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Devang Pathak

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I am a professional screenwriter and researcher based in Mumbai with 5 years of experience. I run Revival Cinema Project- an offline forum and newsletter which deals with the challenges facing cinema.

I have also been a journalist and writer whose work has been published in BuzzFeed,The Hindu, Film Companion, DailyO, FirstPost, Youth Ki Awaaz.

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How Kumbalangi Nights Casually Dismissed The Taboo Of Mental Illness

How Kumbalangi Nights Casually Dismissed The Taboo Of Mental Illness

Chaos is a common occurrence in Kumbalangi. A comment or a peanut can ignite an argument. The cause of these …

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Indians Are Never Taught To Talk To Their Parents As Adults, And That's A Problem

Indians Are Never Taught To Talk To Their Parents As Adults, And That's A Problem

We grew up online, confessing our innermost thoughts and feelings to friends and strangers alike. Why are we …

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Comedy in the time of #LokSabhaElections2019

Comedy in the time of #LokSabhaElections2019

As political humour becomes more accessible, so do the repercussions of having an opinion in the public sphere

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Oscars 2019: Academy Awards can't claim to be prestigious or global if its preoccupation is Ameri...

Oscars 2019: Academy Awards can't claim to be prestigious or global if its preoccupation is Ameri...

What role does Oscars play in 2019 when riskier cinematic ventures are moving online while only homogenous su…

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Hellaro, National Award-winning Gujarati film, is a beautiful ode to female desire and defiance

Hellaro, National Award-winning Gujarati film, is a beautiful ode to female desire and defiance

Abhishek Shah's Hellaro draws its central conflict from a Kutch folktale about subjugated women meeting a dru…

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Why we yell at our mums & dads, and they, at us

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By Devang Pathak
| The Times of India Verified
A few years ago, a close friend and I were out for lunch where, as usual, we traded life updates, debated our differing views on adulting, and gave our verdict on the food like professional critics. A phone call suddenly changed the pleasant atmosphere. She seemed annoyed with her mother over some errand or question, as a deep frown creased her forehead. Her tone became combative, and the words rushed out with a familiar desperation. Once the call ended, she was her usual self.
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The Messy History Of The 'Bombay Blood Group’

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By Devang Pathak
| Homegrown Verified
A person’s blood group defines their identity in a much more profound way than the obvious medical classifications. We are asked to provide strangers with our own from the moment we receive our first school identity card and this pattern continues right through our lives. Considering it may well save our lives in the case of a medical emergency, and sometimes ascertains the veracity of a person, very few hesitate to share this personal information either.
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The Spiritual History Behind the Iconic Game

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By Devang Pathak
| Homegrown Verified
Snakes and Ladders, today a global children’s game, has deep Indian roots shaped by Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sufi, and even Christian teachings. Originally known as Gyan Chaupad and Moksha Patamu, the game was designed as a spiritual map illustrating virtues, vices, karma, and the quest for liberation.
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