'Mrs Deshpande' review: Madhuri Dixit’s grey turn can’t rescue this dated crime thriller
Madhuri Dixit's portrayal of a serial killer falls flat in a crime-thriller burdened by an absurd premise and weak writing. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, this remake of the French show "La Mante" struggles to generate suspense or justify its core logic
By Shubhangi Shah
'Avatar: Fire & Ash' review: One spectacular battle sequence aside, James Cameron's latest is a tiresome exercise
Despite exploring family dynamics between Jake, Neytiri, their children, and a conflicted Colonel Quaritch, the drama feels forced. The new villain, Varang, lacks impact, and the film's repetitive ideas prove detrimental to the storytelling, and is ultimately a disappointing entry in the franchise
By Sajin Shrijith
'Pharma' review: Nivin Pauly returns to form in his first web series
The eight-episode medical whistleblower drama, directed by PR Arun, follows the complex moral journey of a medical representative through a fairly compelling non-linear narrative
By Sajin Shrijith
Lava Agni 4 review: A powerful mid-range contender
While Lava Agni 4 delivers decent battery life and a sharp display, its camera performance may not satisfy enthusiasts when compared to its key rivals
By Manik K
Vivo X300 Pro review: A superstar in the camera department
Camera takes centre stage with the feature-rich Vivo X300 Pro, the latest offering from Vivo's X series
By Manik K
Oppo Find X9 review: Solid smartphone in pretty much every department
The flagship from Oppo runs on ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 with the November security patch in place
By Manik K
From divine art to deep philosophy: Exploring the enduring legacy of M. T. V. Acharya
In his new book, 'The Divine Art of M. T. V. Acharya', renowned photographer Sridhara Tumari pays a rich tribute to the artistic genius by compiling all his great works
By Vinod V K
Slow, serious, and unimpressed by noise: What ‘Riding with the Silver Wolf’ gets right— and wrong
In a literary moment obsessed with performance and instant emotion, 'Riding with the Silver Wolf' insists on patience, ethical attention, and social memory, offering powerful political poems even as its lyric restraint occasionally flattens the surprise
By Kundanika Nanda
‘Place: Intimate Encounters with Cities’ review: A lyrical journey through history, power, and belonging
Through intimate encounters with cities, Ananya Vajpeyi’s book illuminates the emotional and political landscapes we inhabit, revealing how history, power, and memory live within us
By Kundanika Nanda