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Scenes from a Village That Never Was

From the binaries of post-Independence cinema to the nihilism of contemporary crime dramas, and from the everyday realism of Phulera to its recent slippage into self-conscious performance, the article considers how and why the village continues to be reimagined in TV shows/movies.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 11 min read

Culture And Policy

Book Review | The Revolt of the Public by Martin Gurri

Restoring meaning in an age of distrust - this article is an overview of Martin Gurri's 'Revolt of the Public', and how Indian Knowledge Systems offer an antidote to the nihilism that pervades modern discourse.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

Cinema And Books

Book Review | Bharat Rising

"Review of the book 'Bharat Rising' by Utpal Kumar which explores the resurgence of India through a blend of historical analysis, diplomatic insights, and critique of ideological narratives, advocating for a revival rooted in traditional values and independent growth.

Anshuman Panda 6 min read

Cinema And Books

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