Anwesha Tripathy

The last few years were really not the best, and honestly, I'm kinda tired of saying the same thing again and again, but it is like that sometimes. The last few months, memes have been pretty much our only escape. Memes and Netflix, that…

As one of the largest companies in the world, Apple is the pioneer of modern technology. It is because of Apple that we have the convenience of having the world at our fingertips. Founded in 1976, Apple is 45 years old this year. With so…

While we all love North Indian and South Indian and food, we sometimes forget that there's a rich culture of beautiful dishes in the western state of Gujarat (and Maharashtra, which shares many features with the Gujarati cuisine) as well.…

For centuries, Bengal has constantly supplied distinct men and women who have proven to be masters of their respective fields. It is difficult to point out what it is exactly about Bengal that nurtures and supports talent of such varied…

The Sino-Indian war of 1962 was a tragic defeat to India; despite constant tension on the border it shared with China, India never believed that the Chinese would attack - which ended up costing us dearly. When the Chinese did attack, India…

While the stand-up comedy scene is dominated by men all over the world, the Indian comedy scene has lately been bustling with feminine energy. With shows like Comicstaan and Queens of Comedy having brought to the fore many female comedic…

When it comes to mountaineering, there's nothing quite as challenging as the Everest - the tallest peak in the world. For many mountaineers and climbers, climbing the Everest is the dream. Of course, not every one gets to fulfill this dream…

With the pandemic having successfully crippled the film industry and covid protocols coming in the way of regular shoots, good content has become a bit of a rarity in Bollywood these days. However, ever since the trailer of Shershaah…

Coca-Cola, with Pepsi and Thums Up, makes up the soft-drink trifecta we have come to love since our very childhoods. Because of that, there are several Coke TVCs that are more or less etched on our minds - everybody knows thanda matlab…

It is not every time that a brand is able to tap into its full potential for marketing its products. But when it comes to Nike, the brand has almost always struck marketing gold. With some amazing ads under its belt, one can tell why Nike…

While Burger King is a fairly newer name in the Indian market when compared to rivals like McDonald's and KFC, the company is known for its tongue-in-cheek humor and tendency to take on its aforementioned rivals through its humorous ads.…

Life can sometimes feel a little too overwhelming to live, at times. Take it from someone who isn't religious (i.e, me), one may feel a little lost when times are tough, and more so when they have no faith. But over time, you'll realise…

A lot of times, we tend to feel lost and disheartened. Nothing seems to work out and we question our place in this massive universe. It is testing times like these when faith comes in handy. Religious books like the Holy Bible have so much…

India boasts of a truly rich history, which is why there is no dearth of stories of valiant heroes who have fought for the good of the nation. Be it fighters from the Indian movement of struggle, or the soldiers manning our borders as we…

One of the darkest era defining moments came on a brisk night of November in 2008, when ten unidentified armed men entered Mumbai, and began open firing at several places. Soon, they had control over several culturally significant monuments…

With time, we take a lot of things for granted, forgetting that things that we are used to now were a novelty only a few years ago. Most of us have grown up seeing the Indian national flag being hoisted on various national holidays, but…

Ever since Ranbir Kapoor first graced our screens as the starry eyed, towel wearing young man in Saawariya in 2008, people knew that he was meant to stay. Over the years, Ranbir has proven himself as a skillful actor capable of taking on a…

It's been over ten years that Ranveer Singh first came to our lives and adorned our screens. While he may not have had the shiniest debuts of his time, he has, over the years, proven his capability again and again. Be it conventional…

Sometimes, with our fast paced and alienated lives, it is really easy finding ourselves becoming completely pessimistic with time. Of course, some people have their reasons, and this is not to say that your life isn't hard. But if you, like…

We all have big dreams when we are little. Funny, isn't it? But as we grow up, those dreams are replaced by the realities of life. We force ourselves to be practical, to make choices that'll make our loved ones happy instead of us. But…

Probably one of the most interesting aspects that seems to separate Bollywood from other film industries is its tendency to romanticize every damn thing. Trust a Bollywood hero to speak in verses even when his throat is brimming with…

With a great number of OTT platforms, comes a great deal of cofusion. With OTT platforms thriving in the post-Jio india, it has become quite difficult to keep track of all the different shows coming out at the speed of light. But do not…

India has always had a rich history in culture as well as scientific temper, and has birthed several famous scientists who have contributed stupendously to the progress of their respective fields. One such man from recent history is Jagdish…

We all learn lessons in kindess when we are children - be kind to others, all the books would say. But it's sad how we aren't taught to direct the same kindness towards ourselves, and grow up to be our own harshest critics. But times are…

