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Monday, April 27, 2026
TopicHeeramandi

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.

Pakistanis scratch their heads over Bhansali’s Netflix series on Lahore’s Heera Mandi

Actress Mansha Pasha had said, ‘because in Pakistan, a fictional narrative is often censored, others take up the stories that are native to our country.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.