Ένα podcast για τις εξαιρέσεις και τους εξαίρετους της ιστορίας. Αυτό είναι το «Do it Like». Ένα podcast για τα success stories διαφορετικών χωρών, το καθένα σε ένα ξεχωριστό πεδίο της πολιτικής και κοινωνικής ζωής. Ο δημιουργός του, ο ερευνητής Άρης Βουρβούλιας παραθέτει τεκμήρια που εξηγούν γιατί τα συγκεκριμένα κράτη καταφέρνουν να ξεχωρίσουν στην ιστορία του κόσμου που ζούμε σήμερα. Ξεκινώντας με την αρχή ότι τίποτα δεν ξεχωρίζει τυχαία, αναδεικνύει τα αίτια ενός φαινομένου που κυριαρχεί ...
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Academics Henry Jenkins and Colin Maclay use their combined knowledge to dig deeper and ask more ambitious questions than most pop culture podcasts out there – not doing recaps or just remaining on the level of entertainment coverage. For them, popular culture offers resources for asking questions about who we are and where we are going, questions that can be political, legal, technological, economic, or social, but often cut across all of the above.
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'Do I Like It?' tries to flip the classical format of movie and music reviews with a passionate, 'fan-first' approach. We believe that in this age of the internet, no one is an authority on what is considered good art. We are just fans who are passionate about content. And 'Do I Like It?' is a fan telling another fan why they like or dislike a piece of content. No unnecessary high brow snobbery. Prateek Lidhoo is a podcaster, rapper, music producer, screenwriter and an overall nerd about all ...
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Blessed with many gifts and talents, I never really made use of them as I always thought, other people have done this before me, so what’s the point here? The point is, no one has done it like I have. This was a major learning in my spiritual evolvement. Throughout my journey, I have realised that I have a view on things, that is unique. I hold a gift to make complex or hidden issues easily accessible to others. Speaking from a place of vulnerability, from my heart, I hold messages that are ...
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In my podcast, I’m trying to explain the symptoms of anxiety, and for people who don’t have anxiety to try to help people with anxiety. Cover art photo provided by James McDonald on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jamesm
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Gaming, Live Streaming, eSports and Beyond, with T.L. Taylor
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In this episode, professors Colin and Henry, along with T.L. Taylor, Director of the MIT Game Lab, explore the rise of game studies as an academic field. Taylor shares her journey from studying virtual worlds in the 90s to becoming an expert in live streaming and eSports, shedding light on gaming's cultural impact and academic challenges. They delv…
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Inside American Wrestling with Charlie Jenkins
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In this episode, we chat with Charlie Jenkins, whose lifelong passion for wrestling sparked a remarkable journey into writing. He started writing fan fiction around the age of five, dictating stories for his father to type on the computer. In high school he became an active player and game master in e-wrestling, an online roleplaying game that allo…
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Prabh Deep talks DSP, Indian Hip Hop, Sez on the Beat, Azadi Records
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Suno sunaao, aaya Prabh Deep. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to one of the most creative artists of Indian hip hop, Prabh Deep. He just dropped his new mixtape 'DSP', and is all set for more music in the future. Watch this exclusive interview about the musicaln influences behind his albums 'Class Sikh', 'Tabia' and 'King EP…
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Tasha Oren on the Evolution of Food TV
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the evolution of food television, from the early days of simple, instructional shows to today's diverse and dynamic culinary landscape. We'll explore how icons like Betty Crocker shaped early cooking programs, empowering women in the kitchen, and how trailblazers like Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, and Guy Fi…
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MC SQUARE talks about Hustle 2.0, 'FEROZI', Haryanvi Music, Caste Identity
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', rapper MC Square talks about why asserting his caste identity is important to him, what being a gurjar means, and why it is important for artists to take a political stand. MC SQUARE is in the house with Gurjar HB, Mandeep Singh, Mark Bhatia, ZeroToOne and Skymerijaan, who make up the crew 'FEROZI'. Listen till th…
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Creativity and Play with Barry Kudrowitz
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Barry, a visionary who started as an aspiring theme park ride designer and evolved into a groundbreaking toy creator and educator. We explore how divergent and convergent thinking shape creativity, and how toys serve as more than just playthings – they're tools for limitless imagination. From…
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In this episode of Do I Like It, we dive into the incredible journey behind the making of 'Tumbbad', a 2018 mystical horror masterpiece, which was re-released last week. Created by Rahi Anil Barve, Adesh Prasad, Sohum Shah, and Anand Gandhi, this film took years of perseverance, struggle, and a 'no compromises' attitude to come to life. From dealin…
