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‘Hindustani Islam’ is different: Naseeruddin Shah

NEW DELHI: Drawing a distinction between “Hindustani Islam” and the practice of the faith in other parts of the world, actor Naseeruddin Shah on Tuesday condemned sections in the Indian Muslim community who are “celebrating the Taliban’s return to power”. In a video… Continue Reading →

Abortion Law Completes 50 Years, Malayalam Cinema Shines A Light On Women’s Right To Choose

ANNA MM VETTICAD 30 Aug 2021  The discussion on abortion, contraception and women’s bodily autonomy in two new Malayalam films has generated widespread debate in Kerala, drawing attention to the continuing battles against patriarchy in the same Malayali society from which… Continue Reading →

Art for social change: To what end?

The social sector typically uses art for awareness and behaviour change. Going against the grain, a Marathi comedy show emerges with some valuable lessons. by SEEMA NAIR Art and activism have always been closely linked. Think of Kabir and his dohe, Basavanna and… Continue Reading →

Afghanistan – Billy Joel drops new hit single, “Who tf started the fire?”

As US troops leave Afghanistan, Billy Joel drops new hit single, “Who tf started the fire?”. by- Piyush Joe Biden has sparked several debates across ideologies due to his recent decision of withdrawing American troops back from Afghanistan, leaving the… Continue Reading →

Kishore Kumar fans demand singer’s MP ancestral home be converted to national heritage site

The 200-year-old property of late Kishore Kumar lies in a dilapidated condition because of a dispute among the Ganguly family members August 05, 2021 Fans and officials paid tribute to Kishore Kumar on the occasion of his 92nd birth anniversary… Continue Reading →

Cigarettes After Sex singer Greg Gonzalez on going viral

Cigarettes After Sex singer Greg Gonzalez on going viral The Texan musician talks about YouTube superstardom, the rigours of touring, and being honest about porn Say what you feel: Greg Gonzalez wants his songwriting to be ‘like a good conversation… Continue Reading →

A Glimpse into the Cinematic Expression of Gendering of women’s labor #SundayReading

by-Sania Muzamil The history of women in the workplace over the last one hundred years or so has been a constantly evolving domain, affected and determined by the changing scenarios of global issues and international relations. As nations birthed through… Continue Reading →

UIDAI has suggested 28 cuts for ‘Aadhaar’, film already cleared by CBFC

Ghosh said he tried to contact the UIDAI officials, asking for a formal letter with a list of the objections, but there was no response Updated At: Jul 25, 2021 03:03 PM (IST) Mumbai, July 25 The Unique Identification Authority of India… Continue Reading →

Singer Mangli targeted by Hindutva activists for song, Dalit-Bahujans extend support

POSTED ON JULY 23, 2021 The ‘Bonalu’ song is dedicated to Maisamma, a village deity who doesn’t come under the Brahmininical fold. By Balakrishna Ganeshan Singer Mangli, who has sung popular numbers like ‘Saranga Dariya’ from Love Story and ‘Ramuloo… Continue Reading →

Cartoonist , Designer & Filmmaker Gautam Benegal Passes Away at 55 #RIP

On July 16, Benegal—a filmmaker, writer, cartoonist and artist—died at home of a cardiac arrest. He was 55. National Award-winning writer, cartoonist, animation filmmakers Gautam Benegal has passed away due to a cardiac arrest. He was 56. News of Benegal’s… Continue Reading →

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