Articles

Why Not Reviewing Dil Bechara Does No Justice to Sushant Singh Rajput’s Legacy

In the absence of a suicide note from Sushant Singh Rajput, the media and his fans worked themselves into a tizzy trying to make sense of what happened. To Rajput’s supporters, Dil Bechara will always be an important film due to it being his last, but using it to silence critics is a disservice to his legacy.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 30, 2016

People

Who is the Saudi Arabian Woman Activist Jailed for Fighting for Women’s Right to Drive?

In Saudi Arabia, a country with a dubious human rights record, a recent verdict sentencing women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul to nearly six years in jail has drawn criticism for its severity.

Arré Bench March 30, 2016

Bollywood

Meet the Real PadMan Before Bollywood Ruins It

“Menstrual hygiene can’t be tackled by an advertising or a marketing team,” said Arunachalam Muruganantham toward the end of Amit Virmani’s 2013 documentary Menstrual Man. Will Akshay Kumar’s PadMan prove him wrong?

Poulomi Das March 30, 2016

Bollywood

Is Pataakha the Sisterhood Story Bollywood’s Been Waiting For?

In Bollywood films, sisters are always selfless; they are mostly bechara, often vidhwa. If they are twins, one is bold, the other is timid. Our films have mostly paid lip service to a bond as ubiquitous as sisterhood. Will Vishal Bhardwaj’s Pataakha change that?

Pragyan Mohanty March 30, 2016

Features

The Five Types of Foodies You Meet at Mumbai’s Food Festivals

Since most readers are used to consuming their meals in front of the TV while wearing their pajamas, this field guide to the cast of characters you’re likely to meet at Mumbai’s food festival this weekend is what every hungry foodie needs.

Arré Bench March 30, 2016

POV

Why We Need to Sustain the Anti-CAA Protests Peacefully

The silver lining to the dark cloud of the anti-CAA protests is that the Act went from being something that people had heard about but not fully understood, to the subject of a mass movement. Now, there is a sense that this idea is not fringe anymore. There’s a feeling that it could get better.

Deepak Gopalakrishnan March 30, 2016

Bollywood

Nanu Ki Jaanu and the Deol-ification of Abhay

With Nanu Ki Jaanu, Abhay Deol finally feels like a member of the Deol family. He fights multiple goons single-handedly, just like his “dhai kilo ka haath” cousin. His comic timing is about as good as Bobby’s, which is to say, non-existent. Where is the actor we knew and loved in Dev.D and Manorama Six Feet Under?

Aakash Ahuja March 29, 2016

Sports

Ashish Nehra: The Forever Man of Indian Cricket

Ashish Nehra will play his last game of international cricket today. Nehra ji has been playing for so long that it feels like he was one of the original dudes who faced the British for teen guna lagaan.

Hardik Rajgor March 29, 2016

Modern Family

“Don’t Cut Your Nails at Night” and Other #FakeNews All Indian Parents Teach Their Children

As a child, were you told that whistling would lead to you losing your voice? Or that if someone hopped across your legs, you’d remain short? Our parents filled our heads with all sorts of vague “facts”, which we don’t question even after we grow up.

#VALUE! March 29, 2016

Modern Family

First-World Marriage Problems: My Life with an Overcaring Husband

In the two years since our wedding day, my husband has maintained his role as my counsellor, chef, doctor, philosopher, guide and storyteller. But before you serenade me with all your “awws”, I have to admit, this tendency to be more parent and less of a partner is a bit of a problem.

Fizza A. March 29, 2016