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A film’s ending can leave a lasting impression, but what if the final moments were different? In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo is breaking down some of cinema’s most interesting alternate endings and how they affect the overall story. From Sholay’s legendary climax to Rang De Basanti's powerful message, we'll show you why these fil…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to one of the weirdest artists of Indian hip-hop (in a good way, we promise). Chaar Diwaari is in the house to talk about his new single 'LOVESEXDHOKA', a song that was originally made for Dibakar Banerjee's film 'LSD 2'. He also talks about growing up with the internet, maturing as an artist,…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to one of the most impactful artists of Indian hip hop, Yo Yo Honey Singh. He talks about his comeback as a producer, the writing process of his album 'Glory', and whether he has used ghostwriters in the past. Watch till the end to find out updates about his much anticipated album 'Internation…
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In this episode of Do I Like It, we dive deep into the world of film adaptations, focusing on the Bollywood film Laal Singh Chaddha and how it reimagines the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump for an Indian audience. From cultural nuances to character transformations, we explore what it takes to Indianize a beloved story like Forrest Gump. Join me as I…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we dive into the enigmatic world of 'Barzakh', the new web series starring Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed, and Salman Shahid. We explore the themes, religious imagery, and intricate storytelling that make this Indo-Pakistani co-production a unique viewing experience. From spiritual metaphors to complex world-building, fi…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It,' Prateek Lidhoo dives into the explosive success of Hanumankind's track 'Big Dawgs,' which has taken the international hip hop community by storm. With a Texas-influenced sound and a video that's a perfect blend of desi and global elements, this Bangalore-based rapper is making waves far beyond India's borders. We …
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It,' we explore why some films are still shot in black and white in the age of high-definition color. From the classic film noir era to contemporary examples like 'Bheed' and 'Kota Factory,' discover how black and white can give a unique visual tone and emotional depth to a film. We delve into iconic uses in 'Schindler…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we dive into the world of cinematic violence inspired by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's latest film, 'Kill'. Why are we so fascinated by violent films? What's the relationship between cinema and violence? Join me as we explore these questions and more. We'll look at how violence has evolved in Indian cinema, from the 70s' a…
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From 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', to 'Lagaan', these Hindi films should make a comeback in theatres. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about a full proof way to get people in theatres. For some time, multiplex chain PVR has been re-releasing director retrospectives and older hit films, which is a great thing for film buffs. And it ma…
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Description: In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Ikka, an OG of the Indian hip hop scene, about his new album 'Only Love Gets Reply' released via T-Series. They discuss Ikka's current state of mind, the process of finding the sound for this album, and the clash between lyrical and commercial hip hop. Ikka also shares his thou…
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Join us for a fun revisit of Imtiaz Ali's classic, 'Tamasha.' In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives deep into the most misunderstood scene of the film and uncover its hidden layers. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this breakdown is sure to entertain and enlighten. Listen till the end, and tell us in the commen…
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On this episode of our mini series 'Knock Knock, Who's There', Prateek Lidhoo talks to the love guru of the Indian comedy scene. We discuss his hit stand-up show 'Relationsh!t Advice', trying out different formats on YouTube, and his 2021 case, where he was assaulted for feeding stray dogs. Claiming to be knighted by The Queen herself, let's welcom…
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Let's go back to the village life with the new season of TVF's 'Panchayat', streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The show stars Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta in leading roles. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo discusses the screenplay of the show, and talks about why TVF shows always leave us with a satisfying, yet hung…
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No influencers were harmed in the making of this podcast! In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Sukriti Chaturvedi, a content creator who is known for her relatable characters and short comedy videos. Listen as she talks about her life as a Radio Jockey, and how she found a niche making comedy v…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we talk about the teaser for the new season of the 'Scam' franchise, based on the 2010 Subrata Roy investor fraud case. After '1992' (Harshad Mehta) and '2003' (Abdul Karim Telgi), this would be the third installment in the series. Listen till the end as Prateek Lidhoo talks about this new trend of turning every s…
