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Topic: Nandita Das

In Zwigato, Nandita Das wants you to look at a new class divide, India’s gig workers

Kapil Sharma-starrer Zwigato puts everything into play—the state of India's economy, the lack of job opportunities and the empty pursuit of pleasure by the wealthy.

‘Listen to Her’ — Nandita Das’ new short film sheds light on domestic violence in lockdown

Das described the film as an "irony" on the "stay home, stay safe" guidance for millions of women in India and around the world.

Why I made Manto’s wife Safia feistier than she probably was: Nandita Das

In her book ‘Manto & I’, Nandita Das talks about making a film on the famous writer and Safia, his wife, who was often his first reader.

Nandita Das was tired of being called dark and dusky, now she’s fighting against colourism

Nandita Das is part of India's Got Colour, a campaign to end skin colour bias in India through educational workshops, counselling and media.

Manto ban and Modi’s election: What Pakistan’s VIPs told me

It turns out Manto is still exposing hypocrites, long after his death.

Local tribal council negotiating talks with militants who burnt down schools in Diamer district

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Online petition launched asking Imran Khan to lift ban on release of film ‘Manto’ in Pakistan; Pakistan-Afghanistan border to be completed by December 2019. 

Anything worth saying today is going to be provocative: Actor-director Nandita Das

Speaking about the inspiration behind her directorial ventures Firaaq and Manto, Das said she 'wanted to respond to what was happening around us'.

Nandita Das’ Manto is a befitting reply to Sunny Deol’s Gadar-like jingoism

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Manto humanises India-Pakistan conflict, shows it's beyond guns and glory. 

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.