One brings two, and that’s what happened with Team India as they clinched their third Champions Trophy in style. If the T20WC 2024 win was special because it broke the over-decade ‘trophyless’ streak, this win is special as it is India’s second consecutive trophy, that too in less than…
If everyone including me was predicting a rocky path for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly elections after its juggernaut was shaken (not stopped) in the 2024 general elections, we were all proven wrong, as the BJP was quick to assess its mistakes, made amendments in its poll strategy…
On February 1st, the NDA government presented its 11th full budget. While every budget has talking points and some highlighting features, this one turned out to be particularly special, as perhaps for the first time, the government provided a huge relief to the Middle Class. The tax relief up to…
Bumrah's historic showdown goes in vain as struggling India concede BGT after 10 years
January 21, 2025
The series Down Under is bound to throw up some of the most exciting, memorable and career-defining games. And this recently-concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy was no different. This closely fought series was all about catching up on the small but crucial moments, which India, unfortunately, failed to do, and as…
Gangs of Wasseypur: What makes this gangster saga so 'epic'
December 13, 2024
If ever a list is made of the BEST Bollywood films ever made, it will include the likes of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, Pyaasa, Lagaan, 3 Idiots…but one unconventional entry to the list would be the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. The two-part epic saga from 2012, set in a…
Businessman, with a huge empire and controversial past, enters politics, springs a surprise in 2016 by winning White House. The tenure is marked by controversies, impeached twice, voted out in 2020, creates chaos after crying foul, position weakened within the party, gets smothered under dozens of criminal cases (most of…
Perks of an 'Imperfect' Relationship
September 26, 2024
CHAPTER 1 “Please admit him quickly, his life is in danger,” Fahadh shouted as he ran along with the hospital staff carrying the stretcher on which Abhinav lied soaked in blood, after being hit by a bike on the flyover. Before Fahadh could have realized anything, the staff took Abhinav…
Laapataa Ladies: Subtle delivery of real 'Feminism' message
September 4, 2024
Out of all the movies that have been released this year, Kiran Rao’s directorial Laapataa Ladies happens to be my favourite. The surprise package of 2024, took everyone by surprise with its sheer freshness, simple storytelling and strong message. The movie that lifts the veil on patriarchy delivers a pertinent…
June 21, 2024; Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh came to India on a state visit. She received a rousing red carpet welcome, was accorded state honours and big dignitaries including the Prime Minister and President met her. Fast forward to 1.5 months later, Sheikh Hasina again arrived in…
The Kolkata Horror and India's 'RAPE' Problem
August 19, 2024
Today, the biggest issue that has been hitting headlines in the country is the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. A 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of the college with severe injury marks on the body. Though one arrest has been made in…
