MOVIES

Decoding DHURANDHAR's brilliant filmmaking, poor politics

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, which is the talk of the town for some time now, is also one of the most polarizing movies lately. The action-political-espionage thriller starring Ranveer Singh, has shattered records to become Bollywood’s highest grosser and is all set to become the biggest Indian movie franchise EVER (both…
EDUCATION

Bangladesh Elections: Can this BNP win help reset ties with India?

In August 2024, Bangladesh, a country that once gave a sense of calm in the neighbourhood, went a major political upheaval as student protests against the country’s reservation system turned into a huge and violent anti-government movement forcing then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country. After…
EDUCATION

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

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…
EDUCATION

Pakistan elections: Imran Khan triumphs Army, highlights call for 'Revolution'

India’s neighbouring country, Pakistan went to polls on February 8. Although, the elections in Pakistan hold not much relevance as the public is deemed to elect the leader ‘selected’ by the “establishment” which actually refers to the military. But, this time, the Pakistani ‘awaam’ had other plans. Imran Khan, a…
OPINION

Supreme Court settles dust on Article 370, but sets a dangerous precedent

On December 11, India’s top court gave a historic verdict upholding the BJP government’s decision to abrogate Article 370. It was not a regular judgement, as the ruling of the five-judge bench, included some extremely important observations and remarks which will be echoed and used in the legal and political…