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TopicSairat

Topic: Sairat

Marathi cinema has an elitism problem. We need more than Maratha history appeasement

Vaibhav Wankhede -
In 2016, ‘Sairat’ shook up the Marathi film industry by calling attention to its elitism. It showed audiences that there is more to Marathiness than Brahmanistic ceremonies.

Indian cinema’s C-problem: When an upper caste gets to play Jyotiba Phule

Dilip Mandal -
Marathi cinema had phenomenal success with Sairat, and yet the industry could find only Brahmin actors to play Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule.

Dhadak review: Bollywood still can’t take caste head on

Amit Upadhyaya -
The caste marker, particularly the Dalit identity, is still too loaded a theme for filmmakers in Mumbai.

The original Sairat check-list you need to see before you watch Dhadak

Deeksha Bhardwaj -
As Dhadak hits cinemas, it is important to recount all the things that made its inspiration, Sairat, an exceptional tragic love story.

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Opinion

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

Amana Begam -
The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

Tamil Nadu’s elections are fought on delivery—ideology appears only when needed

J&K statehood just a matter of time—‘Naya Kashmir’ first has to resolve complex issues

Economy

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

Bloomberg News -
New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Defence

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

Snehesh Alex Philip -
This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

National Interest

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

Shekhar Gupta -
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.

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