Pakistan’s Lyari defies Bollywood’s gangland label to rise as boxing haven
Food, football and history mingle in Karachi’s oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.

Food, football and history mingle in Karachi’s oldest settlement. And a boxing coach teaches girls to defy stereotypes.









Social media posts from Reliance and Bollywood stars have whipped up interest in the wedding that some are critical of.
Khan has been in the crosshairs of an armed gang since 1998 for shooting two blackbucks on a recreational hunting trip.
At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi’s political agenda and vilify critics – sparing not even Gandhi.
To ensure success of his latest film Dunki, Khan has copied strategies used by the BJP in its election campaigns.
Even if India somehow manage to lose Cricket World Cup final, there’s no doubt where the power in global cricket lies.
Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.
Female staff fight lack of toilets, childcare facilities, lower pay and late-night shifts with little personal safety.
The catchy Naatu Naatu number and two documentaries – All That Breathes and The Elephant Whisperers – make the cut.
The Hindi film industry needs to learn from its South Indian counterparts and reinvent its storytelling.

The story of the performers who are desperate to make it in Bollywood, where dance is a unique part of the storytelling.