Dushyant Shekhawat, Author at Arré

Spain vs Russia Is the World Cup’s Version of the Hare and the Tortoise

The hare and tortoise scenario is becoming commonplace at the World Cup. First, Argentina lost to Croatia, and South Korea beat Germany. Now, Russia has reaped the benefits of Spain playing a style of football they were well-prepared to counter.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 25, 2016

Sports

I’m a Cricket White-winger

The charm of Test cricket lies in its esoteric nature. It’s an oddity that alienates novices while delighting seasoned viewers.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 24, 2016

Pop Culture

Letter from Jadoo: Why Koi Mil Gaya is a Horror Film

It’s been 15 years since we were introduced to Jadoo, Hrithik Roshan’s alien best pal in Koi Mil Gaya. But the family-friendly film takes a much darker note when Jadoo writes a letter describing the harsh reality behind the story we thought we knew.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

POV

How I Became an Accidental Cat Dad & Realised I’m Not Cut Out for Parenthood

About three weeks ago, a mother cat abandoned her litter in my building’s parking lot. Even without the hassle of diapers and bottles that human babies would entail, these kittens have taken me to my wits’ end.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

POV

Daisy Irani and the Dark Reality of Children in Showbiz

Daisy Irani’s story of abuse has put a spotlight on children in entertainment, a distinctly adult industry which is no place for a child. The world of showbiz is a murky one that commodifies children and catapults them into adulthood.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

Pop Culture

Godzilla: King of the Monsters Review: The Big Beast Reminds You to Save the Planet

Godzilla has always embodied humankind’s worst fears about the end of the world. This was true for the Japanese classic released in 1954, and it is just as true for its latest instalment, Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

Pop Culture

From Space Odyssey to Satellite TV

Today, modern space missions are no longer about human beings exploring the final frontier but about increasing the number of channels on our TV screens and updating Google Maps.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 22, 2016

Pop Culture

Where Bigg Boss Meets The Shining

Cabin fever might start with a wilfully incomplete chore, then go on to verbal snapping, and finally it ends with you throwing your own urine at your fellow inmates.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 17, 2016

Pop Culture

Will the Real Pirate of the Caribbean Please Stand Up?

As the fifth edition of Pirates of the Caribbean releases this weekend, it’s time to toast the franchise’s real hero. I am holding the candle for Captain Hector Barbossa.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 17, 2016

Pop Culture

Welcome to Bollywood, Janhvi and Ishaan. Here’s What’s in Store for You

Dear Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar, this is the first day of the rest of your famous lives. Here’s how it unfolds.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 16, 2016