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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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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: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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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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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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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler