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Sunday, February 1, 2026
TopicDhadak 2

Topic: Dhadak 2

No, Dalit SRK is not a thing. That’s a lazy way to view Dhadak 2

Neelesh, the protagonist of Dhadak 2, is not a failed version of SRK; he represents a new cinematic masculinity shaped by historical oppression and injustice.

Dhadak 2 has Siddhant Chaturvedi in brownface. ‘KJo and team don’t have lived experience’

Critics say filmmakers fall back on casting familiar faces and relying on a shallow understanding of rural life. It ultimately creates a distorted version of reality on screen.

On Camera

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

They say a happy bride is the best bride. To me, this once felt like a redundant statement. It’s her wedding, duh. Of course,...

What’s behind Sitharaman’s choice of archaeological sites to be developed?

Presenting the Budget FY2026-2027, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech, named seven such sites, which will be developed for the public.

Big Budget boost for Census as govt hikes allocation 6-fold, 50% jump for CAPF infra funds

Ahead of the nationwide Census exercise, government allocates Rs 6,000 crore for it; Rs 5,394 crore allocated for modernising infrastructure of internal security apparatus.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.