anil Barve, who continues to be a warrior for the cause of experimental cinema, culled from indigenous folk tales and superna...

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FILMMAKER PANKAJ BORA ON REALITY

“The reality is always richer than fiction” — says filmmaker Pankaj Bora to Utpal Datta. An intimate conversation on cinema, rural life, storytelling, and th...

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FILMMAKER PANKAJ BORA ON REALITY

“The reality is always richer than fiction” — says filmmaker Pankaj Bora to Utpal Datta. An intimate conversation on cinema, rural life, storytelling, and th...

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NOW STEPPING INTO HISTORY

Khalid Mohamed’s conversations with actor-turned-director Riteish Deshmukh over time, with an update on his most ambitious project yet, Raja Shivaji. Riteish Deshmukh&r...

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BHARATMATA BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE!

Bharatmata cinema hall returns to Mumbai’s Lalbaug, writes Avinash Kolhe, reviving single-screen legacy, Marathi cinema culture, and working-class nostalgia while highli...

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HUSAIN’S JOURNEY THROUGH HIS MUSES

That Search For A Muse: M.F. Husain’s Lifelong Quest for Inspiration: Khalid Mohamed writes on the little-known facts about the master artist M.F. Husain’s constan...

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WAR AND PEACE IN CONFLICT

In an age of shifting power, contested truths, and invisible wars, this reflective essay by Vinta Nanda explores the meanings of war and peace, questioning power, profit, iden...

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GUJARATI THEATRE PASSION AND PERFORMANCE

Actor Leena Shah reflects on her enduring journey through Gujarati theatre, sharing insights into performance, resilience, travel, and the emotional connection with audiences ...

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PRESERVING JAMSHEDPUR'S LIVING LEGACY

The Parsis of Jamshedpur: Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores the rich legacy of Jamshedpur...

June 22 2026

THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM AT THE TABLE

As debates around immigration, citizenship and belonging intensify worldwide, Vinta Nand...

June 21 2026

AI, CREATIVITY AND PURPOSE UNITE

From AI-powered filmmaking education and innovative talent recruitment to empathy-driven...

June 20 2026