History remembers its conquerors. But what happens when the women who fought them are left out of the story? Mona Tewari is a historical fantasy author whose debut novel, Burn the Sea, reimagines the story of Rani Abbakka Chowta, the sixteenth-century queen of Ullal who resisted Portuguese colonisation. A former pediatric dentist with degrees in […]
The male gaze does not need permission, and it certainly does not need a camera. Sometimes, all it needs is a sentence. Sydney Sweeney’s partnership with sports-prediction market and trading app Novig attempts to dismiss critique with a faux-innocent claim that it’s “just sports.” The Ad follows this visual language: sports, spectacle, eroticism, and the […]
Indian mythology and history have never been short of villains. Demon kings, invading armies, power-hungry rulers—there’s no shortage of men who thought they could get away with being terrible. Thankfully, Indian literature has also given us plenty of women who are more than willing to prove them wrong. From mythological retellings that put women at […]
Indian festivals with their lights, colours, family chaos, and larger-than-life celebrations, already feel made for romance. Add a little yearning, forbidden glances, childhood crushes, and two people who absolutely should not fall in love, and there you have it! A perfect festive read. From spirited Diwali soirées to weddings drenched in marigolds, if you’re looking […]
“I don’t have time to read since all the books are too long”. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Many people look at the size of books and are disheartened or intimidated by them. In truth, reading doesn’t have to feel like a rhythmless chore or an obligation you drown in. If […]
There are some songs that make you want to stare dramatically out of a window and romanticise your life for absolutely no reason. Arctic Monkeys have perfected that feeling. From messy romance and irresistible chemistry to heartbreak, longing, and questionable decisions, their songs carry the kind of moods that feel almost cinematic. But what if […]
Be honest: when you think of the word ‘essay’, the drudgery of academia threatens to take over, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t have to be… boring. In fact, essays have a sempiternal quality and brim with multitudes that elevate your dynamicity, all while quenching your thirst for knowledge. Don’t believe it? Wait, The Bombay Circle […]
What do Drishyam, grandmaster chess, and political history have in common? An abundance of plot twists! Today, for pop-culture and cinema buffs, October 2nd is synonymous with cracking the murder-mystery code of the Drishyam franchise. But beyond the screen, this date carries immense historical weight across the globe. It marks the birth anniversaries of two […]
The comic book medium has gained mass popularity since the 2000s, especially with the increasing film adaptations. If you feel like exploring the stories in these films in the medium they were written, then you should start reading the source material: comics. It is natural to feel overwhelmed with the amount of material. Most comic […]
If you love science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction, chances are you have heard of the Hugo Awards. But what exactly are they, and why do readers pay so much attention to them? First presented in 1953, the Hugo Awards recognise excellence in science fiction and fantasy. Fans and members of the World Science Fiction […]
