Shruti Das
Posts by: Shruti Das
No time for a story?
The tales grandmothers tell are no longer in demand, thanks to the games one can play on smartphones and the ever-present social media My four-year-old nephew has developed the habit of playing video games on his father’s smartphone before going to sleep. He will not listen to anyone and anything if denied his right to […]
Making heroes out of ‘villains’
Anand Neelakantan, author of bestselling mythological novels, believes there is no such thing as evil, taking a perspective which either shocks or enthralls His tryst with storytelling started when he was about four. While growing up in Thrippunithura, a small town near Kochi where morning breaks with the sounds of temple bells, Anand Neelakantan used […]
Dramatic effect
Sue Emmy Jennings, pioneer of Drama Therapy in the UK and overseas, tells Patriot about the importance of her technique for mental health Renowned playwright Oscar Wilde once said, “It was only in the theatre that I lived.” Indeed, drama has the power to make you live a moment to its fullest. This might be […]
A SPACE FOR WOMEN
The ‘Women in Film’ segment of the Jio MAMI festival has taken place this year with the backdrop of awareness about gender equality and safe workspace Women in Bollywood have often spoken about the gender pay gap prevailing in the industry. From Priyanka Chopra to Kangana Ranaut – the leading ladies of tinsel town have […]
Telling a tale of two cops
Filmmaker Ivan Ayr’s debut feature Soni tells the tale of two policewomen in Delhi who combat sexual harassment and gender stereotyping He draws inspiration from the works of renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. “Panahi’s work delicately and most accurately reflects the everyday challenges people face, the restrictions imposed upon them and so on,” says Punjab-born […]
The voice in Manto’s ‘Bol’
Vidya Shah, a Delhi-based classical singer, has been mesmerising the audience with her song ‘Bol ki lab azad hai tere’ from Manto. A well-known classical singer, this song will mark her debut in the world of Bollywood music ‘Bol ki lab azad hai tere, Bol zaban ab tak teri hai, (‘Speak Out! Your words are […]
‘No compassion’ policy
In 2008, my father passed away due to a massive heart attack. He used to work for Air India as head helper in the airlines’ ground handling services. His salary was Rs 28,000 per month and he was the sole earning member of our family. My mother and us five siblings — four brothers and […]
Lost heritage
Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh’s search for his memorabilia, which he donated for a national museum that was never set up, looks endless. But he has not lost hope He made his country proud and is regarded as the one of the greatest hockey players of all time. His name finds place in the Guinness […]