Coldplay-Gate: Can Astronomer survive the Kiss-Cam Scandal?

Astronomer—once a buttoned-up AI/data orchestration startup—became the internet’s unwitting entertainment in mid-July 2025. During Coldplay’s concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston on July 16, CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, both married to other people, were snapped in a cozy embrace by the night’s “kiss cam.” Their panicked reactions sparked a viralContinue reading “Coldplay-Gate: Can Astronomer survive the Kiss-Cam Scandal?”

The Better Sister, Amazon Prime Review– A Stylish Thriller with a Few Stumbles

Let’s get one thing straight: I’ve followed Jessica Biel’s work for a while now — from The Sinner to her various film choices, some hits, some misses, but always intriguing. So when The Better Sister dropped on Netflix, I was naturally curious. And while this show might not reach the same psychological depths as TheContinue reading “The Better Sister, Amazon Prime Review– A Stylish Thriller with a Few Stumbles”

Review: Panchayat Season 4 – More Masala, More Mohabbat, and the Magic of Phulera Lives On

Look, if you’re reading this, chances are you’re already a card-carrying member of the Panchayat fandom. Maybe you dream of chai with Vikas under the neem tree, or secretly wish you could run for Pradhan just to chill with Prahlad. Well, good news: Panchayat Season 4 is back, and it brings all the charm, chaos,Continue reading “Review: Panchayat Season 4 – More Masala, More Mohabbat, and the Magic of Phulera Lives On”

Sirens on Netflix: A Cult, a Twist, and Two Queens in Command

Right, so let’s get one thing out of the way: if your idea of a good time is watching Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore elegantly wreck people’s emotional stability while swanning around in flowing neutrals — Sirens is going to be your next obsession. And yes, it’s called Sirens, not to be confused with anyContinue reading “Sirens on Netflix: A Cult, a Twist, and Two Queens in Command”

Antonio’s at 31, Panaji Goa : The Hole-in-the-Wall That Knows Exactly What It’s Doing

There’s a thing happening in Panjim right now. A sort of divine resurgence of the hole-in-the-wall — the kind of place that, once upon a time, might’ve been referred to as “that joint behind the shop that sells extension cords,” but which now doubles as the coolest new spot you didn’t discover first. Ever sinceContinue reading “Antonio’s at 31, Panaji Goa : The Hole-in-the-Wall That Knows Exactly What It’s Doing”

Review: Nine Perfect Strangers, Amazon Prime– A Slow-Burning Retreat That Struggles to Transform

When you hear the words “wellness retreat,” you don’t usually expect psychedelic drugs, deep-seated trauma, and a slightly unhinged Nicole Kidman looming over a group of emotionally unstable guests. But Nine Perfect Strangers, the 8-part Hulu/Amazon Prime miniseries based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, is anything but your typical self-care getaway. Set in the serene yetContinue reading “Review: Nine Perfect Strangers, Amazon Prime– A Slow-Burning Retreat That Struggles to Transform”

Isabella’s Tapas Bar, Panaji- Goa : Restaurant Review

It was one of those gloriously Goan monsoon Saturdays — the kind where the sky can’t decide if it’s lightly weeping or unleashing emotional trauma. Naturally, that’s when I thought: “Let’s go eat tiny Spanish food in small ceramic bowls.” And thus, off we trudged, umbrellas flapping and enthusiasm mildly soggy, to Isabella’s Tapas BarContinue reading “Isabella’s Tapas Bar, Panaji- Goa : Restaurant Review”

Why Cambodia, Vietnam, and Turkey Are Winning the Tourism Game (and What India Can Learn)”

Ever wondered why your Instagram feed is suddenly flooded with friends posing in front of Angkor Wat, cruising through Halong Bay, or sipping Turkish tea with a view of the Bosphorus? Meanwhile, India’s majestic forts, serene backwaters, and vibrant festivals seem to be playing second fiddle. What’s the secret sauce these countries have discovered, andContinue reading “Why Cambodia, Vietnam, and Turkey Are Winning the Tourism Game (and What India Can Learn)””

Restaurant Review: Ministry of Beer, North Goa

By the time we trundled into Ministry of Beer, North Goa edition, it was just past 10 pm and we were already one bad decision down — a tragic attempt to locate a place called Bar Outrigger, which we’re now convinced exists only in the imagination of a cartographer with a flair for mystery. AfterContinue reading “Restaurant Review: Ministry of Beer, North Goa”

The Great TikTok Takedown: How Chinese Factory Reels Are Unmasking Luxury Labels

Slap a logo on it and suddenly it’s not a bag—it’s a ‘lifestyle.’” Welcome to the digital fashion crime scene where TikTok detectives are cracking the case of the luxury markup. Exhibit A: A flood of reels from Chinese factories showing that the same luxury bags, shoes, and gadgets we shell out thousands for… mightContinue reading “The Great TikTok Takedown: How Chinese Factory Reels Are Unmasking Luxury Labels”