Tag: indian
The Architecture of Erasure: How Indian Cinema and Bureaucracy Co-opt Trans Rage
In the flickering light of the multiplex, the trans body in Indian horror is rarely permitted to exist as a human being. Instead, it is a vessel—a trope wrapped in kajal, a tragic cautionary tale, or a vengeful spirit conveniently exorcised before the closing credits. From the blockbuster spectacle of Laxmii (2020) to the recurring […]
From Oscar Milestones to Toronto Premieres: How Indian Cinema’s Global Momentum Is Reshaping Independent and Studio Landscapes
Main Facts The 2023 Academy Awards marked an unprecedented watershed moment for Indian cinema, highlighted by the historic victories of Everything Everywhere All At Once, the cultural phenomenon of the Telugu-language action epic RRR, and Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Oscar win for the documentary short The Elephant Whisperers. Concurrently, Shaunak Sen’s critically lauded All That Breathes […]
From Amravati to Tokyo: How Two Indian Brothers Cracked the Global Manga Industry
NEW DELHI – In the bustling city of Amravati, situated in the heart of central India, the dream of becoming a professional manga artist is often stifled by a lack of formal infrastructure and resources. Yet, for Jivan, 22, and his 18-year-old brother, Yash, the vast distance between their home and the hallowed halls of […]
A New Frontier: Skyroot Aerospace Ushers in the Private Era of Indian Space Exploration
SRIHARIKOTA, INDIA – The silence of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre was shattered on Saturday by the thunderous roar of the Vikram-1 rocket, a moment that will be etched in the annals of history as India’s definitive entry into the commercial orbital launch market. Developed by Skyroot Aerospace, the maiden flight of this privately built […]
Indian Cinema’s Renaissance: 2026 Box Office Hits Record Highs as Industry Reclaims Momentum
The Indian film industry has officially entered a new era of prosperity. According to a comprehensive report released by media consulting firm Ormax Media, the domestic box office concluded the first half (H1) of 2026 with a staggering total of INR 6,398 crore ($664.7 million). This figure represents the highest-grossing opening six months for the […]
A Global Stage for Tamil Cinema: ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), widely recognized as the Southern Hemisphere’s preeminent celebration of Indian cinema, has announced that the critically acclaimed Tamil-language drama Members of the Problematic Family will serve as the prestigious opening night film for its 2026 edition. This announcement marks a significant milestone for regional Tamil cinema, further cementing […]
