In Memoriam of Saadat Hasan Manto: How his 'Thanda Gosht' Gave Bollywood Its First Grey Female Leads Long Before Gangubai Kathiawadi

Before Sanjay Leela Bhansali handed us Alia Bhatt in a chiffon saree, Manto was already writing about women who stabbed, seduced, and defied - then faced the courts for it. Imagine it's January 1948, Bombay - Mahatma Gandhi has just been shot, the nation's bleeding, and a writer sits down with a dagger, a dying man, and a woman named Kulwant who refuses to be anyone's victim. That story? Thanda Gosht. “Cold Flesh”. Published in March 1950, it landed Saadat Hasan Manto in court on obscenity charges. But what actually scandalized the censors wasn't just the violence or the affair ...

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The Navratri Glow-Up: Skin & Hair Rituals Backed by Ayurveda

Glow like the Goddess within you this Navratri! Navratri isn’t just about garba nights, divine devotion, and dazzling outfits, it’s also the time when everyone wants to look and feel their absolute best. But let’s be real: between fasting, late-night dancing, and endless pandal visits, your skin and hair often ...

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In Memoriam of Saadat Hasan Manto: How his 'Thanda Gosht' Gave Bollywood Its First Grey Female Leads Long Before Gangubai Kathiawadi

Before Sanjay Leela Bhansali handed us Alia Bhatt in a chiffon saree, Manto was already writing about women who stabbed, seduced, and defied - then faced the courts for it. Imagine it's January 1948, Bombay - Mahatma Gandhi has just been shot, the nation's bleeding, and a writer sits down ...

Birthday Special: Multi-Hyphenate Before It Was Cool: How Farhan Akhtar Mastered 5 Careers (And Why He's the Blueprint for Side Hustlers)

Farhan Akhtar didn't just break the "Jack of all trades" curse - he turned it into a masterclass for a generation that refuses to pick a lane. Most people get an existential crisis at twenty-five. Farhan Akhtar, instead, dropped Dil Chahta Hai and basically told an entire industry that its ...

Birthday Special: From Dil Chahta Hai to Gen Z Vibes: How Farhan Akhtar Predicted Modern Friendship Goals 24 Years Ago

24 years before Gen Z mastered the art of "no-filter" bonds, Farhan Akhtar gave us a trio that traded melodrama for actual conversations - and we’re still playing catch-up. Before 2001, "friendship" in Bollywood usually involved a lot of grand sacrifices and singing in the rain. Then came Dil Chahta ...

Birthday Special: Farhan Akhtar's Style Evolution: From Baggy Shirts to GQ God - A Masterclass in Aging Like Fine Wine

Forget the fountain of youth; Farhan Akhtar just swapped his oversized flannels for a tailor-made legacy, proving that style, much like a good single malt, only gets punchier with time. Honestly, looking back at the 2000s, we were all a bit of a mess, weren't we? But Farhan Akhtar - ...

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Kapil Dev’s All-Round Genius: A Birthday Tribute to India’s Complete Cricketer

Lightning speed, thunderous hits, and a leader’s heart. When India thinks of its cricketing legends, names like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni often top the list. But long before modern batting maestros and captains, there was a figure who defined completeness, someone equally feared with the ball and feared by bowlers with the bat. On his birthday, we celebrate Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj, fondly known as Kapil Dev and explore why he was India’s first true all-round superstar. Kapil Dev didn’t merely contribute; he dominated in every dimension of the game. His cricketing journey is not just a ...

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Five AI Innovations Poised to Redefine 2026

Where Science Fiction Ends, 2026 Begins. As 2026 approaches, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise, it’s the engine powering the next global leap. From healthcare to entertainment, from classrooms to boardrooms, AI breakthroughs are reshaping how we live, work, create, and even dream. The next wave of innovation ...

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Science & Space Roundup: Top News of the Day (Nov 10)

Here are today’s most important updates from the realm of Science and Space. Tail Gone Missing! 3I/ATLAS Stuns Astronomers Yet Again The mysterious nature of 3I/ATLAS continues to baffle scientists, especially after the latest images. In recent observations, the space object was apparently spotted without a tail after passing close ...

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Science & Space Roundup: Top News of the Day (Nov 6)

Here are today’s most important updates from the realm of Science and Space. NASA’s Twin Explorers Head to Mars to Reveal the Power of Its Magnetic Field NASA is set to launch its ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission to Mars on November 9 aboard Blue Origin's ...

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