Banned Films: Who Are They Censoring For?
Steven Spielberg once said that "there is a fine line between censorship and good taste, and moral responsibility". The ban of the documentary India’s Daughter (2015)...
Dum Laga Ke Haisha: Love Comes in All Sizes
At first thought, it seemed plausible that Dum Laga Ke Haisha’s tone would be primarily defensive. Thankfully, it isn’t. Dum Laga Ke Haisha hits...
Four Horror Flicks to Rob You of Sleep
Horror cinema has come a long way since The Exorcist with some pretty big tumbles and pitfalls along the way. While we have had...
Irshad Kamil: The Return of Lyrics to Bollywood Music
One of the main reasons the songs of Rockstar (2011) were more successful than the movie is because of its songs’ lyrics. In the...
Friendy Fridays Chapter 16: Kunal Bhatia
In this Holi special installment of Friendly Fridays, we have a rather gregarious guest, Kunal Bhatia. An IIT’ian as well as a very talented...
5 Revolutionary Writers Who Changed the World
“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”
― Toni Morrison (Winner, Nobel...
Orphan Black: TV’s Radical Clone Conspiracy
Conceived over a decade ago by creators Graeme Manson and John Fawcett, the two-season old sci-fi drama, Orphan Black, is one of the most...
Eddie Redmayne’s Next Stop After The Oscars: The Danish Girl
Edward John David "Eddie" Redmayne was born on 6 January 1982. He is an English actor, singer and model. He started his professional career...
Madonna’s Cape-Gate: A Fine Addition to The Stumbling Diairies
How many times have you read interviews where the question “What is your fashion style ?” is met with a “anything comfortable” response. It’s...
Music Festivals That Pump Up The Rock!
Music is the very essence of everything in my opinion. Music to me is like breathing. I don’t get tired of breathing. I don’t...
Who Ya Gonna Call? Myth Busters!
In my other article, I talked about some wacky myths you’ll ever get to listen (here, read). This time, I have some general myths...
Here’s Looking At You Kid – Why Casablanca Is A Must Watch
For me, Casablanca has been, at the very heart of it, a story of redemption, reconciliation and relinquishment. In the core of this alliteration...
‘Bang’ On! – Drummers Who Got It Right
I am a drummer and drums are my life. I cannot imagine a day without music having the taste of drums in it. Whenever...
John Oliver: Transforming News One Laugh At A Time
It is a truth universally acknowledged that news anchors aren't supposed to be funny. Well, not the conventional ‘ha ha’ funny anyway. Not intentionally...
Third Time’s A Charm: House of Cards
To everybody who has been feeling overtly morally policed nowadays, this one is a respite for you. Television’s favourite hedonists are returning on February...
The ‘Deep-Face Miracle’ By Zuckerberg
So the other day I attended a workshop on Networking Security held in my college. After returning home, I naturally logged in to my...
Badlapur: A Failed Tale of Revenge
It is evident from the title that the underlying theme of the movie is about revenge and forgiveness. It is also about insanity, depression,...
DDLJ and Maratha Mandir: They Met, Sparks Flew and History was Created
When you think “Maratha Mandir”, DDLJ automatically comes to your mind. It’s like yin and yang, you don’t think one without the other. Both...
Broootally Honest: Buckethead; The Lord of The Strings
I remember the first time that my ears experienced the sweet sound of his music. I was around sixteen years old when I first...
Friendy Fridays Chapter 15: Swati Kain
Today on Friendly Fridays we have with us Swati Kain, a youth icon with a dynamic personality. She has been an inspiration to a...
Hot Dresses, They Have Problems Too
This morning, the Internet broke over a dress. Yes, a dress and no, a celebrity did not wear it. So what was such a...
The Curse of Being a Potterhead!
Fantasy appeals to us; simply because of the relationship between magic and morality.
Harry Potter now is not just a name, not just a mere...
Lost River: Ryan Gosling in the Director’s Chair
Gone are the days that Noah Calhoun, the rustic charming country boy from the most overrated romance of the past decade, The Notebook, was...
Lindsay Lohan- The High and Low of LiLo
Crossing my living room to grab the morning paper, I see a familiar face flash across the television. Is it really her ? After...
Animated Shorts: Love, Laughter and Wisdom
Among the animated shorts that have won the Academy Award, there are a few that stand out. They are different because they are sociological...
