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WHY LEARNING IN YOUR MOTHER TONGUE IS IMPORTANT

Scene 1, Feb. 19 -- A mother and her 12-year-old daughter step into a bookstore at the recently concluded 48th Kolkata International Book Fair. As she glances at the shelves, she says in Bengali, "Let... Read More


'Women often make worse choices in love marriages'

New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Director Arati Kadav's mother was a PhD holder, but societal expectations kept her from pursuing a career. She could only resume work near retirement. This personal experience im... Read More


Kirti Kulhari sees OTT moving toward a box office-like model

New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Actress Kirti Kulhari is presently enjoying the success of her latest OTT release, 'Hisaab Barabar'. However, there's more exciting news for fans of 'Four More Shots Please!' - t... Read More


'Mainstream films were my training ground for direction'

New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- In 'Ei Raat Tomar Amar', there's a scene where Joyeeta (Aparna Sen) climbs onto a stool to take down photo albums. Though her body is frail from illness, her spirit is strong. As... Read More


Is the future of hiring all about skills, not degrees?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Not long ago, having a degree from a top institution with good grades was enough to land you a prime spot in job interviews. But with industries evolving rapidly, especially due ... Read More


'Was bullied in school for my skin tone'

New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- India's fascination with fair skin dates back centuries. But actor Neil Nitin Mukesh found himself on the other side of the radar for being fair. From his early years, the grands... Read More


AI's impact on clerical work: Upskill now or fall behind

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Back in the '90s, being a secretary, especially while studying, was a solid gig. It covered pocket money and doubled as a crash course in getting a taste of the corporate world. S... Read More


'What 'Tumbbad' did for horror, 'Crazxy' will do for thrillers'

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Sohum Shah's cult horror hit 'Tumbbad' (2018) surpassed its initial run within just seven days and set new records. It was one of the rare Hindi films to greatly outperform its or... Read More


Putting direction on backburner for a while to focus on acting: R Madhavan

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- He melted hearts with his chocolate-boy charm and killer smile in his 2001 Bollywood debut 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' and Mani Ratnam's 2000 romantic musical 'Alai Payuthey'. He ... Read More


After 'Bhagyyolokkhi', Solanki to reunite with Ritwick in 'Ranna Bati'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- After 'Bhagyyolokkhi', actress Solanki Roy is set to reunite with Ritwick Chakraborty in director Pratim D Gupta's upcoming Bengali film, 'Ranna Baati'. The film, where food plays... Read More