formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
For an industry that prides itself on chronicling the nation’s struggles, Hindi cinema’s silence about the Emergency is more revealing than any film could ever be. The 21 months between June 1975 and March 1977, when Indira Gandhi suspended civil … Continued
Indians bombarded Grok with everything – cricket gossip, political rants, Bollywood drama – and the bot took it all on, unapologetically and with some style. The chatbot has just recently become an “unfiltered and unhinged” digital sensation in India, as … Continued
Mughal emperor Muhammad Jalaluddin Akbar is credited with introducing northern India to Christianity by inviting Jesuit missionaries to visit his court.The missionaries brought with them holy scriptures and European artworks on Christian themes which influenced court painters. Akbar and his … Continued
The selection committee within the Film Federation of India has come under fire, with some accusing the all-male board of sexism. Source: Why India Picked Laapataa Ladies Not All We Imagine As Light for Oscar
The snub of “All We Imagine as Light,” which was the first Indian film to play in competition at Cannes in 30 years and was even shortlisted by France’s Oscar committee, may set a new precedent. Source: India’s Oscar Entry: … Continued
A probe panel’s report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more women coming forward with allegations too. Source: What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema? | Sexual Assault News | Al Jazeera