Who doesn’t like a good story? At the movies, the story, and plot line, is the essential driver that helps us gravitate towards selecting one film over the other. The same for web series and paperbacks, and possibly, every other mode of entertainment. But have you ever wondered, every human being probably needs a story […]
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‘Kannur Squad’ review: This Mammootty-starrer is a blend of both worlds
‘Mridhu Bhave Dhrida Kruthye’. Soft in temperament, yet firm in action. – motto of Kerala Police. Khaki and the Malayalam film industry have a history. On the silver screen, that is. Bharathchandran IPS and Inspector Balram – immortalised by actors Suresh Gopi and Mammootty – are household names for any average Malayali. But such larger-than-life […]
‘The Vaccine War’ review: An engaging portrayal of the pandemic
In 2021, Dr Balram Bhargava, the then director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which was handling all communication and research around Covid-19 in the pandemic years, published a book titled, Going Viral – Making of Covaxin: The Inside Story. The book was a tribute to all those involved in the making […]
HP Victus 16 review: Gaming powerhouse or mid-range performer?
HP Victus is an entry-level gaming laptop with a great keyboard, good display, and build quality, which is evident in its performance with demanding games. HP has been making efforts to enhance its gaming offerings in the Indian market, and as a result, the company has introduced several new gaming laptops under its Omen and […]
‘Jaane Jaan’ review: This murder mystery is worth a re-watch
Jaane Jaan is an engrossing murder mystery, with a difference. And that difference is in the way it is packaged. At the centre of the story, obviously, is a murder, but woven around it are compelling narratives of obsessive, possessive love, flirtatious romance, betrayal, friendship, and loads of suspenseful drama. This is a love triangle […]
Lenovo Yoga 9i Pro review: A mixed bag for gamers and professionals
Lenovo’s Yoga 9i Pro is said to be a Windows machine that’s aimed to cater to both work and play users. It’s part of a somewhat crowded portfolio of product offerings from the company, and may not necessarily have distinct features, but then it might not be a bad performer on any count either, so […]
‘Tacit Birds’ review: An ode to the Bangladeshi spirit
In the pages of Tacit Birds, former Bangladeshi Brigadier General Abu Bakar Siddiquee brings to life a collection of profound moments in tales of a land where dreams, struggles, and destinies intertwine. Siddiquee’s stories are more than narratives; they are living canvases painted with words. With poetic precision, he captures fleeting times and emotions of […]
‘When Ardh Satya Met Himmatwala’ review: An encyclopedia on Hindi cinema of the ’80s
In the initial pages of his book When Ardh Satya Met Himmatwala: The Many Lives of 1980s’ Bombay Cinema, Avijit Ghosh writes, “The Eighties was a time of disruption and change in Hindi cinema…The Eighties acted as a hyphen between the past and the future. It was also a decade that tasted the future.” These […]