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Friday, October 3, 2025

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Aditya Dhar’s ‘Article 370’ wins over Kashmir Files, Kerala Story. Focuses on entertainment

Where 'The Kashmir Files' and 'The Kerala Story' fell flat by relentlessly pushing propaganda, Article 370 scores by striving for entertainment alongside its message.

Wedding makeover can now literally kill you. ‘Looking good’ is a dangerous pursuit

Beauty procedures aren't always risk free & can cause more damage. But the pressure is so high that people shell out lakhs for the perfect smile and dimpled cheeks.

Big K-pop stars aren’t coming to India and it’s because fans aren’t rich enough

Everyone in showbiz wants to tap into and capitalise on the fan base in India, but it’s insulting to think that we are so obsessed with K-pop that we mindlessly consume all things Korean.

The Devil Wears Prada is going to Broadway. But it makes no sense without Meryl Streep

No actor can replace Streep as the iconic Miranda Priestly. And it is not a comment on Vanessa Williams’ acting prowess, but rather on the fact that no one can recreate perfection

UK’s TikTok army to stop immigrants—influencer envoy is the new era in diplomacy

For the Rishi Sunak govt, the key to solving the migrant issue lies not in careful policy-making or international cooperation but in using the TikTok algorithm for ‘dystopian sponcon’.

Airports in India are posh and plush. So why are they stingy with basics like wheelchairs?

Airlines can take seat cushions out to run budget carriers, not critical support. Wheelchairs are critical.

Aditya Narayan’s sur training doesn’t include grace. He owes Bhilai gratitude

Why did Bhilai even invite him? I guess out of their own goodness. Because ‘Chhattisgarhiya sabse badhiya’.

Ranveer Singh-Johnny Sins ad has an unlikely hero—women’s pleasure

The tone of the ad marks a departure from the conventional landscape of sexual wellness advertisements. To watch a woman talking about sexual dissatisfaction is new.

Taylor Swift is the victim in every public controversy. Even when suing a college student

Just like her songs, there is a ‘Taylor’s version’ for everything that happens in the world. Maybe we should listen to her when she says—“It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me”.

Uttarakhand govt is now ‘Mummy-Daddy’ state. Live-in is the new marriage

The BJP government's Uniform Civil Code Bill, passed by the Uttarakhand assembly, arms an already judgemental society with more weapons to make life difficult for a couple seeking to live together.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

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.