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Gender

GENDER: ENTER THE NEW AGE | HANDS-ON MR MOM!!

Modern fatherhood redefined: from traditional roles to hands-on parenting, today’s dads embrace empathy, involvement, and emotional intelligence like never before. Monoj...

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Retroscope

RETROSCOPE: OF MEENA KUMARI & DREAMS OF HOLLYWOOD

Khalid Mohamed’s unpublished conversation with the late Saawan Kumar Tak, who despite his mega-hit movies and memorable lyrics never received his just recognition in Bol...

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Kaleidoscope

KALEIDOSCOPE: SACRED JOURNEY BEYOND HIMALAYAN VEILS

Anu Malhotra’s Shamans of the Himalayas immerses readers in rare shamanic traditions, documenting mystical rituals through vivid storytelling, empathy, and cultural pres...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: FEAR AND A MOTHER'S RAGE ONSCREEN

Kajol leads a chilling tale of myth and motherhood in Maa, a supernatural thriller where folklore, family, and fear collide—yet emotional depth remains just out of reach...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: STARS ONCE SHINED IN SILENCE

Explore how Bollywood and Hollywood stars of yesteryear maintained mystique in stark contrast to today’s overexposed celebrity culture driven by relentless tabloid scrut...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: HARMONY OF YOGA, MUSIC, CREATIVITY

Whistling Woods International in Mumbai celebrated International Yoga Day and Music Day on June 24, 2025, with renowned guests, inspiring performances, sustainable initiatives...

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Retroscope

RETROSCOPE: LOVE, FRIENDSHIP AND TRAGEDY

Khalid Mohamed rewinds to the extraordinary but forgotten story of  yesteryear’s actor Shyam, a major star actor who lost his life at the age of 31,  after an ...

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Festivals

FESTIVALS: CHESS MOVES AND SILENT TRUTHS

Amidst monsoon whispers over Versova, WIFF’s June showcase spotlighted brave short films—The Pawn of Marottichal and If—inspiring dialogue on language, ident...

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Bollywood

BOLLYWOOD: WHEN FAME MEETS REAL TALENT

Actors Long to Be Stars. Stars Yearn to Be Actors — Can the Twain Ever Meet? Monojit Lahiri is in an investigative mood today! He explores if crossover dreams ever trul...

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Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD: LOVE, MATH & MODERN MATCHMAKING

A modern reflection on love, class, and emotional currency, inspired by The Materialists—where algorithms meet affection, and matchmaking becomes a mirror to what truly ...

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CINEMA THAT BREATHES IN STILLNESS

An evocative evening of French and German short films in Mumbai explores stillness, abst...

March 29 2026

A TIMELY DIALOGUE AT IFFD 2026

A powerful panel at IFFD 2026 brings together leading independent filmmakers to examine ...

March 28 2026

BHARATMATA BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE!

Bharatmata cinema hall returns to Mumbai’s Lalbaug, writes Avinash Kolhe, reviving...

March 27 2026