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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: Reality TV

Slaps, splits and India’s Got Latent—Reality TV turned up the drama in 2024

Music and talent reality shows stuck to their scripts, Splitsvilla and Bigg Boss churned out headlines that were hard to miss. Samay Raina's The Latent Show came out on top.

The Tribe shows Gen Z just can’t do drama like millennials

Looking pretty and posting curated selfies is great for social media, not reality TV. Add actual spice, or learn from millennials—they put the D in drama.

Munawar Faruqui’s long overdue Gully Boy moment—from quitting comedy to winning Bigg Boss

The comedian-turned-reality-tv star got a hero's welcome in his hometown of Dongri after winning Bigg Boss season 17.

Elvish Yadav’s win shows Big Boss is all about gamification of influencer fan armies

When faded celebrities went on the show, they would do outrageous things to entertain the audience and win. Now influencers can do nothing and still win thanks to their legion of fans.

TV host says ‘ching chong’ to Assamese child, celebs laugh, CM calls it ‘unacceptable’

Row erupted after a clip from reality show, Dance Deewane on Colors TV, went viral on social media. Host Raghav Juyal was seen making alleged racist comments in it.

Prateek Sehajpal, Biscuit Boys set the theme for Bigg Boss season 15. Jungle politics rule

Bigg Boss first week saw 'kambal mein fumble' with Miesha Iyer and Ieshaan Sehgal stirring controversy. Season 15 hooks viewers.

Bollywood wives, matchmaking — 2020’s cringe binging scrapes Netflix, Amazon barrel

If you thought watching Roadies, Splitsvilla or Emotional Atyachar on TV was bad — we now have new online versions, though much better shot & strung together.

We all are ‘Too Hot to Handle’ in Covid times. Why reality TV shows are finally relatable

Believe it or not, reality TV shows like ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ are helping us cope with the Covid crisis.

American Idol goes virtual: How reality competition shows are dealing with lockdown life

Singing contest American Idol is adapting to new lockdown life by airing from the homes of the show’s contestants, musicians, judges, mentors and hosts.

Bigg Boss, Splitsvilla and Roadies: Why are Indians glued to what they hate?

Bigg Boss, Splitsvilla and Roadies all have multiple seasons and have been running for years in India despite criticism about the quality of content...

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.