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    Garmi Review: Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Series Generates Tempered Heat Rather Than Scorching Highs

    Cast: Vyom Yadav, Jatin Goswami, Vineet Kumar, Mukesh Tiwari, Anurag Thakur, Disha Thakur, Puneet Singh Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia Rating: Three stars (out of 5) Writer-director Tigmanshu Dhulia, in his second web series, puts the underbelly of university politics under the scanner and delivers a drama that errs on the side of caution. The distortions of […] More

  • Lava Yuva 2 Pro Review: A Design-Focused Entry-Level Smartphone

    The Lava Yuva 2 Pro is a relatively new smartphone priced under Rs. 10,000 in India. This is a rare launch in a once-crowded segment, as many companies have shifted their focus to higher price points. The Lava Yuva 2 Pro is aimed at anyone considering buying their first smartphone or upgrading to one from a feature phone. It […] More

  • Nothing Ear 2 Review: Nothing 2 Lose

    While its name might make it the subject of many jokes and puns, Nothing has done reasonably well as a technology company in its relatively short existence thus far. What’s also commendable is its steady approach to its product lineup, which started out with the decent Nothing Ear 1 true wireless earphones in 2021. Now, […] More

  • Realme C55 Review: Style Over Substance?

    Realme’s C55 got the world’s attention when it was first launched in Indonesia for being the first Android smartphone with a copy of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature. Realme has branded this software feature as “Mini Capsule”. Now, the company brought this budget smartphone to India, but it’s already clear that Mini Capsule is not the most interesting […] More

  • Dead Island 2 Review: Escape From Hell-A

    In most video games, you just kill stuff. You shoot, stab, blow up, or slice through a rotating cast of bad guys on your way to a usually yellow and sometimes off-white circular-ish marker on your screen, where you receive your next set of instructions from an NPC. Apparently, that radio/file/key/code/ you were looking for […] More

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    Review: Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Lower Mortality

    Review: Moderate Drinking Doesn’t Lower Mortality

    A new comprehensive meta-analysis failed to find any protective effect of moderate drinking on mortality risk [1]. Linear or U-shaped? There is an ancient idea that while excessive drinking will kill you, moderate alcohol consumption is actually good for you, and until recently, it seemed to be supported by scientific evidence. Several populational studies have […] More

  • Sid Meier’s Railroads Review: Classic Tycoon Game, Impressively Ported to Mobile

    Sid Meier’s Railroads Review: Classic Tycoon Game, Impressively Ported to Mobile

    Originally launched in 2006, Sid Meier’s Railroads was the fourth and final installation in the Railroad Tycoon series and set high standards for the ‘Tycoon’ genre of games. Although Sid Meier might be better known for the Civilization series of empire-building simulation games, I consider the Railroad Tycoon series to be his best work, and […] More

  • Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 (L32R8-FVIN) HD Television Review: Mi Didn’t Start the Fire

    Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 (L32R8-FVIN) HD Television Review: Mi Didn't Start the Fire

    Xiaomi and its sub-brand Redmi have typically been known for their Android-based televisions and the PatchWall user interface that helps set the company’s televisions apart from the competition. It’s an approach that has worked well, and offers a bit of uniformity across the product range. Whether you’re buying a top-end Xiaomi TV or an entry-level Redmi […] More

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    Mrs Undercover Review: Stutters And Sputters Its Way To A Grotesque Climax

    Mrs Undercover Review: Stutters And Sputters Its Way To A Grotesque Climax

    Cast: Radhika Apte, Sumeet Vyas, Angana Roy, Rajesh Sharma Director: Anushree Mehta Rating: One star (out of 5) A fluffy flick that leaves all the heavy lifting to Radhika Apte, Mrs Undercover wilts under the weight of its misdirected frivolity. The film aspires to be funny. It also wants to deliver a message. All that […] More

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