“I am not being given my creative liberty here.” That’s what a friend of mine told me justifying why she wants to move out of
Category: Opinion
Nepotism: the word of year, and why Kangana Ranaut’s grief is misplaced
Nepotism has got to be the word of the year. Thanks to Kangana Ranaut. It has never been a secret, nepotism in Bollywood. The Kapoor
Assam Elections: A Cut-Throat Battle around the corner
Assam has 14 MPs representing in Lok Sabha and an estimated population of more than 33 million which is demographically diverse. Assam is also going for
Tamasha doesn’t underestimate audience
By Ankita Sarkar Present scene. Cut to flashback. Cut to Future. Cut to Present. This was ‘Tamasha’ for certain people. People who didn’t like
Modi’s cultural revolution: Exciting days ahead
[This is a piece of satire and should be considered as one. The writer is a senior journalist based in Assam.] Modi government is planning
Advice to lovers of poetry
I was introduced to the poetry of Eunice de Souza on a hot summer day inside a college classroom. Our teacher read to us
Politicians are the reflections of our society
We Indians, in general, do not respect our politicians. Especially on occasions like the Republic Day and Independence Day most of us lament that the
‘Equality In Indian Democracy’ through the eyes of a 12 year old
A lot is being said and written on the occasion of Independence Day. But what do the future of our nation, the children feel about
An Open Letter to Some Dog Lovers
Dear some of the dog lovers I come across you every now and then in every nook and corner and I am impressed by the
The Death of a Terrorist | Yakub Memon |
[Note from Fried Eye: Views expressed are the writer’s own. The blog should NOT be taken as an official stand by Fried Eye Media. A freelance
Open Letter: Hansal Mehta writes to FTII students
Dear Students of FTII, Why are you on strike? Why are you not attending your classes? Don’t you have a reputation for going on strike
Barring women in Barpeta Kirtan Ghar is against the teachings of Mahapurush Sankardev
I remember visiting the Satra or Kirtan Ghar in Barpeta as a child. Barpeta is my mother’s hometown and I was visiting my grandparents when I
Bojhena se Bojhena: A belated account
Okay, so I have finally watched the much talked about Bengali movie ‘Bojhena se Bojhena’ of 2012, directed by Raj Chakraborty, and I could not
Author Websites: What to Include?
I recently did a list of 10 Indian author websites that I like [link]. I was even alleged by few close friends that the list
10 Indian author websites worth checking out
In today’s world, every writer needs a website – there are so many good reasons for having one that even if you don’t agree with