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Real question isn’t why songs like Sarke Chunar are made. It’s why we keep playing them

The song was taken off YouTube a day after its release. But where was this energy when songs like Choli Ke Peeche & Fevicol Se came out? Those songs...

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Indians’ outrage at Sunrisers Leeds signing Abrar Ahmed is puzzling. Are we fans or bullies?

If Indian franchise owners begin excluding Pakistani players in foreign leagues, it could open the door for accusations that India is unfairly...

13.03.2026 10

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Badshah’s ‘Teteeree’ shows what is wrong with Bollywood’s ‘brand of creativity’

This also tells that everything that rhymes is music, and everyone who can string together catchy lines is an artist. Badshah’s work is a reminder...

10.03.2026 10

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Dear fans, don’t reduce WPL to players’ looks, skin colour. Focus on their cricket instead

Despite milestones like WPL viewership and Smriti Mandhana’s record‑breaking century run, too many online voices treat athletes like fashion models.

06.02.2026 10

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Arijit Singh is the bridge between 3 generations—Rafi to Ritviz

Arijit Singh has the emotional depth and melody the older generation wants. But he also carries the vulnerability that young people can connect with.

28.01.2026 10

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Arijit Singh didn’t let his feud with Salman Khan ruin his career. He is ‘that guy’

It all began one fateful night at an award show in 2014, where Arijit Singh's joke and banter with Salman Khan was interpreted as 'an insult to Salman...

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Will Vishal Mishra replace Arijit Singh? Timing & consistency on his side

Vishal Mishra’s work includes songs like “Naacho Naacho” from RRR, “Kaise Hua” from Kabir Singh, & “Pehle Bhi Main” from Animal, among other hits.

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The problem isn’t Honey Singh’s ‘vulgar’ remark. It is Indian society’s hypocrisy over sex

Publicly, Indians pretend to be conservative, modest, and get deeply offended by any reference to sex. Privately, the same people consume sexual...

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Shalini Passi knows the art of being ‘fabulous’. Mockery is her unpaid marketing

From "I don't hold grudges because it affects my skin" to knowing clout doesn't need validation, but direction. Passi concocted the perfect business...

06.01.2026 20

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‘I met Messi’ was the headline of the GOAT tour. Football and fans were ignored

Perhaps the clearest indicator of how shallow the tour was lies in how Luis Suárez and Rodrigo de Paul were treated. These aren’t random names.

16.12.2025 20

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Paul McCartney, let it be. Lab-grown meat doesn’t need impersonation, give it new names

Even in India, calling paneer, cottage cheese, causes a mini-identity crisis, and calling a vegetable-loaded rice, biryani, can lead to a full-blown...

09.12.2025 10

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Is Virat Kohli on World Cup 2027 track? First South Africa 100s, now Vijay Hazare

Virat Kohli may joke about needing to colour his beard every four days, but age has mattered far less than critics have predicted.

06.12.2025 9

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Gaurav Khanna’s wife doesn’t want children. It’s a choice, not an obligation

Actor Gaurav Khanna’s decision to share about his personal life on national TV led to a backlash that exposed a mindset far more regressive than...

06.12.2025 10

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5,000 episodes of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ shows revolution is nowhere around

We keep saying Indian TV needs to evolve. But if a show has touched 5,000 episodes by doing ‘rinse and repeat’ with the same storyline, what...

05.12.2025 5

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The Kapoors’ love for food is stuff of legends. Netflix gets us a seat at a table

If there is one celebrity who has made talking about food both relatable and entertaining, it is Kareena Kapoor Khan.

03.11.2025 4

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Shah Rukh Khan is the modern guru for an anxious generation

His transformation into this role didn’t happen overnight. Somewhere between superstardom and self-reflection, Khan has become a very shareable guru.

02.11.2025 10

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Shah Rukh Khan & fashion? Here are his 3 iconic styles

As SRK turns 60 today, we look back at some of his most iconic on-screen fashion moments that not only defined his characters but also became...

02.11.2025 10

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Farrhana Bhatt is the queen of Bigg Boss 19. She won’t bend, break, or beg for validation

Her fearless, lone-wolf energy brings flashbacks of Bigg Boss legends like Sidharth Shukla and Gautam Gulati, both alphas who didn’t hesitate to...

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SoTY to Sunny Sanskari—Varun Dhawan is still searching for his Bollywood identity

His career graph also draws our attention to Karan Johar, who is often hailed as Bollywood’s ultimate kingmaker. While his films have consistently...

