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Achala Upendran
Achala Upendran is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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A ‘rakshashi’ is released, triggering a crisis in this new fantasy novel from India
In Achala Upendran’s ‘The Sultanpur Chronicles: Shadowed City’, magic has become a restricted art.
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With her Nagini casting twist, JK Rowling has once again ignored history and chosen appropriation
The choice of a South Korean woman in the role of Voldemort’s pet snake and the defence of the choice feel awfully familiar.
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Philip Pullman fans have no choice but to read his new novel (and new readers can start here)
The comforting, familiar world of ‘His Dark Materials’ is back, with fresh additions.
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Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘They built the Ram temple. That is bigger than providing jobs.’
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How Karnataka’s once-powerful Janata Dal Secular was reduced to a Hindutva offshoot
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Defenders’ review: Too many elements at work to deliver justice
The Netflix-Marvel production unites Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage against a common enemy.
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Marvel superhero movie ‘Black Panther’ is making history even before its release
The first black superhero in the Marvel cinematic universe, as well as the first to be helmed by an African American director.
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A world where women are the dominant sex? This timely novel imagines it, 5,000 years from now
In a women-ruled country, the men struggle for power in to a literal battle of the sexes
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 258: Is repurposing waste saving the environment from further degradation?
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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TV shows ‘Riverdale’ and ‘13 Reasons Why’ prove that it takes a village to kill a child
Dark themes of murder, abuse and drug addiction course through the shows, both of which are set in American high schools.
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Neil Gaiman almost makes a novel out of Norse mythology
His new book turns the gods into real characters re-enacting the myths.
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TV shows ‘Legion’ and ‘Powerless’ are pushing the superhero genre into new territory
‘Legion’ features a lesser-known character from the X-Men comics, while ‘Powerless’ is about the staff at Wayne Entreprises.
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The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Exit government, enter the corporation: ‘Incorporated’ is a show for our times
The American TV series imagines a dystopic future in which mega-corporations have taken over the United States of America.
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Wonder Woman has all the potential to be more than a breastplate-wearing, female version of He-Man
With Patty Jenkins at the helm of the movie adaptation, the stage is set for DC Comics to save the world and their flailing pride.
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Benedict Cumberbatch might not look the part, but he is perfect for ‘Doctor Strange’
His appeal combines old world charm with ruthless intelligence, which works perfectly for the Marvel Cinematic Universe character.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2024: Odisha FC through to semi-final after beating Kerala Blasters in playoff
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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time