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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicLaal Singh Chaddha

Topic: Laal Singh Chaddha

Facing boycott calls? Show a little courage and wait for the mob to give up and move on

The frightening thing about boycotts is that morally or legally it is hard to find anything to object to.

Why Laal Singh Chaddha is not a Forrest Gump remake. It’s just another Bollywood film

The makers of Laal Singh Chaddha set limits for the film by not choosing a lead character from the majority dominant Hindu community.

Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha is a solid Forrest Gump remake, retaining its best and worst elements

Much like the Tom Hanks original, Laal Singh Chaddha is equal parts funny and moving, built on the back of tremendous acting. It’s just short of brilliance.

Why it’ll be difficult for Laal Singh Chaddha to be a true remake of Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump was not just a story of an individual's triumph against all odds. It showed the nation a mirror.

Aamir Khan was the OG method actor. Problem started when he turned to comedy

From 'PK', '3 Idiots', 'Dhoom 3' and now 'Laal Singh Chaddha', Aamir Khan's formulaic theatrics seem to have taken center stage in his performances.

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A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.