On World Poetry Day, the author looks at where poems live and why the form of linguistic expression so essential.
‘The Kashmir Files’ Uses Kashmiri Pandits For Propaganda, and Hates Muslims
In broad strokes, the Muslims of 'The Kashmir Files' are unequivocally shown as barbaric, or servile to a barbaric cause.
‘Jalsa’ – Solid and Motivated Throughout – Defies Expectations and Is a Must Watch
This is not the cinema of one-upmanship or settling scores. It’s a muted sentiment of the marginalised that can be summarised in a line – “This is how it …
‘The Kashmir Files’ Is a Manipulative Propaganda Vehicle To Rouse Emotions Against Muslims
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is emerging as the favourite filmmaker of the BJP and has received the party’s full support.
As a Film, ‘The Kashmir Files’ Is Both Laughable and Frightening in Its Relentless Communalism
The script and the characters are plucked straight out of WhatsApp forward, but its over-simplification will appeal to audiences.
Lucknow: A Farewell to Bitterness
The poet thanks his stars for being born, brought up and for still living in the poetic, cultural beacon that is Lucknow. He wrote this as an Urdu ghazal …
If You Love ASMR You Might Be More Sensitive, Our Research Finds
It’s intriguing how some people experience ASMR while others don’t – our latest research suggests that many ASMR responders are highly sensitive “orchids”.
How Vladimir Putin Took Control of Russian TV – And How That Might Be Starting to Crack
The live protest on one of Russia’s main state-owned TV news bulletins is a blow to Putin because of his near total control of broadcasting in the country.
Balloon Terror in the Name of Holi: The Experiences of a Young Woman in New Delhi
Normalising abuse in the name of a festival is unacceptable.