QWrap: CBI Takes Over Ryan Case; Lucknow Central & Simran Reviews

Here’s The Quint’s compilation of what was in news today, wrapped in a 3-minute video for you.

Kangana Ranaut on the poster of Simran.

(Photo: The Quint)

1. Movie Review: 'Simran' Is a Catch, 'Lucknow Central' a Miss

Farhan Akhtar-starrer Lucknow Central released on 15 September along with Kangana Ranaut’s Simran.

For the I’m-really-confused-which-film-to-watch people, RJ Stuti tells you which one to catch and which one can be given a miss.

2. "I Keep Seeing Pradyumn's Face": His Classmates Are Still in Shock

Families of students of Gurugram’s Ryan International School have been dealing with the aftermath of 7-year-old Pradyumn’s murder. Lingering trauma, tension, and fear have gripped parents, who are trying to help their children cope, while they worry for their safety.

The Quint spoke to the parents of a few of Pradyumn’s classmates to see how they are faring.

3. Caught on Camera: 'Super Exclusive' Madness of News Channels

It’s always battle-time on news channels of Indian television. The urgency to get “exclusives” and “super exclusives” often leads to, well, sensationalism.

Stories like the incidents of braid-cutting across the country were blown out of proportion, with each channel trying to outdo the other.

Here’s The Quint’s take on the madness that ensues every night.

4. Radhika Vaz on Sexist Songs, Online Trolling and 'Bol Na Aunty Aaun Kya'

After The Quint took on rapper Omprakash Mishra’s viral and extremely sexist video called ‘Bol Na Aunty Aaun Kya’, we have been trolled, abused, and criticised online.

We got comedian Radhika Vaz to give her take on sexist songs in Bollywood, stalking, and Mishra’s video.

5. Pushed to Suicide? Police Probe Death of Pianist Karan Joseph

Five days after 29-year-old pianist Karan Joseph jumped to his death from Bandra's Concorde building, Mumbai police continue probing the involvement of Karan’s flatmate, Rishi Shah. While the police still await the forensic report of Karan's mobile phone that is being checked for messages that could provide a lead to help the investigation, his friends have submitted a written statement to the police.

According to the six-page application submitted to the Bandra police, Karan’s friends and fellow musicians have claimed that they have proof that Rishi Shah emotionally, verbally, and sometimes physically abused Karan and abetted his suicide.

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