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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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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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Trending
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
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Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
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Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
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Muslims think namaaz legitimises terrorism, abducting Hindu girls, says Ramdev
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
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‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
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Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
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Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
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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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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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The Reel
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
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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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Nandita Das on why Manto was the greatest flagbearer of freedom of expression
The activist and actor reminds us of Saadat Hasan Manto’s powerful legacy at the start of a new year.
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The Field
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Motorsport: Ford to return to Formula One in 2026 following a team-up with Red Bull
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Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
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WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
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Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
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Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends