They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.
Shubman Gill will lend his voice to Indian Spider-Man in the upcoming animated movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'
'No small artistic film can even hope to win, except, maybe, as random tokenism,' asserts Deepa Gahlot.
How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?
Avinash Arun, winner of the Crystal Bear at Berlinale for his directorial debut, Killa, shares a fascinating life story with Aseem Chhabra.
The Kerala high court gives a go-ahead to the controversial Malayalam film.
'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'
Theatre director, Joy Matthew has made a comeback to films after 26 years and he is busy like never before.
Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
'A lot of fraud films are being made in the name of realistic cinema.'
'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'
Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.
'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'
'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'
'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
Jyoti Punwani examines the relevance of the Sairat, the hit Marathi film everyone is talking about, in today's times.
The OTT scene is bustling again this week with brand new shows and movies. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can watch.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the actor's brief movie parts.
Take a look at the arrivals.
'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'
'The nicest thing is that it is not my film.' 'People bring their own stories and life histories to the film.'
The pulling out of films S Durga and Nude from the 48th edition of IFFi did not go well with the director.
'Animals understand you well.' 'They understand your vibe.' 'If they feel there is no harm from you, they will love you for life.'
'If the executive is not obeying the judiciary, then it is a Constitutional issue.'
Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.
Joginder Tuteja looks at Bollywood's new lot of actress-turned-producers.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
'It is time the Sena realises that voters can see through its divisive actions. It needs to have a wider vision before the party is reduced to a slapstick political comedy.'
The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.
A lowdown on what's happening in Bollywood.
'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'
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