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 is one of those films that have stood out as…
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 India. The establishment of the IMD marked a crucial step…
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 Burgundy. When the Ground Zero Post had put out a…
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 the Arabian Sea during his visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago…
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,” which came out in 1986. The film remains a poignant…
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 political and constitutional landscape of Jammu & Kashmir marking a…
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 later, more deepfakes, on this occasion of veteran Bollywood stars…
National Unity Day: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s uncompromising love for farmers paved way for his greatness
As the nation celebrates the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel now known as ‘National Unity Day’, the role played by Sardar, also known as the Iron Man of…
Nuclear-powered Artificial Intelligence: Are SMRs the future of clean power?
Even as the world gears up for nuclear-powered Artificial Intelligence, serious concerns of nuclear material falling in wrong hands and effective disposal of the same remain. Will nuclear waste take…