The Melodious Skylark of Indian Cinema
Geeta Dutt On the 53rd anniversary of her passing, we celebrate the timeless voice of Geeta Dutt, whose soulful melodies continue to captivate hearts. A Voice That Echoed Love and Longing July 20, 2025, marks the 53rd death anniversary of Geeta Dutt, one of India’s most iconic playback singers, whose mellifluous voice enthralled generations. Her […]
A Lyrical Legacy That Lives On
A Lyrical Legacy That Lives On: Remembering Gopal Das ‘Neeraj’ on His 7th Death Anniversary July 19, 2025, marks the 7th anniversary of the passing of Gopal Das Saxena, fondly known as Neeraj, a poet and lyricist whose words continue to resonate in the hearts of millions.On this solemn occasion, we pay tribute to one […]
Forever Kakaji: A Tribute to Rajesh Khanna
Bollywood’s First Superstar, on His 13th Death Anniversary On July 18, 2025, we remember the eternal romantic who redefined stardom and left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. “Zindagi ko bahut pyaar humne diya, Maut se bhi mohabbat nibhaayenge hum, Rotey rotey zamane mein aaye magar, Hanste hanste zamane se jaayenge hum.”These poignant lines from the 1970 Rajesh […]
Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Forever : Remembering Mehdi Hassan
Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Forever: Remembering Mehdi Hassan on His 98th Birth Anniversary A voice that gave Urdu poetry wings, and gave heartbreak a home A Voice that Time Cannot Silence Eighteen July marks the 98th birth anniversary of Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan — the legendary voice that transcended borders, generations, and genres. More than a decade after his […]
History in the Crossfire
NCERT’s Class 8 Textbook and the Battle Over India’s Past . The new NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook faces scrutiny for its portrayal of medieval India. But is it a necessary pedagogical shift or an ideological distortion? A comprehensive analysis examines both the facts and fears. A Textbook Under Siege The release of the […]
Fauja Singh: The Turbaned Tornado Who Outran Time
Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 114, leaving behind a legacy that transcended age, borders, and human limitations. Struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing the road near his home in Beas Pind, Punjab, the man known as the “Turbaned Tornado” succumbed to severe […]
Meenakshi Jain : Historian Or Mythmaker?
The Mythmaker Historian: Meenakshi Jain and the Right-Wing Rewriting of India’s Past Behind the façade of scholarly inquiry lies a project of distortion, where Meenakshi Jain’s works serve not as academic contributions, but as instruments of the BJP’s saffronized historical imagination. In a political climate increasingly hostile to academic rigor and pluralist memory, Meenakshi Jain’s […]
Celebrating Iconic Rain Songs in the Month of Shravan
Raining Romance As the month of Shravan (Sawan) ushers in the monsoon’s magic, India comes alive with the rhythmic patter of raindrops and the lush greenery that blankets the landscape. In Bollywood, the rainy season has long been a muse, inspiring some of the most unforgettable songs that capture love, longing, and the sheer joy […]
“…And Pran : A Legend Beyond Good and Evil”
Remembering the Gentleman Villain of Indian Cinema on His 13th Death Anniversary From Lahore to Bombay, from feared villain to beloved character actor, Pran’s cinematic journey mirrored the transformation of Indian cinema itself. A Legend Beyond Good and Evil On July 12, 2013, Indian cinema lost one of its most iconic performers — Pran Krishan […]
From Emergency to Kakistocracy: Why Shashi Tharoor’s Half-Truths Serve the BJP’s Agenda
By glossing over the present ‘undeclared’ Emergency and fixating on 1975, Shashi Tharoor risks legitimising the very authoritarianism he claims to warn against. The Timing and the Intent: Who Benefits from This “Reminder”? On July 10, 2025, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor published an article in Deepika recalling the 1975 Emergency. While his observations rightly […]
