A teacher at Manipal Institute of Technology allegedly said "Oh, you are like Kasab!" when a Muslim student told him his name. A video of the student's criticism of …
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Iranian Filmmaker Stopped from Coming to Indian Film Festival, Passport Seized
Reza Dormishian, who was to travel to Goa to represent Darius Mehrjui's film 'A Minor', was barred from boarding his flight over what is believed to be his anti-regime …
Watching ‘Casablanca’, Even After 80 Years, We Remain in Awe of Its Simplicity – And Profound Depth
Casablanca’s legacy is long-lasting. Today, it ranks third on the American Film Institute’s 100 best movies of the last 100 years, and it is one of the most referenced …
Juliet’s Breast
A poem on the social practice in Verona, Italy, where all those paying a visit to Juliet's house are encouraged to touch the breast of her statue for good …
The Qatar World Cup: Money Runs Modern Soccer
Qatar’s World Cup is the culmination of decades of football capitalism — a victory for big corporations and repressive governments, and a tragedy for the fans and workers who …
A Primer For Urban Professionals in a Floundering Democracy
No matter how much one feels one is doing to contribute to a democratic movement, there is always more that can be done.
‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ Can Salvage Your Holiday Weekend
Written by Weird Al himself and starring Daniel Radcliffe, 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' is a biopic parody that mocks the prestige form at every turn. It may very …
‘Bhediya’ Review: A ‘Comedy Horror’ That’s Neither Scary Nor Consistently Funny
Amar Kaushik’s filmmaking lacks two essential features: motivation and economy.
Being Grandma
The poet writes about how she found her youth in upon becoming a grandmother.
Euphoric Moments
A poem on the exploration of growing and becoming, in all its glory.