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This is what I’ve learned about Bollywood after more than 7 years as a screenwriter

You want to direct a feature film? Write something low-budget and build a fund-raising plan.

SubscriberWrites: Unveiling gender dynamics of heterosexual marriage: unmasking cultural perceptions & realities

Despite the advancements of feminism, the redefinition of gender roles within heterosexual marriages has not been fully realized.

SubscriberWrites: Dead yet alive

Just wish me good luck that by 30 September 30, all the 181 crore pieces of my denominations come back to the banks. My homecoming, if you will.

SubscriberWrites: The journey of the two thousand rupee note in digital India

A country where 56 crore people are benefiting from MGNREGA, the note is not needed for them or the middle class.

SubscriberWrites: The monetization and demonetization of Rs 2,000 banknote

The underlying principle of clean note policy is to maintain unhindered circulation of currencies for smooth functioning of the economy & not to be thought of as a measure of demonetization, writes Sibu Kumar Das.

SubscriberWrites: India’s hockey teams need more attention

Several state teams deserve more attention from the government.

Concern over the state of the judiciary

The judiciary has to clear up the state of political mess and political bankruptcy in leadership today.

Decentralized criticism in democracy

To delegate the power at lower levels from the upper levels, empowers people. But successful implementation requires honest candidates to be elected by people at various levels.

SubscriberWrites: The unbeatable Indian psyche: Chalta Hai, Chalega & Jugaad

Every Indian has used one or more of these methods some time in their lives to achieve desired results.

SubscriberWrites: An unwelcome repeat of demonetisation

Last time, I witnessed daily wagers & jobless youngsters ‘employed’ to exchange the old notes. It will be a repeat again.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.