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TopicNeeraj Ghaywan

Topic: Neeraj Ghaywan

SubscriberWrites: Thoughts on Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound

Homebound and the case for a stronger Indian state.

Actors, directors agree. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound is a bold, deserving choice for Oscar entry

‘I am thrilled, but not surprised. It’s a bold and deserving choice. Sending Homebound to the Oscars is a statement,’ said Netflix’s Kaala Paani fame Mahadev Singh.

Neeraj Ghaywan added a love interest in ‘Homebound’—it was a way to introduce strong women

‘An all-male film wasn’t sitting well with me. But, the female characters aren’t shoehorned into the film for inclusivity. They're distinct characters with agency,' said Ghaywan.

Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ receives 9-minute standing ovation at 78th Cannes

The movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment with several Indian celebrities and actors in attendance. Ghaywan’s directorial debut 'Masaan' was also at the Cannes in 2015.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.