‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ review: Group therapy for saffron-coloured dummies
'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' isn't interested in being subtle about its hate and propaganda. It believes qualities like critical thinking and independence are unhealthy, because apparently, they can corrupt young Hindu girls/women
By Sajin Shrijith
'Masthishka Maranam’ review: When Priyadarshan and James Cameron went to a bar in Trivandrum
Acclaimed filmmaker Krishand's absurdist cyberpunk satire taps into our fantasies and mines it for a laugh riot while also being a thinking man's cinematic adventure. The first sci-fi from Malayalam that looks like a million bucks, it finds Krishand at the top of his game
By Sajin Shrijith
'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die' review: Why smartphone (and technology) addiction is bad for you
Sam Rockwell is in top form in director Gore Verbinski's new film which demonstrates yet again the filmmaker's impressive gift for juggling big-scale spectacle and thought-provoking ideas. This time, though, everything lands where they are supposed to
By Sajin Shrijith
Sony INZONE H9 II review: Is this all-rounder pro-gaming headset worth the hype?
The gaming desk at THE WEEK pushes the boundaries of Sony INZONE H9 II with stress tests in high-noise newsrooms and chaotic gaming joints
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
Realme Buds Clip review: The best open-ear earbuds for you?
These new open-ear wireless earbuds from Realme offer a comfortable design for users who dislike the clogged-ear feeling of traditional TWS
By Manik K
HyperX Cloud Jet Wireless review: Impressive entry-level gaming headset
The HyperX Cloud Jet Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset offering solid performance and comfort for its price.
By Manik K
‘God of War: Sons of Sparta’ game review: ‘Contra’ meets ‘Hades’ for a classic Kratos tale
The latest retro-style Metroidvanian action-adventure title from the ‘God of War’ series explores Kratos and Deimos' Spartan training set in a time of Greek mythology
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
‘Death Stranding 2’ game review: Hideo Kojima’s masterpiece steps it up with breathtaking visuals and fluid gameplay
Ten hours into the latest AAA title on the PlayStation 5, THE WEEK’s gaming desk reviews the game starring Norman Reedus
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
‘Lost Souls Aside’ game review: Yang Bing’s fast-paced DmC-like slasher RPG is all heart BUT it needs polish
THE WEEK’s Gaming Desk reviews UltiZero Games’s latest title, ‘Lost Souls Aside’, part of Sony’s China Hero Project, within a week of its massively anticipated release. You play as Kaser, who is on a mission to rescue the world—and your sister Louisa’s soul—from the evil Voidrax.
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
'Through A Diplomat’s Lens' book review: Insights into a world in flux and the new international order
Author Sudhir Tukaram Devare recalls in vivid detail the period of disarray in the international order during the early 1990s
By S. Narendra
‘RISE: The Deep Resilience Way’ review: An accessible gateway to weathering the storm of grief
Neena Verma’s latest book offers an empathetic guide on building deep resilience to navigate grief, loss, and adversity through an uncomplicated framework
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
‘The Alphabets of Africa’ book review: A journey in verse
Abhay K. takes you on a poetic journey through the rich tapestry of Africa in his latest collection
By Esha Sachan