The world in Guru Dutt's films, like Pyaasa, keeps getting darker and intensely rejects the idea of time as decay and destruction.

BY Faizaan Bhat 25 June 2023

Science has its path and method different than theology and religion. The two who mix the two are doing a great disservice to both. By acknowledging the distinct paths and methods of science and religion, we can foster a more nuanced and fruitful dialogue between these two vital aspects of human experience.

BY Faizaan Bhat 28 May 2023

In light of the death anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan this week, Faizaan Bhat writes how he was dismissive of girls education despite being a modernist educationist. He writes how, contrary to Sir Syed, educationist Sheikh Abdullah championed girls education and pioneered education of girls at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) that Sir Syed founded.

BY Faizaan Bhat 2 April 2023

Rahi cannot be dismissed outright as he was a literary genius who worked tirelessly to promote the Kashmiri language and shape the identity of Kashmiris. With Rahi, Kashmir became relevant in the existential quest for world philosophies. With his passing, Kashmir lost an icon and a literary genius.

BY Faizaan Bhat 5 March 2023