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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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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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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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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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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
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains