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Ankita Chawla
Ankita Chawla is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Does Netflix series ‘The Sandman’ make your every comic-loving dream come true?
The 10-episode series, based on the comic books by Neil Gaiman, is led by Tom Sturridge.
Ankita Chawla
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Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ shows us how to successfully bring an unadaptable book to the screen
Both the original novel and the adapted web series stay true to their respective mediums.
Ankita Chawla
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Yoko Ogawa’s novel ‘The Memory Police’ reminds us of the things about India we must never forget
If we begin to lose our memories of our country, or allow them to be changed, there will be a time when we will lose ourselves.
Ankita Chawla
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’ is the perfect (but challenging) comic book series to adapt for TV
Previous attempts to make screen versions have not been successful. Now Netflix has announced its own series.
Ankita Chawla
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All shows must end, but this is why the ‘Game of Thrones’ series finale hurt so much
Spoilers ahead for the final episode of the long-running HBO series.
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‘Game of Thrones’: Finding old friends among the corpses after the Battle of Winterfell
Spoilers ahead: read no further if you haven’t caught up with the latest episode.
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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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From Northern Ireland with love and sarcasm: Why ‘Derry Girls’ on Netflix is worth the binge
The comedy about a bunch of uninhibited teenagers is very specific as well as very universal.
Ankita Chawla
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Thirty years after we first met her, Roald Dahl’s Matilda remains the book-loving hero we need
Published in October 1988, ‘Matilda’ stands out among children’s literature for its strong and intelligent female protagonist.
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Swedish-Danish crime series ‘The Bridge’ remains inimitable (despite multiple remakes)
The latest remake is set between Malaysia and Singapore.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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In ‘Come Home’ TV show, a home turns into a battlefield
The BBC mini-series depicts a disintegrating family trying to understand what went wrong.
Ankita Chawla
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‘Collateral’ review: Good intentions and the right ingredients, but the punch is missing
Although the BBC/Netflix mini-series is packed with interesting characters, it promises far more than it delivers.
Ankita Chawla
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Kids going missing and stranger things: What explains TV’s obsession with children in peril?
An empty cradle, a barren playground, a vacant bunk bed. Does that sound familiar?
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing