Understanding the new ‘pan-Indian’ film

Besides slick marketing, there is clearly a certain narrative that explains the stupendous success of films such as ‘Baahubali’, ‘KGF’, ‘Pushpa: The R

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The idea of Manto

On the 110th birth anniversary of Saadat Hasan Manto, a celebration of his writing, his ambiguous identity, and what he represents in a world torn apa

Syncretic harmony in Bidar

A walk through a festival in Bidar commemorating a Bahmani Sultan venerated equally by Hindus and Muslims.

VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED

Syncretic harmony: Walking through Ashtoor jatre in Bidar

A walk through a festival in Bidar commemorating a Bahmani Sultan venerated equally by Hindus and Muslims.

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'Snake' by Sujatha: A Tamil short story in translation

Translated by Malini Seshadri.

Sujatha,Translated by Malini Seshadri

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Anand Patwardhan: 'Silence is no longer an option'

Interview with the film-maker Anand Patwardhan.

Apps as music factories

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