20.10.2025 4

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Chunky Panday never achieved Bollywood stardom, just fleeting fame and some funny lines

His career is an example of how talent doesn’t always equate to long-term success. He tasted fame, lost it, found it elsewhere, and then returned to...

19.10.2025 10

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Verdict is out on ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’—one of the most boring talk shows ever

Instead of bouncing off each other, hosts Kajol and Twinkle Khanna keep stepping on each other’s lines like two people fighting for the last word at...

19.10.2025 10

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Ghafoor is a jungle call. The Bads of Bollywood song is a war cry for partygoers

While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of...

27.09.2025 6

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Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't...

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Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood...

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Aryan Khan brings back the bad days of underworld-Bollywood nexus

While the series keeps things stylised and light, it’s grounded in a reality far darker—one that has shaped Bollywood’s history for decades.

18.09.2025 10

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Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

15.09.2025 10

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Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and...

05.09.2025 20

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With Param Sundari, the North-South divide is back

Bollywood has clearly not learned anything from its past mistakes. The habit of stereotyping South Indians claims its latest victim in Param Sundari...

29.08.2025 5

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Tulsi 2.0 is dealing with wrinkles, weight gain. Indian TV serials are finally getting real

Tulsi Virani, who once handled joint family politics with a perfectly blow-dried bun, is now taking on beauty standards with a weighing scale and a...

02.08.2025 10

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Love isn’t supposed to hurt—no matter what Saiyaara tells you

Mohit Suri’s female protagonist—from 2013 to 2025—is trapped in a 1950s mindset of ‘I can fix him’. It's annoying.

24.07.2025 8

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Priyanka Chopra is the latest victim of Indians’ food hypocrisy

We celebrate birthdays with pizza and pasta, and serve dumplings, sushi, and Thai curry at weddings. But Priyanka picking hot dog over vada pav is a...

11.07.2025 7

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India’s selection for Edgbaston Test shows team management is second-guessing itself

If the aim was to secure balance, then it feels like a rookie move to pick Washington Sundar over Sai Sudharsan. And Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion defies...

03.07.2025 6

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After chintz & turbans, Prada Kolhapuris are new case of West ‘discovering’ Indian heritage

Prada Kolhapuris, styled with shorts, track pants, and polo-neck knits cost around £1,000—over Rs 1 lakh. In India, the chappals sell for a humble...

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Shreyas Iyer is in peak form. Selectors will regret dropping him from England tour

When a player scores heavily, shows leadership across formats, wins trophies, and still doesn’t get a nod, you have to wonder — what exactly is...

28.05.2025 5

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Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit isn’t unprofessional. Her boundaries come first

If Padukone gets scrutinised for being ‘too much’, despite being one of the most bankable stars in the country, what message are we sending to the...

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Digvesh Rathi’s suspension should be a wake-up call. T20 cricket is also a gentleman’s game

The suspension should serve as a wake-up call — not just for Rathi, but for every young gun in the league. Celebrate your success, but know where...

22.05.2025 6

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How Sabyasachi has presented India at Met Gala over the years. Alia Bhatt to SRK

At a platform that thrives on ever-changing global trends, Sabyasachi Mukherjee doesn’t bend. He elevates.

06.05.2025 6

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Sharing Reels creates ‘I thought of you’ moments. Instagram’s Blend takes that away

I don’t share the same reels with all my friends. Some get the memes, others get the moods, and a few the occasional romantic quote. But with Blend,...

27.04.2025 5

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KFC fried chicken toothpaste is edible marketing gone wild

KFC teamed up with Australian dental care brand Hismile to launch a limited-edition $13 fried chicken-flavoured toothpaste. It sold out within 48...

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Forbes to FIRs—Ranveer Allahbadia was flying high. Now he’s tasting what downfall looks like

Apart from tarnishing his image, Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks have brought the spotlight back on the intersection of humour, vulgarity, and the call...

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MasterChef India is more drama than food

The new Indian spin-off is called Celebrity Masterchef. Even though only a handful of episodes are out on Sony Liv, the show seems to lack one key...

01.02.2025 10

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Bollywood has hijacked the fashion ramp. What we are getting are awkward walks

Modelling was once a stepping stone to a film career. Now, the tables have turned. Bollywood actors have hijacked the platform and kicked out the...

18.01.2025 7

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‘Loveyapa Ho Gaya’ is this year’s Valentine’s Day anthem. It’s not cringy

If you’re a die-hard Mohammed Rafi fan, you might roll your eyes and label the song “senseless.” But, ‘Loveyapa Ho Gaya’ mirrors the...

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