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Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Room at the NMACC: An escape into the unknown
As one of the Japanese contemporary artist’s Infinity Mirror Rooms debuts in India, here’s a look at what makes them so popular around the world.
ENTERTAINMENT
Barbie is a feminist film: A peek into Greta Gerwig’s pitch for the Everywoman
The Barbie movie is much deeper and nuanced than the pink fluff camp tone of Barbieland may lead one to believe.
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Milan Kundera—author, dissident, philosopher, lover
Best known for his 1984 novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera's impact and influence on the form of a novel, the place of humour and intellectual labour in our lives is more relevant now than ever before.
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Goa Monsoon travel guide: Unique seasonal experiences in the sunshine state on a rainy day
What to do, where to stay, eat, drink and make merry even when it’s wetter than an aquarium in Goa during the monsoon.
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Emmanuel Macron blamed video games for the violent riots in France. He isn’t the first one
Studies have repeatedly shown that the link between role-playing games, their storylines and the real-life behaviour exhibited by players is tenuous at best. Yet, video games continue to be blamed for real-life violence.
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The Harry Potter universe at 26: How one woman spawned an unlikely empire
In June 1997, JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released. No one foresaw the worldwide brand it was about to become.
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The unyielding star of Madonna: How the queen of pop built her endless reign
Hospitalized with a severe bacterial infection last month, Madonna is reportedly recuperating at her New York home now.
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Lust Stories 2 is testament to how the depiction of female desire in Bollywood has evolved—or not
Lusty women aren’t rare in Bollywood, but an accurate portrayal of what women really want is.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Archies in India: How a very American comic book became a major pop culture influence all the way here
As Zoya Akhtar’s 'The Archies' readies for release of Netflix, here’s a look at why Riverdale and its teenage residents have held our attention for at least half a century.
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Cowabunga! Why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are still alive and kicking 40 years on
As Seth Rogen’s animated movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem gears up for an August release, here’s a look at a franchise that peaked during the 1990s, but might just make a comeback.
FEATURES
Vinesh Phogat to Tanushree Dutta: What will happen to #MeToo if accusers suffer for going public?
As the group of Indian wrestlers continue to protest for justice in their allegations of sexual misconduct against the WFI chief, here’s a look at the impact and future of the MeToo movement in India and the world
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How Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 uses music to tap into our nostalgia for another time
Nostalgia is a potent force, and Hollywood has known this for longer than you’d think.
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Why do people care so much about the Met Gala?
Fashion’s biggest night has been around since 1946. But the world beyond began to take notice only about five years ago. What changed?
ENTERTAINMENT
How Bollywood, among others, was inspired by calypso king Harry Belafonte’s music
The King of Calypso, singer, entertainer, actor and tireless activist, who passed away this week, fused art and activism in a way that reverberated with his peers and younger musicians around the globe.
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Indian Matchmaking on Netflix: 2 good seasons and 1 okay season later, is it time to wrap up?
Lately, the show has been accused of a lack of diversity. Three seasons of upper-caste, upper-class Hindus (mostly): It does seem to be getting repetitive.
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Ponniyin Selvan 2 review: Mani Ratnam’s sequel to PS-1 is a tremendous accomplishment
Mani Ratnam and a star-studded ensemble cast shine once again in a film that fully amps up the action, intrigue, romance and heartbreak that made Ponniyin Selvan - 1 such a crowd favourite.
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Buskers vs Cops: Varun Dagar case calls for serious look at rights of street performers in India
As the busker vs cop debate flares up again in Delhi, here’s a look at why buskers in India aren’t given the respect they are due — and what we can do about it.
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Ali Wong and Steven Yeun's Beef on Netflix is epic—and proof that dark comedy is peaking
Why English language TV comedies have swapped up the laughter track and cutesy jokes for gallows humour and no-holds-barred absurdity.
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Why AI as powerful as ChatGPT4 is giving some 'end of the human race' nightmares
What potential dangers of AI compelled Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak and others to sign the Future of Life Institute open letter, and what now?
TRAVEL
Long Weekends| 72 hours in Fort Kochi: Eat your way through Kerala’s art island
On the canvas or your plate, this neighbourhood is fuelled by creativity. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is ending on April 10, in case you are visiting Fort Kochi, here's what to eat, drink, do and see there.
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Asian actresses at the Oscars: Before Michelle Yeoh, there was Vivien Leigh
For decades, Asian-origin actresses in Hollywood have contended with their ancestry even as they outperformed their peers, and in remarkably different ways.
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What to watch on Apple TV+ | Ted Lasso and the pursuit of happiness
As Season 3 of the superhit Apple TV+ show begins, regardless of AFC Richmond’s fate, here’s wondering if Ted Lasso isn’t the most comedic drama of our time.
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95th Academy Awards: Rihanna, motherhood and megastardom
Is the celebrity baby bump image being reinvented for a new era?
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95th Academy Awards: The best Oscars hosts, from Bob Hope to Jimmy Kimmel
The Oscars wouldn’t be the Oscars without its master of ceremonies. These performers made the unduly long award show bearable with their humour and hijinks.