We may not credit the Gujarati film industry as much, but the state has produced some quality content over the last century. Gujarat is home to some absolutely talented novelists and playwrights, and consequently has many interesting…

Most people largely ignore movies from Easern India in favour of Bengali movies, and don't get me wrong, Bengal has a rich history of aesthetically and culturally important movies - but there's a whole world of new stories just waiting to…

Over the last few years, OTT platforms in India have come up with an impressive amount of content for the viewers. However, many viewers complain that most of these shows are vulgar or too violent, and hence cannot be watched by a family…

When Volkswagen was launched in the 1930s, most Germans couldn't afford cars. The state was already struggling with sanctions from the first world war, and on top of it, the 1920s were an especially distressing time for global economy. So…

Even before Parasite became the first movie in a foreign language to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, Korean movies enjoyed a reputation for being wildly unique and chaotic. It can often seem like Hollywood is the only thing that…

Sometimes, life can be a tough nut to crack. During especially tricky times, a nudge in the right direction is all you need to course correct. Poets, at times like these, can be like listening to wise adults (without the judgement.) Here…

While millenials would argue that 2000-2010 was pretty much the golden age for Hindi cinema and superior to the last decade by all means, 2010-2020 brought us some pretty intense stuff too. While the early years in the decade followed the…

For the longest time, humans have engaged in self-destructive behaviour, sometimes for fun and kicks, sometimes to forget, sometimes because there's nothing better to do. But here's the thing: actions have consequences. The things that seem…

Sometimes life makes no sense, which is when one looks to the poets. Sure they seem to be a morose lot, but one can't deny that they have quite the wisdom to offer. Which is why we bring you 25 best shayaris you should read... right about…

While Zee5 might not be on th top of the list of preferences when it comes to OTT platforms, the website has certainly put in effort by coming up with exciting titles with fresh storylines that might pique your interest. Here are 9 best…

Sometimes, all you need in life is a little poetry to help you through it. Art can sometimes make life slightly more bearable, and poems can you realise that your fears and your sorrows are not one-of-a-kind, instead, we're all part of a…

While Sony Liv wasn't exactly on the radar for most people until recently, Scam 1992 more or less put the OTT platform on the map, shooting up people's expectations from it. And Sony Liv has proven to be a worthy OTT platform too, offering…

The Star network recognised the potential of an internet-based platform long before big players like Prime Video and Netflix stepped into the Indian scene. However, it took Hotstar some time to come up with originals that are as good as…

Since it achieved independence from the British empire in 1947, India has seen its ups and downs. There have been wars - several of them, in fact, but none come close to the devastating defeat of the Sino-Indian war if 1962. With the…

There's no better way to talk about love than through poetry... after all, words often fall short to describe this feeling that can more or less consume us. Which is why bring you 25 shayaris about love that you'll find relatable! 1.…

For years now, Youtube has been our favourite platform to consume visual content because... welp, it's all free. Before Netflix or Prime became a hit in India, Indian content makers like TVF, AIB and Dice Media were killing it in the…

We're all guilty of buying things we do not need. But while you and I complain about ordering too much junk food to cure our depression, the rich spend millions on completely unnecessary things. Yeah, I can't relate either. However, curious…

Everyone is entitled to believe that they are smart - even if they're not. Isn't that one of life's greatest ironies? One needs to be smart to know that they're not smart. Like one wise man once said, "To know what you know and what you do…

The pandemic has left the human race gasping for air and a giant grief-shaped hole for millions who have lost someone close to their hearts. But if history has taught us anything, it is that humanity must persist and persevere in the face…

2021 has somehow managed to outdo its predecessors by leaps and bounds, and for us Indians it has been an especially devastating year. Many projects were stalled or pushed due to the pandemic, but some were still able to reach us at a time…

There's absolutely nothing a child loves more than their parents. While mothers are often more comfortable sharing their feelings and expressing their love to their children, fathers often take up a quieter, subtler role and do their job…

While the covid pandemic has largely derailed film releases all over the world, everyone is now eyeing vaccination stats as vaccinated countries have begun opening up on a larger scale. However, it can be almost said with certainty that the…

"If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family" - this has been pointed out time and again. After all, for centuries, women have nurtured new generations of the society. However, times have…

It's not a coincidence that the sharpest minds in history are often men of science. Scientists are rationalists who always have the right kind of input to offer free of any bias. Over the course of the last few centuries, scientists have…

During our childhoods, we were made to believe that India as a country welcomed people from all faiths to live harmoniously together - that people speaking different tongues, draped in different clothing, fond of different cuisines - could…

There are hardly any groups in the world more prosecuted than the LGBTQ+ community. Even with the elevated levels of awareness that 21st century brought with itself, the community continues to be discriminated against - even in countries…