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Meher Manda
Meher Manda is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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‘A rich history that no one knows’: Documentary ‘What We Started’ traces the evolution of EDM
The film by Bert Marcus and Cyrus Saidi chronicles the genre through young star Martin Garrix and veteran Carl Cox.
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‘The Big Sick’ film review: Kumail Nanjiani’s real-life romance makes for a heartwarming romcom
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon tell the story of their cross-cultural romance with generous laughter and a teaspoonful of drama.
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Documentary ‘The Cinema Travellers’ is a bittersweet look at the fading culture of touring cinemas
Shirley Abraham and Amit Madheshiya evocatively capture a fast disappearing film exhibition tradition in rural India.
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Trending
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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India’s best music venue has shut down – will it come back different?
Over nine years, Blue Frog in Mumbai transformed live music experience. As it relocates, its absence will be dearly missed.
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The film on Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim will reveal a hidden history, says writer Shrabani Basu
The movie adaptation of Basu’s ‘Victoria and Abdul’, starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal, will explore the queen’s relationship with her Indian attendant.
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The Ska Vengers interview: ‘When Honey Singh wins best independent act award, it’s troubling’
The independent band talks music, politics and unconventionality in their new album 'XX'.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Does the extended cut of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ make it a better movie?
With fleshed-out characters and a slightly more coherent narrative, the Blu-ray version of Zack Snyder’s epic fantasy is better, but only just.
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Mumbaikars are going to insane lengths to play Pokemon Go – but their mothers are happy
A generation that loves to stay cocooned at home is getting off its couch and exploring the city.
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If you’re a woman of colour, there are a lot more snakes in the game: Poorna Jagannathan
The Indian-American actress discusses her latest show ‘The Night Of’, and American television’s genre-bending new phase.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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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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For the folks behind the ‘Tam-Brahm Boy’ video, it’s business as usual
The founders of digital entertainment company Culture Machine want to be nothing less than ‘the largest media company’.
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Web series ‘Project Heat’ reveals a lesser-known side of New York City
The real-to-reel narrative is set one of the poorest and most dangerous housing development projects in the American financial capital.
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On World Music Day, meet the filmmakers who are reviving indie music videos in India
Do you know of Misha Ghose, Sachin Pillai and Harshvir Oberai? You should.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification