Why objections to the Vande Mataram are not valid

In a pluralistic society like India it is imperative that religious fervour be tempered to suit the common good, say Vivek Gumaste. It was an act of crass insensitivity; a deed deliberately......

Anand Math and its immortal chant of Vande Mataram

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Prithviraj Kapoor-Geeta Bali-starrer Anand Math (1952). 'We are here to rescue you,’ a British officer explains to......

Remembering Geeta Bali: Hindi cinema's Little Ms Sunshine

We commemorate the vivacious Geeta Bali through 10 of her best works on her 50th death anniversary.Geeta Bali’s name evokes blithe imagery. Her unswerving curls, chirpy eyes and pixie smile......

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages on February 6, 2022. She was 92.Some of her best songs, in celebration of an incredible life. Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer......

The ULTIMATE Lata Mangeshkar playlist

Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer ever. Goddess Saraswati incarnate. Hyperbole becomes Lata Mangeshkar. No amount of praise is lavish enough to describe the supremacy of her voice as it......