Big-city loneliness, modern angst and black humour garner big votes on television and Netflix, writes ANANDI MISHRA

Pappadams are a must for the grand Onam feast and units selling handmade pappadams in Thiruvananthapuram have a steady clientele

The festivities include colourful decor, fusion wear and elaborate satvik food spreads

On this World Environment Day, a look at the boom in biodegradable cutlery and crockery made from agricultural residue

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'

Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.

In January, Wandou raised $48-million Series B from SBI Holdings, Sugi Holdings, and XJ Holding.

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Qiming, which closed a $1.1 billion fund recently, will look for startups with "good fundamentals."

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In 2019, JD.com merged its secondhand commodity trading platform Paipai.com with Aihuishou.

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A solid foothold in Indonesia is one of the important prerequisites for overseas expansion.

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The deal is the largest inbound industrial transaction in Vietnam in the last three years.

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<strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> One look at the title <em>The Dark Side of Life - Mumbai City</em> and it seems more apt for a book than a feature film. Nonetheless, that is indeed the case for this film which has a mix of newcomers and experienced actors with Mahesh Bhatt being seen in a crucial part as well. While Azeem Shirazi is the biggest contributor as the lyricist, several composers come together to create half a dozen songs in the film. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-925603" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/T4.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="450" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> The kind of sound that kick-starts <strong><em>'Aawargi'</em></strong> reminds one of the kind of music that Vikram Bhatt time and again brings in his films. Jubin Nautiyal is effective as the singer in this Sabir Khan composition which is put together by Azeem Shirazi. The trouble though is that the song sounds dated by at least a decade. Hence, even though it has a soft feel to it, the overall impact is not the kind that makes you revisit it again on loop. The song that follows next is titled <strong><em>'Tu Mujhse Nikalta Nahi'</em></strong> and has the kind of hook-line which is indeed catchy. In a bigger film with a larger setup, this Prakash Prabhakar composed and heard song may well have found good traction. Again, the song is not exceptional but still has that quintessential Bhatt touch to it which makes it stand out. Moreover, Tanveer Gazi puts together a good spin of words, especially the title. Remember <em>'Manali Trance'</em> from <em>The Shaukeens</em>? The song which follows, <strong><em>'Saanp Seedhi Wala Saanp'</em></strong>, is on the same lines and belongs to the trance genre. As a matter of fact Tripty Sinha sings this one too in the same style as that of Neha Kakkar and does manage to make an impact too. It is a new team of composer Sandeep Batraa and lyricists Azeem Shirazi and Ozil Dalal who pair up for this promotional song which is expected to bring in good entertainment quotient. However, a little impact that had been created so far is diluted to a major extent by Rashid Khan composed <strong><em>'Ae Zindagi'</em></strong> which is as sad as it gets. From the composition, writing (Nisar Akhtar) as well as the singing (Altamash Faridi Brothers) perspective, the song is really depressing and just doesn't make you root for it all. A slow moving number that is all about pathos, separation and the fact that life doesn't have much to offer to the protagonists, this one belongs to the quick-skip variety. Another newcomer, Shaan Asif Raj, is the composer for <strong><em>'Muddaton'</em></strong> which starts with the sound of guitar. Seemingly a concert number, this Azeem Shirazi written song is rendered by Amit Mishra. A soft rock number, <em>'Muddaton'</em> tries to bring in the kind of mood that was created by <em>'Sun Raha Hai'</em> [<em>Aashiqui 2</em>]. Though it does fall short, it still makes for a decent hear after all. Had it carried more punch to it, this one could well have found itself a better audience. <strong><em>'Aawargi Deewangi'</em></strong> is the song that concludes the album and its depressing notes do not really help the cause. On the same lines as <em>'Ae Zindagi'</em>, this one is written by Aslam Sani with music by Ahsan Ahmed. There is just nothing in there which arrests your attention and even though Mohammed Irfan is the singer here, you don't really find much entertainment quotient in there. <strong>OVERALL</strong> The music of <em>The Dark Side of Life - Mumbai City</em> is a mixed bag and though there is no real chartbuster out there, two-three songs at least hold your attention while at play. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Tu Mujhse Nikalta Nahi’</em>, <em>‘Saanp Seedhi Wala Saanp’</em>, <em>‘Muddaton’</em>

Indian-American women politicians are making a mark in this year's general elections in the US with Democrat Kamala Harris all set to be elected as the first Senator from the community.

As job market improves substantially along with technological advancements, it becomes essential to keep up the pace with ever-changing economy.

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Admission into FTSE Russell and S&P Dow Jones comes ahead of MSCI inclusion in June

Concerns over the dollar weakness are magnified by the decision to impose across the board tariffs on steel and aluminium

The recession was an opportunity, people turned to the internet for better value

From battered banks to tech titans, the historic milestone in seven charts

Mark Wahlberg is reportedly using taxpayer cash to pay staff in his London restaurant amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Inter Milan new boy Christian Eriksen has revealed that the coronavirus pandemic has caused him a personal nightmare since his move from Tottenham in January.

Benchmark indices ended the week lower, with a near 6.3 per cent fall on the Nifty. The drop came largely on the back of a severe fall at the start of the week, after which the markets could not recoup those

Benchmark indices ended the week lower, with a near 6.3 per cent fall on the Nifty. The drop came largely on the back of a severe fall at the start of the week, after which the markets could not recoup those

It was just a few days ago,when stylist Aastha Sharma shared a picture of Lisa Ray from the sets of Four More Shots Please!, where she was seen sporting a stunning white bridal ensemble by Gaurav Gupta. And now, recently,

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Tamil Nadu witnessed another spike in Covid-19 positive cases today with 669 to go past the 7,000-mark at 7,204.Chennai alone had recorded 509 new ca

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A Princeton University-led study has found that trees worldwide develop thicker bark when they live in fire-prone areas. The findings suggest that bark thickness could help predict which forests and savannas will survive a warmer climate in which wildfires are expected to increase in frequency.

DENVER (April 23, 2020)) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Sprouts Farmers Market Store #305 in Aurora, CO and Sprouts Farmers Market Store #325 in Englewood, CO, with 2019 Food Recovery Challenge Regional Awards.

DALLAS – (April 24, 2020) In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $11.5 million to replace 580 older diesel school buses.

The former Palm Beach, Fla., home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono is for sale at $47.5 million.

The Ride of Your Life is raising money for the construction of a new bike park in Yellowknife.
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VICTORY for the Lions yesterday morning courtesy of a stirring late comeback against the All Blacks was magnificent sporting theatre and the perfect result to set up a series decider next weekend.

Morrisons has taken the precautionary step of recalling Market Street Living Herbs because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Markus Bailey missed most of his senior season with a knee injury but he started 40 games for the Boilermakers.

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The 26-year-old surfer was pronounced dead at the scene near Manresa State Beach, California parks officials said.

The Vigi Home, located in the Town of Mont-Royal, has logged 64 deaths related to COVID-19 since the pandemic began.