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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicVarun Dhawan

Topic: Varun Dhawan

Center Fresh new ad so subpar even Varun Dhawan’s cute antics couldn’t give it lustre

The ad, announcing Varun Dhawan as Center Fresh’s new brand ambassador, attempts to tap into Gen Z’s mindset of ‘moving on from everything’. The execution, though, seems lazy.

Stellar cast, tight plot—Jugg Jugg Jeeyo is the Bollywood comedy India has been waiting for

Comedy is often not a great tool to discuss tense topics, but Anil Kapoor and Neetu Singh's Jugg Jugg Jeeyo passes the test.

Sui Dhaaga looks like a tedious Make in India advertisement

Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan starrer Sui Dhaaga earnestly wants to be an honest, feel-good film, but is not very well sewn.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

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.