Friendship Archives

Tanushree Podder delves into Patriotism, Friendship and Love in the Army in her Latest Novel

Tanushree Podder’s “The Girls in Green” is a beautiful story of friendship, love and patriotism as four young women navigate the Officer Training Academy. From tough-as-nails superiors to their first mistakes and successes and even love, “The Girls in Green” covers it all.

Arré Bench March 26, 2016

Love and Sex

Kya Ek Ladka Aur Ek Ladki Kabhi IRL Dost Nahi Ho Sakte?

Indian children are taught many cardinal lessons, like touching our grandparents’ feet and returning dabbas to mom in pristine condition. The prime one is that girls and boys can never be friends. As a girl with seven close male friends, I’m often the centre of curiosity and judgment.

Shreya Ramakrishnan March 18, 2016

Pop Culture

The Beauty of the Brooder in Dil Chahta Hai

In a cinematic universe full of overgrown men-children, Dil Chahta Hai’s Siddharth really stands out. Before Sid, played expertly by Akshaye Khanna, we’d never seen such acute sadness delivered with such control.

Poulomi Das March 4, 2016

Bollywood

55 Years of Dosti: In a Country that Lacks Empathy, We Need More Films Like this 1964 Classic

On the surface, Rajshri Productions’ Dosti is an endearing tale of friendship between two plucky physically-challenged teenagers. But look beyond and the 1964 classic also speaks of the society we still aspire to be – empathetic, educated, and equitable.

Pragyan Mohanty March 3, 2016