Richa Pant

IFFJK 2026 Brings the best of World Cinema to Kashmir

CULTURE Richa Pant - September 8, 2026

Kashmir's cinemas are drawing audiences again after decades. On offer is a tantalising array of world cinema. The first...

The Woman Who Sold Her Jewellery to Build India’s First Film

HISTORY Richa Pant - August 13, 2026

She sold every piece of gold she owned, and what she bought with it was a nation's cinema. In 1913,...

Assam’s Padma Shri Nuruddin Ahmed Made Travelling Theatre Bigger Than Imagination for Generations

CULTURE Richa Pant - July 21, 2026

A village boy once sank the Titanic onstage, and nobody who watched it happen ever forgot the sight. That...

Muzaffar Ali: More Than a Filmmaker, A Living Legacy of Culture, Humanity, and Poetry

HISTORY Richa Pant - July 8, 2026

Some people make films, while others use cinema to express their souls' voices. Muzaffar Ali belongs to that rare...

Daastangoi: The Art of Storytelling That Keeps India’s Cultural Heritage Alive

HISTORY Richa Pant - June 7, 2026

Every city has a story. Some stories disappear with time, while others live on for centuries because of the...

Jalali House: A Living Chronicle of Kashmir’s Architectural Heritage

CULTURE Richa Pant - April 8, 2026

Located in Srinagar, Jalali House is a 19th-century heritage mansion showcasing traditional Kashmiri architecture. Built using the resilient Taq technique, it has withstood earthquakes and hosted prominent leaders, while also gaining popularity as a Bollywood shooting location.

IGNCA’s ‘Stars Shine’ Exhibition: The Golden Age of Stars in Indian Advertising from 1950 to 1990

CULTURE Richa Pant - March 10, 2026

We've all seen film stars shining on the big screen. Their dialogues, songs, style, and mannerisms have become a...

Pranshu Chatur Lal: The Home Where Music Breathes, Today’s Custodian of Pandit Chatur Lal’s Legacy

CULTURE Richa Pant - January 15, 2026

Pranshu Chatur Lal has performed in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Sri Lanka. He has also performed with renowned South Indian flutist Vijayagopal, Anup Jalota, Rajan-Sajan, and Hari Prasad Chaurasia.