Sudipto Roy, Author at Media India Group

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

Shyam Benegal recollects his association with Om Puri

January 7, 2017

While India mourns the loss of Om Puri, a stalwart in the field of acting, one of his old friends and directors, Shyam Benegal reminisces the days of Aarohan, Susman and the famous television series, Bharat Ek Khoj.

In conversation with Amyt Datta

January 5, 2017

A conversation, on music and how a single instrument can transform a life from being ordinary to living with an intent, was due until we had a tete-a-tete with guitar maestro Amyt Datta.

Gandhi goes missing on INR 2,000 notes in Madhya Pradesh

January 5, 2017

While Mahatma Gandhi turned his face on the new legal bills of India, a batch of the INR 2,000 notes was found from where the father of the nation literally disappeared.

Toggling Between Contemporary and Conventional in London

January 5, 2017

She is a famed singer-songwriter in India. She is also a lecturer of Bengali Language, Culture and Literature in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. Sahana Bajpaie delves in the polynomics of Bengali as a language of her profession and passion in her cand...

Mixed reactions welcome the new Chief Justice of India

January 4, 2017

At a critical juncture, where the Indian judiciary is often subjected to socio-economic denouncement, the country witnesses the oath-taking ceremony of Jagdish Singh Khehar as the 44th Chief Justice of India.

Satyajit Ray’s Feluda comes to Bollywood

January 3, 2017

From Baker Street in London to Rajani Sen Road in Kolkata, the nostalgia and relevance are not difficult to figure for someone who knows Holmes and Feluda as the colonial cousins from the east and the west!

5 cities that celebrated the New Year with a bang!

January 2, 2017

Fireworks go off as the countdown begins on the New Year’s Eve. While only a few chose to stay indoors, people gathered in thick numbers to celebrate the New Year in cities like Paris, London, New York, Bangkok, and Dubai.

Oldest Church in West Bengal – Bandel Church

December 31, 2016

The Bandel Basilica is located about 43 kilometres from Kolkata and can be reached by road or rail. This church has two altars of Mary, known as Our Lady of the Rosary and Our Lady of Happy Voyage and has an interesting history dating back to the 16th century.

Apple to roll out manufacturing unit in Bengaluru

December 30, 2016

Apple will soon be manufacturing iPhones in the South Indian city of Bengaluru to address the demand in India; however, the strategic move also sparks few imperative questions.

What can social media do to your business in 2017?

December 30, 2016

While 2016 wasted 365 days in making Indians virtually social, the year would definitely go back in the records for making social media an important medium to enhance business innovation.

Dangal Review: Was it really the best film of 2016?

December 29, 2016

While the massive buzz generated by the Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal keeps the queues growing outside theatres, the Christmas release is far from the best Bollywood has had to offer this year. Though a blockbuster in making, the film is critically mediocre.

20,000 NGO licenses cancelled in India

December 28, 2016

A year ago, the Indian government became compulsively vigilant on foreign funds procured by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and now, out of the 33,000 NGOs in the country, 20,000 have their licences cancelled for violation of laws.