Ektaa Malik
Ektaa Malik is a special correspondent with The Indian Express. She writes on the ever-evolving digital space, cinema and fashion.
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Sabyasachi responds to open letter by artisan sector over H&M collabSubscriber Only
August 17, 2021 22:42 IST
In an open letter, textile revivalist Laila Tyabji, Jaya Jaitly, founder of artisanal collective Dastkari Haat Samiti, The Crafts Council of India, and Calico Printers Cooperative Society Ltd., Sanganer, among others, shared their worry about the collaboration and what it means for the artisan community
Wed, Aug 18, 2021
Kabul echo in a Lajpat Nagar neighbourhood: ‘5 days, no news of family’Subscriber Only
August 16, 2021 22:57 IST
Worry among Afghan residents who came to India as refugees under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, on a medical visa, or as students
Tue, Aug 17, 2021
Shershaah: Why the story of Captain Vikram Batra has enduring appealSubscriber Only
August 15, 2021 21:40 IST
We revisit the story of Captain Vikram Batra, and his contribution to India's victory in the Kargil conflict.
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Manoj Bajpayee: OTT has proved that writers are superstars, it’s a writer’s mediumSubscriber Only
August 14, 2021 04:21 IST
Manoj Bajpayee's remarks at the Express e-Adda were, of course, a nod to his famous dialogue in Satya (1998), the cult classic that established the 52-year-old actor as a powerhouse performer in Bollywood — "Mumbai ka king kaun? Bhiku Mhatre!".
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Modern Love Season 2 review: An uneven antidote for these dark, troubled timesSubscriber Only
August 13, 2021 14:44 IST
Modern Love Season 2 review: The series speaks of love that comes with second chances and forgiveness, but works only in fits and starts.
Sat, Aug 14, 2021
Theatres screen Hollywood titles to lure audiences back as Delhi unlocksSubscriber Only
August 01, 2021 13:59 IST
With QR-code ticket scanning, temperature scanner and spray-on hand sanitiser dispenser, PVR Premiere takes every step to ensure that filmgoers feel safe in Covid times.
Sun, Aug 01, 2021
His ‘Aadhaar’ stuck ahead of release despite CBFC clearance, filmmaker looks for answers from UIDAISubscriber Only
July 29, 2021 03:32 IST
According to Ghosh, a week before its release he was informed by the film’s producers – Reliance-owned Jio Studios — that its release has been put on indefinite hold over objections raised by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Thu, Jul 29, 2021
Explained: How Tokyo Olympics turned the lens on ‘sexualisation of sport’Subscriber Only
July 28, 2021 23:27 IST
Athletes are taking a stand against it by wearing unitards instead of leotards, and in one case, tight shorts have replaced bikini bottoms.
Tue, Aug 03, 2021In Delhi, theatres get nod to reopen, but most decide to stay shutSubscriber Only
July 27, 2021 01:04 IST
Cinema halls in Delhi were shut down when the second Covid wave struck in mid-April and were allowed to reopen after about three months. Theatres, however, are being very cautious in their approach to open their doors to the public.
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
3-time National Award winner Surekha Sikri dies of cardiac arrestSubscriber Only
July 17, 2021 04:32 IST
Sikri, who had a stellar career spanning more than five decades, died of cardiac arrest on Friday. She was 75. The three-time national award winner had been unwell for a couple of years.
Sat, Jul 17, 2021
Never Have I Ever Season 2 review: Devi returns with a bigger, wittier, more intelligent showSubscriber Only
July 15, 2021 09:57 IST
Never Have I Ever Season 2 review: The show has really bloomed and found its footing in the second season. It seems to be following the trajectory of hit comedies like The Office and Parks and Recreation.
Fri, Aug 13, 2021
Filmmaker Raj Kaushal dies after cardiac arrestSubscriber Only
July 01, 2021 02:16 IST
Kaushal was 49. He is survived by his wife, actor and TV presenter Mandira Bedi and two children.
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
Explained: What govt proposes to change in film certificationSubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 04:04 IST
The Centre has released the draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. What does it propose to change, and why is it significant?
Tue, Jun 22, 2021
‘We hope people come to watch Friends Reunion and stay for TVF stories’Subscriber Only
June 16, 2021 16:25 IST
Zee5 India Originals Head, Nimisha Pandey, talks about the partnership with TVF, the OTT space and the need for diverse content
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
Explained: The origins and significance of the Pride MonthSubscriber Only
June 09, 2021 09:06 IST
Pride Month 2021: In many parts of the world, June is the ‘Gay Pride Month’, dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ community and their struggle against discrimination and social ostracisation.
Wed, Jun 09, 2021
Explained: Why there is so much hype around the Friends reunionSubscriber Only
May 27, 2021 12:33 IST
Friends Reunion: The story of six friends — Ross, Monica, Chandler, Rachel, Joey and Phoebe — who lived together in apartments that faced each other in New York, has never really gone out of circulation.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Army of the Dead movie review: Dinner theatre for our sequestered timesSubscriber Only
May 21, 2021 13:31 IST
Army of the Dead movie review: Given the pandemic that is raging outside, and we are the ‘zombies’ that are sequestered, the Zack Snyder film is imitating real on reel.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Explained: Cruella de Vil, the famous villain from the 101 Dalmatians storiesSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 17:29 IST
Cruella de Vil, a villainous character that became a household name courtesy Disney’s many renditions of the 101 Dalmatians story, is now making a comeback in Cruella, starring Emma Stone as the titular protagonist.
Thu, May 20, 2021
‘I want Indian actors in my movies’: Zack SnyderSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 06:40 IST
American filmmaker Zack Snyder on his latest ‘zombie-heist’ film 'Army of the Dead'
Sun, May 23, 2021
Nehru Planetarium director, who helped make astronomy accessible to the young, dies of CovidSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 22:55 IST
Dr Rathnasree was also a notable member of the Astronomical Society of India, and was also the first ever chairperson of the Public Outreach and Education Committee (POEC) set up in 2014.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Explained: Why Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globe awards Subscriber Only
May 12, 2021 11:30 IST
The Golden Globes seem to have lost their sheen and appeal due to a recent controversy over its lack of diversity and complete absence of black members. How has the industry reacted?
Wed, May 12, 2021
‘I don’t know why the migrant crisis surprised us’Subscriber Only
May 09, 2021 06:20 IST
Chandigarh based director Ivan Ayr, 37, on his second feature film Meel Patthar (Milestone) and how capitalistic systems make victims of those at its core
Sat, May 08, 2021
How a son’s photographs of his elderly father’s battle with COVID-19 won him a POY Asia awardSubscriber Only
May 02, 2021 06:20 IST
The Indian Express photographer Amit Chakravarty's montage on his father’s fight against COVID-19 has won him the second spot in the Picture of the Year-Asia 2021
Sat, May 01, 2021
The Disciple review: A delicately woven offeringSubscriber Only
May 01, 2021 11:00 IST
The Disciple sneaks up on you with its truth just as Court did. But that’s Tamhane’s signature. The film is a delicately woven macramé offering, built knot-by-knot, scene-by-scene.
Sat, May 01, 2021
Explained: Life-lessons from My Octopus TeacherSubscriber Only
April 28, 2021 16:40 IST
Craig Foster talks at length about the impact the octopus has on his life, and how his relationships with other human beings also changed. He also attributes the ‘gentleness’ in his son — now a diver himself — to the thousands of hours spent in nature.
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