ENTERTAINMENT
Murder in Mahim Review: The webseries does a fair job at portraying everyday homophobia and the dehumanization of the queer community
Murder in Mahim does a fair job at portraying everyday homophobia and the dehumanization of the queer community but falters when it comes to the tonality, which is too preachy, and superficial.
ENTERTAINMENT
Srikanth Review: Rajkummar Rao starrer is a radically optimistic, feel-good biopic marred by melodrama
Tushar Hiranandani’s film ‘Srikanth’ has just the right amount of feel-good charm that makes you root for the titular character without making them out to be a tragic figure. More so, the film compels the able-bodied viewers to question the preconceived notions they have about the differently abled.
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6 controversial moments at 66th Grammy Awards, from Taylor Swift 'snubbing' Celine Dion to Miley Cyrus throwing shade at ex Liam Hemsworth
The 2024 Grammy Awards were everything you’d expect from a starry awards night and more. Here are six stop-in-tracks moments from this year’s edition
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5 workplace trends in 2024: Anti-work movement, pay cuts for remote work, manager squeeze and more
As discussion on period leaves and mental health offs heats up, employee well-being will continue to be a key focus next year. As extreme weather events impact India and other nations, formulation of a climate conscious corporate policy at the workplace is another likely trend one might see in 2024.
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7 meta moments in SRK’s Dunki: DDLJ-inspired Polo T-shirt, Fauji tribute, 3 idiots recall
Shah Rukh Khan’s third release this year after Pathaan and Jawan, and last release until 2025, Dunki, packs solid emotional moments, tear-jerking monologues and like its predecessors, a few meta moments that allude to the cast’s filmography and public persona.
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Year Ender 2023: 10 bizarre things that happened this year: Twitter’s rebranding, Elvish’s snake venom party, Orry’s rise to fame
2023 in review: A tech billionaire challenging another to a cage fight; AI taking over jobs; a celeb is suddenly ‘famous for being famous’ and a pop star saves the US economy. Here, reflecting on a year full of dramatic turns and shocking pop-cult moments.
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Is Reddit the new Page 3? When the website & Bollywood gossips met on Koffee With Karan
As Bollywood celebrities become increasingly guarded and careful to avoid scandals and controversies, entertainment portals (and gossip lovers) are now turning to Reddit to get their daily fix of steamy B-town gupshup.
WORLD
Purplewashing, pinkwashing & popwashing: How Israel is fighting the perception battle against Gaza
Fight for queer love on mass graves; Taylor Swift’s bodyguard fighting Hamas; Hadid sisters labelled anti-semitic, hateful TikTok trends — the bizarre world of Israeli social media.
ENVIRONMENT
Artificial rain & cloud seeding in Delhi won’t work, ‘as ineffective as the smog tower’, say experts
Delhi government will bear the cost of Phases 1 & 2 of cloud seeding, totalling Rs 13 crore. Cloud seeding experiment, at Rs 1 lakh per sq. km, is likely to bring relief only for a week. Experts are sceptical about the endeavour. Here's why
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Matthew Perry tribute: How the 'Chandler Bing Sarcasm' shaped millennial humour
The relatable friend from that '90s show, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, who taught an entire generation of Millennials how to laugh at themselves, the disarming charm of witty repartee, and showed men what non-toxic masculinity can be like, is no more.
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12th Fail, TVF Aspirants & UPSC dream: Dangers of appropriating coaching subcultures
TVF's optimism is so blinding and all-encompassing that it doesn't once take into consideration the brutal reality of competitive exam preparation in India. This optimism is dangerous for those who might approach UPSC preparation with rose-tinted lenses and miss out on the glaring red flags.
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HiPOO to ZEBRA in management zoo: 10 dangerous workplace personalities, how to spot them and coexist
In a viral LinkedIn post, writer Jeroen Kraaijenbrink explained 10 types of dangerous personalities (with acronyms from the animal world) one finds at the workplace. Here are tips on coexisting with these creatures.
ENVIRONMENT
'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse, meteor showers and 3 other big celestial events in October
From bright green meteors and a dazzling ‘ring of fire’ to a bright hued morning star, the clear October skies will witness fascinating astronomical events you wouldn’t want to miss. So grab a telescope, warm clothing and feast at the wonderful celestial marvels in the sky.
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Festive season burnout at workplace: Do’s and Don’ts, signs to look out for
With Navaratri and Diwali around the corner, e-commerce platforms are gearing up for flash sales — hiring extensive support staff to keep operations running round-the-clock, in addition to setting up war rooms to monitor the sales. How can one manage festive-season stress at the workplace effectively?
ENTERTAINMENT
Vishal Bhardwaj 2.0: How 'Khufiya' and 'Charlie Chopra...' marks new beginnings for the director
In the two recent OTT releases 'Charlie Chopra and the Mytery of Solang Valley' series on SonyLiv and the film 'Khufiya' on Netflix, writer-director Vishal Bhardwaj plays with tropes commonly seen in his films while also experimenting with newer, unexplored themes.
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Shubh India tour cancelled: India-Canada row spells trouble for Punjabi artists
Shubh India tour cancelled: Electronics brand boAt ended sponsorship for Shubh’s tour in light of the escalation, calling themselves a “true Indian brand”.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hiring 'Taylor Swift Reporter'; listening to Taylor Swift in jail: How the pop-icon is leaving behind a formidable legacy
She calls herself the anti-hero; her mega-successful 'Eras' tour has reportedly saved the US economy by generating $4 billion. Her fans call her 'the second coming of Christ'. Here’s a look at Taylor Swift's building of an enduring musical legacy.
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Hannah Montana to Wrecking Ball: Miley Cyrus' new single documents her child icon to risqué pop star journey
Miley Cyrus’ coming-of-age tale is replete with pain and angst but not regret. Her song 'Used to be Young' is the singer’s way of saying that. A special, available for streaming on her Instagram, takes us back to the pop star's days as a Disney child star.
ENTERTAINMENT
10 Meta References in the SRK-starrer Jawan Explained
'Jawan' addresses sensitive political issues of the country quite bravely. The film has several pop-culture references too, in addition to meta references to SRK’s films and the controversy around Aryan Khan-NCB arrest.
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AP Dhillon: First of a Kind review: Not the raw deep-dive into AP Dhillon's artistry that fans expected
Prime Video docuseries AP Dhillon: First Of A Kind doesn’t quite give us a peek into Dhillon’s life. Further, it advocates Brown solidarity but plays into problematic desi stereotypes.
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Kite flying on Independence Day: How a community bonding exercise lost its charm over the years
Even as its popularity dims, kite runners are updating tradition to keep up with environmental concerns around kite flying - the symbol for freedom.
ENTERTAINMENT
Red, White And Royal Blue review: Shines bright when celebrating queer love, is bland vanilla otherwise
Every queer person has the right to come out on their own terms and their own timeline. They also have the right to not come out at all. 'Red, White and Royal Blue' offers solid commentary on queer liberation but falters in its myopic portrayal of the British monarchy.
ENTERTAINMENT
Heart of Stone review: Gal Gadot goes full Arnold Schwarzenegger in this subversive spy thriller
While the premise of Heart of Stone is strong, it doesn’t quite ace the execution and leaves much to be desired. Gadot however, who has proven herself to be one of the most bankable action stars since DC’s Wonder Woman franchise, is on top of her game in the film.
ENTERTAINMENT
Heartstopper 2 review: Crackling queer romance comes into full bloom with a coming-out saga
In its second season, the Netflix series Heartstopper is still the dreamy, mushy queer romance it was in the first one. There are cutesy animations of birds and butterflies when characters share a moment of intimacy; firecrackers explode when Charlie and Nick share a passion-fuelled moment. But much has changed, too.
