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Name-Dropping Satyajit Ray: A Bong’s Greatest Accessory

Bengalis love Satyajit Ray and his work nearly as much as we love boasting about our impeccable knowledge about the multi-hyphenate filmmaker and universal Bengali inspiration’s incredible existence. Even if we've seen a sum total of one Ray film.

Poulomi Das March 25, 2016

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Arré Checklist: The Porn Stars We’d Love to See in Bollywood

Mia Malkova, who debuts in RGV’s God, Sex and Truth, is the second adult entertainer to enter mainstream Bollywood. At least three other stars ought to make their way to Mumbai’s shores.

Damian D'souza March 24, 2016

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Why House of Cards is Better Off Without Kevin Spacey

Netflix’s House of Cards began the march towards its finale with its lead actor markedly absent. Kevin Spacey has become persona non grata in a way other men accused of harassment, like Louis CK, have managed to avoid. It’s hopefully a sign of things to come.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 24, 2016

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Jersey Review: A Compelling Sporting Drama

Shahid Kapoor’s Jersey doesn’t quite better the original, but for first-time viewers it is a compelling father-son story that successfully masquerades as a tale of sporting redemption.

Divya Unny March 24, 2016

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Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Take 2: Don’t Raise a Toast

Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’s return as a web-series isn’t the most prudent move on the part of its makers. The only thing going for it is nostalgia – and that’s a tricky genie to control.

Poulomi Das March 23, 2016

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Love in the Time of La La Land

La La Land reminds you of what love used to feel like, before we dived headfirst into the age of irony and started to abide by an uncodified playbook.

Karanjeet Kaur March 23, 2016

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The Marvellous Mrs Maisel Asks, “What’s So Funny About Checking Your Privilege?”

As a privileged upper-class woman, Midge Maisel keeps her comedy a secret from her elite social circle. But the second season of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel explores Midge’s anxiety as her disparate worlds collide.

Kahini Iyer March 23, 2016

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Asanas for Auction

World Yoga Day was a big success with a host of think-pieces, trending hashtags, and yoga drives. We just stopped short of putting an IPR over it.

#VALUE! March 23, 2016

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Why it’s Game Over for Game of Thrones and Me

It hurts to say that, as the show’s final season finally arrives, I have officially broken up with Game of Thrones. With its reliance on CGI dragons and impending apocalypse, GoT has become almost conventional, nearly predictable — and utterly disappointing.

Kahini Iyer March 22, 2016

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Who Had the Most Fun at the Virushka Reception?

Shah Rukh Khan did a “Chaiya Chaiya”, Ranbir was seen using sign language, and Bhajji-Yuvi slayed at bhangra at the Virushka reception. Who was the coolest guest at the party?

Parthshri Arora March 22, 2016