Politics & Society
Mukherjee P.

11 images – 11th September

September 11 as a significant date has diverse amount of connotations. Some of them are social. Some cultural, and most others socio-political. Mukherjee. P explores… …BECAUSE THIS IS NOT A 9/11 POEM ….Because this is not a 9/11 poem This

Politics & Society
Basharat Ali

Kashmir Floods: People come to their own Rescue

While the floods in Kashmir wreak havoc in the state, citizen groups and Kashmiri origin students from across the country take over the rescue duties from the army and government, reports Basharat Ali. Kashmir is witnessing the worst floods in

Politics & Society
Soumabrata Chatterjee

Shweta Basu Prasad: She who shall not be named

The arrest of Shweta Basu Prasad for her alleged involvement in a sex racket has proved troublesome for mass media because it has obscured the identity of the businessman who was arrested along with her. Soumabrata Chatterjee explores the media

Cinema
Soumabrata Chatterjee

‘MARDAANI’ : Theater of cruelty?

‘Mardaani’ has projected itself to be the ‘new crusader on the block’ which talks about the trade of child sex trafficking. Soumabrata Chatterjee explores the role of mass media in propagating awareness regarding sexual violence and the politics of ‘recognition’

Cinema
Sheikh Saaliq

Haider: Will Vishal Bhardwaj challenge the dominant narrative?

Haider  not only takes up the cause of Kashmir but also speaks of the social anomalies that have become a part of everyday Kashmiris’ lives. But will it actually brave out and capture the real stories, probes Sheikh Saaliq… In

Politics & Society
Samreen Mushtaq

A Tale of the Tortured

One out of every six people in Kashmir is a victim of violence at the hands of the Indian Armed forces. Samreen Mushtaq talks to one such victim and brings to us the harrowing story of his torture … “I

Politics & Society
Soumabrata Chatterjee

The politics of purchase : Airtel Campaign

The recent Airtel advertisement campaign regarding its data network has opened a can of theoretical worms. While india.com has published an article defaming its sexist nature there are other hopeful peers who appreciate the ‘realist’ vision which propagates the image