Ideas Without Boundaries.
When I look at some of Hrishi da’s early films, I’m struck by his liberalism and pragmatism. Anuradha (made in 1960) talks about the sacrifice of a famous singer for her doctor husband and who feels a renewed attraction for her lover when he walks Read More …
He is one of Britain’s most prominent South Asian personalities, and warm and easy to talk to. His life began in Bombay, until he left for England in the mid sixties. While you could take Sir Gulam Noon out of Bombay, Bombay has remained close Read More …
There is no magic Bullet to combat terrorism.” Eran Lerman is one of Israel’s top strategic analysts on Israel, the Palestinians, Islamic fundamentalism, and the wider Middle East region. In an exclusive interview from Israel, Lerman shares his thoughts on the Mumbai attacks, global terrorism, Read More …
“Society cannot afford to let terrorism become a part of normal living.” Dr. Robert R. Friedmann is a nationally renowned expert in the field of criminal justice and counter-terrorism. Currently Professor of criminal justice and Distinguished Chair of Public Safety Partnership, at Georgia State University, Dr. Read More …
“When are we going to learn that there is only one humanity?” By Kavita A Chhibber Dr. Deepak Chopra was named as one of the 100 heroes and icons of the century, and called “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine’, by Time magazine. In an exclusive Read More …
By Kavita A Chhibber He is among the youngest members of the Indian Parliament, but Milind Deora seems to have caught the fancy of many Mumbaikars, old and young who think he is the answer to many of their woes. In the aftermath of the Read More …
Reconnecting with Music for the Soul through Hrishikesh Mukherjee films It is true that while film is a visual medium, Indian cinema is often defined by the music it presents within its realm. I don’t know about others but each time I come out of Read More …
He won the Gladrags Manhunt competition in 1999 with his flowing locks, good looks and an eight pack at a time when people didn’t know what an eight pack was. He then went on to place 2nd in the international competition strutting his stuff against Read More …
Deepti Naval talks about how her relationship with Hrishi da went beyond the two films she did with him.
I don’t consider myself big enough to give people a message. But people should remain happy.” – Hrishikesh Mukherjee He would have turned 85 on 30th September – the man of the masses whose films showcased the middle class of India and humanity with all Read More …