Narrated by Rajkummar Rao, Spotify’s collection of stories #RukJaanaNahi is a radically intimate telling of the exemplary courage and empathy shown by India’s ordinary people in the face of widespread hopelessness and despair.

June was quite a month for superheroes (and supervillains). Loki, the smooth-talking god of mischief officially announced himself as bisexual, a day after it was revealed that Batman got flak from DC bosses for going down on Catwoman in the animated series Harley Quinn.

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.

Jane Austen readers come in all ages, genders, stripes, and origins: from Bridgerton to Northanger Abbey. She is the rare popular classic that can boast of having something for everyone. However, her seminal work, “Pride and Prejudice” follows a long line of contention, whether it is the 2005 film or the 1995 BBC miniseries. Interestingly, the 1995 version shines as the One True Adaptation of Austen's most beloved novel.

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Aastha Atray Banan’s “The L-Word” is a deep dive into the world of modern dating. From left swipes to long distance relationships to polyamory – this collection of gyaan coupled with anecdotes decrypts what “love” is in today’s times.

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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.

Amazon Prime Video’s Sherni is an imperiously effective story of gender and politics on the cusp of the Indian forest that may well be a metaphor for the rest of the country.

Amazon Prime Video’s The Tomorrow War has all the ingredients of the perfect summer blockbuster – baffling scale, thrilling action, time travel, a family as its anchor and a hero in the irresistibly charismatic Chris Pratt.

Mira Sethi’s new book Are You Enjoying? explores contemporary Pakistan; a country that is culturally not so different from India. In this collection of short stories, Sethi describes how religious identity and national pride are in a state of constant war with modern-day values. As this book sheds light on different identities, some without happy endings, it’s one that young readers across the sub-continent will relate to.

After writing a book, most writers get delirious thinking of the glamourous launch party; they don’t realise that they will soon have to face some very tricky questions. I was prepared for all of this with some smart, snappy answers. Although I felt like I had scaled a mountain, the anxiety of producing my next work soon consumed me. That is, until I realised, the only way to write is to keep it simple.

Anthony Bourdain’s “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide” is an encyclopedia of all things food. In this hefty collection of anecdotes, Bourdain recreates the pages of his passport through a culinary lens. As the name suggests, he documents his travels around the world offering fresh perspectives on obscure delicacies that otherwise popular cities have to offer.

Set in Brazil and available in five different languages on Prime Video, DOM is a thrilling high-octane ride through the streets of Brazil. Hop on for a thrilling tropical journey.

The popular 2018 coming-of-age book, Normal People, written by Sally Rooney and its 2020 adaptation follows its protagonists through the turmoil of Gen-Z relationships. The book derives its brilliance from spools of internal monologues; the show turns them into silent sequences while the action marinates in your head. While certain omissions could have enriched the show, it still remains a fabulous viewing experience.

Mark your calendars because Sherni promises to be a soulful excavation of the man-animal conflict, and through it a affecting reflection of our society. It promises to be an exciting, yet soulful ride anchored by a peerless cast and an in-form Vidya Balan.

My kid, or kids in general, are pint-sized entitled beings who think they rule the world as well as the people in it. They are simultaneously both difficult bosses and clueless clients. They throw tantrums and dismiss efforts, leaving me with nothing but a migraine. Unfortunately, there is no leaving this office and no smoke breaks. My kid will rule over my life forever.

Kevin Kwan’s opus, Crazy Rich Asians, is a combination of extravagant weddings, climate-controlled closets, centuries of elitism, and pick-me women. On the other hand, Jon Chu’s rendition to the screen simplifies the conflicts but makes the characters more likable. Finally, the movie does stand the test of being a well-executed rom-com and leaves much-awaited pomp for the upcoming sequels.

A phrase we often associate with our parents is the filmy and stereotypical “humaare zamaane mein”. “Humaare zamaane mein people had real values,” was a common lament. “ That generation thumped their chests and pitied the younger lot of gadabouts who didn’t seem to take anything seriously. We took all this with a heaping spoonful of salt and soldiered on. What a shame then, that we seem doomed to repeat this cycle with the next lot.

Anuja Chauhan has often been miscategorised into romance fiction even though her works stretch beyond that realm. In Club You to Death, she channels her love for Lutyens’ Delhi and curiosity toward rich-people problems and turns it into a murder mystery. This book is the perfect respite from the pandemic-induced seriousness and keeps you hooked for a lazy afternoon read.

The beauty of F.R.I.E.N.D.S is that it’s the serialised equivalent of the pizzas the gang constantly scarfes down. It may be too bland, too stodgy, but it’s also the quintessential comfort food. F.R.I.E.N.D.S: The Reunion is a reminder of that. It’s cheesy, yes but it’s not wholly devoid of charm.

If there’s one thing you should be doing this weekend, it should be watching Wonder Woman 1984. This a superhero film like no other – it’s peppered with nostalgia, romance, a sinister villainess, and of course, Gal Gadot’s effortless grace.

Ruskin Bond’s latest “It’s A Wonderful Life” is an appreciation for the smaller things in life. Considering the negative news that abounds us, his words act as a salve in these times, often lending courage to help us get through the day. I’d call it essential reading for lockdown life.

My favourite sign-off line these days is from the popular Freakonomics podcast: Take care of yourself, and if you can, someone else too. Look at the order of prescribed care: yourself first. And then comes the second bit: If you can, someone else too. What I appreciate the most about this is the voluntary nature of it, which makes you want to do more.

Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes narratives that humanises heroines, those who revolt against societal ideals. The Last Queen is the story of one woman and hence, every woman who has tried to navigate a patriarchal society. Through her latest novel, Divakaruni shows us that perfection is not the tax women have to pay to be admired.

Immunity boosters are all the rage these days. So is Remdesivir. But will it help you beat the coronavirus all by yourself? It’s unlikely.

There’s a sense of helplessness that has taken over all of us as the country struggles to cope with the devastating second wave of the coronavirus. While many of us continue to feel defeated, there are some among us who decided to do something about it. Meet the good folks at Citizens’ Covid War-Room, a group of millennials and zoomers, who have been working round the clock to verify leads and provide resources to patients in need.

There are a slew of Instagram accounts run by media professionals dedicated to irritants and inside jokes of their job and industry. Lately, the conversation has slowly moved from the likes of “This client said this silly thing” to “My agency promotes mental health as long as it involves a yoga class, not reasonable work hours or manageable workloads. Haha. Fun.” This shift from LOLs and low-key whining to simmering aggression about toxic work culture during the pandemic is an eye-opener.

Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream presents life as it is for a variety of students (and even faculty), leaving viewers to make up their own mind. It’s neither an endorsement of the IITs, nor an outright censure. The Netflix documentary takes a real, honest look at what it’s like to be an IITian.