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Moneycontrol Weekend Selects: Top stories this afternoon

A compilation of top weekend reads to keep you informed of the latest trending stories.

December 23, 2023 / 13:58 IST
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Top weekend reads for you this afternoon.
Top weekend reads for you this afternoon.

1. 7 meta moments in SRK’s Dunki: DDLJ-inspired Polo T-shirt, Fauji tribute, 3 idiots recall

Elevated by its emotional punches, commentary on white privilege and portrayal of immigrant struggle yet marred by the jarring Punjabi accent and unconvincing humour, Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal, has opened to mixed reviews. Read more.

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2. Year Ender 2023 | 7 reasons why 2023 is a year to remember in Indian sports

2023, without a doubt, has been a landmark year in Indian sports. A year full of great performances, a bitter but brave fight against an established power, almost a World Cup win, record-breaking sprees from giants like Virat Kohli, complete dominance over a sport at the global level by the likes of Neeraj Chopra, a remarkable coming-of-age of Indian athletics with a record haul at the Asian Games and a spate of qualifications for the 2024 Paris Olympics; a resurgence in Indian shooting after a devastating Tokyo Olympics, a badminton pair rising to the top of the sport with razor-sharp, high-octane performances, come-from-behind wins and crushing victories in cricket, hockey, wrestling, and boxing, and young, new talent showing that they belong at the highest level. Read more.