Short Film Review - “Motorbike” by Manojendu Choudhury
A short film by FTII graduate Radhika. The film narrates the never say die spirit of the younger generation in the face of stifling adversities and social constraints. Recently, the film won the Whistling Woods International Student Film Competition for the director Radhika at the Pune International Film Festival.
Book Review: "Starfall" By Stephen Baxter by Manojendu Choudhury
This eighty nine paged novella is an addition to the Xeelee Sequence By Stephen Baxter. It deals with the early foray of the humans into space and the rebellion of the so called starborns against the ruthless empire of the Earth which oppresses the stellar colonies.
Back To Normal by Manojendu Choudhury
Jaya’s household was turned upside down due to Tina’s absence, and then they learn why she had been absent……
Religion As Control by Manojendu Choudhury
Organized religion with its armory of dogmas is a cloak of control over the masses.
Biltu And The Monkeys by Manojendu Choudhury
Biltu had a dream. Or was it just a dream?
"Paamo, Giftin, Nantu And Their Afternoon Adventure" by Manojendu Choudhury
An afternoon in the lives of Paamo, Giftin and Nantu.
Parent Imperfect by Manojendu Choudhury
A kid grows from infancy to parenthood, attempting to grasp the concept of parental love.
Shakuntala And Other Stories From Ancient India Adhiti Rao by Manojendu Choudhury
In this book the story of six plays, poems and epics from ancient Indian literature is retold for young readers (pre- to early teens).
Knowledge And Democacy by Manojendu Choudhury
What is knowledge, and why is democracy necessary?
Battle Of The Sexes by Manojendu Choudhury
The differences in behavioural attitudes of boys and girls are apparent from a very early age.
Book Review: 'Memories Come Alive' Manna Dey by Manojendu Choudhury
This is an autobiography of the exceptionally talented and immensely popular singer Manna Day. It is a notalgic trip down the memory lane of this eminent singer.
Reflections On Being Alone by Manojendu Choudhury
...what is it about solitude that is so captivating?
Self And Selfish by Manojendu Choudhury
Western society, as exemplified by the US, celebrates the individuality of the self, in contrast to many other regions of the earth. The dichotomy in the oriental and occidental approach to self, selfishness and freedom is discussed in this article.
