Author: Josanne Roberts

“Darlings” the new Netflix film starring Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma creates an expected controversy but shows an important new perspective on domestic violence. The new, much talked about film “Darlings” has certainly a much needed dialogue. The film looks at domestic abuse in a light that is very rarely seen in Bollywood. Darlings is able to paint a very jarring reality but does it in a very tongue-in-cheek way. What is most refreshing about the film is its ability to be honest and not preachy. What is “Darlings” about? The film follows the story of Badru played by Alia…

From the recap of Delhi Crime season one to the speculations and release date, here is everything you need to know about the show’s upcoming season. Delhi Crime returns with season two after a well received season one. With the new trailer recently released, season two of the show is coming closer. Delhi Crime season one, featured India’s capital– Delhi, with a history of deadly, horrifying crimes. With that backdrop, Delhi Crime season one had a successful release and strong audience reception. With the talented Shefali Shah as the lead, supported by Rasika Duggal and Rajesh Tailang, Delhi Crime is…

UP Minister Rakesh Sachan ‘fled’ the court immediately after being declared guilty. Sachan was found guilty in the Arms Act case that took place 31 years ago in 1991. The court recently declared Rakesh Sachan, a Minister of Uttar Pradesh, guilty in an almost 30-year-old Arms Act case. Sachan was then accused of fleeing from the Kanpur court on Saturday without furnishing bail bonds. Sachan allegedly disappeared from the court before the punishment was even decided. Richa Gupta, a prosecution officer, stated that Rakesh Sachan left the courtroom soon after he was convicted. He disappeared before the court could ask…

Delhi Court denies bail to ex-police commissioner of Mumbai. The commissioner– Sanjay Pandey was in the custody of the ED pertaining to the tapping of phones of NSE employees.

The five most talked about murders are still mysteries in India. They remain unsolved after years of investigation due to various reasons. India sees a myriad of crimes committed on a daily basis. A country bustling with people, also sees many of these crimes going unnoticed. In the murders mentioned, the police are constantly stuck due to a lack of tangible evidence. Over the years, these cases run cold and turned into chilling mysteries. Here are five strange murder mysteries that still remain unsolved in India. 1. The Stoneman mysteries. In the years 1985 to 1989, a series of similar…

ED raid the Congress run newspaper– the National Herald with regards to the ongoing investigation into the money laundering case. The Congress party claims the actions of the ED to be carried out due to political vendetta of the BJP. On Tuesday, 2nd of August, the Enforcement Directorate carried out multiple raids and different locations in Delhi, including the National Herald offices. This was in connection with the ongoing money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate is said to have raided at least 12 different locations. Most of them are linked to the Associated Journals Limited– which includes the main offices…

Goa Police and Mumbai Crime Branch work together to apprehend a wanted criminal hiding out in Goa. Man who was wanted for over 30 horrific crimes was finally arrested due to the joint efforts. Goa Police and the Mumbai Crime Branch, together, in a joint operation on Sunday, arrested a wanted criminal from Mumbai. Arrested in Panaji, the man was allegedly involved in 30 horrific crimes. The police identified the man as Vikrant, also known as Vicky. They caught him when he was in possession of a live firearm. Shobhit Saksena, Superintendent of Police, North Goa, told reporters that the…

The ED, or the Enforcement Directorate, arrested Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut after raiding his residence. This was done in connection with the ongoing land scam case. Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut was detained and arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED took this action due to the MP’s alleged involvement in a money laundering case in connection with a plot of land in Mumbai. The case is with regard to certain alleged irregularities in the rebuilding of a “chawl”. Raut was initially detained on Sunday. This was hours after the ED arrived at his residence at 7…

A list of five true crime shows you must watch. Streaming on Netflix, these shows are easy to watch and binge-worthy. In the midst of an almost fiction-like reality of the pandemic years, the true crime genre has had a major boost in popularity. The genre has, over the years, gathered a fan following that is filled with conspiracy, speculation and just an overall curiosity of the human psyche. So, if you’re looking to unwind after a long day or just cosy up in bed with coffee and Netflix, here’s our list. Top five true crime shows you cannot miss on…

Netflix’s new true-crime docuseries “Indian Predator: Butcher of Delhi” delves into the serial killings of Chandrakant Jha. The seedy underbelly of India, exposed. Earlier this month, Netflix and VICE India released a new true-crime mini docuseries called Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi. It refocused and brought to the attention of the Indian public, once again, the chilling story of a series of motivated killings happening in Delhi. Indian Predator followed the real-life story behind a serial killer who decapitated and dismembered his victims. All before leaving the bodies at important points within the national capital– Delhi. The show, three…