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The agony and ecstasy of success
Did you know that Amitabh Bachchan is hardly late on a film set, even now in his 70s? Or that before becoming Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan delivered a series of flops in the 90s? Or that Shah Rukh Khan was hesitant to d
Time for Heroes
Before there was X-Men or Spider-Man or The Avengers, there was a struggling publishing house named Timely Comics that had nothing at all in their kitty. Unlike the force they have become today as Marvel Comics, back in
Behind the scenes with Abu Salem
What if I told you that life outside Bollywood used to be as dramatic, action-oriented, romantic and hectic as life in Bollywood? What if I told you that the man responsible for Sanjay Dutt’s incarceration wanted to beco
How the commander got away with murder
Would you be interested in reading about a murder case that took place six decades ago in India and which was discussed predominantly in the newspapers of that era? Yes, considering the murderer and the murdered were hig
Agatha Christie - Stories behind the Queen of Crime’s inspirations
Omair Alavi|Instep|October 27, 2019
Know thy monarchy!
Omair Alavi|Instep|March 28, 2021
A trip down memory lane
Omair Alavi|Shehr|March 21, 2021
Women's Day 2020: 8 Books You Should Read to Make This Women’s Day Memorable
Make this Women’s Day different by reading about some of the most successful women from the entertainment world, who have made a difference with their hard work and dedication.
HUM TV’s 'Raqs e Bismil' is Nothing Short of a Pleasant Surprise!
Here's our take on the first episode of exciting new drama 'Raqs e Bismil'!
Heer Project — a feminist tribute to folklore
Omair Alavi|Published July 20, 2019