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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicMuslims in Bollywood

Topic: Muslims in Bollywood

‘People love the Khans, hate Muslims’— book event calls out Bollywood double standards

Even positive representation of Muslims now has a ‘tonality’ problem, said panellists at a discussion on Nadira Khatun’s book Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity.

Padmaavat to The Kerala Story, how new-age Bollywood films spread Hindu nationalism

Even Jawaharlal Nehru recognised cinema's power to spread unity, film scholar Ira Bhaskar said during her recent lecture in Delhi.

The Muslim can never be completely erased from history, cinema – Shyam Benegal’s Mammo is proof

'ReFocus: The Films of Shyam Benegal' dissects the legendary filmmaker's extraordinary work through 13 analytical essays.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.