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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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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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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: 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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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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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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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates