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‘Vanvaas’ movie review: Nana Patekar does the heavy lifting in this trite tearjerker

Bollywood loves to recycle parental abuse almost every decade to create a tearjerker. Anil Sharma’s Vanvaas feels like a reincarnation of Avtaar, Swarg, and Baghban, stories where a nurturing father suffers in his sunset years at the hands of his selfish sons. Sharma who started his career with sensitive family dramas like Shradhanjali and Bandhan Kachche Dhagon Ka takes a …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Apple made a massive blunder 15 years ago. They may finally address it soon

Firstpost

While the Magic Mouse received a minor update in 2024 with a USB-C port and a shift from removable batteries to a built-in rechargeable one, it left one glaring issue unresolved—the awkward charging port placement on the bottom of the device. That design flaw, might soon be rectified If the rumours are accurate, Apple’s next Magic Mouse could finally resolve …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Does Rasam Hold the Secret to Transforming A Glum Day Into A Flavourful Experience?

The Hindu

Published : Dec 15, 2024 10:31 IST - 5 MINS READ As the sun slouches westward, are you having a day like mine? Rasam is a complex symphony: a seductive aroma; a broth that fans out salt, tart, hot and mildly astringent; a percussion line of flavours; and scent-pops from tempered spices. Asafoetida is a resin obtained by incising the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Soha Ali Khan: ‘I’ve never felt the need to change my appearance thanks to my mother Sharmila Tagore’

Hindustan Times

Soha Ali Khan admits that the biggest roadblock in her journey of self-acceptance came early in her career. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Soha gets candid about looking up to her mother and actor Sharmila Tagore, who recently turned 80, to embrace her age, her journey of self-acceptance, getting associated with The PureSense Watermelon Glow Burst serum and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The Oodie’s £40 and under sale is a one-stop shop to Xmas gifts and winter warmth

The Independent

The Oodie’s December sale is the destination for deluxe Christmas gifting, with a myriad of brand faves reduced to £40 or less for the festive season. That’s right, whether you’ve been eyeing up a Fluffy Dressing Gown for grandma or a Onesie for the woman of the hour – mum, naturally – you can cash in on up to 67 …

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2 weeks ago

Book Review: Weike Wang’s 3rd novel ‘Rental House’ finds beauty and humor in a marriage of opposites

Associated Press

Vacation rental with the in-laws — for many, it’s a setup for disaster. In Weike Wang’s “Rental House,” it’s certainly that. She’s in a leopard-print turtleneck, plaid jacket and shiny gold pants to represent “a bad dress day.” He’s got a fin strapped to his back to stand for “great white,” as in shark, not, Keru later realizes, his status …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Golden Globes: The snubs and surprises in the 2025 nominations

Hindustan Times

The Golden Globes nominated more than 40 individual films Monday — and yet still managed to overlook quite a bit. Golden Globes: The snubs and surprises in the 2025 nominations The Globes have always had quirks, like A-lister tunnel vision, and while there might not be anything quite as glaring as the infamous year of “The Tourist,” this batch is …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The word of the year

The Hindu

As the calendar flips toward the end of 2024, the buzz surrounding the Oxford Word of the Year has ended with “brain rot” making the cut. This annual tradition has become more than a mere linguistic exercise — it serves as a cultural barometer, reflecting the collective ethos, moods, and preoccupations of society at a specific moment in time. Cambridge …

3 weeks, 1 day ago

It's all in the eyes: Inside the challenging world of a chess photographer

New Indian Express

So how do you ensure your photographs stand out in the papers and websites? "It's completely different from any other kind of sports photography I know," Llada says. You see this moment coming in football or tennis," the former chess journalist says. There's going to be a moment when the player is going to do something, like seeing his opponent …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Moana 2 is enough to make anyone miss Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Slate

On the fictional South Pacific island of Motunui, there now exists a variety of tween girl known as the “Moanabe”. These eager, sometimes awkward young ladies stan a queen who’s also well known to the rest of the world: the stalwart seafarer Moana, teenage heroine of the smash-hit 2016 movie of that title. At her parents’ insistence, Moana takes along …

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1 month ago

Ad review: A zodiac-inspired treat that’s written in the stars

Live Mint

Britannia has launched a series of 12 ads, each inspired by one of the star signs, for the launch of its Pure Magic Choco Stars biscuits. Created by The Womb, each ad film shows how individuals of each sign enjoy their Choco Stars uniquely and playfully, reflecting their traits and preferences. For example, the Virgo character meticulously savours every bite, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Time Cut' movie review: Nonsensically nostalgic

New Indian Express

Netflix’s latest science-fiction film Time Cut begins with protagonist Lucy saying, “What happens when a bright, shining star dies? It creates a big black hole.” With this line, the film bursts onto the scene with an intriguing premise: a time-travel adventure that lands smack-dab in the early 2000s. But, much like that era, where technological advances seem inadequate by today’s …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shalini Passi's Journey: From Shaving Head to Aesthete on Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'

ABP News

The article focuses on the life of Shalini Passi, a philanthropist, art collector, and artist. It highlights her journey to self-discovery after her son left for university in 2013 when she shaved her head and adopted a minimalist wardrobe consisting of only black and white. The article explores her motivations and the impact of this experience on her life.

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2 months ago

5 Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 for Diwali Sale: A Great Opportunity to Save Big!

India Today

Flipkart's Diwali Sale offers impressive discounts on a wide range of smartphones across various price segments. Several new devices are seeing a significant price drop, especially with additional bank credit card offers. The sale is perfect for those looking for a premium mid-range smartphone without breaking the bank.

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3 months, 1 week ago

Homes should reflect character and intimacy

Live Mint

Have we reached peak design? That thought ran through my mind as I coursed through a new book featuring 20 “iconic" houses in the country, a collection of residences created by some of the leading design studios in India. I’ve written about intimacy a lot in my columns because I feel it is an abstract conundrum that is so difficult …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

As you get older, here’s how to embrace your changing tastes in wine

The Independent

What did you love the taste of that you now can’t stand? The primary question they asked was: “Have your wine preferences changed since you first started drinking wine?”. The results showed that 69 per cent of the respondents’ wine preferences had changed over time, but 31 per cent of the sample reported no change at all. Thach developed a …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Emily in Paris Season 4: Why I can’t quit this silly, stylish, stupid Netflix show.

Slate

There’s a moment in the newest season of Emily in Paris that perfectly captures my feelings about this insipid yet strangely alluring Netflix show. Played by Collins as an eternally upbeat ingenue, Emily is an American marketing maven working for a French firm led by Sylvie, a Miranda Priestly–style siren who looks endlessly chic even as she delivers lines like …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56

Wired

The unassuming house on Santa Margarita Avenue in Menlo Park, California, had been empty for only a couple of years when I visited in 2008, but the ghosts were still there. In Google’s infancy the house belonged to a young couple, Dennis Troper and Susan Wojcicki, who had recently purchased it for $615,000. “They weren’t allowed to enter the front …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Happy Girlfriend Day 2024: Romantic wishes, messages, greetings and images to share on WhatsApp, Facebook with your bae

Hindustan Times

Today’s the perfect day to let your girlfriend know just how much she means to you! To the girl who makes my heart dance, Happy National Girlfriends Day! To my love, my muse, and my best friend, Happy National Girlfriends Day! To my favorite person to annoy, laugh with, and love endlessly, Happy National Girlfriends Day. Happy National Girlfriends Day …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Important conversations you need to have before getting married, even if they are uncomfortable

Hindustan Times

Marrying your long-time beau can seem fairytale-esque. Family Management and Planning Unlike relationships where you exist in isolated bubbles, marriage brings together two families. Keeping your partner in the dark, believing they'll accept you or your family's shortcomings after marriage, is a recipe for potential divorce. Be open with each other about your financial habits, like frugal budgeting or your …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-national security adviser reveals 2 questions that could disqualify Trump VP contenders

Raw Story

As intrigue builds over who Donald Trump will select to be his running mate in 2024, his former national security adviser revealed Tuesday night the likely only qualifications his old boss seeks. John Bolton, who served as Trump's national security adviser before turning on his old boss, spoke with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on "The Source" about who Trump will pick. …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Con artist': Trump hit with brutal compilation of attacks his VP finalists once lobbed

Raw Story

Former President Donald Trump is down to a few finalists in his search for a vice presidential running mate for 2024. The comment came during the 2016 campaign, and at one point Vance even said he sometimes feared Trump could be "America's Hitler." Sen. Marco Rubio, who ran against Trump unsuccessfully in the 2016 presidential primary, blasted him as a …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Trump's got his quirks': Trump VP hopeful may lose out due to facial hair

Raw Story

Ohio lawmaker and vice presidential hopeful J.D. "Of all things that Donald Trump doesn't really like, it's facial hair," said Caputo. Vance flips out on NBC's Welker as she fact-checks him Indeed, Trump's first vice president Mike Pence was also barefaced, and he reportedly told his son Donald Trump Jr. he didn't like his son's facial hair, and felt similarly …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?

New York Times

Well, what a thrilling group stage that was at Euro 2024. By The Athletic’s definition, France’s nine cutback chances created were comfortably more than any other side in the group stage — masterminded by the evasive Ousmane Dembele on their right. Even accounting for the extended amount of time added on, this year’s tournament has had 10 second-half stoppage-time goals, …

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‘Vanvaas’ movie review: Nana Patekar does the heavy lifting in this trite tearjerker

Apple made a massive blunder 15 years ago. They may finally address it soon

Does Rasam Hold the Secret to Transforming A Glum Day Into A Flavourful Experience?

Soha Ali Khan: ‘I’ve never felt the need to change my appearance thanks to my mother Sharmila Tagore’

The Oodie’s £40 and under sale is a one-stop shop to Xmas gifts and winter warmth

Book Review: Weike Wang’s 3rd novel ‘Rental House’ finds beauty and humor in a marriage of opposites

Golden Globes: The snubs and surprises in the 2025 nominations

The word of the year

It's all in the eyes: Inside the challenging world of a chess photographer

Moana 2 is enough to make anyone miss Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Ad review: A zodiac-inspired treat that’s written in the stars

'Time Cut' movie review: Nonsensically nostalgic

Shalini Passi's Journey: From Shaving Head to Aesthete on Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'

5 Smartphones Under Rs 30,000 for Diwali Sale: A Great Opportunity to Save Big!

Homes should reflect character and intimacy

As you get older, here’s how to embrace your changing tastes in wine

Emily in Paris Season 4: Why I can’t quit this silly, stylish, stupid Netflix show.

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56

Happy Girlfriend Day 2024: Romantic wishes, messages, greetings and images to share on WhatsApp, Facebook with your bae

Important conversations you need to have before getting married, even if they are uncomfortable

Ex-national security adviser reveals 2 questions that could disqualify Trump VP contenders

'Con artist': Trump hit with brutal compilation of attacks his VP finalists once lobbed

'Trump's got his quirks': Trump VP hopeful may lose out due to facial hair

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?