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The rise of OTTs leads to the decline of the Big Star era.

 Cinema is a dream for common man in which he can imagine things. Cinema has given humans the ability to express their thoughts and ideas. It allows people to momentarily forget their worries and experience happiness. Cinema is also an essential contributor to economic growth and a powerful source of inspiration. In India, in particular, cinema plays a significant role in everyday life. It often serves as a source of motivation and, at times, as a mirror reflecting people’s own lives. Hero worship is a widely practiced cultural phenomenon in India. Film stars are celebrated like gods, and people draw inspiration from them, aspiring to become like their idols. The rise of Indian cinema began after independence. Since a large portion of the population was illiterate, cinema became a medium that voiced the thoughts and struggles of the masses.                 Indian Cinema began in the early 19th century, w...

Mother of All Trades (Between India and Europe)

  India and EU have signed the Free trade agreement in Delhi on January 27 after 20 years of negotiations.  After nearly two decades of stalled negotiations, it brings together two billion people in a trade arrangement covering roughly a quarter of global GDP. Tariffs will fall on everything from German luxury cars to Indian textiles. This is not simply a trade deal. It is an act of geopolitical statecraft; one that reveals how major democratic economies are adapting to a more fractured and volatile global order. The sudden momentum that pushed the agreement across the finish line in early 2026 was driven less by economics than by geopolitics. Both New Delhi and EU have found themselves exposed to increasingly unpredictable US trade politics. Under the Trump administration, India has faced punitive tariffs of up to 50% on exports to the United States, with the Trump administration framing it as a response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. The European Union, mea...

Mitchell Starc : Peak At TWILIGHT

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Peak At TWILIGHT  Mitchell Starc made his Test debut in 2011 for Australia, entering an era already rich with fast-bowling legends. From the very beginning, he stood out—not just as another quick, but as a menacing left-arm force capable of changing the course of a match in a single spell. Over the years, Starc has grown into one of the finest bowlers Australia has ever produced. What sets Starc apart is his ability to extract prodigious swing at high pace. With his tall, explosive action, he generates steep bounce and late movement, making life miserable for batters across conditions. His Yorker are among the deadliest in world cricket, especially when delivered at 145 kmph with late tail-in swing —often unplayable even for the best. While he was initially known purely as a strike bowler, Starc has significantly improved his batting in recent years, evolving into a reliable lower-order contributor. This transformation has given Australia a genuine bowling all-rounder option, add...

Standing Against the Underworld: The Shivaram B Story

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Shivaram B and the Battle for Bengaluru’s Streets During the 1980s, Bengaluru went through one of its darkest phases. The city was deeply influenced by the underworld, and crime unfolded openly on the streets. Gang wars could erupt at any moment, and innocent civilians often became victims. People lived in constant fear, hesitant to even step out of their homes. Land extortion, contract killings, and organized criminal activities became disturbingly common, turning everyday life into a nightmare for ordinary citizens. Several notorious underworld figures such as Kothwal Ramachandra, Oil Kumar, Jayraj, and Murgi Faiyaz dominated this era. Their influence left a permanent scar on the city’s history, marking this period as one of fear, uncertainty, and lawlessness. The Nemesis of Nasru Amid this chaos, a fearless Sub-Inspector, Shivaram B, emerged as a determined force against crime. Under the leadership of Police Commissioner B. G. Harlankar and DCP S. Mariswamy, Bengaluru witnessed th...

New Tamil Filmmakers Bringing a Revolution

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 New Tamil Filmmakers Bringing a Revolution  In recent years, Tamil filmmakers have taken the lead in exploring socio-economic issues through cinema, creating a powerful wave of socially conscious storytelling. They portray the realities of society in a raw, unfiltered, and thought-provoking manner — a perspective this generation urgently needs to see in order to understand how privileged they are. What sets these filmmakers apart is their unapologetic honesty. They do not hesitate to showcase the brutality of social structures, nor do they shy away from making the audience uncomfortable. Their intent is clear — to spark reflection, empathy, and awareness among viewers. Through cinema, they aim to educate, provoke, and inspire social change, proving that film is not merely entertainment but a medium of enlightenment. Unlike conventional storytellers, these directors avoid being preachy. Instead, they craft multi-layered narratives filled with emotional depth, symbolism, and re...

Huli Vesha

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Huli Vesha: The Tiger Dance Of India The tiger dancers of southwestern India exemplify how the tigers still thrives in numerous folk arts all over Asia.  Huli Vesha literally meaning - “tiger masquerade” - is a folk ritual in the coastal districts of Karnataka, India. Huli Vesha has its roots in ancient traditions where tigers were revered as symbols of power and protection. This folk dance is performed during the festival of Dusshera , it marks the slaying of a evil demon by Goddess Durga, devotees form troupes of tiger dancers. Usually the lead dancer performs the ritual a vow made to the goddess in return of a favour.  The performance of the troupes goes accordingly to this procedure. Half a dozen men perform the tiger dance every day along the streets and bylanes of the towns and villages. Each performance is about 15-20 minutes and is accompanied with band of percussion instruments that can be heard from miles away. For nine days, tiger dancers, beautifully painted and ...

Dr K. Ullas Karanth

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  The Tiger’s Guardian and Conservation Pioneer – Dr K. Ullas Karanth Dr K. Ullas Karanth India is a country which has a vast and diverse flora , fauna. The forest areas in India are divided into national parks and reserves to conserve the variety of species.As we all know our national animal is tiger. The terrifying number of tigers present in India has seen a lot improvement during 1980s and 1990s in Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka. Dr Ullas Karanth is a renowned Indian wildlife biologist and conservationist particularly known for his work with tigers. His career spans over three decades and his work has been instrumental in framing and shaping wildlife conservation strategies, policies in the country.  Born in 1954 in Bengaluru,  Dr Karanth fascination with nature begin at a very young age . He pursued a degree in zoology from bangalore university, followed by a Ph.D.  in Wildlife biology. Dr Karanth’s notable contributions include his extensive research on e...