‘The 8th Night’ trailer: In Korean thriller, exorcists race against time to defeat a demon
Kim Tae-hyung’s movie stars Lee Sung-min, Park Hae-joon, Kim Yoo-jung and Nam Da-reum. Out on Netflix on July 2.

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Dalai Lama says his trust has sole authority to decide his successor
This book is an alternative account of literary beginnings in modern India through women’s writings
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How the uncivility in India’s gated communities is the result of deliberate political design
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Why Zohran Mamdani’s New York win does not really hold lessons for progressives across the world
Why Indian cities flood within hours of rain
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A new book recommends practical tips for mindfully using social media to live a calmer life