Topic: Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Meena Kumari — the ‘ajeeb dastan’ Bollywood actor who never needed glycerin to shed tears
For someone who won seven trophies—Filmfare, BFJA, Shama-Sushma awards— choosing Meena Kumari's best five films was tough. But here's our pick.
Cinema writer with a golden touch, Abrar Alvi was lost in Guru Dutt’s shadow
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Often reduced to being Guru Dutt's right-hand man, Abrar Alvi was a visionary writer of plays, screenplays and dialogues — and a director.
Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam took on adultery way before Supreme Court did
Abrar Alvi’s 1962 film Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam made way for a fearless and gutsy Meena Kumari.
On Camera
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car
What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...
Defence
In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband.Â
Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.