Sunday Exhale: Ranbir Kapoor’s Tell-All; Rio Olympics & More

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To make your Sunday more enjoyable and exciting, The Quint gives you a selection of its best stories through the week.

Unboxing the Indian Olympian: Version Rio

The Quint’s Unboxing is here. What better way to flag off our series than the Indian Olympian itself. So in this season of Rio Olympics, join us as we Unbox the latest Rio version of the Indian Olympian. Hats off to the winners but what about the others? Watch this video as we take a dig at the sorry state of affairs in our Indian Olympic Federations.

#WorldPhotographyDay: 5 Best Selfie Apps For Smartphones

Friday we celebrated the World Photography Day, or as we like to call it, yet another Selfie Day! We asked Kim Kardashian for her favourite apps, but she was too busy clicking... umm, a #Selfie.

We at The Quint are here to help you up your self-portrait game with 5 of the coolest free apps for your smartphones.

I Am Stuck Between ‘What If’ & ‘F*ck It’: Ranbir Kapoor

“Katrina has been the most motivational entity in my life,” says Ranbir. (Photo courtesy:Twitter/@RanbirKapoorFC)

Actor Ranbir Kapoor recently opened up about his current frame of mind after a series of not-so-successful films, his rumoured break-up with Katrina Kaif, his grandfather Raj Kapoor, and a lot more that’s going on in his starry life.

“Dear Shobhaa De... ” A Makkhi in Rio On Olympic Medals and Glory

Hello, I am Makkhi Rani, a security fly by profession (with FlyByNight Associates) and a wandering traveller at heart. (Photo: Hardeep Singh/The Quint)

Makkhi Rani, a security fly by profession at Rio is baffled by Shobhaa De, and so she writes her a letter.

What Makes a Desi Olympic Fan: Google Searches & Shobhaa De Rants

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There isn’t an iota of doubt that we are a crazy country. We are crazy about cricket, about religion and more recently we seem to have taken a deep but disturbing interest in cows.

But we are also deeply patriotic, because we celebrate Republic Day and Independence Day with much gusto. Or, because they are holidays and we can sleep in late. But things get a little awkward when it comes to the Olympics.

We want to be patriotic but that involves a lot of Google searches. This is mainly because till a month before the Olympics, we are all going about our merry way not aware of our athletes, their accomplishments or even if we have a team in that sport.

So, what’s it like to be an Indian person following the Olympics?

Sexism! Homophobia! The Trouble With Watching 90s Films in 2016

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The process is almost comical (if it weren’t majorly serious). You settle in with a blankie and a tub of popcorn — you’re about to watch the two-hundred-and-fourteenth Star Gold/Set Max/Zee Cinema reprisal of your favourite 90s movie.

There’s probably a healthy dose of Sunny Deol’s hand pump and a blinkier-than-usual Shah Rukh Khan thrown in for good measure, plus a bevy of dancers in the background wearing matching animal print tops that the zoo called for twice. At least that’s all you remember. And forgive.

And then, BAM! It hits you out of nowhere: Sexism! Racism! Homophobia! Got a few more 90s platitudes that you’ve now learnt are unacceptable? Sure! Throw those in too.

Did You Spot ‘Lagaan’, ‘Swades’ & ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ in ‘Mohenjo Daro’?

Mohenjo Daro manages to squeeze three of Ashutosh Gowariker’s best movies into one. How? Read on. (Photo: Aaqib Raza Khan/The Quint)

Ever since the trailer of Ashutosh Gowariker’s Mohenjo Daro was released, it has been generously criticised for factual inaccuracies and general misrepresentation of history. Social media hilariously ripped apart the trailer as soon as it was released.

And also noticed the big mistake in the movie’s title itself.

But Ashutosh Gowariker insisted that “you have to be patient and form your opinion after seeing the film”. So we did, and found that Mohenjo Daro carries traces of the director’s previous magnum opuses. How?

‘Rivals In Law’: A Saas-Bahu Cookout Show That’ll Make You Cringe

If you believe that every man is sandwiched between his mother and his wife, like a chubby filling, let me introduce you to a new TV show that you’ll love. Rivals In Law on the newly launched FYI infotainment channel is based on this premise and a zillion other horrific stereotypes, that women are trying hard to break away from. But that’s all in vain I guess.

Adarsh Bhai: Definitive Commandments For Being An Ideal Brother

Umm... because you’re the most hated favourite person of your sister, and we want to help you become more loved.

Exclusive: Why Abhay & Jimmy Love Playing Conflicted Lovers

The cast of Happy Bhaag Jaayegi tells The Quint why the rom-com is a great weekend watch and also why Jimmy Shergill and Abhay Deol remain confused about the women they love in all their films.

Mild-Tempered Teen to Aggressive Olympian: Sindhu’s Transformation

The only thing that has changed apart from the volume of the hopes and dreams, is Sindhu’s aggression on court!