What sets Bandaged Moments apart from other anthologies on similar themes is its refusal to simplify. The stories do not offer easy redemptions or tidy resolutions.
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The Dravidian Movement has shaped Tamil Nadu’s politics for over a century. Yet, despite its professed commitment to social justice, the movement has a complex legacy of excluding Dalits and consolidating caste majorities in power. From the first non-Brahmin ministry in 1920 to contemporary struggles over reservation and caste-based violence, the story of Dalits in the Dravidian model reveals the limits of political empowerment in a state celebrated for its social reforms.
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Bihar’s crises are not isolated statistics but lived realities, revealing a state where systemic neglect, social inequities and political disregard have turned everyday survival into an act of endurance.
As the results became clearer on November 14, JD(U) workers began chanting slogans about Nitish—among them, “Tiger abhi zinda hai (Tiger is alive)” and “Nitish zaroori bhi hain, majboori bhi (Nitish is indispensable)”
The outcome of the Bihar elections reminds one of the French sayings—the more things change, the more they stay the same
Nitish Kumar has managed to bring about a change conducive enough for both the baagh and the bakri to drink water from the same pond
The Left parties, which champion women’s representation and empowerment, fielded only one woman among their 33 candidates in the Bihar election
Despite persistent reports of declining health and speculation that his political run was ending, Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in for an unprecedented 10th term as CM of Bihar today.
Nitish Kumar won because he appeared more credible, while Tejashwi Yadav’s promises seemed too far-fetched
The results of the Bihar election indicate the ugly ghettoisation of Muslim representation
Stories about Bihar’s migrant labour will continue to be told only during elections, but with silence on the question of class
Haq, the new film inspired by this landmark case, captures the intimate struggle of a woman seeking dignity within a system stacked against her, even as it stops short of exploring the political tremors that reshaped India for decades to come.
Shah Bano had gone to court for Rs. 200 a month. But what she received was a permanent public trial
Unlike popular belief, Muslim law contains some of the most diverse and historically progressive divorce options for women.
Nobody feels the need to ask Muslim women whether they want to be rescued or saved
With films based on real life characters/events increasingly getting entangled in legal battles, it’s time to go back to the storyboard and ask the moot question—is ethical consent possible in cinema?
Behind the toll of dead and injured in the Delhi blast lie shattered families, an embattled university and communities grappling with renewed suspicion
An accidental blast at a police station in Nowgam, Kashmir, leaves behind grieving kin and questions about the handling of seized contraband
A death sentence to Sheikh Hasina hiding in Delhi, a fractured political system trying to repair ties with Pakistan and elections round the corner, Bangladesh has become a headache for India
The 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay maps the contours of masculinity in the contemporary world
Bihar's migrant workers, a constant through time, are driven to other states not just by poverty but by a need for change and opportunity.
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Gustaakh Ishq is not positioned as a broad entertainer and makes no effort to masquerade as one, choosing instead a pace that resembles a book unfolding line by line.
The film quite essentially asks: ““Till death do us part”, sure—but what if death were no longer the boundary? Who would you choose to spend eternity with?”
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Bollywood has long relied on the tropes of military spectacle and the one-sided lovesick hero, yet Tere Ishk Mein (2025) manages to merge both tropes into a third worse thing.
The film quite essentially asks: ““Till death do us part”, sure—but what if death were no longer the boundary? Who would you choose to spend eternity with?”
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Bollywood has long relied on the tropes of military spectacle and the one-sided lovesick hero, yet Tere Ishk Mein (2025) manages to merge both tropes into a third worse thing.
The sequel has stray spark but largely resembles mechanized fare
Joachim Trier's film never loses sight of itself. It is less interested in resolution than in the gradual realisation that learning to live with one another is an uneven, complex, ever-evolving kind of kindness.
Ten years on, Tamasha still holds strong recall value because it reshapes itself with each viewing. The film meditates on performance as a human condition, tracing how storytelling has shaped identity across centuries.
Rajiv Vijayakar's 2018 biography, published by Rupa Publications, is an exhaustive account of the stalwart's life that looks even at those aspects of his career that remained underplayed in the public eye.
Here’s looking at how Bollywood’s youngest stars have long paid a huge price for fame and why the industry is finally being pushed to protect them.
From romantic hero to cultural icon, Dharmendra shaped Bollywood, masculinity, and linguistic pride.
Sraiyanti’s short documentary drills into equations between women and public space
Salil Chowdhury managed to smuggle complex ideas of class privilege and political consciousness into children’s music, shaping the childhood of generations—something unprecedented in Indian music.
Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025. He was 89-years-old. Author Mukul Kesavan took a look at the actor's career in 2008 in a piece about how despite acting in nearly 250 films and delivering some of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances, Dharmendra remained one of Bollywood’s most overlooked talents.
Veteran star Dharmendra passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. His death was confirmed by Karan Johar.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Dharmendra didn’t believe in retirement: “Acting is like my beloved, sometimes we get away from each other, but we can’t stay apart for too long".
Dharmendra’s presence in Hindi cinema has been nothing short of legendary. Often referred to as the “He-Man” of Bollywood, Dharmendra’s impact is larger than life, yet grounded authenticity that makes him relatable to generations of audiences. Through the difficult news surrounding his ill-health, what will continue to provide comfort is the stable foundation of his headstrong, vibrant career. Across six remarkable decades, he brought to life an extraordinary range of characters — from the fearless action hero and passionate romantic to the comic genius and the man of deep emotion — shaping the very vocabulary of Indian films. This photo story celebrates ten of his most memorable performances, each a testament to the enduring magnetism of a true Hindi cinema legend:
The twin trope has always been a Bollywood staple, yet Kashyap uses it to track how personal trauma mirrors societal decay. Both films are anchored in a world that imagines itself at the edge of collapse: a quasi-vigilante state with the façade of democracy, where the criminal–politician nexus shapes the UP hinterland.
Reincarnation and past life memory have grabbed a niche in Indian cinema, gaining popularity in Bollywood as well as in the regional film industries
Gaza docudrama The Voice Of Hind Rajab had its Middle Eastern premiere at the inaugural Doha Film Festival.
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Michelin-starred Chef Riccardo Sculli returns to Sorrento at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi for a five-day Calabrian pop-up. Through the four-course culinary journey, he brings alive the spirit, simplicity, and coastal soul of southern Italy.
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