Exploring writers’ intricate world

In a comprehensive interview with Montage, American writer Pablo D’Stair spells out how the world of literature interacts with his own personal life. Pablo’s saga of becoming a writer and publisher began with his intense passion for writing.

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ENCOUNTERS

Cultural citizenship in Indian popular cinema
[Part 3]

This phenomena led to the recognition of the importance of female agency as a vital aspect of cultural citizenship projected by films. What is interesting about the narrative and performative discourses contained in these films is the deep ambivalence.

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Cultural SCENE

India in The White Tiger

In this week’s column, I would like to examine India portrayed in The White Tiger in comparison with how India has been portrayed by a couple of novelists such as R.K Narayan and Vikram Seth. Compared with R.K Narayan and Vikram Seth,

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To 'Madam' and 'Sir' with love

The '76-ers turn 50 by felicitating their beloved teachers, first! "The boys who entered the junior gates of Royal College in 1967 have all grown-up, and are an inspiration to us all", enthused the Principal of Royal College, Upali Gunasekara, while addressing the Group of 76 ('76-ers), their teachers and other Royal guests who had congregated at the Skills Centre Building of the Royal College Union, on July 1. The unique and unforgettable Teacher Felicitation Ceremony was held in honour of past teachers who had taught, guided and molded them, to achieving excellence in their chosen sphere of life.

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