Critically acclaimed Dalit writer Manoranjan Byapari has finally got his due after life-long struggle. He speaks to Patriot about his journey so far — his literary endeavours, achievements, struggles, fight against all odds and more “Here I am. I know I am not entirely unfamiliar to you. You’ve seen me a hundred times in a […]

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Period leave from work is what women dreamt of Zomato’s new policy for its staff makes it a reality It was that “time of the month,” and Samira* had no other option but to take a day off at work because the first days of her cycle are terribly painful. She finds it difficult to […]

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META 2020, a first-of-its kind virtual awards ceremony for theatre in the country, is all set to make its mark We all are aware of the “new normal” amid the global pandemic. And it goes without saying that the theatre industry is among the worst hit. But as the famous saying goes, “The show must […]

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Actor Joy Sengupta talks about theatre and his upcoming teleplay Best known for his debut feature, Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998) directed by Govind Nihalani, actor Joy Sengupta has carved a niche for himself as an actor. He has worked with some of the well-established people of Indian theatre such as Habib Tanvir, Safdar Hashmi, […]

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Flying from Delhi to Kolkata amid the pandemic was a comedy of errors or an unfolding tragedy — depending on how you look at it. The happy part is that I did not get contaminated ‘Avoid crowded places.’ The rules were loud and clear – in every news channel, in every precautionary advertisement, and in […]

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With the tragic demise of talented actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the debate on nepotism and power play in the Bollywood film industry gains momentum Flashback to 2017:  It was on the infamous “coffee couch” where actor Kangana Ranaut made history. She called out Karan Johar (on his own show) for promoting ‘nepotism’. “Flag bearer of […]

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Millennials, amid the pandemic, seem to have travelled back in time – taking pleasure in the simple joys of life in a world that has slowed down ‘Weekends’ – this word held a special significance for millennials like us until the pandemic happened. The pre-Corona world was a different one – and we all are […]

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Nicholas Kharkongor’s film Axone explores the travails of young North-easterners living in Delhi as they grapple with racism and the upheavals of relationships, through the course of an eventful day On a hot summer day in Delhi, two young girls set out on a mission to prepare a special North-eastern Dish, Axone Pork, for their […]

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