Big Story: We’re looking at THAT slap that was heard around the world—yep you know the one. A quick recap on what exactly happened- Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith after the former poked fun at Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the 94th Oscars hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. What followed next was the actor apologizing for his actions; social media was flooded with reactions.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/03/the-complete-guide-to-will-smith-slap-takes.html

https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2022/03/28/the-will-smith-doctrine-has-no-place-in-ukraine/

Food for Thought: We’re sticking to the realm of the Oscars and talking about the Indian entry to the Academy Awards— ‘Writing With Fire’ which follows Khabar Lahariya

https://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/who-can-boast-about-a-56-inch-chest-114013101063_1.html

https://www.epw.in/engage/article/hindutva-masculinity-social-media-producing-violence-against-women-muslims

https://medium.com/alternatetake/-927d4cc74789

Roast or toast

Least fave item

1) AI can now sense red flags in your relationship--by snooping on your phone.

Fave item

1) Daler Mehndi's Balle Balle land- https://youtu.be/vTIIMJ9tUc8

2) A 13-year-old Dalit boy who speaks truth to power- https://twitter.com/t_d_h_nair/status/1508285739989348358

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