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Hindi cinema's Weltanschauung

One can see the parallels in our own and in world politics

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(Book Cover) Lag Ja Gale: Indian Conventional Cinema’s Tryst With Hitler

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Lag Ja Gale: Indian Conventional Cinema’s Tryst With Hitler
Author: Fareed Kazmi
Publisher: Aakar Books
Pages: 200
Price: Rs 595

Social media was recently abuzz after fake pictures of highways and buildings appeared in a newspaper ad. The newspaper apologised later, but many pointed out that the photos had been sent by the client.

Whatever the case may be, for those in power across the world, their image is marred not only by thousands of fake pictures but also narratives mostly against minority communities. Much effort has gone into combating these pictures, narratives and ideas, but like the leaves of Jack’s magic beans they continue to