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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE PERILS OF BLIND FAITH

Cults led by godmen erode rational discourse and exploit vulnerable populations. In times of crisis, these leaders offer false hope and gain immense wealth, often encouraging ...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE IRONY OF CANNES ‘24

This is India’s clean sweep, with no credit to India at all! Monojit Lahiri tries to explain why confusion is confounded in this dizzying "Apna time aayega" moment! Som...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: SILENCE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION

In an era of unprecedented division, the gap between mainstream and alternative opinions widens as economic disparities silence marginalized voices, writes Vinta Nanda. Privi...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DISSENT IS A DIFFICULT PATH

All about the FTII protest against Gajendra Chauhan's appointment led by the students, including Payal Kapadia who has brought pride to the country by winning big at Cannes, r...

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TRENDING: PATRIOTISM FOR PROFIT & ELECTION ADS

Is nothing sacred in today's media landscape, dominated by relentless election advertising, wonders Monojit Lahiri. He explores how corporate-driven patriotic election ads man...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DEPICTION OF CHILD ABUSE IN CINEMA

Courageous storytellers daringly illuminate the darkness of child abuse, igniting conversations long overdue. Through their lens, they challenge stigma in a world where silenc...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DISCOVERING MAHARASHTRA'S COOL RETREATS

Beat the Heat: unveiling Maharashtra's chilling hideaways for a refreshing summer escape. The Daily Eye #newsdesk explores and brings back some cool thoughts for you to consid...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: ESCAPING THE HEAT

Why do hill stations reign as the best travel destinations during summer? Vinta Nanda explains and offers ideas for you to plan this summer vacation! As the sweltering summer...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: IS SHE ACCURATELY PORTRAYED BY AD-LAND?

Monojit Lahiri does a checkout of what’s going on in ad-land and how much it has evolved (or not?!!) to accommodate today’s woman who doesn’t care a hang any...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: THE NSD AGENDA – SOUL–STRIP…OR DRAMABAZI?

Monojit Lahiri does an interview-based close-up of the contentious issue of training and investigates if it helped actors break into the industry and make a name along with bi...

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GUJARATI THEATRE PASSION AND PERFORMANCE

Actor Leena Shah reflects on her enduring journey through Gujarati theatre, sharing insi...

March 22 2026

DHURANDHAR REVIEW SPECTACLE VERSUS SUBSTANCE

Dhurandhar – The Revenge unfolds as an ambitious spectacle, blending geopolitics, ...

March 21 2026

IFFD 2026 OPENS GLOBAL DIALOGUES

IFFD 2026 - A Festival of Dialogue, Discovery and Global Exchange: With Oliver Laxe&rsqu...

March 20 2026