Shayantani Das

Shayantani Das is assistant professor, Department of English, Hindu College, University of Delhi.

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After BAFTAs-so-White, is the award going to find its voice or become a mere precursor to Oscars?Subscriber Only

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As BAFTA continues championing diversity, its role in the broader awards ecosystem is undeniably shifting. While once a near-certain harbinger of Oscar success, the increasing unpredictability of BAFTA outcomes suggests that its function is changing

Tue, Feb 18, 2025

No one is programmed to be a parent — and other lessons from ‘The Wild Robot’Subscriber Only

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The film challenges viewers to reflect on both the ecological parable it presents about the non-human world and the deeply human narrative about parenting, inviting us to rethink our notions of motherhood and our connections to the natural world

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Miyazaki wins Magsaysay award: A child’s heart, a philosopher’s mindSubscriber Only

September 07,2024 07:10:38 AM

His films invite audiences to look around not just with cynicism but also with wonder and quiet courage

Sat, Sep 07, 2024