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In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Shreeja Chaturvedi, a stand up comedian who took the scene by storm with her dry humor and deadpan delivery style. We talk to her about her signature style, her recent roast of comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi, and her journey post Amazon Prime Video's reality s…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about 'Srikanth', directed by Tushar Hiranandani and starring Rajkummar Rao and Jyothika in lead roles. The film is a biopic of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist. Through the episode, Prateek talks about how the film lacks a coherent screenplay, and even with a strong performan…
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It is the World Laughter Day, and with this episode of 'Do I Like It', we start a new mini-series called 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', where we talk to comedians about their writing process, influences, and how they navigate the funny business in 2024. Our guest on this episode is an actor, comedian and 'monkey fact' connoisseur; 1/4th of 'The Inter…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Madhumita Murgia, the Artificial Intelligence Editor at Financial Times, about her book 'Code Dependent', and how has AI been shaping humanity. From a data labeller in Nairobi, to a doctor’s clinic in a village in Maharashtra, the book chronicles stories of everyday people and how AI has in…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series 'Heeramandi' starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari amongst a stellar cast. Let's dive deep into the various plot points, character arcs and understand what this period drama has in common with 'Mean Girls' and 'Student of…
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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about Naezy's new EP 'Anti Fitna'. The Mumbai rapper shot to fame after his hit singles 'Aafat' and 'Mere Gully Mein'. After the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Gully Boy', Naezy has dropped numerous singles and EPs. On this project, Naezy discusses his faith, his place in the rap game, and his larger mi…
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Grace L. Dillon is an American academic and author. She is a professor in the Indigenous Nations Studies Program, in the School of Gender, Race, and Nations, at Portland State University. She received her PhD in literary studies with an emphasis in sixteenth-century literature, and her recent research regards Science fiction studies, especially the…
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Imtiaz Ali didn't make 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. Yes, you read it right. Stay tuned to find out why. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about the Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Amar Singh Chamkila', based on the life of the Punjabi singer. Going further than a general review, we dive deep into the visual language of …
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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about some Hindi films that were written, shot and edited, but never released to be viewed by the public. These films were canned even though they were finished, due to legal issues, censorship, or not being picked up by any OTT platform. Through this list, we try to understand the times we are …
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The Revolution Will Be Hilarious with Caty Borum
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Caty Borum, Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact and Provost Associate Professor in the School of Communication at American University, joins us again to discuss her new book, The Revolution Will Be Hilarious: Comedy for Social Change and Civic Power. Starting with what Caty finds funny and how she uses comedy as part of her p…
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Από την Μάγκνα Κάρτα του 13ου αιώνα μέχρι τη Pax Britannica του 19ου αιώνα, εξερευνούμε την ιστορική διαδρομή της αντιπροσωπευτικής δημοκρατίας, του πιο ανατρεπτικού πολιτικού συστήματος της ιστορίας. Στο δεύτερο επεισόδιο για τη Μεγάλη Βρετανία καλύπτουμε τα γεγονότα των Αγγλικών εμφυλίων του 17ου αιώνα, τη Βιομηχανική επανάσταση, και τον αιώνα τη…
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Imtiaz Ali's new film 'Amar Singer Chamkila' is set for a Netflix release on 12 April 2024. The biopic stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles. In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about the life and career of Amar Singh Chamkila, his wife and collaborator Amarjot, and how they were mysteriously assassinated on the …
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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks to Daniel Sloss, whose comedy special 'Jigsaw' is said to have caused more than one lakh breakups. The Scottish comedian is in India for an eight-city tour of his new show, 'Can't', as a part of DeadAnt Live's initiative 'The Loop'. He sat down with us to talk about his favourite Indian food, In…
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Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age with Meryl Alper
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In addition to being Henry’s former dissertation advisee, Meryl Alper is am an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies (College of Arts, Media, and Design) and Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bouvé College of Health Sciences) at Northeastern University. At Northeastern,…
