THE QUIET ARCHITECT OF INDIAN TELEVISION & LITERARY REVOLUTION
Manohar Shyam Joshi Manohar Shyam Joshi (1933–2006) occupies a rare and enduring place in India’s cultural history. A gifted Hindi writer, journalist, editor, and scriptwriter, he is best remembered as the creator of Hum Log (1984), India’s first television soap opera, and later classics such as Buniyaad, Kakaji Kahin—a sharp political satire—and Kyaap, the novel […]
Meher Castelino, India’s First Femina Miss India & Pioneering Fashion Journalist
Meher Castelino, the trailblazing beauty queen who became the inaugural Femina Miss India in 1964 and later emerged as one of the country’s most influential fashion journalists, passed away on December 16, 2025, in Mumbai. She was 81. Early Life and Historic Pageant Victory Born in Mumbai, Castelino graduated from the prestigious Lawrence School in […]
Remembering Internationally Renowned Filmmaker, Director & Screen Writer Shyam Benegal
Remembering internationally renowned Filmmaker, Director and screenwriter # Shyam Benegal on his 91st birth anniversary (14 December) Probably one of the the greatest filmmakers from India Shyam Benegal was a legendary Indian film director, screenwriter, and documentary filmmaker. Often regarded as the pioneer of parallel cinema in India, Benegal’s career spans over five decades, during […]
Mulk Raj Anand at 120: Champion of India’s Forgotten Lives
On this 120th birth anniversary of Mulk Raj Anand—born December 12, 1905, in Peshawar—his defiant credo endures: “Our tragic age demands poetry of courage and not whimpers about the inevitable end of all maya.” Far more than a pioneer of Indo-Anglian fiction or “India’s Charles Dickens,” Anand forged novels that elevated the sweeper, coolie, and […]
SC RAPS COMEDIANS ON OBJECTIONABLE CONTENT
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday flagged several concerns over ‘objectionable content’ circulating online, and discussed what measures can be taken to ensure that while freedom of speech is protected, no sentiments are hurt either. The court made the observations while hearing a case involving popular content creators Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia and others, […]
N K SARREN ; A BRILLIANT STORY IN PHOTO JOURNALISM
Zooming in on Satyajit Ray: A Rare, Defining Moment Photo -journalist Narendra Kumar Sareen never quite fit the mould of a routine assignments man. Even in his early days, field jobs bored him. He yearned for something deeper—frames shaped by instinct, light, and artistic impulse rather than newsroom diktats. Creativity, not deadlines, drove him.————————So when […]
End of an Era: Bollywood Bids Farewell to Dharmendra, The Eternal ‘He-Man’
💐💐💐💐💐Mumbai: My tribute to Dharmendra who passed away today morning. The dazzling, dynamic, and eternally handsome star-actor Dharmendra Singh Deol, fondly known across generations as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood,’ passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. His demise marks the end of a golden chapter in Hindi cinema, leaving behind a cinematic legacy […]
END OF THE ERA : HE MAN PASSES AWAY AT 89
Dharmendra: The He-Man Who Became India’s Cinematic Deity. On 24 November 2025, Bollywood lost one of its most iconic figures: Dharmendra, who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. His death came just weeks before his 90th birthday, closing the chapter on a life that was nothing short of a legend. Born as […]
FALSE RUMOUR OF BOLLYWOOD LEGEND DHARMENDRA’S DE
NEW DELHI: In a fierce competition, the private television networks spread false rumours of death of Bollywood legend Dharmendra, 89, undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. The 89-year-old star, known for films such as Phool Aur Patthar, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Sholay, Khamoshi, Johnny Gaddar, and the upcoming Ikkis, is also an astute businessman […]
A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN , NOT JUST THE PERSONA
Satish Shah: A Maestro of Laughter Bids Farewell💐💐💐💐💐 The Final Act On 25 October 2025, the lights dimmed on a luminous chapter of Indian entertainment as veteran actor-comedian Satish Shah, aged 74, passed away after succumbing to kidney complications. His departure has left a void not just in the hearts of his legion of fans, […]
