‘The Woman King’ trailer: Viola Davis leads period drama about all-female military unit in Africa
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s film also stars Lashana Lynch, John Boyega and Thuso Mbedu. Out in cinemas on September 16.

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‘Ananda’: An illuminating and diverse account of the deep roots of cannabis in Indian society
‘Khauf’ review: A relentlessly dark tale of human and demonic possession
Bedtime social media has emotional effects that can disrupt sleep
When a young India was struggling to define modern theatre, it found inspiration in its folk culture
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Canadian election: Why South Asians and Chinese immigrants have swung conservative
‘The Book of Disappearance’: The dangerous ease with which colonial dispossession can become routine
A new book records the resilience and contributions of Bibi Sahib and other women in colonial Punjab