Like any other “low-key Konkani wedding”, DeepVeer’s wedding involved guests taking a boat and climbing up a hill in custom Sabyasachi while innumerable patrolling boats kept paparazzi at bay. The clincher, the couple’s no-picture rule.

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.

We are under attack. Almost every minute a bomb goes off. From the window I can see children with guns and soldiers running around yelling code words at each other, “Happy Diwali! Happy Diwali!”

What terrors lurk in the month ahead? We scry the heavens to bring you a catalogue of misfortunes, from a busking Anu Malik to family feuds.

Congratulations to Nick Jonas, who was recently anointed the white brother-in-law India has always wanted. Now for the important questions: What’ll he wear at the mehendi? Will he dance to “Lal Dupatta”?

We visit Delhi after SC's judgement that banned the sale of crackers and imposed a two hour time limit on bursting green crackers. Even the idea of clean air has sent everyone’s brain into toxic shock.

As a freedom fighter and one-time power player, ND Tiwari’s legacy would be memorable enough by itself. Unfortunately, back-to-back scandals at the denouement of his political career have also ensured a more salacious version of Tiwari’s life will live on in public memory.

Almost 14 years ago, writer-director-producer, Karan Johar did the unthinkable: He brought our favourite Bollywood stars from the big screen, straight into our living rooms. Rarely have our stars been as relatable as they have been on Koffee With Karan.

In an exclusive interview from the temple’s entrance, former union minister MJ Akbar tells us he is upset about having to resign. He hoped to beat Harvey Weinstein’s record one day.

Everyone knows about the senior actor who forces young actresses to sleep with him. And about the casting director, who refuses to record any woman struggler’s audition unless she takes her top off. But will Bollywood back #MeToo and finally talk about its real villains?

A year into the #MeToo movement, we’re going to give credit where it’s actually due, and acknowledge the real kickstarters of the campaign: The men who made sexual harassment possible in the first place.

Hidayatullah National Law University students have been up in arms, protesting rampant sexual harassment on campus. This could have been a story about the strength of young women fighting the embedded structures of educational institutions. But it seems in danger of becoming a reminder of the impunity of men in powerful positions.

What is common to all the 12 Zodiac signs this month? It’s a good time to lock yourself up in the house and hide under the bed.

If you want to know whether an adultery law is archaic AF, checking to see if it grants women any agency, or just regards them as their husbands’ property is a good place to start. Which is exactly what the Supreme Court did.

The Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar is thicker than the last Harry Potter book, looks like a football score, and reads like the fine print of a mutual funds ad on TV. But what does it really mean for you and me? And what should cows who have Aadhaar do with their cards?

Nitin Sandesara, the absconding director of Sterling Biotech, reportedly opened over 300 shell companies to launder over ₹5,000 crore. Shell companies are to money launderers what #wanderlust is to travel bloggers and Undertaker is to WWE – indispensable.

With Jio spreading across the country faster than plague in Ancient Rome, there is no excuse for anyone to not watch the India-Pakistan Asia Cup game. Those who show no interest in the match should be immediately likened to Navjot Singh Sidhu, India’s newest “Pakistani puppet”.

On a scale of spending your days monitoring transactions to saving the world, how Jack Ryan are you? Take our quiz to find out.

Assam and Nagaland are facing a deluge. As we saw in Kerala, the aftermath of the disaster will involve repairing broken lives, and warding off waterborne illnesses and epidemics. That’s why we’ll only get by with a little help from our friends.

Yesterday, Sudha Bhardwaj, Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Gautam Navlakha and Vernon Gonsalves were arrested in relation to the Bhima-Koregaon violence. All of them were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. But what exactly does this law entail?

On a scale of Max from Josh to Vivek from Hum Saath Saath Hai, which Bollywood Bhai are you? Take our quiz to find out!

The floods in Kerala, considered the worst in a century, have claimed over 324 lives and displaced over three lakh people. Once Kerala survives this, it’s evident that God’s own country will have to be rebuilt from scratch. And they'll need our help.

The Bangladesh protests have made it clear that student protestors around the world are making their voices heard. Younger folks tend to have a romantic idealism about the world, and in Stephen Kinzer’s words, “It is never wise to discourage youthful idealism.”

Tamil Nadu likes its politics packaged in a performance. But DMK patriarch Karunanidhi’s demise, nearly two years after his rival Jayalalithaa’s, has forced the people to confront a new reality. We’ve just witnessed the end of one of the last great rivalries of Indian politics – and what an action-packed potboiler it has been.

Thanks to Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi, and Fugitive Businessmen Inc., our beloved desi game of chor-police has gone global. Once the teams are formed, it is important to establish the rules. Can you hide under the car? Can you climb on trees? Can you flee the country that you owe ₹11,300 crores to?

True Friendship Is Like Cuckoo Ka Jadoo -- Only A Few Get To Experience It.

Apple is all set to announce its new iPhone and as an Apple Bhakt, I could not be prouder. I have already booked my spot on the footpath for release day and broken the fixed deposit that I had reserved for my house. Bring it on Tim Cook, I am ready!

After a UK court asked Indian agencies to provide proof that our jails are not as gross as Mallya’s lawyers claim they are, work has begun on creating a top-notch detention facility. Sources say that it is equal parts medieval castle and Playboy Mansion.

Year after year, every Bollywood award function has had two constants: Aamir Khan’s absence and Rekha’s smiling kanjeevaram-clad presence. That changed at the IIFA Awards this year.

Tigmanshu Dhulia's Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster 3 forgets to be a political thriller and instead becomes a needless celebration of Sanjay Dutt. The result is an almost-dead franchise with an equally disinterested villain.

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.

Priyanka Chopra has a habit of showing up at the unlikeliest of places: She is at all Ambani weddings, on Instagram, on Page 3, and even in ads of media brands she does not endorse. It’s like you can’t turn a corner before running into Piggy Chops – just like a Mumbai pothole.

In the time that you spend adding a pair of sneakers to your Amazon cart, Jeff Bezos gets richer by $2,30,000. That is the rough estimate of how much money he makes every minute.

Before World Cup withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as the VAR penalty hit the Croatians last night, here’s a list of moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure. Emmanuel Macron’s dab, Maradona’s drama or Japan’s thank you note, which is your favourite moment of the World Cup?

The online sale is an annual event now, just like the Mumbai Marathon, your marriage anniversary, or the Champions League final. We remember the date, we remember the time, and we know which deals we have to act on.

Last night, Croatia scripted history with a compelling semi-final win over England, becoming a World Cup finalist for the first time and proving that their undying resilience and impossible persistence could make them the Ultimate Underdog of this World Cup.

The catchphrase, “It’s coming home,” recently became annoying as fuck, after it turned into a meme that Indians are repeating unironically. This is the World Cup we’re talking about guys, not the Kohinoor.

It’s truly a man’s World Cup. In Russia, women reporters have been harassed, Burger King has put out a derogatory ad. Will sexism be given a red card already?

Mithun Chakraborty’s son Mimoh, who is getting married this weekend, has been accused of rape by a Bhojpuri actress. But like in the case of other Bollywood sexual offenders, he will most likely go scot-free with celebrities coming out in support.

It’s impossible to feel uninterrupted joy for Belgium without feeling devastated for Japan. That’s the power of good football — no number of penalty shootouts can even get close to that feeling.

If you believe in astrology, read no further. These dark and gloomy horrorscopes shall strike fear into your heart.

Can Messi crack the impenetrable French defence? Will Ronaldo continue to carry Portugal on his shoulders? Who will Luis Suarez bite next? Find out the answers to your most pressing World Cup questions in our preview.

Put Baby Taimur back in the crib, the “hottest woman on the planet”, Priyanka Chopra, has a wedding to attend.

The morbid visual of a huge metal object plummeting from the sky commands a grim fascination. From the hair-raising footage of a plane crashing into a bridge in Taiwan to a miraculous river landing in New York, here’s what happens when planes and cities cross paths.

According to Reuters, India is at the very top of the global table when it comes to violence against women. Even Pakistan is considered safer than us. What does this mean for our Indian identity, which so often revolves around besting our legendary foe?

“Like God, we have to let things run their course before we can intervene,” said a civic body official after Monday’s downpour in Mumbai.

If you love cheese as much as we do, you're going to fall head over heels for this purposely cheesy grilled cheese sandwich.

Moses plays for Nigeria, Jesus for Brazil, and for the coming month, Russia will be the Bethlehem of the world. Football’s the religion to follow, where prayer chants are easy, you can pick your own Gods, there are no compulsory rituals, and most of all, you don’t get lynched for nothing.

The fitness challenge is no joke. This video is. #HumFitTohIndiaFit #FitnessChallenge #ModiFitnessChallenge

The alliance between long-time rivals Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati looks like the start of a modern-day “friends with benefits” relationship. Will this political rendezvous survive or end in heartbreak?

Today, a news story is judged not by its accuracy, but by how viral it is and how it can be used to manipulate popular opinion, just like the doctored images which implied that Pranab Mukherjee did the RSS salute.

Facebook is back in the news, this time for giving at least 60 device makers “deep access” to data of users and their friends, without obtaining their explicit consent. At this point it would make more sense for Facebook to release a list of companies they haven’t shared data with.

A recent episode of Quantico has irked Indians because it dared to imply Hindus are terrorists. Except that, their anger rests less with the show and more with Priyanka Chopra, for not representing India.

Here’s a reason to cheer on a gloomy day: Our Maternal Mortality Rate has dropped by 22 per cent. That means nearly 1,000 fewer women die because of pregnancy-related complications in the country each month.

Sharmistha Mukherjee, Congress leader and daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, isn’t too happy about her father addressing an RSS event, despite being critical of them in the past. As it turns out, it’s also not the first time she’s disagreed with him.

No first day first show for Rajinikanth fans in Karnataka. Upset over the superstar’s comments on the Cauvery dispute, pro-Kannada activists have called for a ban on Kaala. Distributors decided to play it safe and not release the film in theatres.

The politically promiscuous BJP is sending the strapping Amit Shah over to Uddhav Thackeray’s house – presumably with a boombox playing Marathi street songs on loop – to win the Sena back. He could do with these tips.

Addressing the issue of the wage gap between men and women isn’t as simple as redistributing candy. Sometimes, change can begin with a conversation, and this week an Arré Siren panel featuring actress Aahana Kumra and photographer Karen Dias, kickstarted the discussion.

Cleaning up after Mumbai's massive population is no easy task, but for sanitation worker, Harishchandra Dhivar, writing helps him deal with the stench. On World Environment Day, meet the BMC garbage collector who has written over 200 poems.

As Global Temperatures Continue To Rise, The Intensifying Heat Will Cause A Mass Worldwide Extinction By 2080. Who Will Save Humanity From The Price Of Its Own Progress? It's Past The Time To Be Alarmed -- Now Is The Time To Take Action. #WorldEnvironmentDay

I’m a football fan from India – not a fan of Indian football. Obviously, my favourite club is Manchester United, but today I plan to watch the India vs Kenya game. Not because I am moved by Sunil Chhetri’s video, but because everyone on Twitter will be talking about it.

The Indian Premier League is not that different from politics – there’s a lot of money involved, people change teams and loyalties all the time, and a lot of it is fixed. And Chennai Super Kings is no different from the BJP: Dhoni’s team wins titles just the way Modi’s party bags states.

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While everyone around the country woke up to his name only today, Vajubhai Vala vents about the difficulty that one day of fame brings. With no clarity on who should be invited to form the government, will he put the BJP and Congress to the Laurel-Yanny test?

The thought of flying Ubers is exciting, but how will they navigate in smog-filled cities. And if the cabs bump into each other, where will the fights take place?

The Ambani-Piramal mahagathbandhan is a new update on one of the classic love story tropes in the history of romance – the poor boy and rich girl falling in love. Isha Ambani’s dad has a net worth roughly ten times that of Anand’s, making the groom-to-be less of a Raja Babu and more of a Raja Hindustani.

The Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja shaadi is a sacred occasion for every Bollywood wedding’s chief non-guest: the paparazzi. For the great Indian pap, it’s also a trying time, solely because it necessitates that they give up doing groundbreaking work on two of the most pertinent issues of today: airport looks and documenting Taimur’s afternoons.

At a shelter in Thane, its little inhabitants have come together with a group of artists to turn their surroundings from drab to fab. The once dull structure, has now come out on top... with flying colours.

Summer vacations are about moms yelling about clearing the clutter from our rooms and us procrastinating. Now, PM Modi has achieved what most moms have not. He has offered a Swachh Bharat Summer Internship, where kids will be seen with brooms in their hands.

