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By Any Means Review: A Fascinating True Story That Never Quite Lands
By Any Means turns a remarkable chapter of civil rights history into a crime thriller. Its unusual premise is compelling, but slow pacing and underwhelming lead performances hold it back.
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The Fall of the House of Usher Review: A Bloody, Brilliant but Uneven Mike Flanagan Nightmare
Mike Flanagan brings gothic dread, gruesome deaths and an outstanding ensemble to The Fall of the House of Usher, but the storytelling feels stretched and the horror never fully lands. Our review.
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The India Story (2026): A Powerful Idea Buried Under Awful Execution
A 2/5 verdict on The India Story: a socially relevant pesticide-contamination drama let down by unconvincing performances, clumsy execution, sluggish pacing and a distracting soundtrack.
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Carrie (2026): A Binge-Worthy Reimagining That Stumbles at the Finish Line
A longtime Carrie fan's take on Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series: rich character work, an absorbing modern horror story, a terrific Summer H. Howell, and an ending that falls short of its potential.
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Sondharuchi, Bopal: All the Hype, None of the Taste
My candid Sondharuchi Bopal review: disappointing interiors, limited service, an unpleasant biryani, a forgettable Bengali-style roll, and one saving grace in the chowmein.
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The Uprising Review: A Brutal Period Epic Undone by Its Shaky Camera
The Uprising delivers an intense and beautifully realized period drama with Andrew Garfield at its centre, excellent costumes, atmosphere and soundtrack — but its relentless shaky camera seriously damages the viewing experience.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is an entertaining and emotional MCU adventure that gives Tom Holland's Peter Parker a more mature chapter. The story, action, twists and drama work beautifully, even if the Punisher feels unnecessary and the ending runs longer than it needs to.
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Hunkkaar: The Roar
Hunkkaar: The Roar is a gripping and consistently engaging courtroom drama on JioHotstar. Fatima Sana Shaikh and Raghubir Yadav lead a strong ensemble in a tense story about faith, influence, power and justice.
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Drishyam: The Conclusion
Drishyam: The Conclusion brings Vijay Salgaonkar back for one final battle. Ajay Devgn is brilliant in a gripping, satisfying and thoroughly entertaining finale that gives the Drishyam trilogy the ending it deserves.
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Arsalan, Kolkata
My review of Arsalan in Kolkata — a famous biryani destination that, for me, now feels more average than exceptional.
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Collage, Hyatt Ahmedabad
My take on Collage at Hyatt Ahmedabad — strong food and ambience, but ultimately not an extraordinary dining experience.
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EL'Olivo, Ahmedabad
My review of EL'Olivo Ahmedabad — a decent pizza restaurant with a good menu, but not enough to stand out in a city with stronger Italian options.
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Farzi Café, Delhi
My review of Farzi Café in Delhi — a lively place with good food, drinks and a crowd that makes it a fun evening out.
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Golbari, Kolkata
My review of Golbari in Kolkata — extraordinary food, especially the mutton kosha and roomali roti.
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Khaas Bagh, Jodhpur
My review of Khaas Bagh in Jodhpur — a classy, royal dining experience with excellent food and service.
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Khamma Ghani, Udaipur
My review of Khamma Ghani in Udaipur — good food and ambience let down by service that didn't match the hype.
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MoMo Café, Ahmedabad
My review of MoMo Café at Courtyard by Marriott Ahmedabad — a pleasant café with good food and reasonable pricing, provided you keep expectations realistic.
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Mrs Mage, Hyatt Ahmedabad
My personal review of Mrs Mage at Hyatt Ahmedabad — enjoyable food and ambience, without quite delivering an extraordinary experience.
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Olive Bar & Kitchen, Delhi
My review of Olive Bar & Kitchen in Delhi — good food, drinks and atmosphere with its own unmistakable charm.
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Peshawri, Ahmedabad
A personal review of Peshawri at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad — good food, but not quite the experience expected from a restaurant at this level.
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Peter Cat, Kolkata
My review of Peter Cat in Kolkata — once brilliant in my memory, but now a more average experience despite the enduring hype.
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The Rameshwaram Café, Bengaluru
My review of The Rameshwaram Café in Bengaluru — an outstanding South Indian food experience that earned a 4.5/5 from me.
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The Eatery, Ahmedabad
My review of The Eatery at Four Points by Sheraton Ahmedabad — average food and a limited menu, with discounts making the proposition more interesting.
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The Ummed, Ahmedabad
My review of The Ummed Ahmedabad — a disappointing experience defined by poor service and below-average food quality.
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Astro Bot
Astro Bot is a genuinely enjoyable game that became even more special because I played it with my daughter. We both had a great time, and she absolutely loved it.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 delivers a multiplayer experience I really enjoyed, but its short campaign and limited map selection keep it from being a higher-rated experience for me.
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Ghost of Yōtei
Ghost of Yōtei looks fantastic, but after playing Ghost of Tsushima, I found the experience too familiar and not interesting enough to feel like a meaningful step forward.
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Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a wonderfully enjoyable game that I played with my daughter. We both loved the experience, making it an easy 4.5/5 for me.
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Defending Jacob
My review of Defending Jacob — a promising crime drama that ultimately felt underwhelming.
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Neagley
My review of Neagley — an enjoyable Reacher spin-off that works best as a one-time watch.
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Panchayat Season 4
My review of Panchayat Season 4 — a hugely enjoyable return that remains one of the easiest series to recommend.
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Presumed Innocent
My review of Presumed Innocent — a promising series that ultimately felt rather underwhelming.
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Reacher Season 4
My review of Reacher Season 4 — a highly enjoyable continuation that delivers exactly the kind of entertainment I want from the series.
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Tehran
My review of Tehran — a gripping spy thriller that I found thoroughly enjoyable.
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Widow's Bay
My review of Widow's Bay — an enjoyable watch that I would still classify as a one-time viewing.
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Don't Be Shy
Don't Be Shy review: a glossy, energetic Gen-Z coming-of-age romantic comedy with strong visual appeal, lively performances and a breezy rhythm, but less emotional depth than its polish suggests.
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Awarapan 2
Nearly two decades after Awarapan, Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam in a darker story of loss, redemption and sacrifice. Awarapan 2 brings back the mood, music and wounded soul of its predecessor, but its emotional impact doesn't always reach the heights of the original.
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Ted Lasso
A warm, funny and surprisingly emotional sports comedy about kindness, friendship and becoming a better version of yourself. Ted Lasso starts as a story about an American football coach managing an English football club and gradually becomes something much more human.
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The End of Oak Street
A fun, thrilling, no-brains family entertainer that takes you back to the movies of the 90s — even if it never quite has the panache to pull it off.
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