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Jaggi is not your average happy Punjabi film – it’s a tale of male abuse, homophobia

Jaggi doesn’t host any big stars or unnecessary mainstream vulgarity. It is driven solely by solid writing and a talented cast.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tearful send-off to fans. Marvel finally gets it right

James Gunn’s Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3 makes you laugh as much as it makes you cry.

Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo is not your average crime drama – it’s family politics on steroids

The raw and unapologetic action sequences with women thrashing men make for some of the web series’ defining scenes.

Queen Charlotte is better than Bridgerton. It’s about monarchy, race and mental health

Netflix’s Bridgerton made for a binge watch favourite but with Queen Charlotte, Shonda Rhimes has shown what she is truly capable of.

The Kerala Story is comically exaggerated propaganda made worse by graphic scenes, poor writing

Sudipto Sen used multiple graphic scenes of rape, gore, and mutilation, which were not just uncomfortable but also unnecessary. Bad CGI only made it worse.

Afwaah is Sudhir Mishra’s battle cry against WhatsApp rumors, viral videos and fake news

The central tension in the story is the chance meeting of a Muslim man and a Hindu woman. It becomes fodder for local politics.

The Song of Scorpions is an Irrfan Khan superfan movie. But the script is too weak

Film critics questioned why an accomplished Indian actress like Tillotama Shome wasn’t chosen for such a role. Farahani’s acting gives the answer.

Nida Manzoor’s Polite Society is a self-aware superhero flick. Smart writing does the trick

British-Pakistani director Nida Manzoor wants Polite Society to be a celebration of sisterhood; a showing of how it trumps everything else.

Mani Ratnam’s PS: II is a gripping game of thrones. But viewers must brave through its slow pace

All unanswered questions and loose ends come full circle as Ratnam brings his star-studded cast back on the silver screen.

Amazon Prime’s Citadel is an expensive misfire. Good actors, drone shots, terrible script

Directed by David Weil, Citadel's flawless CGI and sleek action scenes do not make up for its lack of original material.

On Camera

The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.