The issue isn’t merely taste or politics — it’s cultural literacy. Our appearances on these global platforms often lack depth because we treat them as photo opportunities rather than moments of cultural authorship
Any reading of the professor's posts makes it clear that no crime has been committed, nor was it intended. He was exercising his constitutionally protected right to free speech
OTT platforms and theatres exist in parallel to each other. The two worlds are pushing and pulling each other constantly, but one will not destroy the other
One metric has remained definitive: The theatrical run. Box office performances provide unmatched visibility and transparency in measuring a film’s cultural impact and commercial viability
This was not a war for territory. It was a war for credibility. And India won — militarily, diplomatically, and psychologically. The burden now shifts to Islamabad
Building a national heatwave infrastructure is not just a policy choice; it is a moral and economic imperative. The time to act is now, before the next summer scorches more lives and livelihoods
India may have shown strategic restraint and military preparedness, but its inability to shape the global narrative allowed Pakistan to dodge scrutiny—and diplomacy— to default to old habits
An inclusive India cannot emerge if merit is judged only through the lens of English fluency. Language should be a bridge, not a barrier. It should empower, not exclude
While its intangible nature makes it difficult to quantify, its influence is visible in the enduring appeal of cultural narratives, values, and diplomacy. Despite the renewed dominance of hard power politics, soft power will continue
It is important to note that the journey of change began long before 2015. Same-sex sexual relations between consenting males were decriminalised in 1993 — a turning point that helped pave the way for progress