As India Turns 75, Here’s 75 Debates for Argumentative Indians
From the world of politics and diplomacy to security and sports, culture, ideas and society, there is no denying the salience of these names for Independent India. This list is intended to provoke debate and disagreement–even consternation– rather than to be definitive. It is entirely personal, drawn up by a 60-year-old who was born just […]Read More
Delhi This Week: Watch landmark films from each decade since 1947, attend talk on Partition to seep in the spirit of Independence
If you are a resident or visiting the Capital this week, you can dive into the magic of cinema and history or take a look at photographs taken by pioneering twins and a artist who looks back at Delhi through his lens. Celebrating the celluloid Habitat Film Club is showcasing a special package of landmark […]Read More
Selling a Dream: The Story of Cinema as Told Through Poster Art
As a film was planned, made, released and distributed, hand-painted posters also lived simultaneous lives of their own. This is the sixth article in a series on the history of the Indian film industry. Also read: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V “Standing at the railway station, watching my face on a movie poster for the […]Read More
