Purple Revolution: A lavender bloom in the serene slopes of a strife-torn region
Among the several Republic Day tableaux that caught the eye, the one that soothed the senses was an enchanting lavender-coated…
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First Republic Day speech by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad (excerpts)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad gave more than one speech on the historic day, here are the excerpts: “It is a great…
First Republic Day: India became a Republic on January 26, 1950 amidst rejoicings, fanfare of trumpets, and booming of guns
Journalist and Freedom Fighter, Sailen Chatterjee recalls January 26, 1950 As a journalist freedom fighter, I had the unique privilege…
Hey Ram: Not just a movie review
Unlike the other films in this series, Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram isn’t from the 80’s or even the 90s but…
Indian Meteorological Department: Pioneering Weather Science in India since 1875
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), founded in 1875, has a fascinating history rooted in the challenges and aspirations of colonial…
An emotional symphony: Nenjathai Killathe still pinches your heart before stealing it
Like any work of serious art, good cinema also ages like fine wine. By that measure, Mahendran’s Nenjathai Killathe (1981) could be nothing but Pinot Noir from…
Magical Minicoy could replace Maldives for the responsible Indian tourist
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat cross-legged on a cane chair and gazed thoughtfully at the pristine, turquoise waters of…
Melodic Melancholy: Love, loss, and healing in Mani Ratnam’s Mouna Raagam
Among the few films that have stood the test of time in Tamil cinema, is Mani Ratnam’s classic “Mouna Raagam,”…
Beyond willow and conflict: Discovering a Kashmir devoid of politics and prejudice
When the Supreme Court of India, in a landmark move, had endorsed the revocation of Article 370, effectively altering the…
Unraveling the Enigma of Deepfakes: A ‘Belly’ Dance Between Illusion and Reality
Last week, deepfake photographs of top Tollywood star Rashmika Mandanna set the Internet on fire. Just a day or two…