Festivals

DIWALI IS SERVED WITH LOVE

What Does It Mean to Eat Sustainably During Diwali? Diwali is as much about food as it is about light. Exploring India's rich festive food traditions, the changing meaning of ...

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WHEN A SCOOTER BRINGS MOTHER BACK

In this poignant personal essay, Sushil Poddar revisits childhood memories of Durga Puja, his late mother, and a scooter that evokes an enduring bond, revealing how festivals ...

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MARG@80 CELEBRATES INDIA’S ARTISTIC HERITAGE

Marg@80: Marching On! By Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores the legacy of MARG, tracing its contribution to Indian art, architecture and cultural thought while examining its evo...

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DURGA PUJA: FAITH MEETS COMMERCIALISM

Monojit Lahiri examines how Durga Puja has evolved from an intimate religious celebration into a high-profile spectacle shaped by corporate sponsorship, consumer culture, ente...

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SATISH GUJRAL: ART BEYOND PARTITION’S TRAUMA

Prof. Dr Avinash Kolhe revisits Satish K Gujral’s centenary retrospective at Mumbai’s NGMA, exploring how Partition, political upheaval, and public life shaped an ...

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CHRISTIE’S MOUSETRAP FINDS MARATHI LIFE

Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe reviews Subhedar Guest House, the Marathi adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, examining its suspense, seamless translation, direction, p...

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CHRISTIE’S MOUSETRAP FINDS MARATHI LIFE

Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe reviews Subhedar Guest House, the Marathi adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, examining its suspense, seamless translation, direction, p...

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INDIAN DIASPORA CINEMA SHINES GLOBALLY

The ninth India International Film Festival of Boston concluded with 48 films across 12 languages, celebrating independent cinema, diaspora storytelling, cultural exchange, in...

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SATYAJIT RAY IN COLOUR UNVEILED

Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe visits Faces and Facets: Satyajit Ray in Colour, a landmark DAG World exhibition at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, showcasing 125 rare colour photographs by...

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INDEPENDENT CINEMA CROSSES GLOBAL BORDERS

At the Independent Waterfront Film Festival 2025, Rashmi Lamba moderated a compelling conversation on co-productions, legal frameworks, insurance and global storytelling with ...

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RAMAYANA NEEDS MORE EMOTIONAL DEPTH

Epic Spectacle, Elusive Soul: Why the New Ramayana Needs More Heart. Piyush Roy examines...

November 10 2026

RAMAYANA PART ONE: EPIC RETELLING

An epic retelling on a canvas of unprecedented ambition by Arnab Banerjee: Nitesh Tiwari...

November 8 2026

THE NEW BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT

When Brands Become The Storytellers: The New Business Of Entertainment: Vinta Nanda expl...

November 7 2026