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Author Archives: Tejaswini Thirtha
The Yudhishthir Predicament
Just like Yudhishthir, we are constantly faced with the dilemma of picking the easy route or taking the high road…
Of Celebrities and Soft Targets
It’s now our SOP. When things go wrong and you can’t question the govt, just turn the spotlight on Bollywood and Cricket.
The Writers’ Woman Character Conundrum
Bombay Begums is the latest addition to a list of Indian web series that claim to break the idea of an “adarsh nari”. But what it is, is another shallow portrayal of the so-called modern woman, in a so-called modern city.
Review: It’s 3 on 3 for Amazon Prime!
The 2nd season of Amazon Prime’s web series, Mirzapur has successfully taken the production and story line to the next level!
Review: The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago 7, streaming on Netflix, is a must-watch. Slick, smart editing, powerful dialogues and performances.
Review: Thriller lovers will enjoy this one
The Raikar Case, a web series on Voot Select, is an edge-of-the-seat thriller about family, love and skeletons in the closets.
Travelogue: Enchanting Egypt!
The many fascinating stories of Egyptian civilization – its kings, queens, beliefs, mysteries, and their uncanny resemblance to Indian culture –are unveiled in the various monuments along the River Nile.
Travelogue: When in Goa, you gotta eat!
Here are some of Goa’s yummiest dishes. Make sure you ask for them when in Goa next.
Travelogue: Singapore is a traveller’s delight!
In Singapore, you can attend a business meeting, grab a scrumptious meal, take a leisurely boat ride/ swim, go on a night safari, shop and chances are you’ll still have the whole evening left to indulge yourselves.