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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: Heeramandi

Pakistan’s search history is out. It Googled India big—Ambani, Bigg Boss, Mirzapur

Both Pakistan and India had similar search trends in cricket and Bollywood, with 'Stree 2', '12th Fail', 'Heeramandi' and 'Mirzapur' being the common searches, among others.

Sharmin Segal can’t hide under Bhansali’s shadow. Audience first to call out bad acting

The audience makes or breaks a star and they are keeping showrunners and actors on their toes.

Devdas to Heeramandi—Bhansali doesn’t reduce courtesans to performers. They have a voice

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films may be over-the-top, but by shining the spotlight on women who are otherwise forced to work on the edges of acceptable society, he gives them agency.

On Camera

Why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella needed a low-budget blog

The site is intended to become a written record of evidence Nadella is a big idea kind of guy. A cynic might call it a kind of intellectual cosplay.

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.