Independent Cinema in India

Cinema in India has come to be synonymous with Bollywood, yet, independent cinema that is highly expressive is challenging the narratives despite being plagued with challenges.

Gender Divide in Indian Cinema

Alankrita Shrivastava

As Indian cinema stands at a crossroad of international glory and formulaic treatment to play to the gallery, the small matter of encroaching freedom of expression hits the headline more frequently than ever before. Where is the sensitivity, where is the patience? Why the relucta...

Majid Majidi

He is from Iran, but, his works have instituted gratitude in the world of cinema. Majid Majidi is currently busy shooting Beyond the Clouds in India. While the film is still under his mindful creation, this highly celebrated filmmaker shares a piece of his mind with India & You.

Rare Planet: A Tribute to Indian Handicrafts

Rare Planet is an unconventional Indian e-commerce start-up that aims to create a brand out of Indian Handicrafts and is dedicated to add a native touch to anything and everything under the open sun, starting from wallets, notebooks to even kettles.

Indian U-17 football team on tour of Europe for preparation

'Football Takes Over' is officially announced as the slogan for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in recognition of the increasing excitement about the first FIFA competition to be held in India and the country taking part.

Heavy Metal in Kolkata: An identity crisis?

As music festivals and concerts with takers of heavy metal are increasing in number, Kolkata, which had a thriving metal circuit and culture, is witnessing a steady demotion.

India rolls out new liberalised visa scheme

Various steps have been taken to increase the number of inbound tourists to India, which includes relaxing the e-visa process.

Kolkata’s tryst with plastic eggs

A recent incident uncovered ‘artificial, plastic’ eggs in Kolkata, as a housewife from Tiljala area of the city filed a complaint that stirred the civic body and alarmed the citizens. The accused was immediately arrested.

L’ONG Durbar vient en aide aux travailleurs du sexe

« Durbar », un collectif de travailleurs du sexe de l’Etat du Bengale-Occidental, au Nord-Est de l’Inde, veille à la protection des droits de ces laissés pour compte de la société. Considérée comme le plus vieux métier du monde, la prostitution reste encore taboue ...

Kolkata gets London like all-in-one transport pass

The West Bengal government launched an all-in-one transport card which will enable commuters to swipe and pay fares on all state-run buses, trams and ferries in the city.

Balade dans les superbes Rajbaris, les demeures royales du Bengal Occidental

A Kolkata et dans ses environs, on peut encore goûter à l’héritage royal bengali, à travers les rajbaris, ces demeures princières, dont certaines sont encore habitées de nos jours, tandis que d’autres ont été transformées en hôtels de patrimoine. Nous vous emmenons ...