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1. Is Rajinikanth Reinventing His ‘Superstar’ Image?
Post Lingaa, the superstar seems to have understood the need to reinvent himself after being panned by critics, who said he looked strained while performing his ‘larger than life’ signature moves and stunts on screen. The Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s next project will be directed by Pa Ranjith, a relatively new name in the Tamil film industry. Speculation is rife that choosing a newbie director and a renowned production house seems indicative of the star’s desire to move away from his comfort zone and choose a more non-formulaic, financially viable project.
2. Amitav Ghosh on the Writing Life, Politics, Slavery and More
Amitav Ghosh’s latest book, Flood of Fire – the third and final instalment of his Ibis Trilogy – tells the story of the First Opium War between Imperial Britain and China in 1839, which altered India and South Asia.
The Quint spoke to Amitav Ghosh about the book, the risks of writing and his reluctance to label his books in any set genre.
3. In Pictures: These Dying Souls Would Rather Depart in Style
Some choose to exit the world in coffins of their choice. Now that’s called, living (or dying) on one’s own terms. Here are some interesting pictures of coffins or carriers that reflect the personality of the bodies they hold.
4. Everything You Wanted to Know About Gluten, But Were Afraid to Ask
Confused between the world of gluten and gluten-free? The Quint is here to answer all your questions.
5. The Quint’s Quirky ‘Egg’spectations From Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Funny guys Anant and Saurabh have a special ande ka funda for Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for taking eggs off the anganwadi menu for malnourished children. Try not to crack up.
6. Six Ads That Will Make you Go “WTF”
There are fun advertisements, and then there are funny advertisements. We look back at some bizarre advertisements that will question your logic, and make you go “What @%#&$*$($($?!”.
7. Irrfan Khan Gets a Personal Note from Tom Hanks
Talent recognises talent. Irrfan Khan, who joined the cast and crew of Inferno, the big screen adaptation of Dan Brown’s eponymous book got a pleasant surprise when Tom Hanks welcomed the Piku actor with a personal note. The actor shared the note on social media.
8. ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ Movie Review, QDekhein
Wondering whether to go for Dil Dhadakne Do? Waiting for that one honest review? Stutee tells you whether Zoya Akhtar’s latest multi-starrer Dil Dhadakne Do is a breezy watch or a sinking ship.
9. In Pictures: India This Week
Beyond the headlines and behind the scenes, The Quint brings you a snapshot of India, this week.
In this week’s edition, you can see an India that is trying to beat the heat, an octopus you may not have heard of, Maharashtra’s water wives, Shab-e- Barat and more.
10. A New Maggi-less Menu is on the Table at These Iconic Joints
Cooked with a host of imaginative ingredients – chillis, chaat masala, and what have you – Maggi was found in ittle haunts all across the city. Today, these haunts are struggling after the two-minute snack was abruptly withdrawn from the city’s markets. The Quint takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane through some of the places that have been associated with Maggi-dom.
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