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Jainand Gurjar reviews The Secret Diary of a Conman by Vish Dhamija (published by Pan Macmillan India, 2024). My introduction to what a con man
Kaustav Das reviews Shabnam by Syed Mujtaba Ali, translated from Bengali by Nazes Afroz (published by Speaking Tiger, 2024). Who can tell the beginning and
Rahul Vishnoi reviews Mother India by Prayaag Akbar (Fourth Estate India, 2024). Mother India by Prayaag Akbar wouldn’t have existed in the 90s. If we
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![Tis the season for Christmas movies and good food! 🎄
So, we’re switching things up from our usual screenwriting discussions and bringing the magic of movies to life with a cozy private screening to kickstart the holiday cheer.
🗓️ When? December 14
⏰ Time? 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where? Andheri West
We’re bringing the timeless Christmas classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to the screen—this is one you won’t want to miss! Limited seats, so RSVP before they’re gone!
Drop us a DM to grab your spot.
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