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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Review: Tarantino’s Love Letter to an Era Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Song That Slowly Grows on You Like many people, I too have been a fan of Quentin Tarantino over the years. His cinema has always had a certain swagger — loud, unapologetic, bursting with pop culture references and stylised violence. So when I went for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , without having seen a single trailer, I genuinely didn’t know what to expect. What I didn’t expect was to be lulled. Because this is not Tarantino firing on all cylinders from the word go. This is Tarantino letting you settle into a rhythm. Letting you soak in a world. Letting you breathe. And then, almost without realising it, you’re hooked. This film is like a song that grows slowly on you. At first, you’re listening politely. Then you begin to notice the melody. And suddenly, somewhere near the end, you realise you’ve been humming along for ...

An Idea for National Integration: Twinning Indian States An Idea for National Integration: Twinning Indian States Now that Article 370 has effectively been rendered toothless, and all states and Union Territories are—at least constitutionally—on equal footing, it might be time to think beyond symbolism and explore new ways of strengthening national integration. Here’s an idea. The Concept: Twinning States Across the world, cities are often “twinned” with counterparts in other countries. In practice, these arrangements tend to be ceremonial—plaques, delegations, and little else. What if we borrowed the concept but gave it real substance? Instead of cities, we twin Indian states and Union Territories—with tangible, measurable benefits. How Twinning Could Work Tourism incentives: Tourists traveling between twin states could receive discounts, vouchers, or priority access to state-run facilities. Employment mobili...