A puff of controversy Time and again, cinema has come under the moral scanner for its
content and presentation, the act of smoking
on-screen being the
latest on the list. The most recent appeal against reel smoking by Union Health Minister Anbumani
Ramdas, to the badshahs of Bollywood, had Sharukh Khan react that such requests hampered
"creative liberty".
Metrolife spoke to a
number of Kannada
film personalities and
enthusiasts to garner
their views
Conflicting thoughts Documentary
film-maker Harun Farocki is aptly
called the philosopher of images for he explores sensitive themes with rare understanding
and insight
An artistic livelihood When people discard old items while renovating their house, Deepika Dorai collects them to create decorative pieces and artistic furniture out of them
Is Karnataka becoming a new haven for terrorists, as in recent times, even smaller towns have been found harbouring those with terror links? Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the topic.
Majority of the readers opine that the state has the presence of terrorists and stressed the need for tightening security measures to prevent infiltration. Some even termed the state a haven for anti-national elements.
