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‘My son is my best teacher’: Actor Nandita Das writes about parenting
An excerpt from ‘Raising Stars: The Challenges and Joys of Being a Bollywood Parent,’ by Rashmi Uchil.
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At the launch of a book about Mahadev Desai, recalling the idealism of the Independence era
He shadowed Gandhi for 25 years, writing a daily report in his diary, translating his Hindi and Gujarati speeches into English and editing all his writings.
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Nandita Das: My fearless friend Kamla Bhasin believed in shaking the status quo with joy
She taught me, and many others, that the world could be in a better place with poetry, stories, songs and laughter.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Nandita Das: ‘Fair & Lovely’ name change may seem superficial but it’s a step in the right direction
At the very least, it will lead to an even wider debate about colour bias.
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Book excerpt: How Nandita Das recreated 1940s Mumbai and Lahore for her film ‘Manto’
Edited extracts from an account of the making of the 2018 biopic, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rasika Dugal.
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Nandita Das: How did we get to this point where women define themselves by how they look?
It may seem unimportant in itself but the idea of beauty creates an insidious environment that women face every day and that affects our other struggles.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Nandita Das on Mrinal Sen: ‘My friend, philosopher and guide, in a way few have been’
The actress and filmmaker recounts her 20-year association with the legendary Bengali director who died on December 30.
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Nandita Das on Pakistan’s decision to debar ‘Manto’ biopic: ‘Censorship anywhere is dangerous’
To call a film ‘anti-Partition’ is a startling way to criticise it, the director argues.
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Nandita Das: ‘Kuldip Nayar prevented an idealist like me from falling into the trap of cynicism’
The actor and director reflects on her friendship with the veteran journalist who died last month.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Nandita Das on her trip to Pakistan: Is it anti-national to want to build bridges?
I have always felt that our perceived sense of animosity would dissipate if we made the effort to meet in flesh and blood.
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Nandita Das on Om Puri: ‘Genuine, never putting on airs, always rooted in life’
The filmmaker had cast Om Puri as Toba Tek Singh in her upcoming production ‘Manto’.
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Remembering Safia Manto, the woman who stood by the writer in good times – and the many bad ones
Nandita Das pays tribute to the wife of the great writer on her birth centenary.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller