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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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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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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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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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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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May