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It’s a Wrap. And the India Film Project Awards Go To…

With 1721 films made across 18 countries, India Film Project’s 50-Hour Filmmaking Challenge wrapped up this year’s virtual content festival with 15 winning films. Have a look at the short films here.

Arré Bench March 17, 2016

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Five Reasons Why Montu Sir From Chhalaang is The Best PT Teacher Ever

Chhalaang’s endearing protagonist, Montu Sir, is a nostalgic ode to the PT instructors of our youth. It also ends up reminding us of the sheer gumption it takes to be an educator in India.

Jackie Thakkar March 16, 2016

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A Bandish Bandits Song For Every Situation

Bandish Bandits released a few weeks ago, introducing the world to the blossoming romance between Radhe and Tamanna. The shining star of the show, however, is one that doesn’t get enough credit — the soundtrack. Find out which of these songs best fits your mood here.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

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Do We Need Wallets in the Age of Smartphones?

It took just one day of me leaving my wallet at home to realise how unimportant it was. With the smartphone’s infinite capacity to get things done and the rise of the cashless economy, will wallets soon join the MP3 player and the torch as yet another item slain by the mobile phone?

Hardik Rajgor March 11, 2016

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What is Bombay without the Modesty of the Vada Pav

The food of Mumbai is a lot like its people – cosmopolitan in nature. And as the city has transformed, its food has evolved too. #MumbaiMirrored is a video series, presented by Mumbai Mirror, that traces this journey, from Bombay to Mumbai. Here we dig into the city’s diverse and flavourful culinary history.

Sarvesh Talreja March 10, 2016

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Bhumi Pednekar, Pankaj Tripathi, & Gajraj Rao Are All Going to Be at India Film Project. Are You?

After hosting a series of 50-hour and 7-day filmmaking and music challenges, India Film Project, Asia’s largest content fest is inviting creators, filmmakers, and storytellers to a fun-filled festival. There are workshops, conversations with veterans, and a ton of global networking opportunities. The best part? It’s all online.

Arré Bench March 9, 2016

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Love in the Age of IPL: How to Date a Cricket-Crazed Fan

If you find yourself on a date with a cricket fan, you just have to fake it ’til you make it. Here’s how to impress potential soulmates, despite thinking that a Googly is a type of search engine, and a bouncer is that beefed-up guy outside the bar.

Arré Bench March 9, 2016

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Why MS Dhoni And PokerStars India Make A Dream Team

Dhoni’s career has been full of unconventional choices, which may have earlier seemed like risks to those not in the know, but later revealed his wisdom to perfectly read the cricket field like one would read the poker table.

Arré Bench March 4, 2016

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Work From Home: How to Crack the Perfect Work-Life Balance Formula

Work from home is all rainbows and sunshine until you realise that you are spending more than 12 hours in front of the laptop meeting deadlines. But take a step back and make time for yourself. Pursue a hobby or take up an online course.

Hardik Rajgor March 3, 2016

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Five Reasons Why Tenet is Christopher Nolan’s Grandest Film Yet

Christopher Nolan has become the master of defying the practical and plausible. He choreographs and executes bewildering action sequences that defy both reason and, perhaps, even caution. Here are five scenes from Tenet, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, that will leave you gasping for air.

Arré Bench March 3, 2016