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Anthony Bourdain Devours the Underbelly of Cities Across the Globe in World Travel

Anthony Bourdain’s “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide” is an encyclopedia of all things food. In this hefty collection of anecdotes, Bourdain recreates the pages of his passport through a culinary lens. As the name suggests, he documents his travels around the world offering fresh perspectives on obscure delicacies that otherwise popular cities have to offer.

Arré Bench March 14, 2016

Coronavirus

We’ve Made It This Far. And That is a Christmas Miracle

In a turbulent 2020, the Christmas miracle is that we have made it this far, and that the vaccine rollout is all set to turn the tide in our favour. And for that, we must be thankful.

Arré Bench March 14, 2016

Features

A Bandish Bandits Song For Every Situation

Bandish Bandits released a few weeks ago, introducing the world to the blossoming romance between Radhe and Tamanna. The shining star of the show, however, is one that doesn’t get enough credit — the soundtrack. Find out which of these songs best fits your mood here.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Gender

Misogyny Spares No Woman. Not Even Right-Wing Queen Kangana

In the past, Ranaut herself has been guilty of making character judgements of her fellow women based on their appearance or work. Now, that same way of thinking came home to roost for Ranaut as the same people who normally cheer her on rebuked her for posting a bikini photo.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Bollywood

Baadshah O Baadshah: 21 Years On, This Silly Action-Comedy is Our Go-To Film When We Just Need a Freakin’ Laugh

You rarely enjoy an Abbas-Mustan film for reasons that are not embarrassing. There’s no better evidence of that than Baadshah, a comic-action thriller that boasts of mistaken identities, magnetic shoes, and a private detective who is petrified of dogs.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Pop Culture

Welcome to the Bolly Patriots’ Club, Kangana Ranaut

Ahead of the release of her film Manikarnika, Kangana Ranaut has discovered how much she loves India. She has joined the growing tribe of nationalist-actors who make movies about how much they love India in between talking about how much they love India.

Arré Bench March 12, 2016

Earth

Three Earthquakes in Five Days: Are These Small Tremors in Delhi-NCR an Indication of a Big One?

Last week, an earthquake that recorded 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Delhi and Haryana. Tremors were felt a few days later, and a few days prior to that event. While these have been mostly harmless, recent studies suggest they might be a sign that something larger is on its way.

Arré Bench March 11, 2016

Bollywood

Befikre, One Last Day: What To Expect From Ranveer Singh’s Bachelor Party

Dressed in his best gender-bending, haute-couture-meets-chappri attire, Ranveer Singh will enter his bachelor party dancing to the acoustic version of “Tune Maari Entriyan.” This is the last time he will be thrusting his pelvis in public without being penalised with a night on the couch.

Arré Bench March 11, 2016

Pop Culture

“The Hour of Lynching” is a Haunting Potrait of Intolerance in India

Shirley Abraham and Amit Madheshiya’s The Hour of Lynching follows the aftermath of the death of Rakbar Khan, a 28-year-old dairy farmer lynched on suspicion of smuggling cows.

Arré Bench March 10, 2016

Gender

Girls Who Run the World: U’khand Makes 19-Year-Old CM for a Day

The appointment of 19-year-old Shrishti Goswami as CM for a day was made to send a message of encouraging leadership capability among girls on the occasion of National Girl Child Day yesterday.

Arré Bench March 9, 2016