One Night Stand isn't yet another tawdry skin-flick; it actually has something to say, feels, Raja Sen.
Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.
Director Prakash Kovelamudi's Inji Iduppazhagi deals with the concept of size zero superficially and you feel no emotional connect, writes S Saraswathi.
'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.
A year has passed since Shashi Kapoor passed into the ages. His movies live on on television, but Shashiji's greatest legacy must remain Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre, where people came to be entertained, informed and, perhaps, also enlightened.
Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.
No one will outshine the Oscars stage this year.
Hamari Adhuri Kahani is a film where three fine actors all play idiots, says Raja Sen.
But it's nowhere as fun as the 2010 comedy Tere Bin Laden, writes Sukanya Verma.
Freaky Ali is painfully dull, warns Sukanya Verma.
'Just as the monkey god needed a Jambavan to prod him into realising his superpowers, so did the poll panel need a poke from the Supreme Court into remembering it had an armoury of powers at its disposal to stop the infractions,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
These unforgettable beauties are gracing the silver screen right now.
It's going to be about inclusive fashion -- watch out for slits, yellow, khaki and gold creations.
Though Katham Katham moves at a brisk pace, it is predictable and long, writes S Saraswathi.
Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.
This burst of flavours is as much a delight to eat as for the chefs to dish out a perfect pot of biryani.
Watch Love Games only if you have nothing to do this weekend, says Namrata Thakker.
Afghanistan will play India after becoming full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) last year.
Indian batsmen's troubles mental, not technical, says Kohli
Kerala Tourism has drawn up God's Own Country 2.0 and the department is going all out to repair the state's image and infrastructure. Apart from being a damage control exercise, it is also an opportunity to reimagine the state as a tourism brand.
'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.
'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'
Director Siva's Vedalam is an action packed potboiler revolving around one man's mission to take down an international flesh trade racket.
'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'
'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.
'Reality shows work for a short while. I have much more to achieve, so that I can show that people love me for my work, not for my stints in reality shows.' Aman Verma returns to the small screen.
The biggest let down of Ishq Forever is the story, writes Namrata Thakker.
'How does one get to weaken all those pillars on which the Deep State of Pakistan and the Separatists rely to prevent the situation reaching that point; how must this stage of the proxy war be countered? In many ways the strategy being followed by the adversaries is a smart one, acting within threshold and avoiding overpitch,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).
Despite some efficiency, Force 2 is never impressive, says Raja Sen.
Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.
Tamil film Strawberry works because of its storyline, says S Saraswathi.
Margarita, With a Straw's is admirable in its handling of its protagonist and cerebral palsy, says Paloma Sharma.
Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.
Shah Rukh Khan had David Letterman in his grip, giving him no quarter whatsoever, declares Sreehari Nair.
Tamil film Idhu Enna Maayam is saved by its light, situational humour, says S Saraswathi.
Communication with children has two distinct aspects to it: Quantity and quality. Both are important for the development of a balanced personality. Lack of communication and faulty communication can adversely affect the child's psyche.
...A hate letter to our system, feels Sreehari Nair.
Priyanka Chopra plays second fiddle to Prakash Jha in this tedious cop drama, says Sukanya Verma.
It's Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 and these stylish women off the ramp caught our roving eyes