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TopicSacred Games

Topic: Sacred Games

Nudity is liberating, no regrets about bold scenes: Rajshri Deshpande of ‘Sacred Games’

Rajshri Deshpande says mainstream cinema is still stuck with 'fantasy characters' and is yet to start looking at women as real people.

Babur led a life of remorse and tragedy, claims new book

American historian Stephen Dale goes to great lengths to uncover Babur the man and ruler, the strategist, and the patron of arts.

Is there too much of Radhika Apte on Netflix or is talent getting its due?

Ghoul, an Indian horror web series, is the latest Netflix venture to feature actress Radhika Apte in a lead role. She has also starred...

Amitabh, Ranbir and Israel on agenda as govt looks forward to a controversy-free IFFI

Last year, under then I&B Minister Smriti Irani, IFFI ran into a controversy over payment-related irregularities.

Delhi HC to hear plea that alleges Sacred Games defames Rajiv Gandhi

The plea was filed claiming incorrect depictions of Bofors case, Shah Bano case, Babri Masjid case and communal riots.

Women in Netflix’s Sacred Games act as motivators for men, their own motivation is a mystery

Sacred Games allows so much space for lush, immersive storytelling, but all we get are, well, dead women, and the mystery of their motivation.

With Sacred Games, Bollywood finds a new home for its politics in Netflix

Netflix finally allows Indian filmmakers the freedom to showcase their provocative politics without compromising on scale.

No, Sacred Games is not Narcos, but it’s a top-notch TV series in its own right

The Netflix series leaves you gasping, even if you have read the novel by Vikram Chandra.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.