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Awarapan 2 teaser review: Emraan Hashmi is back after 19 years as Shivam Pandit with Disha Patani. Netizens scream, 'can't wait to watch'Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit 19 years after Awarapan's cult success. The sequel's teaser, released June 29, promises a darker, ac...
Gen Z vs Indian parents: Should today's youth struggle just because their parents had to? Man questions 'romanticizing poverty' attitudeA viral X post has sparked a conversation about whether Gen Z should be expected to face the same struggles as previous generations. The po...
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer 2026: Dates, Effects and What Every Zodiac Sign Should Do Before June 29Mark your calendar. Mercury, the planet of communication, intellect, and decision-making, stations retrograde in the emotionally charged si...
Welcome to the Jungle Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal's comedy movieWelcome to the Jungle, starring Akshay Kumar and a star-studded cast, has finally hit theatres. Early audience reactions are mixed, with ma...
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studiosHollywood is diving headfirst into the world of microdramas, following the massive success of Issa Rae's 'Screen Time', which racked up an ...
Voicemails for Isabelle on Netflix: Why this new rom-com is turning viewers into an emotional mess, what the story is about, and why everyone is calling it “heartbreaking yet beautiful”Voicemails for Isabelle: A new Netflix film, Voicemails for Isabelle, is captivating audiences with its profound emotional depth, moving be...
Psychology says people who collect antiques aren't stuck in the past, they may be preserving memories, identity and a sense of meaningPsychology teaches us that everyday habits can often reflect deeper emotional needs and motivations. Collecting antiques is rarely just an ...
Quote of the Day by Soviet film-maker Andrei Tarkovsky: ‘Weakness is a great thing, and strength is nothing; when a man is just born, he is…’ - why being flexible may be stronger than being toughQuote of the Day by Andrei Tarkovsky: A reflection from Stalker (1979) explores why flexibility may be one of life's greatest strengths. Th...
Cocktail 2 Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Rashmika Mandanna, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon's rom-com movieThe highly anticipated Cocktail 2 has hit theatres, with early reviews praising it as a refreshing romantic entertainer. Audiences are cele...
Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...
Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...
Quote of the day by rock icon Mick Jagger: ‘The past is a great place and I do not want to erase it or to regret it, but I do not want to be its prisoner either’ - Rolling Stones musician on moving forward without regretRock icon Mick Jagger's quote of the day is a powerful message about the past. He believes we should cherish our history, its lessons and e...
'Wait till US discovers it': Spain's Billarda goes viral; Indians say it's a 2,000-year-old game called gilli dandaA Spanish game called Billarda has gone viral on Indian social media. Many Indians recognize it as their ancient game, gilli danda. Videos ...
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
‘This is something only village life can give’: Corporate woman shares a tradition that has internet feeling nostalgicA village photograph of family sleeping outdoors has gone viral. It shows togetherness and a connection to nature. This image evokes memori...
'I love you but I am sorry': Bengaluru techie says quitting his Google job feels easier than leaving the garden cityA Bengaluru techie has shared an emotional farewell post after moving back home, saying that quitting his Google job felt easier than leavi...
Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...
Psychology suggests people who reread the same few books aren't stuck in the past; they're keeping a few places that never asked them to perform, because familiar stories can reinforce self-continuityPeople often reread favorite books. Psychologists explain this is not about the book itself, but what familiar stories mean. Rereading help...