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Muqbil Ahmar

Muqbil Ahmar

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The writer is a theatre activist, film critic and blogger who wants to bring harmony in society. Music, poetry and food are his passions.

By Muqbil Ahmar

Why I feel Nandita Das’s long short doesn’t do justice to Manto

Where is the hopelessness and the marginalisation of an artist? Where is the angst?

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It wouldn't be rock 'n' roll music if it weren't for Chuck Berry

The King's memorable riffs and licks went on to establish a genre of guitar playing and vocals.

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How a woman in Afghanistan is fighting the Taliban

Her small effort is actually a storm in the ocean, keeping in mind her social context.

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Wishing Aamir Khan many more Dangals

The big question is, when will the actor deliver his next magnum opus?

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The tragedy of Om Puri being remembered at Oscars but not in India

The country has never respected its artists.

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Why it's hard for an actor to play Saadat Hasan Manto

With all the nuances of his compassion and eccentricities.

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Tax-exempt status to Patanjali is a slap in the face of other FMCG players

How can it be a level playing field when Baba Ramdev gets undue backing from the government?

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Afridi changed cricket for ever, now he's out

He has bid goodbye to international cricket.

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Modi is back to dirty trick by trying to divide Hindus and Muslims in UP

BJP has a history of making divisive remarks during key elections.

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Will Jolly LLB 2 give Bollywood another hit (after Raees, Kaabil and Dangal)?

It has been a great start for the film industry.

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Gift Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry to someone you love this Valentine's Day

Remembering the poet of love and longing on his birth anniversary.

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Both Raees and Kaabil are a success, so what's the fuss?

Two different kinds of movies doing well at the box office shows there is a market for all kinds of cinema.

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Controversy will help Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB, no denying it

Recent film history is replete with controversial releases setting the cash registers jingling.

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How Jagjit Singh redefined the modern ghazal

Remembering the maestro on his birth anniversary.

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AAP's Bhagwant Mann is using satire to sink Badals in Punjab

His impromptu songs and jibes have had people laughing their hearts out despite the strong political message.

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Arun Jaitley's Union Budget didn't address key concerns of start-ups and SMEs

It was a good opportunity to improve ease of doing business and remove challenges faced by the sector.

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Trump’s travel ban will alienate Muslims, incite hardliners

No individual from the seven countries restricted by the US' latest travel ban has attacked American people or interests.

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Shah Rukh Khan will owe Raees' success to his fans

The film has already sent Twitter users into a tizzy.

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Remembering Frontier Gandhi, who said 'Islam is the religion of tolerance'

In the present times, when intolerance and violence seek to take deep roots in our society, this King Khan's teachings are more relevant than ever.

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Is compensation enough for Chhattisgarh Police rape victims?

The state police are both the accused and investigative body in the case.

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Why did Bangalore molestation invoke outrage and not Chhattisgarh police rapes?

If women's safety is really a matter of urgent concern, let's start from the place where they are being treated as less than human - with inconceivable barbarity.

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Happy birthday to Bollywood's very Kaabil actor, Hrithik Roshan

India's Greek god has come a long way in his career.

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Will Dangal become Bollywood's biggest blockbuster by earning Rs 400 crore?

Industry pundits had predicted a lukewarm response to the film!

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Why some Twitter trolls are celebrating Om Puri's death

Anybody who is even slightly critical of the government or has a different opinion receives a scathing response.

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How Om Puri's choice of cinema set the artist in him apart

A timeline of his versatile genius.

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Ghalib was a people's poet, that was his greatness

Even today the Urdu poet's couplets are recited by the common man with great elan.

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Seize the day, Rahul Gandhi. Demonetisation is the gift that keeps giving

There is no time like the present for the grand old party to get its act together. After all, it's Congress Day.

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How Dangal beat demonetisation, proved content is king

Industry insiders predict the movie could be India’s first Rs 400-crore film.

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Aamir Khan with Dangal has raised the bar for sports biopics in India

Method acting finally comes of age under Bollywood arclights.

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How Raj Kapoor and his poet friend Shailendra became a classic in Indian cinema

Both stalwarts share the day December 14.

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