LEISURE

Can Vijay translate star power into governance? Echoes of MGR in Tamil Nadu's cinema-politics nexus
Can Vijay translate star power into governance? Echoes of MGR in Tamil Nadu's cinema-politics nexus

Vijay has achieved one part of the MGR story—quitting at the peak of his cinematic powers and getting the throne. The second part, leaving a political legacy beyond his years, will be the bigger challenge

By Lakshmi Subramanian
Art Dubai: When Indian artists turned memory into resistance
Art Dubai: When Indian artists turned memory into resistance

Art Dubai's 20th edition highlighted the growing influence of Indian and South Asian artists, who used their work to explore themes of migration, borders, and identity, resonating deeply with Dubai's multifaceted identity

By Neeta Lal
Rajmohan Gandhi’s ‘Do You Know Your Hinduism’: Understanding Gandhi's legacy and India's past
Rajmohan Gandhi’s ‘Do You Know Your Hinduism’: Understanding Gandhi's legacy and India's past

Hinduism is explored in Rajmohan Gandhi's ‘Do You Know Your Hinduism’, which questions the true beliefs of nearly 1.2 billion Hindus worldwide and highlights the diverse ways faith is transmitted

By Praveen Davar
The art of absurdity: Rise of dark humour in Malayalam cinema
The art of absurdity: Rise of dark humour in Malayalam cinema

Dark comedy is gaining traction in Malayalam cinema, with films like ‘Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam’ captivating audiences through morbid yet endearing humour, mirroring the genre's appeal seen in cult classics like Pulp Fiction

By Sajin Shrijith