Dushyant Shekhawat, Author at Arré

Jurassic World and the Dawn of Dinosaur Dosti

With pet raptors and human cloning stretching believability in an already unbelievable series too far, the Jurassic Park franchise has become a badly written fan fiction version of itself, and The Fallen Kingdom is the franchise’s worst entry.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 25, 2016

Earth

Delhi vs Mumbai: Mere Paas Ped Hain

Whichever way you lean in the age-old debate of Delhi vs Mumbai, you have to admit the capital holds the edge in one area. Delhi HC’s order saving 16,500 trees from being chopped is a far cry from axe-happy Mumbai’s approach of felling 5,000 trees for Metro-3.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 25, 2016

Technology

Why Are We Freaking Out About LinkedIn’s Red Light District?

Social media is only following Rule 34 of the internet – if something exists online, a porn version of it must exist too. Social media’s Rule 34 avatar is sexual media. And LinkedIn’s Red Light District is only a by-product of this.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 25, 2016

People

Meet Menaka Guruswamy, the Wonder Woman Who Helped Win the 377 Case

Seven decades ago, one generation of freedom fighters drove British colonisers away from this country. Today, another generation has seen one of their lingering relics off for good. Menaka Guruswamy is one of the many participants who’ve helped win us the right to love who we want.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 23, 2016

POV

The Anti-Bhakt One-Man Army

While other dissenters have tried to distance themselves from the bile spewed by bhakts, Humans of Hindutva stands out from the pack by gladly getting into the mud and wrestling the swine.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 22, 2016

Pop Culture

What Not to Say to Cosplayers at Mumbai Comic Con

As the Mumbai Comic Con takes off this weekend, please make sure to brush up on your pop culture trivia to avoid upsetting any of the cosplayers. Under no circumstances, ask the dude dressed as Black Panther the capital of South Africa or offer Rani Padmavati a light.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 22, 2016

POV

Is 25 the Deadline to Make New Friends?

I have become reluctant to forge new friendships. Like everything else in this age, my emotions can be summed up in one catchy hashtag: #NoNewFriends. Is this all part of growing up, being on the other side of 25?

Dushyant Shekhawat April 22, 2016

Pop Culture

“What Up, Biatch?”: Why We Can’t Help But Root for Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman

The question of “Is Heisenberg alive or dead?” still looms, thanks to the fact that El Camino, the new Breaking Bad movie, focuses on Jesse Pinkman instead. I couldn’t be happier, because after five top-notch seasons as second fiddle, Pinkman deserves his time in the spotlight.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 18, 2016

Pop Culture

“Main Shah Rukh Khan Banna Chahta Hoon”: John Cena

If his social media handles are any indication, WWE’s biggest star, John Cena, is making a pitch to enter Bollywood – waiting in the wings for his “phata poster, nikla hero” moment.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 17, 2016