culture

Film Review: John & Jane

Ashim Ahluwalia’s disturbing film is about a different kind of imperialism: a psychological one.

The Dawn of Opinion

Hyperbole and extremism are taking centre stage in almost all public or private discussion, compounded by the influence of suspect role models and modern pop culture.

Just for Laughs

Stand-up comedy has made a place for itself in India and is here to stay.

Made in Bollywood

We might as well take pride in our cute little obsession instead of trying to pretend it doesn’t exist.

Share Scare

How much do we construct our experiences to make them share-able?

The Other: Part Three

Female artists were given the illusion of freedom of expression but in actuality were socially restricted to painting the domestic lifestyle.

City of Blinding Truths

Mumbai teaches you ignorance, regardless of whether you live in the tallest luxury tower or a tent on the sidewalk.

I Get by with a Little Help…

How do you make friends when you’re living alone in a strange, big city?

Unreelistic Expectations

We all know that violence in films desensitises people to violence in real life, but what about romantic comedies?

Artless in India

It’s easier to understand time when so much of it seems to stagnate, churn, curdle, and recycle in front of you.

Staccato on the Streets

Perhaps, this summer is going to be one of self-re-discovery. Perhaps, I could love the city after all.

Let’s Slutwalk

Women are heading countries and scaling Mt. Everest, but apparently they still can’t decide what to wear.