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PoK is part of India, and we will take it back says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declares PoK as part of India, criticizes Mamata Banerjee, and emphasizes on CAA support.

The Hindu

Sharmila Tagore returns to Bengali cinema in Suman Ghosh's 'Puratawn'

Discover the first look of Suman Ghosh's new film Puratawn, starring Sharmila Tagore. Delve into the complexities of aging and family dynamics in this capt...

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Mrinal Sen photo exhibition at IFFK 2023

Exhibition of photos from Mrinal Sen's life & career opened at Tagore Theatre. Inaugurated by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, it features rare photos from Sen's films, personal moments & public appearances. Collection of posters & portrait of Sen & Satyajit Ray in conversation also included. Photos from Sen's visits to Kerala &…

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Film study camp begins in Malappuram

A three-day film study camp organised by Rashmi Film Society began in Malappuram on Friday. Artist Madanan inaugurated the camp by drawing a portrait of late filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Maxwell’s Miracle in Mumbai — the greatest ODI innings ever?

What the Australian did at the Wankhede on Tuesday night defied belief; it still does, a day later. It will, years later. It was one of the greatest solo acts in cricket ever and was made possible by his captain Pat Cummins, who is turning into the best non-striker in…

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Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

The Hindu

Beshkempir, or The Adopted Son review – part childhood memoir, part mysterious folk tale

There are touches of Fellini and Satyajit Ray in the gentle, unforced artistry of Aktan Abdykalykov’s film, which casts the director’s son in the title role

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Has the Bhadralok culture in Bengal faded?

The intellectual class of West Bengal, euphemistically termed the Bhadralok, has long held a pivotal role in shaping culture, politics and policy in the State. From producing timeless cinema to dominating political power to setting policies on welfare, reforms and state interventions, this segment of Bengali society performed an outsized…

The Hindu

Satyajit Ray's family welcomes Delhi High Court order on copyright

The family of Satyajit Ray on Wednesday hailed the Delhi High Court order recognising the film maestro as the first copyright owner for his film Nayak as a “welcome development” in the field of rights over creative content.

The Hindu

The village where Satyajit Ray met ‘Pather Panchali’

In this article from The Hindu, learn about the village where Satyajit Ray met the young boy who would inspire his iconic film, Pather Panchali.

The Hindu

The script and track of a master storyteller

When it came to Satyajit Ray, it was from truthfulness that his determination to support causes dear to his heart arose

The Hindu

A city's hope, despair and anger on big screen

Mrinal Sen’s films on Kolkata are a nuanced reading of middle-class hopes and aspirations in post-colonial India.

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‘Satyajit Ray captured decay in the country’s social life through his works’

Ray had a position similar to international filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, says P.F. Mathews, scriptwriter

The Hindu

Theme-based Durga puja pandals in Hyderabad

Eco-friendly structures and a rural backdrop blend art, tradition and nostalgia at Durga Puja pavilions in the city

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Centenary show at Durbar Hall Gallery in Kochi gives a glimpse into the inner world of Satyajit Ray

Month-long show has rare collections of letters exchanged between Ray and the producer of one of his iconic films; vibrantly-coloured posters, press books and lobby cards (photographic images) of his films; and photographs of Ray in various moods

The Hindu

Satyajit Ray Centenary Show inaugurated at Durbar Hall Art Centre in Kochi

Event features lesser-known aspects of Ray’s works and discussions by film personalities, critics

The Hindu

Centenary show on Satyajit Ray at Durbar Hall in Kochi

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Chess trivia: The Partisan and a Satyajit Ray classic

An ambitious new thriller makes it to reading lists and later this month, filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ‘Shatranj Ke Khilari’ will be showcased at the Venice International Film Festival

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A look at memorable chess-themed movies and TV shows over the years

The game fulfils a range of narrative purposes — from being a stand-in for warfare and statecraft to symbolising ambition, decadence, upward mobility, and so on

The Guardian - UK

From Where the Crawdads Sing to Uncoupled: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Whether you’re partial to a swampy murder-mystery based on a bestseller or a divorce drama with Neil Patrick Harris, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

The Guardian - UK

The Big City review – Satyajit Ray’s miraculous look at a new world of possibility

The struggles and triumphs of a 1950s Kolkata family whose highest earner is a woman is told with marvellous lucidity in an optimistic masterpiece

The Hindu

Sculptor KS Radhakrishnan says all through the lockdowns, he was busy working on his new collection and in curating two exhibitions

Sculptor KS Radhakrishnan on the significance of ‘Maiya, the writer’ installation in his oeuvre

The Hindu

India to be official country of honour at Cannes Film Market

Restored version of Satyajit Ray’s Pratidwandi will also be presented at the movie gala

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Did Steven Spielberg plagiarise Satyajit Ray’s The Alien?

Steven Spielberg is widely regarded as the world’s most successful filmmaker thanks to his bankability at the box office. So far his films have grossed a total sum of approximately USD 10 billion worldwide. One of the early successes in Spielberg’s career was ET: The Extra-Terrestrial which he made in…

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