Category "Business"

Vivek Agnihotri: Cinema, Controversy, and the Calculated Game of Propaganda

Some filmmakers tell stories. Vivek Agnihotri sells storms. His films don’t just arrive in theatres — they come wrapped in headlines, controversies, and political oxygen. Behind the camera, he isn’t just a director. He’s a campaign manager in disguise, weaponising cinema for narratives that align neatly with those in power....

When Vision Meets Shortcuts: Azim Premji vs. Karnataka’s Traffic Politics

Bengaluru, India’s so-called Silicon Valley, has a traffic problem so legendary it’s become global comedy. Outer Ring Road (ORR) is where time slows down, patience dies, and meetings start in cabs. Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah thought he had a quick fix: request Wipro’s founder Azim Premji to open the...