When the going gets tough, many commercial ship owners simply abandon their vessels and crew. Indians are the worst affected by this.

Sure, in 1992, filmmaker Satyajit Ray became the first Indian to be honored with an Honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, but for Indian films to be recognized at that global level — that ...

Proposals for the 2026 BCA are due on March 13th, 2026.

Discussions about India's presence at the Oscars often highlight figures such as Satyajit Ray, the film Slumdog Millionaire, or the recent RRR featuring Ram Charan and Jr NTR. However, it's ...

When we talk about India at Oscars, the conversation usually revolves around the likes of Satyajit Ray, Slumdog Millionaire or the more recent Ram Charan, Jr NTR starrer RRR. But did you know that the ...

What had drawn Kennedy’s attention was Sivaji Ganesan’s unusual gift to the children of the United States — a baby elephant. Sivaji had a friend at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, and when he asked ...

A Chipko pioneer warns against destructive development, linking climate crisis, forest rights, and people’s movements. Learn why grassroots action matters.

The Taliban has released a video of an interrogation of a girl who passed as a boy. It's an age-old practice in this patriarchal society but now appears to be happening with some frequency.

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, author and journalist Sanjoy Hazarika speaks to writer Samrat Choudhury about his latest book, River Traveller, a sweeping blend of memoir, reportage, ...

The Mayilaa teaser out now reveals Semmalar Annam’s debut Tamil drama about a mother navigating hardship and dignity in rural ...

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Indian cinema offers a rich catalogue of films that have placed women at the centre of their narratives. From powerful classics to contemporary ...

From 36 Chowringhee Lane to English Vinglish and Boong, here are the best movies helmed by women filmmakers of India.