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Ramadan Watches That Don’t Fail the Riz Test

Mum’s dishing out samosas, Dad’s already snoring on the sofa after Iftar, and you? You are just trying to find something decent to watch that isn’t some tragic, stereotype-riddled nonsense. Why is every Muslim on TV either blowing something up, being oppressed, or delivering some deep, poetic monologue? Can’t we

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Fatima Bhutto Confronts Gaza Genocide Head First on Al-Jazeera
In the face of global silence and misinformation, writer and activist Fatima Bhutto has taken a bold stand, confronting one of the most urgent issues of our time: the genocide in Gaza. Her fearless advocacy and nuanced storytelling come to the forefront in Reframe, a powerful four-part series on Al Jazeera...
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A beginners guide to Chinese dramas
Deep into Covid, when the bleak, boring landscape of Western media added to the desolation of our quarantined existence, many of us required some source of comfort- people turned to bread-making, embroidery, gardening…or if you were like me, K-Dramas. Korean shows gave us style-impaired yet lovable...
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We wish you a very desi Christmas
There’s something special about curling up with a good festive movie, especially when it offers a fresh twist on familiar tropes. South Asian characters in Christmas stories have brought a new flavor to holiday media, blending predictability with subversive expectations. What could be more desi films...
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Filmfare OTT Awards: South Asia’s Watchlist
Indian OTT platforms have been making waves with storytelling, resonating across linguistic and cultural boundaries. For Pakistanis, who often follow Indian content in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, the recent Filmfare OTT Awards provide the perfect watchlist of standout shows and films. These awards celebrate...
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The Edgiest Films of 2024 according to John Waters
John Waters, the renowned filmmaker celebrated for transgressive cult classics like Pink Flamingos and Hairspray, has unveiled his top ten films of 2024 in Vulture. Known for his taste in “feel-bad, risk-taking, ratings-defying art flicks,” Waters’s shines a spotlight on indie films that...
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