Sudipto Roy
MIG journalist, writer and photographer based in Kolkata, Sudipto is also an Independent filmmaker, a traveller and a keen observer of the civilisation. He is passionate about world cinema and shares his impressions on Indian celluloid and how the Darwin theory holds true in every aspect of life.
Sudipto Roy
India highlights ease of doing business reforms for World Bank
June 13, 2017
As the World Bank prepares to assess India's renewed policies to compile a new yearly report of the ease of doing business index, India highlights a few glitches in the assessment system that overlooked imperative reforms in the last report.
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Darjeeling unrest – society cries under vested politics
June 12, 2017
The most-visited mountains of eastern India, Darjeeling in West Bengal has been witnessing a prolonged unrest; however, the socio-economic issues in the mountains might still take a backseat amidst triangular political conflict.
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GST and Film Industry of India
June 8, 2017
The third executive committee meeting of the Film Federation of India discussed imperative issues related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its recently announced slabs for the film industry.
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GST to cripple regional film industry in India
June 7, 2017
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) slated to come in effect from July 1 puts cinema in the sinful category of fixed 28 pc similar to racing, betting, and casinos. The future of the regional film industries and small or medium services connected to cinema as a whole is allegedly at ...
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A Death in the Gunj – movie review
June 3, 2017
The nuances that once captivated the heart and mind of cinema lovers around the world was perhaps the identification of vulnerability in human emotions. Konkona Sen Sharma’s A Death in the Gunj rediscovers it for those who still care for the art of cinema.
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GivePhotos: Adding smiles and memories for the marginal
June 2, 2017
Let’s give away photographs to people who would never have their smiles documented as memories, thought a USA-based Indian, Bipasha Shom. A unique project, GivePhotos has already given more than thousand a reason to cherish their smile.
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The smoky future of the tobacco farmers in India
June 1, 2017
‘At the crossroads of life and livelihood’ was a perfect name given to a study done on India's tobacco industry; the second largest in the world after China. As the country endorses campaigns against the consumption of tobacco, the alternative employment for workers remains t...
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Aeronautical Test Range unveiled in Karnataka
May 31, 2017
Walking down the ‘Make in India’ footprints, the Ministry of Defence recently unveiled an Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka, that will aid the research wing to conduct various flight-tests of indigenous unmanned and manned aircraft.
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UNWTO ranks India’s improved International Tourist Arrivals
May 25, 2017
India climbs 16 spots up to 24 in the International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) ranking according to the latest UNWTO Barometer for March 2017.
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Human Rights Watch World Report 2017 finds India reeling
May 24, 2017
The Human Rights Watch World Report 2017 finds India to be a nation violating human rights in more than ten issues including women's rights, freedom of speech, gender identity and treatment of minorities, to name a few.
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Top Indian stories from Cannes Film Festival 2017
May 22, 2017
As the 70th year of Cannes Film Festival celebrates cinema and charm once again, Indian films and personas made their presence noteworthy at the French Riviera. Red carpet strides, screenings, poster launch, fashion, gossips and more – let’s look at the most significant ones ...
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