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Avengers: Endgame Spoiler-Free Review: Carry Along Enough Tissues for an Epic and Emotional Showdown

After the events of Infinity War, the Avengers were broken, beaten down, angry, and drowning in sorrowful memories. After watching Avengers: Endgame, that’s a more accurate description of the fans.

Sonali Kokra April 12, 2016

Fashion

It’s 2020. Can We Please Leave Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Her Neckline Alone?

A few days ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas wore a Ralph and Russo fringed couture gown for the Grammys. The plunging neckline of the dress immediately broke the outrage internet. You see, the actress is a woman, so every square inch of skin she shows must first be approved by men – and protectors of sanskaar.

Sonali Kokra April 12, 2016

POV

An Open Letter to the Right-Winger Who is Not Wrong

Dear right-wingers, it is time to prove liberals wrong. We know you are so much more than blindfolded acolytes swearing by gomutra. Remember that with great power comes great responsibility. Your job is not over by having voted in someone with an overwhelming majority: Your task is to keep them on their toes for the next five years to prove that your faith has not been misplaced.

Tamira Obrahm April 12, 2016

POV

Two Steps “Backward”: Is Reservation the Only Way Forward for Marathas?

In India, reservation was originally meant to last for only 10 years. But it persists to this day, because here, even for traditionally dominant groups, being labelled “backward” is considered your best chance to get forward.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 12, 2016

Pop Culture

What’s Not to Love About Ryan Reynolds’ Theatre of the Absurd?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu features Ryan Reynolds as the amnesiac, coffee-chugging, New York wisecracking title character. But underneath Pikachu’s ironic wit and conspiracy theories, lies a core of sincerity that defines the actor. The ability to skewer a beloved story without disrespecting its essence is signature Reynolds.

Kahini Iyer April 12, 2016

Pop Culture

What the Fukrey is up with these Sequels?

Fukrey Returns comes with the same characters as the first film. The second installment in the franchise, sadly, is not fit for everyone’s palate.

Anahad Madhav April 12, 2016

Features

5 Mind-Bending Moments from the Horror-Thriller Durgamati

Durgamati: The Myth is not your run-off-the-mill scary movie. But there are enough haunted scenes to make your heart race and plenty of plot twists that will keep you guessing until the end.

Arré Bench April 12, 2016

POV

What I Learnt From My Uncle’s Psychic WhatsApp Forwards

Recently, an elderly relative took it upon himself to personally message me a “quote of the day” every morning. Soon I started to notice a strange coincidence. All these quotes started magically reflecting exactly what was on my mind at the time.

Radhika Oltikar April 12, 2016

Pop Culture

Aranyak Review: Too many cooks spoil this promising broth

Raveena Tandon was supposed to be the headline act in this series, but she is one of the weakest links in what is a serviceable show, almost entirely salvaged by the calm elegance of Parambrata Chatterjee.

Manik Sharma April 12, 2016

People

What’s in a “Daak Naam”? A Bengali’s Eternal Walk of Shame

Just like Bollywood has Vivek Agnihotri and Yash Chopra has Uday Chopra, Bengalis have daak naams: It’s a part of your identity that you didn’t ask for, and one that you can’t shake off. It’s a walk of shame that never seems to end.

Poulomi Das April 12, 2016