Arré Bench, Author at Arré

Why Bittu, the Live Action Short Film Shortlisted for the Oscars, Deserves All Our Love

Bittu is a touching story of friendship between two school girls in a village. The film which has been shortlisted for the Oscars has no big stars. Instead, director Karishma Dev Dube went to local communities and government schools in the rural areas to pick her cast.

Arré Bench July 15, 2016

Features

5 Reasons Why Amazon Prime Video’s The Tomorrow War Is A Complete Action Entertainer

Amazon Prime Video’s The Tomorrow War is one of those rare sci-fi action films that has it all – an emotional core, a fascinating time-travel twist, gruesome enemies and yet a reassuringly human heart.

Arré Bench July 13, 2016

POV

Pulwama Attack: When Did Peace Become Such a Loaded, Dirty Word?

In the wake of the Pulwama attack, the distinction between sympathising with terrorists and hoping that peace will prevail has become increasingly blurry for those infected with a taste for vengeful retribution. At this point, someone could advocate a nuclear war and they’d receive a warmer reception than a person calling for peace.

Arré Bench July 12, 2016

Culture

Putting the Sab in Sabarimala: The Kerala Temple’s Lesson in Inclusion

The verdict in the Sabarimala hearing is a reminder that Indian religious institutions need to finally end their deep-seated prejudice toward women devotees. Which is why, the Sabarimala judgment isn’t a win – it’s only the start.

Arré Bench July 12, 2016

Features

An Intel® based PC: Your Ultimate Work-From-Home Buddy

From embarrassing Zoom call fails, to the lethargy that comes with working out of our bedrooms, the work-from-home lifestyle has been tough to adapt to. But by following a few small tips, and getting the right Intel hardware in place, you’ll soon find that it’s really easy to toggle between work mode and play mode.

Arré Bench July 11, 2016

Features

Kaun Hai Hero, Kaun Villain? The 5 Key Characters to Watch Out for in Amazon Prime Video’s Tandav

If the trailer of Amazon Prime Video’s Tandav is anything to go by, this political drama has everything it takes to get you hooked to your screen. In Saif Ali Khan, we have a powerful scion and in Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub’s a fiery student leader. That’s not all.

Arré Bench July 10, 2016

Gender

The Only Resolution India Needs to Make in 2021: To Reduce Crimes Against Women

According to NCW data, 23,722 complaints of crimes against women were received in 2020, the highest in the last six years. For all the cases reported, there are hundreds that go unreported. Can we make the country safer for women this year?

Arré Bench July 10, 2016

Technology

“Honey I Cracked the Screen”: Budget Phones for the Eternally Clumsy

Some phone owners manage to break a very important feature of their brand-new device just 10 seconds after it’s handed to them by the delivery boy. For these butterfingered individuals, these phones under ₹10,000 are a god-send.

Arré Bench July 10, 2016

Features

Arré Checklist: What Your IPL Team Says About You

If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances even when your Captain’s hair turns grey, while a true Kings XI fan is just here for a good time, not for a long time.

Arré Bench July 9, 2016

Love and Sex

Love in the Time of Uber Ratings

You have to give it up for millennials. We’re ready to ignore our instincts and let one feature of a transportation app decide who we go on a date with.

Arré Bench July 7, 2016