Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema

The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.

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The International Feature category claims to feature the finest from outside Hollywood and the absence of winners from India—only four have made the long list—should not be seen as a reflection of the quality of films from India.

It is not surprising that