The emergence of films from small provincial centres of the country is not only making cinema more democratic, it is also challenging the established templates in which they have …
Our World, Their World: An Account of an Indian Student at a US University
My excitement to be part of a diverse department fell flat when the reality hit that international students, for most part, are invisible on campus.
‘Call Me By Your Name’ And Dowry: A Summer Spent Spiralling
After breaking off my engagement, how a persistent Netflix recommendation offered some respite.
How Russia’s Musicians Are Taking a Stand Against the War in Ukraine
Many of Russia’s creative class are speaking out against the war in Ukraine and experiencing financial repercussions. As a result, many are leaving the country.
Kerala: Temple Cancels Non-Hindu Bharatanatyam Dancer’s Performance
The Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur told Mansiya V.P. that she cannot perform because she is a non-Hindu. The dancer was born a Muslim but has stated she "has no …
From a Dull Night at the Oscars, All We’re Likely to Remember Years Later Is the Slap
The ceremony started on a weird note, too, with the Academy cutting out the eight technical awards from the live broadcast.
Punjabi Students at Closed Canadian Colleges Who Were Studying Remotely Still Struggling for Refunds
The Canadian government has provided relief to those students who had valid student visas and were in Montreal.
Karnataka: As Class 10 Board Exams Begin, Hijab-Clad Students Forced to Change
While some students were allowed to sit for their exams after changing into their uniforms, others who were asked to change refused to sit for the exams all together.
Come Home, Sweetest Sweetheart
This is a poem about yearning for people you're in love with and the agony of it all.
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Shows Healing From Intergenerational Trauma
Critics who are irritated by a lack of an apparent villain in ‘Encanto’ need to take a closer look at the effects of colonial displacement.