A list of good reads
- Tina Das in The Print looks at how gritty realism is taking over Hindi cinema’s portrayal of Punjab.
- Variety reports how celebs like Will Smith and Gwyneth Paltrow got fat paychecks to attend Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival.
- New Scientist has an alarming read on how our kitchens may be harbouring new extreme-loving microbes.
- Aroon Deep in The Hindu reports that Netflix has stopped streaming uncut versions of Indian films globally.
- Mid-Day has an important feature on economic abuse and how it is little-known but widespread.
- Context takes a deep dive into the dangers of AI-generated deepfakes for women, LGBTQ+ and vulnerable communities in Asia.
- New York Times (splainer gift link) has a fascinating look at how Africa is contributing to the spread of French globally—despite the colonial baggage of the language.
- Vox has an entertaining read on the bizarre love humans have for cats, who barely tolerate us.
- Here’s one for the season: a series of personal essays that highlight holiday food traditions in Eater.
- A good watch: Former Supreme Court Justice R F Nariman’s speech on democracy and our nation.