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Από την Μάγκνα Κάρτα του 13ου αιώνα μέχρι τη Pax Britannica του 19ου αιώνα, εξερευνούμε την ιστορική διαδρομή της αντιπροσωπευτικής δημοκρατίας, του πιο ανατρεπτικού πολιτικού συστήματος της ιστορίας. Στο πρώτο επεισόδιο για τη Μεγάλη Βρετανία, καλύπτουμε τα γεγονότα της Μάγκνα Κάρτα και του πρώτου κοινοβουλίου στη μεσαιωνική Αγγλία, την ανεξαρτητο…
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In this episode of Do I Like It, let us talk about some of the best actor turned directors in Hindi cinema. Recently, the trailer of Randeep Hooda's directorial debut 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' dropped. While experts are talking about the historical authenticity and political ramifications of the film, Prateek Lidhoo goes down memory lane and discu…
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Critical Media Project with Alison Trope and DJ Johnson
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This week we’re joined by USC Faculty colleagues Alison Trope, Clinical Professor of Communication, and DJ Johnson, Associate Professor of Practice, Cinematic Arts. Together they direct the Critical Media Project (CMP), a free media literacy web resource for educators and students (ages 8-21) that enhances young people’s critical thinking and empat…
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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about the Kiran Rao directed 'Laapataa Ladies', starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film talks about the chaos that ensues after brides get exchanged in a comedy of errors. Prateek dives deep into the screenplay of the film, a…
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Writer and comedian Varun Grover released his directorial debut film 'All India Rank' on 23 February 2024. Amid praise for its tender storytelling and a strong emotional core, the film is getting inevitably compared to other "competitive exam films" like Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '12th Fail', and TVF's hit web series 'Kota Factory'. In this episode of '…
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Hold onto your acceptance speeches! On this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo makes his predictions for the 2024 Oscars, and it looks like Oppenheimer might just take home EVERY major award! Is this a historic clean sweep in the making, or are we way off base? Watch and find out! From Margot Robbie's snub for Best Actress to the Cillian Mur…
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Η μοναδική ικανότητα της Ολλανδίας να δημιουργεί συνθήκες ανεκτικότητας γύρω από ζητήματα ταμπού, την καθιστά αναμφίβολα ένα ξεχωριστό παράδειγμα στην ιστορία. Ευθανασία, ναρκωτικά, πορνεία, και γάμος ομόφυλων ζευγαριών είναι τέσσερα εμβληματικά παραδείγματα που αντιπροσωπεύουν το πνεύμα της χώρας γύρω από τις ελευθερίες και τα δικαιώματα του ατόμο…
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Η Δανία είναι η μόνη χώρα που έχει δύο από τις πέντε πιο ευτυχισμένες πόλεις του κόσμου, ενώ βρίσκεται σταθερά στην κορυφαία δεκάδα όλων των κατατάξεων που σχετίζονται με την ποιότητα ζωής και της κοινωνικής ανάπτυξης. Σημαντικό ρόλο σε αυτή την επιτυχία έχει παίξει το περίφημο κράτος πρόνοιας της. Το γνωστό και ως «Σκανδιναβικό» ή «Σοσιαλδημοκρατι…
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Is Biryani anti-Hindu? Should vegetarians be forced to eat chicken? Did Ram actually eat meat? I never thought a film would ever take me on that trail of thought. In this episode of ‘Do I Like It’, let’s talk about Nayanthara's Tamil film ‘Annapoorani’ and the controversy that made Zee Studios and Netflix take the film down days after its online re…
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Forget Drake and The Beatles - meet Talat Mahmood, the original Indian heartthrob who pioneered world tours before they were cool. His grandniece, Sahar Zaman, joins me on this episode of 'Do I Like It', on a journey through this unsung legend's life and music. Sahar, through her book 'Talat Mahmood: The Definitive Biography', takes us down memory …
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Από την απόλυτη ισοπέδωσή στο τέλος του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, η Ιαπωνία κατάφερε, μέσα σε μόλις 25 χρόνια, να γίνει η τρίτη ισχυρότερη οικονομία στον κόσμο. Το «Ιαπωνικό θαύμα», όπως καταγράφηκε ιστορικά, επετεύχθη σε μεγάλο βαθμό αξιοποιώντας την τεχνολογία ως οδοντωτό τροχό στο γρανάζι της οικονομίας της. Ακούστε στο επεισόδιο πώς αυτό το οικονο…
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Yes! It’s that time of the year when I bombard the internet with my spiciest opinions, my hot takes, and some views that’ll set the comments section on fire. Looking back at 2023, I had some vastly different takes when compared to what I saw on the internet. Takes where I was like, “Did I even watch the same film as everyone else?” So, let’s go ahe…
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Let us go on a trip down this year's best cinematic gems. 2023 was a feast of some mind-blowing movies! Join Prateek as he dives into the films that blew his mind, both on the global stage and closer to home in Bollywood. From Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's ode to purer times, '12th Fail', this list is bound to add some …
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Η Νέα Ζηλανδία θεωρείται σταθερά εδώ και δύο δεκαετίες μία από τις πιο φιλοεπιχειρηματικές χώρες του κόσμου. Μάλιστα, διατήρησε την πρώτη θέση παγκοσμίως από το 2017 μέχρι το 2020 στην ετήσια έκθεση του Doing Business της Παγκόσμιας Τράπεζας. Πως λοιπόν αυτή η μικρή χώρα με τα μεγάλα οικονομικά προβλήματα μέχρι και τις αρχές της δεκαετίας του 1980,…
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