‘Jai Mahendran’ trailer: In comedy series, a revenue officer tries to bend the rules
The Malayalam show created by Rahul Riji Nair stars Saiju Kurup, Suhasini Maniratnam and Miya George. Out on Sony LIV on October 11.

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‘Ananda’: An illuminating and diverse account of the deep roots of cannabis in Indian society
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When a young India was struggling to define modern theatre, it found inspiration in its folk culture
How the Waqf (Amendment) Act is driving anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh
A new book records the resilience and contributions of Bibi Sahib and other women in colonial Punjab
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13-year-old Muslim boy assaulted for refusing to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Kanpur
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