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We have all at some point encountered the kind of duplicitous men who would shamelessly beat their wives, catcall every possible female, exert their dominance, and yet call themselves feminists who “respect women.” They won’t even deny their preposterous acts and would either blame the victim for triggering them or make fun of their hopelessness.

The biggest Indian release this week is Kajol and Kriti Sanon’s crime thriller Do Patti. We will see the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai star essaying the role of a cop for the first time. Sanon here has a double role and also serves as the film’s producer. Next is the highly acclaimed mythology series, The

Whether it’s cinema, television, standup performances, or the millions of memes plaguing the Internet, the stereotypical Indian family has always been an object of ridicule. The moms are too controlling, food is uncontrollably spicy, curfews are annoying, privacy is obsolete, academic excellence flows through generations, and well… the list is too long to summarise here.

The biggest Indian OTT releases this week are Hotstar’s 1000 Babies and Dharmatic Entertainment’s Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, returning for a third season. While the former is a bone-chilling crime thriller set in Kerala, the latter gives a peek into the lavish lives of powerful women from the film industry, married to popular Bollywood

Parenthood has never been easy, but it is more confusing than ever for the millennials, who are entering the club for the first time. The societal fabric, lifestyle dynamics, and living standards are in total contrast to their childhood. They are more self-aware and sometimes even overly cautious of parenting and childhood traumas – thanks

Indian rural folklore is filled with bone-chilling stories of superstitions, witchcraft and occult practices. While the terminologies or details may vary with pin codes, what remains constant is the paralysing fear of the unknown, which often pushes one to humanity-defying extremes and unbelievable crimes. SonyLiv’s latest Web series Manvat Murders is about a similar story

October is here, and along with the festivities in the air, it has brought a refreshing lineup of releases. From romantic comedies and intriguing dramas to chilling thrillers and mind-boggling documentaries, the entertainment platter is quite enticing this time. We watch an AI application taking over Ananya Panday’s life in Netflix’s CTRL – out October

We are almost halfway through the week, and it’s time to update our watchlists for the upcoming weekend! Streaming platforms have announced the major releases this week, with a few surprise announcements slated for later. On the home front, the spotlight is on Bhuvan Bam’s Taaza Khabar Season 2 (Disney+ Hotstar), Shobhita Dhulipala’s Love, Sitara

The best of American television was celebrated at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Awards were handed out to the most loved shows and artists across categories in acting, writing, direction and others. The ceremony was dominated by FX’s period drama Shōgun, where an English

For every actor, there is a role that unlocks their untapped talent and pivots their career. Vikrant Massey’s latest outing in Netflix’s Sector 36 as a psychopathic killer might just be it. While Massey has done his fair share of negative roles in the past, his on-screen persona this time is enough to send a

This week’s OTT platter brings in a diverse array of picks from across genres that’ll cater to your appetite for entertainment. For thrills, we have Netflix’s Sector 36, which recreates the horrific serial killing case of Noida (2006), and Zee5’s Berlin, in which a sign language expert is roped into the investigation against a deaf-and-mute

There are films that run on extensive research and make you introspect, and then there are others that don’t have an ounce of practicality and make it to the audience’s guilty pleasure watchlist. Prime Video’s latest original series, Call Me Bae, falls into the latter category. It is essentially the story of an uber-rich Bella

This week’s OTT releases are packed with suspense! Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple features a mysterious body at a beach wedding, while Lakshya’s Kill involves a kidnapping on a train. Apple TV’s London has a suspicious fire, SonyLiv’s Tanaav follows a counter-terrorism operation in the second season, and Prime Video’s Call Me Bae stars Ananya

When it comes to sensitive subjects like national security, filmmakers often resort to a jingoistic tone. Dramatic speeches, theatrical dialogues, mawkish music and factually incorrect portrayals underpin the story. Thankfully, that’s not the case with Netflix’s latest original series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, which brings a refreshingly dispassionate approach to genre. The show takes

It has become rather rare for the Indian television industry to produce a crime thriller that isn’t a botched-up compilation of predictable plots, theatrical dialogues, and unnecessarily dramatic background scores. Thankfully, SonyLiv’s original web series Brinda is wary of these shortcomings and offers a refreshing take on the genre that keeps you invested throughout. The

The idea that the East African Rift System (EARS) is the exclusive cradle of humankind may be outdated. While much of our knowledge about early humans stems from fossils found in this region, this narrative is shaped by the fact that fossils only survive in specific conditions, such as those found in sedimentary basins like

The long weekend is here, and so are our recommendations for the top OTT releases this week. On the home front, we have one major release in the form of JioCinema’s Shekhar Home. In this, we will see a detective duo taking some of the most intriguing cases of the Bengal of the 1990s. Another

A recent study reveals that a 3,500-year-old mummy, known as the “Screaming Woman,” experienced a death filled with agony. Virtual autopsies conducted on the mummy, discovered in an Egyptian tomb in 1935, show that her final moments were marked by a painful spasm, which left her face in a scream-like expression. The “Screaming Woman” was

Three years back when I watched Netflix’s Haseen Dillruba, despite not being a fan of romantic crime thrillers, I was surprisingly invested. The film was well-written, thoughtful, had multiple layers, and was thoroughly enjoyable. So, naturally, when the sequel was announced, I was ready with my popcorn tub, soda can, and high hopes. To say

This week is big on entertainment, with several originals hitting streaming platforms. On Netflix, we have the crime thriller Phir Aayi Haseen Dillrubba, the awaited sequel of Haseen Dillruba, which followed a toxic couple, an extramarital affair, and a murder. On the international front, the platform is offering the final season of The Umbrella Academy,

The weekend is here, and so are our top recommendations for the biggest OTT releases to stream! Among the Indian originals, the South Indian entertainment industry is dominating with two exciting releases: Brinda and Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli on SonyLiv and Netflix. In Brinda, a police officer battles superstitions like human sacrifices, while Modern Masters