India, Sept. 6 -- The last time I was at the Delhi airport, I decided to people-watch. What kinds of things did groups, couples and families do now, as they waited for a flight? I needn't have bothere... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- Last month, I went to see a play staged by the National School of Drama (NSD). It wasn't just any play; it was a revival of the landmark Aadhe Adhure. Written in 1969 by Mohan Rakesh... Read More
India, Aug. 9 -- Last month, I went to see a play staged by the National School of Drama (NSD). It wasn't just any play; it was a revival of the landmark Aadhe Adhure. Written in 1969 by Mohan Rakesh... Read More
India, July 13 -- As F1: The Movie rocks the box office, I am reminded of a film from over 50 years ago: Bollywood's first movie to feature professional car-racing, the ritzy 1972 release Apradh. Fero... Read More
India, July 12 -- The Movie rocks the box office, I am reminded of a film from over 50 years ago: Bollywood's first movie to feature professional car-racing, the ritzy 1972 release Apradh. Feroz Khan... Read More
India, July 6 -- He had the best possible start as an aspiring filmmaker, working as assistant to the great Guru Dutt. He went on to become one of Bollywood's most versatile directors. In a 35-year ca... Read More
India, July 4 -- On the morning of October 10, 1964, Guru Dutt was found dead in his flat in Bombay, lying on his bed in a crumpled kurta-pyjama. He had drunk a glass of pink liquid, sleeping pills c... Read More
India, July 4 -- He had the best possible start as an aspiring filmmaker, working as assistant to the great Guru Dutt. He went on to become one of Bollywood's most versatile directors. In a 35-year c... Read More
India, June 15 -- Everyone has comfort films or comfort books that bring them joy. I have a set of comfort books or, perhaps more accurately, a comfort author. She wrote only six major novels in her l... Read More
India, June 14 -- Everyone has a few comfort films or comfort books that bring them special joy. I have a set of comfort books or, perhaps more accurately, a comfort author. She wrote only six major ... Read More