STORY

Perks of an 'Imperfect' Relationship

September 26, 2024
CHAPTER 1 “Please admit him quickly, his life is in danger,” Fahadh shouted as he ran along with the hospital staff carrying the stretcher on which Abhinav lied soaked in blood, after being hit by a bike on the flyover. Before Fahadh could have realized anything, the staff took Abhinav…
MOVIES

Laapataa Ladies: Subtle delivery of real 'Feminism' message

September 4, 2024
Out of all the movies that have been released this year, Kiran Rao’s directorial Laapataa Ladies happens to be my favourite. The surprise package of 2024, took everyone by surprise with its sheer freshness, simple storytelling and strong message. The movie that lifts the veil on patriarchy delivers a pertinent…
EDUCATION

'Ek Hasina Thi': Story of two revolutions in Bangladesh 50 years apart

August 29, 2024
June 21, 2024; Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh came to India on a state visit. She received a rousing red carpet welcome, was accorded state honours and big dignitaries including the Prime Minister and President met her. Fast forward to 1.5 months later, Sheikh Hasina again arrived in…
OPINION

The Kolkata Horror and India's 'RAPE' Problem

August 19, 2024
Today, the biggest issue that has been hitting headlines in the country is the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. A 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of the college with severe injury marks on the body. Though one arrest has been made in…
EDUCATION

Why India's 'confused' Tibet Policy needs reckoning

August 8, 2024
Over the past some time, writing commentary on foreign policies has been a delightful job of mine. On most if not all occasions, I have been praiseworthy of India’s foreign policy, which has been more assertive and proactive on most fronts. But, one policy area popped into my mind, where…
EDUCATION

Chabahar Port: Significance of deal and its challenges for India

August 2, 2024
In a significant strategic development, India, and Iran inked the Chabhar Port deal in May this year. Th deal which allows New Delhi to operate the strategically important port in Tehran holds great strategic importance for India, as it will provide Indian goods with a gateway to reach landlocked Afghanistan…