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Topic: Barbie

Barbie wasn’t revolutionary. Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie Oscar snub isn’t a feminist issue

Barbie was a mediocre film that became a global sensation after a year-long publicity blitzkrieg.

Ryan Gosling’s Barbie nominations don’t celebrate toxic masculinity—Fans are missing the point

Ryan Gosling received award nominations because critics liked his portrayal of a flawed character. Isn’t that what good acting is all about?

Barbie is at the frontline of information war in Russia

The reaction to the Barbie phenomenon exposes two things: Kremlin’s insecurity toward the West and the diversity of opinions and desires within Russian society.

‘Barbenheimer’ makes waves for July’s movie spending, but box office recovery still lags

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Barbenheimer" - the twin-bill summer box office phenom - sure helped to drive U.S. consumers back to cinemas last month, but movie-going is still struggling to

BJP women leaders get more upset over an imagined ‘flying kiss’ than Manipur or Nuh violence

The alleged 'flying kiss' by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would have been on every anchor’s lips all day had it not been for Amit Shah's speech on the no-confidence motion.

‘Barbie’ becomes first woman-directed movie to surpass $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide

In a statement, Warner Bros. said the movie has taken in $459 million from domestic theatres — counting the US & Canada — and another $572.1 million overseas since it hit theatres.

‘Barbie’ release in Japan blemished by controversy ahead of atomic bombings memorials

#NoBarbenheimer hashtag trended online, prompting Warner's Japan division to issue rare public criticism of its parent firm. No Japan release date announced for ‘Oppenheimer’.

‘Barbenheimer’ still going strong in its second week at box office

Barbie recorded box office sales worth $775 million globally, while Oppenheimer collected $400 million worldwide.

‘Whataboutery over Manipur’ & Barbie vs Oppenheimer

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Barbie movie disappoints just like the doll. Needs radical makeover, not trendy updates

Over the decades, Barbie has tried to convince us she's changing. But tweaking isn't transforming. Greta Gerwig's movie is one more modification, not a radical 21st century makeover.

On Camera

Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.