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Have a Reel-Good Time With These 17 Feel-Good Malayalam Movies

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Reading Time: 11 minutes Malayalam cinema is a treasure trove of feel-good movies. From romance to comedy, thriller to drama, and everything in between, there’s a Malayalam movie that’ll suit your mood. The soul of Malayalam cinema has always been the story. The beautiful landscapes, in-depth character sketches, and simple yet powerful on-screen portrayals add up to the creation of a complete cinema. Here’s a list of 17 feel-good Malayalam movies that you should watch at least once in your life. 1. Charlie (2015) Charlie is a Malayalam movie directed by Martin Prakkat and Unni R, starring Dalquer Salmaan and Parvathy Thiruvothu. Charlie’s tale …

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Cool cafes in Jibhi

9 Exquisite Cafes In Jibhi That You Just Can’t Afford To Miss

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Reading Time: 9 minutes What’s the first thing you look for when you visit a hill station? Everyone has a different answer to this question. Runners always look for a good running track to find their happy run and attain a new PR. Foodies look for the best food joints serving local cuisine. Exploring travellers head off to find new hiking trails & treks in the woods. But there is one thing that almost every traveller is looking for at the end of the day. A cool cafe in the hills! And just like any other hill station, Jibhi has its share of cafes …

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Spanish mystery movies

10 Nail-Biting Spanish Mystery Movies You Can’t Afford To Miss

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Reading Time: 7 minutes Hola mis amigos! Time for another edge-of-the-seat thriller movie list! Ok, I’m going to confess. I am a big-time horror/thriller junkie! Naturally, I keep coming back to these genres time and again. Watching them and then creating a list for you lovely readers! Because,  let’s face it, a good thriller movie is something almost everyone enjoys watching. And Spanish thriller movies have been ruling the world cinema for quite some time now. So whether you’re looking for a murder mystery in Spanish or some unpredictable plots, we come here to your rescue! Here is a crisp list of 10 Spanish …

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The Curse Of Nayata: Horror Story Of The Himalayas

The Curse Of Nayata: A Horror Story Of The Himalayas

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Reading Time: 13 minutes Reminiscing The Past Horror “Is it really necessary? It’s a kids group.  Think about their families and how much they trust us for sending their kids. Are we really to risk all that? Can’t we camp at another site near the shepherd villages…maybe at Barnala?” “You know very well Yashu, that’s not possible. It would disrupt the whole order of the trek. Nayata camping is a must, if we want to reach the base camp on time.” Yashvir got a little tense. He looked at Mannu, his fellow guide with a last attempt to convince him otherwise. “Bhaiji, think about …

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Comedy movies for tweens

10 Quirky Comedy Movies For Tweens On OTT You Must Watch Right Now

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Reading Time: 9 minutes If you thought teenage years were a nightmare, keep up! Tween-age is the new Teenage! Welcome to the world of Gen-Alpha where a baby is not really a baby but a toddler…a toddler is a kid, a kid is no more a kid but a pre-tween and a tween is a teen…a teen is a young adult…or wait is it? Surely I just lost track even while writing about the age nomenclature! So yes, you need to keep up to stay relevant! But we can have a different blog for that! For now, let’s find out how to keep a …

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Bengali veg recipes without onion and garlic

12 Yummylicious Bengali Veg Recipes without Onion And Garlic (Is That Even Possible?!)

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Reading Time: 21 minutes Yes, we know we’ve been writing articles on “Bengali fish recipes” and how Bengalis have a secret love affair with eggs and so on! And we meant every word. However, there is so much more to a Bengali Cuisine than meets the eye (or mouth!). The 1972 Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s classic comedy movie Bawarchi showcased a typical Bengali big joint family set up.  Rajesh Khanna being the Bawarchi says this dialogue while flaunting his culinary knowledge to the whole family, “Main kam se kam 3-4 sau kism ki chutney bana sakta hoon. Aaj ek khaiye, saal bhar ke baad uski baari …

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23 Ultimate Feel-Good Movies That Would Bring A Smile To Your Face

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Reading Time: 11 minutes Famous American dancer in the ‘60s Twyla Tharp said, “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home”. Decades later, this quote is still so relevant. Amidst all the chaos, art is still one of the most powerful doorways to our salvation. And cinema has time and again proved to be a successful medium of art in helping us all cope with these challenging times. So here I am, with a list of movies to watch at home when the outside world is filled with chaos. Check out these 23 ultimate feel-good movies that you really need to …

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10 Magical Homemade Solutions For Dry Hair That You Need Right Now

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Reading Time: 13 minutes Phoebe Wallace Bridge’s character in the British web series Fleabag says to the hair stylist in one of the episodes that when her sister accidentally gets a terrible haircut, “It’s the difference between a good day and a bad day. We’re meant to think, it’s a symbol of power…some people are exploited for it and it pays your f****ng bills…Hair Is Everything” Well, Phoebe got that right, didn’t she? Hair sure IS everything! So when our tresses lose their lustre, the scalp gets dry, the texture gets rough and the frizz never quits, we lose our minds! And the blazing …

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Latest Tamil movies to watch

10 Latest Tamil Movies of 2024 You Must Not Miss

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Reading Time: 7 minutes What do summer weekends mean to you? Well, if you’re in India, it surely means fewer outdoor activities and more chilling indoors! My ideal summer weekend would look something like this: All curtains drawn, AC on, chilled beer (or tall glasses of lemonade with ice) and indulging in a movie marathon. Wow, I already can’t wait for the weekend to start! If my idea of a perfect weekend resonates with you but you’re still wondering what to watch for your movie-thon, we’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the 10 latest Tamil Movies of 2024 that you might …

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15 Binge-Worthy Murder Mystery Webseries You Absolutely Must Watch Now

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Reading Time: 11 minutes There is a reason why Agatha Christie (The Queen of Mystery!), who wrote more than a century ago, is the second highest-selling author to date, after Shakespeare. Google it if you don’t believe me, I insist! And when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle decided to kill off his character Sherlock in the “Final Problem” in 1893, what happened? People were absolutely enraged which led to a mass-outcry against Sherlock’s death. The author was forced to resurrect him, against his wish, if I may add. We, as humans are obsessed with mystery more than we’re ready to admit. The crime, the psychology …

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