ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Himanshu Dhuliya

Himanshu Dhuliya is an Indian Navy veteran, author and podcaster.

Himanshu Dhuliya BLOGS

  • Words and views

    April 20, 2025, 4:26 PM IST

    In 1982, one of the finest English judges, Lord Denning (Alfred  Thompson  Denning), submitted his resignation as ‘Master of the Rolls’, the third senior-most judge in England. He was in that chair for twenty years…

    April 20, 2025, 4:26 PM IST

    Voices , India , TOI

  • Weaved endlessly – man and the sea

    March 23, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

    He stands there. As the waves rise, roar and die. The solitary nerve in his heart comes alive; He breathes fresh again, accomplishes fulfilment, With contentment, Aroused from the acknowledgment. In agony and ecstasy, It…

    March 23, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

    Voices , India , TOI

  • The language of silence

    March 7, 2025, 11:19 AM IST

    The language of silence is supreme; it is superior; it is subtle. It uplifts; it enlightens; it has no script; just meanings, symbols; space. It demolishes existing perceptions!  As I am aging I am fathoming…

    March 7, 2025, 11:19 AM IST

    Voices , India , TOI

  • Bimal Roy’s ‘Amrita Kumbha’

    February 20, 2025, 2:42 PM IST

    Bimal da died relatively young at the age of 57 of  cancer leaving behind a body of work which has immortalized him – Parinita, Do Bigha Zameen, Biraj – Bahu, Sujata, Parakh, Madhumati, Devdas, Bandani…

    February 20, 2025, 2:42 PM IST

    Voices , India , TOI

  • How Hindi cinema fostered fraternity through the years

    January 9, 2025, 4:00 PM IST

    Fraternity, along with equality, liberty, and justice, is enshrined in our Constitution’s Preamble. It is interwoven with the dignity of the individuals, unity and integrity of the nation and requires the participation of both the…

    January 9, 2025, 4:00 PM IST

  • ‘Mere Paas Maa Hai’: Why mothers matter

    November 17, 2024, 1:07 PM IST

    That Shashi Kapoor’s dialogue ‘Mere paas maa hai’ (I have my mother) would be immortalised was not something few could have anticipated in 1975 when the film ‘Deewar’ hit the theatres. When the film was…

    November 17, 2024, 1:07 PM IST

    India , TOI

  • Remembering Dev Anand on his 101st b’day

    September 24, 2024, 11:13 AM IST

    Dev Anand was among the greatest cine-stars of Hindi cinema, leaving behind millions of admirers when he passed away in 2011. This September 26, he would have been 101. My mind has preserved vivid images…

    September 24, 2024, 11:13 AM IST

  • Manifestation & celebration of ‘Saavan’ in Indian life

    August 19, 2024, 3:18 PM IST

    “The season of rain approaches, my love, like a king, his royal cavalcade in full ceremonial procession, dark clouds – his war elephants in their rutting season, glowing flashes of lightning – his tapering victory…

    August 19, 2024, 3:18 PM IST

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