Aar Paar, Guru Dutt’s 1954 film that featured authentic, realistic dialogue by Abrar Alvi
Guru Dutt, Shyama, Shakila and Johnny Walker star in this noirish comedy-thriller with great tunes by O.P. Nayyar.
Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom is as beautifully relatable as it was almost 40 years ago
Starring Naseeruddin Shah & Shabana Azmi, the movie features some of R.D. Burman and Gulzar's finest work, & three adorable kids.
Mirza Ghalib: The movie was the perfect marriage of the poet’s words with Suraiya’s voice
When Jawaharlal Nehru told her she had brought Ghalib's soul back to life with this movie, he was not exaggerating.
Salaam Bombay! is a haunting exploration of child labour in India
The proceeds from the movie were used to set up Salaam Baalak Trust, an NGO that works for the welfare of street children.
Raj Kapoor’s Awara is all the more relevant in the context of India’s migrant crisis
The movie, known for bringing Charlie Chaplin into Bollywood, is a gripping drama that shows the vicious circle of crime and poverty.
Sunil Dutt’s one-actor movie Yaadein is an oddly apt watch in these isolated times
Sunil Dutt's National Award-winning directorial debut shows his prowess as an actor & filmmaker, and his willingness to take risks.
Sadma is an achingly beautiful story about a love that defies labels
Balu Mahendra's Hindi remake of his Tamil classic, Moondram Pirai, was a milestone in his, Sridevi's and Kamal Haasan's careers.
Kaagaz Ke Phool is Guru Dutt’s masterclass in filmmaking and heartbreak
Guru Dutt's classic, tragic film is brought to life by subtle performances and dialogue, gorgeous camerawork and Kaifi Azmi's haunting lyrics.
Raat Aur Din, directed by Satyen Bose, was the perfect swansong for Nargis
Nargis Dutt's performance as a woman with an identity disorder in this 1967 film won her the first National Award for Best Actress.
With Bobby, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia set the bar for young love in Bollywood
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Hum Tum, Saawariya - all owe a debt to this1973 movie.
India pioneered TV education, but smartphone classes during Covid let down its poor students
Trauma faced by students for being able to afford smartphones and laptops for online classes could have been avoided if the govt implemented the DTH scheme.
Why loan restructuring is any day better than a moratorium — HDFC’s Deepak Parekh explains
Deepak Parekh says at ThePrint’s ‘Off The Cuff’ that by giving a loan moratorium, the RBI is creating a problem for later on.
Defence
Army to call special selection board to screen women officers for permanent commission
Some women officers said the process is still ambiguous and more clarity is needed as many have been asked to undergo a junior command course next month.
Modi govt’s NEP is out of touch with reality, Indian voters want English-medium education
State leaders with their ear to the ground, like Nitish, Mamata and Yogi, have shown that the push for native language education is not what voters want.