Attending one of the largest film festivals in India might sound like a dream to most people. And, for some, dreams do come true! Vamshi Krishna (Batch 2022) woke up to an email inviting him to ‘The 52nd International Film Festival of India’ (IFFI) as one of ‘75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow.’ For Vamshi, realizing...
It’s 5:30 pm, and the sky is still baby blue. In a few minutes, the pinkish-orange shades will start creeping in, making these ever-changing beauties even more mesmerizing. As I watch the clouds move, this inner peace settles in, and my thoughts drift towards you. You with your tube light smile and a copy of...
Waves are often considered as a symbol of time- a moment once passed never comes back. A wave is never the same as the next. Water moves, taking away everything around it. With time, everything gets destroyed except for memories; memories that are embedded in your mind. The sand felt soft under my feet As...
“One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, Or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls.” Chapter 26, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini Walls… They are often known to bound you, confine you. Never do we ever acknowledge that these walls build a world of your own for you....
In the modern world of global thoughts, people travel around the globe and stay away from their birthplaces, and embracing cultures becomes an integral part of life. Being a girl from a very small city of Bihar, I can surely tell a million versions of a story where embracing the culture and people becomes a...
As Soumitra Chatterjee’s first death anniversary approaches on 15th November, we remember him through one of the most memorable characters in Bengali Cinema – Feluda. His portrayal of Feluda with such a mesmerising aura is one of the most remarkable performances of all time. Satyajit Ray’s Sonar Kella (1974) is the first movie to bring...
On the 22nd of October, a guest lecture by Ms. Komlin Kaur provided insights into the role of an effective CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy in brand management. A communications professional and storyteller with close to 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Ms. Kaur believes in the powerful influence of storytelling for...
“Keep your eyes open for opportunities. Sometimes, they’re closer than they appear,” says Aryaman Padhee (Batch 2022) in a conversation about his love for filmmaking and his experience at the Expo 2020 Dubai. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: Q: Tell us about the program ‘CineOdisha: Timeless Cinema from Odisha’ and how did you come...
Sanskritam, held on October 22nd, 2021, was conducted by KTP Radhika. A renowned art journalist and Carnatic vocalist, Ms. Radhika first started learning music at the tender age of eight and had her first-ever stage performance at fifteen. Although she stepped into journalism through the technology department, her true passion for Indian classical music compelled...
