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Entertainment BLOGS
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Guns and music: A troubling trend in Punjab’s melodies
July 27, 2024, 10:39 PM IST
In Punjabi music, a worrying trend has appeared, mixing songs with the dangerous appeal of guns. As the beats pulse through speakers at weddings and public celebrations, lyrics glorifying guns and violence dominate the airwaves,…
July 27, 2024, 10:39 PM IST
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Will we have a future to protect?
June 17, 2024, 9:14 PM IST
We were on our way to Sambalpur from Bhubaneshwar last week; Sambalpur is a city in western part of Odisha and Bhubaneshwar is the capital. It was a short trip with my favourite cousin and…
June 17, 2024, 9:14 PM IST
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Cringe central: TikTok, reels and social media’s silly side
April 18, 2024, 4:42 PM IST
Back in the stone ages of television, when Doordarshan was the only channel available, there were no afternoon programs to entertain viewers. You had to patiently wait until the evening for something exciting, like the…
April 18, 2024, 4:42 PM IST
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A film’s success is reflection on the conditioning and mindset of our society – the film can’t be blamed for that
February 1, 2024, 8:13 PM IST
I don’t recall the last time a film polarized opinion among all sections and strata of society like the recent blockbuster ‘Animal’ has. While the audience has lapped it up with both hands, there is…
February 1, 2024, 8:13 PM IST
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Men of the Year: From SRK to Internet Uncles
December 31, 2023, 5:00 AM IST
In 2023, the sights and sounds offered by Indian men have been dizzying. The year belonged to Shah Rukh Khan, whose fans and films offered dazzling displays of joy, love, subtext, and box-office commerce. While…
December 31, 2023, 5:00 AM IST
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Animal: Why men like to watch violent men
December 16, 2023, 8:55 AM IST
The unrelenting violence in the Ranbir Kapoor blockbuster is not at all mindless. It speaks to a wide audience that feels emasculated by the rising outspokenness of women. “If you take…what we really are as…
December 16, 2023, 8:55 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Another COP out, so DIY
December 15, 2023, 8:48 AM IST
Dubai’s talkathon means little. Current emissions trajectory will not prevent temperature increase. Global South’s not getting enough financing. India must find its own climate solutions The COP28 climate conference concluded in Dubai with a UAE…
December 15, 2023, 8:48 AM IST
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The last ‘One More’
December 7, 2023, 3:50 PM IST
Father urges, “One more goal before you’re free,” My partner pleads, “Stay longer, just with me.” Supervisor insists, “Complete this task, then go.” But when do these ‘one more’s become the last we’ll know? One…
December 7, 2023, 3:50 PM IST
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‘Dasham Avatar’: A cinematic marvel hindered by an abrupt conclusion
November 23, 2023, 7:24 PM IST
Srijit Mukherji’s “Dasham Avatar” embarks on a daring journey, threading the gruesome tapestry of a serial killer’s reign of terror through the vibrant streets of Kolkata. Despite its compelling cinematography that paints a vivid and…
November 23, 2023, 7:24 PM IST
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Shukriya, Shahrukh
November 2, 2023, 7:25 PM IST
Happy Birthday, Shahrukh, I hope this message finds its way to you, for today is a day of celebration, a day to honour the incredible soul that you are. I wanted to take a moment…
November 2, 2023, 7:25 PM IST
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Birdwatching for the urban optimist
October 28, 2023, 7:40 PM IST
Even dense crowded cities like Mumbai can surprise you with their avian diversity While Mumbai’s air has been dramatically distressing this October, the month personally began with a fabulous omen: a Eurasian hoopoe — straight…
October 28, 2023, 7:40 PM IST
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Why the Venice Film Festival is an unforgettable experience
October 14, 2023, 1:48 PM IST
Today, when even the smallest towns in India are seeing a proliferation of film festivals, it may seem strange that it took the world 37 years of filmmaking to figure out the need and usefulness…
October 14, 2023, 1:48 PM IST
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Women power in cinema: A deeper look at “The Exorcist: Believer” (2023)
October 10, 2023, 7:55 PM IST
The world of cinema has evolved significantly over the years, and with it, the portrayal of women on the big screen. Gone are the days when women were confined to passive, one-dimensional roles in film….
October 10, 2023, 7:55 PM IST
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The return of art activism
October 9, 2023, 4:29 PM IST
The art scene in India has always used its power to show a mirror to society or the ruling dispensation, whenever people have been wronged by a powerful establishment. Our visual artists collectively protested against…
October 9, 2023, 4:29 PM IST
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Albums that shaped a generation and far beyond
September 20, 2023, 10:32 PM IST
Beggars Banquet Rolling Stones (1968) This Rolling Stones album was made in the midst the psychedelic rock movement. Yes, it is one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Beggars Banquet is a priceless psychedelic gem from…
September 20, 2023, 10:32 PM IST
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Coarse authenticity
September 15, 2023, 7:12 PM IST
Not for nothing these platforms are known as `OTT’ or “Over the Top” media service providers; the operating phrase itself says it all: “Over the top” meaning excessive or beyond what is expected. The originally…
September 15, 2023, 7:12 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Unlike Hollywood writers: Thinking about AI-made movies leaves me ROFL
September 5, 2023, 8:19 AM IST
The writers’ strike in Hollywood has been going on for four months, and we are now reaching the stage where the pipeline of new content being produced by the entertainment industry in the US is…
September 5, 2023, 8:19 AM IST
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Movie aisi banao ki chaar log cinema hall mein ‘gadar’ macha dein…
August 31, 2023, 8:41 PM IST
Though I am not a movie buff, but when it comes to situations like ‘gadar’ or for that matter, ‘bhokal’, I am all in for the real entertainment that ensues while watching movies in cinema…
August 31, 2023, 8:41 PM IST
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The art of making events in India
August 23, 2023, 9:36 PM IST
“Life is events”, said an acquaintance who regularly drives huge eyeballs to his brand by creating occasions. The stage is installed, the panelists are called for a LIVE discussion, the artists are invited to sing…
August 23, 2023, 9:36 PM IST
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Music meets magic: The timeless appeal of Ashatai, Zubin & Ol’ Rubber Lips
August 20, 2023, 9:31 AM IST
I saw gigantic billboards in Dubai this week announcing a forthcoming concert by the one and only Asha Bhonsle. Music is the food of love for her and maestro Zubin Mehta — two extraordinary artistes…
August 20, 2023, 9:31 AM IST
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