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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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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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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.
Ankita Chawla
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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: 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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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.
Ankita Chawla
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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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‘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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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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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?
Ankita Chawla
The Field
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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
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage