ENTERTAINMENT
Biblical Barbie, Space Odyssey and other Easter eggs you may have missed in the Barbie movie
From Michelangelo's painting 'The Creation of Adam', to the 'Wizard of Oz' and 'The Godfather', Greta Gerwig’s 'Barbie' is a treasure trove of Easter eggs that refer to popular works of art and notable moments in history.
SPORTS
Wimbledon 2023 | A star is born: 5 times Alcaraz-Djokovic turned the odds in their favour
Batons were exchanged. Another riveting Wimbledon final, which had many 'all is lost' moments for both the Spaniard and the Serb, comes to an end. A reigning tennis star places his crown on the new star.
TRENDS
Kusha Kapila-Zorawar Ahluwalia divorce: Unfair to blame social media for relationships going sour, say experts
Can social media rupture relationships? Can an unhealthy competition for likes and followers result in marital discord? Relationship experts weigh in
ENTERTAINMENT
Tiku Weds Sheru review: Nawaz-Avneet’s Mumbai dream rom-com has some wins, more cringe
Sai Kabir’s 'Tiku Weds Sheru' isn't a 'Tanu Weds Manu'. A cautionary tale about the City of Dreams masquerading as a cheeky rom-com, as punchlines and humour fizzle out, the film gets dark, preachy, boring, and mostly problematic.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Idol controversy explained: HBO’s The Weeknd-starrer sleazy new show glorifies abuse, trivialises mental health
Acting, plot, direction — 'The Idol' falters in every department. But what is the controversy surrounding the show about? Why is 'The Idol' receiving backlash from viewers? And why is The Weeknd embarrassing himself?
TRENDS
Inside Adipurush’s tumultuous opening weekend: Divisive reviews, VFX trolling and copyright strikes
A timeline of events as they unfolded on the opening weekend of Adipurush — a legal case by the Hindu Sena, and attempts by filmmakers to silence criticism of a film which failed its target audience.
ENTERTAINMENT
Extraction 2, John Wick 4, Mission Impossible 7: Why action film franchises are popular again
The much-awaited 21-minute action sequence in 'Extraction 2' lives up to the hype. How long will the renewed interest of cinegoers in action-film franchises sustain? What can filmmakers do to keep the viewers hooked?
ENTERTAINMENT
Black Mirror Season 6 Review: Netflix metamorphoses into Streamberry in this self-aware takedown of Big Tech
Netflix is now Streamberry. It has a giant ‘S’ logo with multiple rainbow-coloured lines complete with a ‘tudum’ sound. It might just stream a show based on your life. And you might as well be played by Salma Hayek.
ENTERTAINMENT
Gaddiyan Uchiyan Rakhiyan: Vicky Kaushal's viral dance spotlights lesser-known Punjabi artistes
A connoisseur of Punjabi heritage and a fine actor in his own right, Vicky Kaushal has carved a niche for himself on social media by embracing his cultural roots.
ENTERTAINMENT
Barbie vs Oppenheimer box-office clash likely to leave an unprecedented pop-culture impact
A battle between ‘atomic’ and ‘iconic’, big bang and pink power, is going to play out in the theatres on the same day this summer. Who will win? Does it even matter?
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Nawazuddin Siddiqui on ‘depression’ and why Indians live in denial of mental health crisis
In the Mental Health Awareness Month, understanding why Indians, many of whom are mental-health-crisis deniers, invent baseless reasons for mental illness.
FEATURES
Why gig workers in India can’t unionise, despite poor working conditions?
India’s traditional labour laws don’t cover the growing fleet of gig workers, working under exploitative conditions. The labour unions are doing their bit but issues remain unaddressed.
LIFESTYLE
Hailstorms out, heatwave in: What to do about India’s climate change problem
Excessive use of ACs leads to higher power consumption increasing the demand for fossil fuels. At 2.7 billion tonnes, India is the fourth largest emitter of carbon in the world. Here's how to be more mindful in factories, offices and homes and health tips to ward off heat strokes.
TRENDS
India's Met Gala? Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opening spotlights Indian art, fashion
NMACC is helping Indians reclaim their narrative and exercise greater control over art which is indigenous to them.
TRENDS
Have fever, running nose and cough? Know the difference between Adenovirus, H3N2 and Covid
A cocktail of viruses is spreading through India, and it is difficult to differentiate between the overlapping symptoms of these infections. Here's what you need to know about adenovirus, H3N2 and Covid-19 strains
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Covid vaccine and rising cases of heart attack: What do the experts say?
People in their 50s, 40s, 30s, even 20s are being diagnosed with blocked arteries and heart problems. It's important to know the symptoms of heart attack, how to differentiate between different types of chest pain, and what to do if you experience pain that radiates up to your jaw and/or arms.
TECHNOLOGY
Career in a world ruled by ChatGPT: Jobs that will or won’t survive
With ChatGPT clearing the US’s medical exam, students, university professors and parents are concerned about how the AI chatbot is likely to impact schools, colleges and the workplace. But is the panic too much too soon?
BUSINESS
Budget 2023 Expectations: Affordable therapy and mental health insurance need of the hour, say experts
The main expectation from the Union Budget is of a much greater monetary allocation towards mental health, and National Mental Health Programme in particular
TECHNOLOGY
2023 workplace trends: Metaverse-hiring, AI-powered HR and inflation perks
If Moonlighting, Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation kept post-pandemic 2022 a tumultuous year, the new year will see office managements explore a cohesive system incorporating digital technologies with human workforce for smooth sailing.
ENVIRONMENT
Are our cities and homes prepared for earthquakes?
Seismologists and engineers suggest that cities demarcate seismic zones, test safety in older construction. At the personal level, we could check our buildings, and rebuild or fortify where possible.
TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2022: Sportswashing allegations, human rights violations and all that's not well
What happened to the thousands of cans of beer official sponsor Budweiser sent to Qatar, and more serious questions over human rights violations, bending FIFA rules and sportswashing.
ENVIRONMENT
Not just politicians and activists, real climate action will come from entrepreneurs
Startups like Fyn Mobility, Terra.do, Devic Earth, BiofuelCircle, Craste, Ekobarn came up in response to climate challenges.
TRENDS
Women Entrepreneurs Day: Why aren't there more women in STEM?
The number of women in mid to senior positions in STEM companies is still very small.
BUSINESS
Byju's messy move: Dos and Don’ts of choosing a brand ambassador
Edtech start-up Byju's recently got the flak for signing footballer Lionel Messi as its global brand ambassador after registering a huge loss and layoffs. Digital marketing agencies weigh in on what factors to consider and mistakes to avoid when selecting a face for your brand
