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His politics, behaviour and judgment were often suspect, but it’s difficult to fault VS Naipaul’s writing. The Nobel Laureate passed away on Saturday (August 11) at the of 85. Known for his acerbic, scathing remarks, Naipaul faced both admiration and contempt from his fellow peers. Naipaul was a writer with no fixed roots. He was a Trinidadian by birth, an Indian by descent and in terms of citizenship he was British. Through his writings, he attempted to re-visit each of these places, but much like everything else, they did not escape his bitter criticism. He did not like the places anymore.

It’s easy to forget that the Netflix original film department is still rather young. Five years ago, the streaming service didn’t even really have one. But things move quickly in the competitive streaming world, especially when starting from scratch.

Katrina Kaif looked gorgeous as ever in a striking chocolate brown lehenga set embellished with sequins and a heavy embroidered border. She carried a matching sheer dupatta to complement her look. Her statement earrings, a little bindi, rosy makeup and her signature straight hairdo rounded it off.

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi will be launching its TV products in India on March 17. The brand has been sending out the launch invites for the same. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain recently posted a teaser announcing the launch of the Redmi TVs in India.

The shares which are to be allocated for the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 32.41 times, while those of non institutional investors was subscribed 33.91 times and that of retail individual investors (RIIs) was subscribed 1.35 times, the data showed.

Paaraa is a stirring call to action, reminiscent of the patriotism that Kamal Haasan’s character embodied in the original Indian film. The track is designed to evoke a sense of national pride and resistance against colonial oppression, which is the theme of the film. Anirudh Ravichander’s composition for Paaraa combines traditional Indian musical elements with a modern cinematic sound, a typical trait of his compositions.

Travelling in winters, however, can be a tad challenging when it comes to packing suitcases and stuffing your favourite jackets, coats and boots; more so if the place you are visiting is colder. There, however, are smart ways to pack that do not involve spoiling your clothes or leaving out favourites.

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