Tamang's participation in Indian Idol was pathbreaking in many ways as it opened up possibilities for young people from minority groups to imagine futures beyond government jobs.
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Produced by Zubaan and directed by Anungla Zoe Longkumer, the documentary not only archives women-led community initiatives, but also offers insight into the larger socio-economic histories of Nagaland and the gendered roles embedded within it.
The strategic insertion of the past is no longer incidental in Bollywood films. It has become a deliberate trope in contemporary filmmaking. However, it also exposes a creative fatigue at the industry’s core.
The festival, which originally emerged with the specific intention of promoting inter-ethnic interaction and preserving the cultural heritage of the Nagas, is losing its uniqueness in its bid to please a wider audience.
Assam mourns its beloved singer while a viral comment from a Naga student ignites tensions, reflecting regional cultural disparities.
Lakshmipriya Devi's ability to present serious issues from Manipur through a young boy’s journey, while still sustaining the political urgency, is what makes the film stand out.
Reviving ancestral songs through poetry, Inakali Assumi weaves memory, identity, and everyday life in Isu Le.
Women have long struggled to assert their presence and hold their ground in the Hindi film industry, which has historically been centered around male stars, with films often running on their stardom. Even those women actors who have become veterans sometimes rely on younger male actors to get roles.
In an otherwise forgettable film, what truly stands out is Chopra’s emergence as a bona fide action movie star.
Squid Game 3 is not a mere thriller or an engaging cinematic experience—it sheds light on socio-economic dynamics, moral decay, social realism, human psychology, and the unrelenting penetration of capital.
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