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Remembering Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

2 September 2024, marks Tolkien’s 51st death anniversary, yet the relevance of his literary work is far from diminished. He is immortal in the annals of world literature, and The Lord of the Rings continues to shine brightly in the hearts of readers all around the globe.

Walking with M bridges chasms of discord across India

At its core, the international award-winning documentary film “Walking With M”, directed by Akash Sagar Chopra, grandson of Ramanand Sagar (son of Moti Sagar) of Ramayan fame, embodies the indomitable spirit of humanity and traces the story behind one man’s unfathomable attempt to ignite this flame of hope and peace.

A whiff of heritage

An afternoon at Mirza Ghalib’s favourite perfumery takes you back aeons, says KRISHNARAJ IYENGAR

Regional cinema: The new contours of branding of Indian cinema

Over the years, the dynamics of Indian cinema have changed, making way for a more inclusive and representative portrayal of the country's stories. There is a growing emphasis on pan-Indian films that transcend linguistic and cultural barriers.

AI in cinema: Augmenting the world of visual dubbing

NeuralGarage is a brainchild of  IIT Kanpur alumni Subhabrata Debnath, Subhashish Saha, Anjan Banerjee, and media &  entertainment veteran Mandar Natekar, with VisualDub being their flagship technology that has been designed to address the major issue that the entertainment sector, OOT platforms and advertisements agencies are facing regarding the asynchronism between the visual and audio cues. 

Remembering Dr Radha Gobinda Kar on his birth anniversary

The RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata that has been in focus owing to the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor on 9 August this year, is named after Dr Radha Gobinda Kar. Born on 23 August 1852, in Betore, near Howrah's Ramrajatala station, Dr Kar hailed from a family of esteemed medical professionals, including his father, Dr Durgadas Kar, who established Midford Hospital in Dhaka, and his brother, Radhamadhor Kar, a distinguished physician and dramatist—a talent shared by Dr Radha Gobinda Kar.