“Mrs.” – A Feminist Awakening or Just Another Cash Grab?

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2025

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Another day, another movie that claims to shake the foundations of Indian patriarchy. Mrs. arrives with a grand promise—to expose the deep-seated oppression of women in Indian households. A noble mission, no doubt. But peel back the layers, and what do we find? The same old formula that has

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Indian Comedians Can’t Copy the West and Expect No Backlash- It’s Time to Read the Room

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

India’s comedy scene is in a crisis of identity—much like an NRI who grew up watching Bollywood but now insists that “bro, I only vibe with Scorsese.” Our comedians, inspired by the dark, no-holds-barred humor of the West, seem to have forgotten one crucial thing: this is not the West. The Great Indian Miscalculation Indian […]

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Theaters vs. TikTok: Why Cinema Needs a Makeover to Stay Relevant

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

Movie theaters aren’t disappearing overnight, but they are at a crossroads. Audiences still love movies, but they now consume entertainment in a drastically different way. Instead of sitting through a two-hour film, many are getting their entertainment fix in 90-second bursts on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. These platforms have reshaped how people engage

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From Reformers to Frauds: How AAP Made Honest Politics a Laughingstock

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2025

There was a time when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) wasn’t just a political outfit—it was a movement. A rebellion against corruption, a crusade for clean governance, a flicker of hope for millions who believed that the system could be fixed. From auto drivers to tech professionals, from street vendors to university students—everyone saw in […]

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Donkeys on the Dunki: The Foolish Chase for a Lavish Mirage

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2025

In the grand theater of human ambition, nothing beats the absurdity of those who willingly gallop into a pit of financial ruin, only to return home in shackles—broke, humiliated, and dumber than before. The latest batch of Indian “dreamers” deported from the United States should serve as a grim reminder: chasing illegal migration through the […]

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The New U.S. Trade War: A Global Economic Shakeup and Its Far-Reaching Implications

By Editor - News Desk February 2, 2025

The U.S. imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking a trade war with global consequences. Explore how these tariffs will affect economies, supply chains, and industries, and how India stands to gain.

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Kannada Pride or Language Policing? Bengaluru’s Identity Battle in a Hindi-Obsessed India

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

Bengaluru. The city where traffic moves slower than your WiFi, but real estate prices soar faster than a Swiggy delivery during peak hours. The land where a small idli costs ₹10, but the startup ecosystem is worth billions. The place that once proudly called itself a Kannada stronghold is today debating whether it has become […]

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When Idiots Become Idols – The Death of Ambition in the Age of Indian Influencers

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

We are witnessing the greatest tragedy of our time, where the next generation of Indian students—once celebrated for their grit, academic excellence, and obsession with white-collar careers—are ditching books and brains for the circus act that is influencer culture. Gone are the days when Indian youth dreamed of building rockets, coding billion-dollar apps, or at […]

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Oscars, Poverty, and the West’s Never-Ending Fascination With a One-Dimensional India

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2025

This year’s Oscar buzz has brought yet another Indian-themed film into the limelight: All We Imagine as Light. A poignant documentary exploring socio-economic hardships, it comfortably fits the template the West loves when it comes to Indian cinema. Just like Slumdog Millionaire, Salaam Bombay!, and other similarly themed favorites, the film showcases the struggles of […]

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The Republic Day Spectacle: Where Hypocrisy Takes the Stage

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2025

As we dust off our patriotic hats and prepare to celebrate Republic Day, let us pause for a moment to bask in the delightful irony of it all. The grand spectacle of parades, speeches, and flag-hoisting ceremonies is a fitting tribute to a Constitution that promises equality, justice, and liberty. Of course, these lofty ideals […]