The filmmakers should have taken a cue from 'The Parasite', which was in Korean with English subtitles, to not compromise on authenticity.
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‘The White Tiger’: Social Message or Worn-Out Stereotypes?
'The White Tiger' has topped Netflix charts and garnered critical acclaim outside India, but does it merely replicate existing cliches?
Why Weren’t There Any Great Women Artists? In Gratitude to Linda Nochlin
Fifty years ago, Linda Nochlin's essay 'Why have there been no great women artists?' was published. It would change how we see art and its institutions, and still reverberates today.
My Favourite Detective: Jules Maigret, the Paris Detective With a Pipe but No Pretence
Created by a prolific French author, Inspector Jules Maigret observes without judgement and moves like a chameleon between social classes.
History vs Fiction: How the Quest for Historical Accuracy Is Ruining Entertainment
Stop insisting on a perfectly real and at the same time perfectly unreal story.
On Embracing the Hills: Reflections on Himachal Pradesh on Its 50th Anniversary
A personal and historical view of Himachal Pradesh, which imprinted upon my identity through both direct and subtle aspects.
Book Review | Your Not-So-Typical Sad Story of a Missing Basti Child
In her debut fiction 'Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line', Deepa Anappapra gives the voice of the book to the voice of children, who live in a world of confusion.