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Why the Supreme Court Verdict on Forest Rights Act Might Spell Disaster for Lakhs of Adivasis

The Centre’s apathy is the biggest enabler of yesterday’s SC verdict that ordered for forced evictions of over 1 million forest-dwelling households. The verdict is perhaps the cruelest blow on undermining the Forest Rights Act, that concerns itself with conserving the rights of the marginalised communities.

Arré Bench April 16, 2016

Features

How to Make Money and Influence People: Advice for Future Internet Stars

Gone are the days when being online 24/7 was a hallmark of unproductivity. Today, not only is it possible to make money online, but you also get to live your best life while doing it.

Arré Bench April 16, 2016

Features

Spotify’s Ruk Jaana Nahi underlines the significance of community in a crisis like the pandemic.

Narrated by Rajkummar Rao, Spotify’s collection of stories #RukJaanaNahi reiterates the importance of a sense of a community and the aspiration to face crisis together.

Arré Bench April 16, 2016

Fashion

From Natalie Portman to Billy Porter: Some Say, Some Slay on the Oscars Red Carpet

The Oscars Red Carpet was not as snooze-worthy as the ceremony. Billy Porter ditched the tuxedo yet again for a gold-feathered bodice and a ballgown skirt. But the real bold choice was made by Natalie Portman. Her stunning Dior black-and-gold cape gown was embroidered with the names of snubbed women directors.

Arré Bench April 15, 2016

People

Beta No 1: This Adorable Pic of Pune Student with his Mother at His Graduation is Winning the Internet

IIT student Prakash Jhadhav’s picture with his mother taken at his graduation has gone viral. What stands out is his mother’s warm smile and her bright pink nine-yard saree.

Arré Bench April 15, 2016

Pop Culture

The Favourite Shows Us What Dark Desires Can Do to Ambitious Women

What makes The Favourite delightful and devastating is how director Yorgos Lanthimos subverts the expectations from men and women to bring to life a comedic masterpiece. So often, cinematic descriptions of royalty overlook the relationship royal women share with power.

Arré Bench April 14, 2016

Pop Culture

Rajput Karni Sena, Forget Your Queens, Focus on Your Women

Get your heads out of history and Padmavati, Karni Sena, take a long hard look within, and focus on the real women of Rajasthan.

Arré Bench April 14, 2016

Pop Culture

Hichki and Bollywood’s New-Found Sensitivity

Hichki just might be what Bollywood needs; a renewed vigour in portraying impediments on screen with sensitivity, instead of exploiting it for punchlines. It’s essentially a trend that started this year with Jagga Jasoos.

Arré Bench April 13, 2016

Features

5 Mind-Bending Moments from the Horror-Thriller Durgamati

Durgamati: The Myth is not your run-off-the-mill scary movie. But there are enough haunted scenes to make your heart race and plenty of plot twists that will keep you guessing until the end.

Arré Bench April 12, 2016

Health

Doctor Who Postponed Wedding, Another Who Worked for 5 Full Days Are India’s New Heroes

Let’s take a moment to doff our hats to two brave doctors at the forefront of the Covid-19 fight – Dr Shifa M Mohammed and Dr Sudhir Dehariya. One postponed her wedding, the other made a pitstop at home after a five-day shift, not to rest but get a glimpse of his family from a distance.

Arré Bench April 11, 2016