Higher education is often viewed as the gateway to career success, yet in today’s rapidly evolving job market, a degree alone no longer guarantees employability.
Amid the myriad theories about William Shakespeare and the plays under his name, one is the Marlovian Shakespeare theory, suggesting that the Bard's plays were penned by Christopher Marlowe.
Moushumi and Siddhartha Chakraborti’s journey of eventual love and soon after, becoming one, fulfils the expectations of a happy marriage with the ingredients of love, understanding, and acceptance.
I have been to Murshidadab and Malda many many times as a reporter covering various issues, including communal feelings. I have invariably found that the common people do not differentiate between religions and prefer to live harmoniously with each other. In fact, I found that it comes so naturally to them that they don’t even think about it.
For India, Cannes 2025 marks not just a presence, but a pivot. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, selected for Un Certain Regard, is the single Indian film representing the country in Cannes’ official feature film selection this year. But
In her 80s, Tapati Chowdhurie, a revered figure in Indian dance, made an extraordinary return to the stage at the Ashitih Utsav in Mumbai, performing the timeless choreographies of her guru, Shri Gopinath. The event marked not just a comeback but a heartfelt tribute to her mentor, reflecting her deep desire to preserve and propagate his legacy.
On 8 October this year, Anupam Halder, through his camera lens, unveiled his innovative concept of visualising the deity Durga through a young fashion model, Sathi Sarkar, in a photography exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata. The model, who embodies goddess Durga with her sensuality and earthiness, gets adored by the city’s hoi polloi.
Todd Phillips's Joker which hit theatres five years ago was a largely appreciated spin on the DC Comics ‘bad man’ with actor Joaquin Phoenix as Pagliacci Arthur Fleck in the costume of a clown. But beneath it lay a vicious rogue.Now, we have a sequel, Joker: Folie a Deux, which though is not as gripping as the first outing.
While Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story tries to unpack the brothers’ motives, the storytelling gets tangled, leaving the drama feeling futile and oddly bizarre. In the end, it’s a show that aimed high but landed with a thud.
In India, particularly in rural areas, women face multiple barriers that prevent them from fully harnessing the power of the internet. From socio-cultural and economic limitations to deeply entrenched gender biases, the digital divide is not merely about access but about the deep-rooted power relations and inequalities that persist in society.
