GD Agarwal (1932-2018): Ganga has lost its steadfast champion

A doyen of environmentalism, Agarwal died after a 111-day fast demanding action to revive uninterrupted flow in the critically polluted river.

Soumya Sarkar

· Oct 11, 2018 · 09:50 pm

Tribute: How the delicate balance between art and life found reflection in Kalpana Lajmi’s work

The ‘Rudaali’ and ‘Ek Pal’ director died on Sunday aged 64.

Soumya Rao

· Sep 23, 2018 · 11:51 am

Kalpana Lajmi (1954-2018): The feminist filmmaker who did not like to be called one

Her films explored the themes of female sexuality and women’s empowerment.

Manish Gaekwad

· Sep 23, 2018 · 09:32 am

Kalpana Lajmi (1954-2018): The feminist filmmaker who did not like to be called one

Her films explored the themes of female sexuality and women’s empowerment.

Manish Gaekwad

· Sep 23, 2018 · 09:26 am

Mehlli Gobhai (1931-2018): An art of refusal and consecration

The painter challenged us to home in on light within the darkness of the vividly anxious yet promising here and now.

Ranjit Hoskote

· Sep 15, 2018 · 11:30 am

Mehlli Gobhai (1931-2018): An artist who approached the work of painting like a campaign

He came to his canvas with no feelings of certainty about what he wanted, with no pretense that it was a willing ally in the act of creation.

Jerry Pinto

· Sep 14, 2018 · 06:30 am

Uri Avnery (1923-2018): Why Israel needs Mahatma Gandhi's wisdom

In this 2010 article, the journalist, politician and activist who died on August 20, reflected on why MK Gandhi’s way was not just the pious wish of do-gooders.

Uri Avnery

· Sep 05, 2018 · 12:30 am

Aretha Franklin: How the sublime soul diva’s voice influenced the civil rights movement

The 'Queen of Soul’ was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Leah Kardos, The Conversation

· Aug 17, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924-2018): Gracious statesman, gifted orator, committed member of the Sangh

He surmounted the narrow view of history and mission of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to rule a diverse country.

S Nihal Singh

· Aug 16, 2018 · 05:41 pm

From a slithering snake-woman to jive queen, Sridevi perfected dance in Indian cinema

Sridevi’s comic timing and dancing often combined to electrifying effect in movies across languages.

Sruthi Ganapathy Raman

· Aug 13, 2018 · 01:30 pm

That time when Meena Kumari competed with Meena Kumari and Meena Kumari for a Filmfare award

She was the only nominee in the Best Actress category in 1963.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 01, 2018 · 06:45 am

Ingmar Bergman centenary: Revisiting the cruel beauty of ‘The Virgin Spring’

A movie of indelible images and a masterful performance by Max von Sydow.

Bubla Basu

· Jul 14, 2018 · 01:30 pm