A theatre pioneer non pareil
Usha Ganguly was one of a kind, feisty and ready to tread uncharted territories taking…
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Rape doesn’t sell anymore
In contemporary cinema, rape as a ploy to draw audience has faded into obscurity, which…
Death in the time of Corona
Death is a democratic leveller that does not distinguish between the rich and the poor,…
The creative journey of Jyoti Choudhury
Shoma A. Chatterji profiles the art journey of Jyoti Choudhury, a talented artist who had…
The Anglo-Indian in Indian cinema
Recently, the Anglo Indians of Kolkata protested against the centre’s plan to de-reserve the community.…
“Run Kalyani is about women, women with dreams, desire and duties.”
J. Geetha started as a print journalist and film critic, later moving to television. On…
Three Malayalam films on elder abuse
Shoma A. Chatterji reviews three Malayalam films which expose the shocking ritual of killing old…
Little known stories around Christmas
With Christmas round the corner, Shoma A. Chatterji tells us how the celebrations first began,…
Was Gandhi patriarchal?
While recognising the important role women could play in politics and public sphere, Gandhi`s revolutionary…
Brides for sale
‘Paro Pratha’ is a poignant film on bride-trafficking, a shocking practice that is still rampant…