- Anjam
By C K Meena
A discussion following a screening of Ajay TG’s film on Dr Binayak Sen explored both, the increasing threat to human rights defenders, and the increasing extremism amongst India’s economically and politically disadvantaged adivasis
- More than a maid
By Huned Contractor
Nishtha Jain’s documentary Lakshmi And Me explores the relationship between two women -- mistress and maidservant
- When water kills
By Huned Contractor
Two documentaries focus on pollution in UP’s Hindon river, and the consequent health problems of the residents of the area
- Case of the mysterious flamingos
By Huned Contractor
Ashima Narain's film on the flamingos of Sewri Bay, in Mumbai, is unique in its attempts to explain why and how scores of these magnificent birds flock to one of Mumbai's most polluted areas
- Worth more than a pinch of salt
By Aparna Pallavi
Two films about the life and work of salt workers highlight the problems of this sadly neglected sector
- Cinematic views on conflict
By C K Meena
A recent film festival in Bangalore featured 14 films dealing with a range of disputes and differences among family members, between workers and management, across races, communities and countries. The films revealed the similarities in the dynamics of conflicts ranging from a local water dispute to a war between nations
- Tracking the tiger
By Huned Contractor
Krishnendu Bose’s Tiger -- The Death Chronicles -- examines the failure of India’s efforts to protect the tiger. It also highlights solutions
- Lightning rarely leaves a trace
By Aseem Shrivastava
Amar Kanwar’s The Lightning Testimonies addresses the theme of public rape in the South Asian sub-continent, how it is recorded and how it is remembered, in an understated yet strongly haunting manner
