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When able-bodied actors portray disabled characters
August 25, 2021
In 2021, Indian cinema continues to struggle with many aspects of representation. Be it the LGBTQ+ community, women, or minorities, audiences have had a mixed bag. But one section of the society, whose portrayal time and again the film industry has gotten wrong, is the differentl...
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50 years of Yash Raj Films: Five underrated films
September 25, 2020
From its first romantic drama, Daag: A Poem of Love, released in 1973 to their latest action thriller, Mardaani 2, featuring Rani Mukherjee as Shivani Roy, released in December 2019, Yash Raj Films has been producing gems for Indian cinema for over 50 years now. Founded by late f...
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Teachers on-screen
September 5, 2019
Bollywood movies have always drawn inspiration from real life, be it on any subject. One such subject is the portrayal of the teacher-student bonds on the silver screen. On Teacher's Day, here is a look at few of the inspirational movies on teachers.
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Portrayal of mental illness in Indian cinema
April 26, 2019
The Indian film industry known for its entertaining musicals, focuses on serious subjects like mental illnesses, too. The ambiguous fashion in which the latter are portrayed, however, leaves room for misinterpretations on part of the audiences; and while many films miss the mark,...
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A new dawn for CBFC
August 16, 2017
The film certifying body of India - Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has dismissed Pahlaj Nihalani as its chief, making way for his replacement – the famous Indian lyricist Prasoon Joshi, CEO, India and chairman (Asia Pacific) of McCann Worldgroup, along with other In...
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Indian PM seeks support of perturbed citizens
November 15, 2016
As India is in a state of turmoil after demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1000 currency bills in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the citizens from Goa asking people for their support and to give him some time to settle the chaos.
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Aprilia sets path breaking trend in two-wheeler segment
September 7, 2016
Indian two-wheeler enthusiasts were introduced to the newest member of the Vespa family on 22 August, 2016, drawing delight and cheers. After a long wait, the Aprilia SR150, a sports bike in a scooter’s avatar or vice versa, sets a new trend that aspires to make Piaggio & C. S...
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PM Modi talks strongly against black money at G20 summit
September 6, 2016
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of black money and tax evasion at the G20 Summit in China on Monday, advocating for member countries to take appropriate actions against financial corruption.
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