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Monday, February 2, 2026
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

Economy

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Udit Bubna -
Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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