How could you, Ranbir Kapoor, understand the life of a troubled star child from a big Bollywood khandaan who tries to make his way through the industry? Lekin fikar nahi karne ka – tera career get well soon ho jayega, mamu!

A first look at the Bake In India initiative featuring Big B. Crush karega India, tabhi toh badhega India. #Happy420

We spent an evening with India's Hitch, the CEO of Real Dating School, Mohit Arora. Turns out, teaching guys in Delhi how to ask women out nicely is a full-time job.

What is happening to our ATMs and where is the money? Has the Fashion Police been arresting ₹2000 notes on account of ugliness, or has the Mars Orbiter sucked them all away to the Red Planet?

The release of Cash Crunch, the sequel to Demonetisation, was suddenly announced by the government in different parts of the country.

Letting loose with your curses is a great way to beat stress and reveal your personality. When F-bombs are falling, are you a Kapil Sharma or a Shashi Tharoor?

In a world of unexciting small talk and anti-social socialising, outings are almost always accompanied by various faces of an unwelcome attendant: your anxiety.

Evening snacking is the death that all noble intentions meet. Vada pavs, samosas, bread rolls can be found guilty of causing everything from weight gain to cholesterol. And 5 pm is that deadly hour when all hell breaks loose.

Delhi CM acquired the rights to the Justin Bieber superhit after having to issue a string of apologies to fellow politicians. Says “will send them the song on WhatsApp” after a top-secret meeting with the Canadian heartthrob at an Ontario McDonald’s.

Only Indian MPs – and Usain Bolt – make the most amount of money working the least amount of time. If the criteria for the best job in the world is the ability to raise a ruckus, sign me up.

We turn two! And turn to you, yelling thank you!

Upset over the remake of Madhuri Dixit’s “Ek Do Teen”, 90s kids organised The March for Our Songs protest that garnered massive support from across the country. They had only one demand: #StopRemakes

Unlike what Yash Chopra and Sooraj Barjatya would have you believe, life doesn’t move from musical number to fight scene to happy ending. Here are the four movie climaxes that Bollywood didn’t want to show you.

Welcome to Comment of the Week, where we psychoanalyse ourselves and try to understand what people are trying to tell us. Brought to you by Arré’s resident psychoanalyst and therapist, Sigmund Fried.

For somehow managing to be the guy who gave the world both Farmville and a dose of Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, who appeared today in front of the US Senate, is our Person of the Week.

Even as the #DeleteFacebook movement gains momentum across the world, us Indians are unwilling to say goodbye to the blue and white buddy aka our totally irrelevant information generator.

The Bollywood remake of The Fault In Our Stars, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and newcomer Sanjana Sanghi, could be the first realistic and original remake of a Hollywood hit – if the makers decide to spin the plot around two outsiders struggling to land a lead role.

The country’s Budget was passed in 36 minutes, but two hours of prime-time news was not enough to cover the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. The man at the centre of this breaking news, Yogi Adityanath, is our Person of the Week.

Welcome to Comment of the Week, where we psychoanalyse one lucky commenter and try to understand what makes them tick. Brought to you by Arré’s resident psychoanalyst and therapist, Sigmund Fried.

The day I made a sucky DIY pizza, I realised that the customer is NOT always right. Between the pesky non-shopper and the “Call the manager” guy, here are five types of Indian customers who are invariably always at fault.

Hello and welcome to raat ki taaza khabar, a daily round up of news you can use. Maybe. Today we bid a teary farewell to nerd superhero Stephen Hawking, and offer an equally teary welcome to Aamir Khan who joins Instagram.

In an unprecedented move, a start-up aimed at sending Aadhar deadline SMSes to banks and telcos was able to raise over ₹1000 crore within a day of being announced. The funding comes from the citizens of India who have all made voluntary donations.

People tend to mistake fighting for a bad thing. But the truth is, that in a relationship, it’s as normal as falling asleep in a meeting or eating fried chicken on a diet. Which of these four types of fighters are you?

India’s best coaching class claims its AI scored 99.99 per cent in all subjects after attending a two-year course. This is much higher than anything Sharmaji’s AI can achieve.

Before the life-numbing realisation that it’s already the sixth month of the year and you haven’t done anything productive hits you, take a deep breath and join us in daydreaming about five apps that could have made 2018 our year.