TELEVISION’S CULTURE POTS

When German friends first visited Bombay, they were blown away by the multiple ethnic groups on the streets. They had just visited the Rajabai Clock Tower and seen statues ...

Naseeruddin Shah’s book And Then One Day – A Memoir launched by Shyam Benegal

Literature Live! Evenings and Penguin India in association with NCPA presented an evening with author Naseeruddin Shah in conversation with Anil Dharker at...

If I Become Your Fan Mr. Modi, Will You Lose Popularity?

Because that is how it’s been in all my years. I have always been in support of those leaders who are more unpopular in India than their counterparts who have thrived...

A Complete Network, Almost

Has the time come for Indian Television to move into genre specific channels? On a visit to Canada, I discovered that there were pay channels dedicated to Westerns and war ...

Is This Our Democracy?

While watching the show Satyamev Jayate hosted by Aamir Khan, running on Sunday mornings on Star Plus, last week, I began to feel faint.

Our acceptance of a flawed ...

Saaj: A Celebration of the Ethno-aesthetic Expression of Maharashtrian with Socio-developmental Goals

Maharashtra, the magnificent state which boasts a vibrant and cosmopolitan identity with an illustrious history, diverse culture and fiercely p...