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BEYOND BOLLYWOOD
THE ALTBOLLYWOOD ZINE — OCTOBER 2026 EDITION
This month's cover star is
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Pop Culture Prachaaran
Pyre Ending Explained: Why Vinod Kapri's Film About Two Old People and an Empty Village Will Wreck You
Two pyres, three letters and a son who keeps not coming. What the ending of Vinod Kapri's Pyre means, and why it hits so hard.
Vishal waghela
2 minutes ago3 min read
Cate Blanchett, Madonna and Half of Hollywood Just Told OpenAI: "Ask First." Here's Why I'm With Them
Hollywood's biggest names have filed a brief in The New York Times' case against OpenAI and Microsoft. The argument is simple: licensing already works. My take.
Vishal waghela
4 minutes ago3 min read
Stone-Encrusted Chokers to Statement Jhumkas: How Bollywood Actresses Make Jewellery the Real Firework This Diwali
Your outfit is sorted. Your jewellery isn't. Seven Bollywood looks show how to let the accessories do the talking this Diwali.
Kenneth Hopkins
21 hours ago2 min read
Toonsutra Bets on AI to Turn Comics Into Cinema With Its Cinematic Mode
Animated panels, AI voices in Indian languages and adaptive music. Toonsutra's Cinematic Mode is an ambitious attempt to redefine how India reads comics.
Kenneth Hopkins
24 hours ago2 min read
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B-TOWN BAWAAL
Mapping The Canvas: A Complete Breakdown of The India Biennale Venues
The true ambition of The India Biennale ’26 lies in its unprecedented geographical footprint. Running from December 4, 2026, to March 21, 2027, the Ministry of Culture is not simply hosting an exhibition; they are orchestrating a citywide architectural takeover. To fully grasp the scale of this contemporary art and design convergence, one must look at the exact real estate that has been unlocked for public activation. Activating the Historic Forts and Tombs The curation aggre
Kenneth Hopkins
18 hours ago2 min read
Engineering a Literary Hub: Inside the Mumbai Book Festival 2026 at Kalina Campus
Mumbai is preparing for a highly significant intellectual convergence. The Mumbai Book Festival 2026 is officially set to take over the University of Mumbai Kalina Campus from November 24 to November 29. Operating daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, this six-day event is explicitly designed to be a massive structural celebration of literature and ideas. Institutional Backing and Accessibility What elevates this specific festival is its formidable institutional support. The visua
Kenneth Hopkins
18 hours ago1 min read
Institutional Backing Meets Global Ambition: Hon'ble Shri Ashish Shelar Inaugurates the BMIC Cup 2026
The trajectory of Indian competitive gaming experienced a monumental shift this week in Mumbai. Moving definitively out of the niche subculture and into the realm of formally recognized international competition, the KRAFTON India Battlegrounds Mobile India International (BMIC) Cup 2026 was officially launched. Elevating the prestige of this tri-nation battleground was the esteemed presence and leadership of the Hon'ble Shri Ashish Shelar, whose involvement signals a highly s
Kenneth Hopkins
18 hours ago2 min read
AJIO Luxe Wkend 2026: What 250 Brands, Runway Shows and Padel Courts at Jio World Garden Tell Us About Indian Luxury
Over 250 brands, runway shows, padel and mahjong, and a line-up of DJs. AJIO Luxe Wkend's 2026 edition says a great deal about how luxury now wants to be experienced.
Kenneth Hopkins
21 hours ago3 min read
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Culture Curry
The Podcast Paradox: Why Better Production Is Producing More Mediocre Content
The creator economy has mastered the art of looking expensive. Somewhere along the way, it may have forgotten how to be interesting.
Kenneth Hopkins
7 minutes ago3 min read
Coming Soon: The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park Art Festival Teases Its Return to Dadar
'Lavkarach', coming soon. Dadar's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park Art Festival has teased its return. Here is what to expect from one of Mumbai's biggest public art events.
Kenneth Hopkins
24 hours ago2 min read
Maharashtrachya Hasyaresha: A Century of Marathi Cartooning Brings Maharashtra's Leaders to One Stage
A book celebrating 100 years of Marathi cartoonists brought Maharashtra's Chief Minister and the Thackeray brothers to one stage in Dadar.
Kenneth Hopkins
24 hours ago2 min read
Diljit Dosanjh in Delhi Tonight: Everything About the AURA India Tour Opener at JLN Stadium
Permission denied, then granted. 2,000 guards. A six-hour show. Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert is finally happening tonight. Here's everything you need to know.
Vishal waghela
1 day ago2 min read
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