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The ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Controversy: When Cross-Border Casting Sparks Geopolitical Tensions

Diljit Dosanjh, one of India’s most prominent Punjabi entertainers, finds himself at the center of…

‘Second Chance’: Subhadra Mahajan’s Debut Feature Offers a Masterclass in Quiet Storytelling

In an era of cinema dominated by spectacle and noise, Subhadra Mahajan’s “Second Chance” emerges…

Ancient Epic Meets Modern Theater: A Completely Reimagined Mahabharata Conquers Lincoln Center

In an era when theater companies often struggle to bridge cultural divides and temporal distances,…

From Mahabharata’s Gandhari to HBO’s ‘Succession’ : Meet Akram Khan, the Master of Movement and Storyteller of Our Time

The New York Times describes the opening of Akram Khan’s latest work “Gigenis: The Generation…

‘Vilayat Mahal’ is a Moving Play About Exile, Identity, and a Woman’s Pursuit to Reclaim Her Family’s Dignity

I had the privilege of attending “Vilayat Mahal,” the final production of Naatak’s 29th season—and…

Growing Up With Frederick Forsyth : My Voracious Adolescent Years of Pulp Fiction

The last book of Frederick Forsyth’s that I read was back in 1992. I did…

Karan Kandhari’s Debut Feature ‘Sister Midnight’ is a Feral, Feminist Fable From Mumbai’s Streets

Karan Kandhari’s debut feature “Sister Midnight” is a film that defies easy categorization, and that’s…

Jeopardy Masters 2025: Yogesh Raut’s Historic Victory Demonstrates His Remarkable Resilience and Strategic Prowess

In a thrilling finale that aired on June 4, 2025, Yogesh Raut emerged as the…

Breaking Bread: ’Once Upon a Time in Lahore’ Hauntingly Depicts the Tragic Dimensions of Hate and Friendship

I first met Sanjay Arora at the Atlanta Indian Film Festival in September 2024, where…

The Real Comeback Kid: Last Year’s Runner-Up Faizan Zaki Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship

Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old seventh-grader from Dallas, Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee…

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2025: A Spectacle of South Asian Storytelling and Valiant New Voices

In a city that thrives on storytelling, the 23rd Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles…

Netflix Series ‘The Royals’ is a Regal Reimagining of Desert, Desire, and Delightful Decadence

“The Royals” opens like a sun-drenched dream in the Pink City of Jaipur—the city of…