The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.
On Republic Day, Sukanya Verma looks at the times the colours of the tiranga adorned the stars on screen and off it.
Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.
As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.
Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.
Kamal Haasan is right where he left off from the first film but there is only so much he can do to salvage an already lost cause, observes Arjun Menon.
There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma.
Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
He said it was an infringement of copyright but did not threaten legal action.
The Bombay high Court on Tuesday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news on social media give "unfettered power" to a government authority in the absence of "guidelines and guardrails".
A spread of eclectic entertainment on OTT for you.
Sai Pallavi has been roped to star in a film opposite Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan. It will be a love story.
Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.
One would have expected Rashtrapati Bhavan and not the Delhi police to settle the Unidentified Feline Object issue. In its absence, the four legged-visitor spanned in imagined identity, anything from a domestic cat familiar with the palatial surroundings to a swashbuckling Puss in Boots visiting from the outside or indeed a Bagheera from Jungle Book, notes Shyam G Menon.
Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.
Rose Monday parades, which will take place across the Rhine region on February 20, typically showcase political satire in a longstanding tradition.
Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.
'In India, political parties want to portray their leaders as cinematic heroes critical of their opponents.' 'This is where memes come into play.'
You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.
While the BJP said it has only portrayed some incidents, which happened during the previous Congress regime through the cartoons which are not meant to hurt anyone, the grand old party accused it of releasing such illustrations out of frustration.
V Gangadhar, veteran journalist and well-known satirist, passed away in Pune on Monday night. He was 85.
There's a spate of book-to-screen adaptations dominating OTT streaming this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.'
Union ministers Prahlad Joshi and Dharmendra Pradhan alleged that Gandhi has been spreading lies on this issue.
Our funny take on External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.
From damsels versus dragons to showbiz shenanigans, ready to catch all the action on OTT this week?
Laapataa Ladies is gentle yet firm in calling out the hypocrisies colouring everyday mindsets and prejudices without acquiring the high-handedness of a crusader, observes Sukanya Verma.
Glimpses of political satire floats at the Rosenmontag carnival in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.
There is an authenticity and sense of purpose about Dry Day which is appealing, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Tiger 3's seven day collections are the second highest ever after Pathaan.
Right to comment on content on social media or TV channels is a facet of free speech under the Constitution and it will be in the interest of the public that every broadcaster has the right of criticism and review even in relation to programmes created by others, the Delhi high court said on Friday.
The Union government on Friday said it would not notify the fact checking unit (FCU) contemplated under the amended information technology (IT) rules against fake news till the Bombay high court delivers its judgment on the petitions challenging the amendments.
Khichdi needs a lot more masala, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'
Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma.
In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.
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