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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
What if ‘Stranger Things' happened in India? It wouldn't
With Netflix dropping the much-awaited teaser for the final season of Stranger Things, fans are bracing for one final trip to Hawkins — a fictional town in Indiana, in the 1980s, where teenagers bike through forests, battle monsters, and hide their escapades from the clueless adults of the town. But for a moment, let's replace Hawkins with a small town in India. Same decade. Same small-town energy. Still the 80s. Would the Upside Down survive that? Absolutely not. Let's start with the core premise of Stranger Things: A bunch of teenagers – Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair and Will Byers — who spend hours together (after school), unsupervised, fighting monsters in the woods. Back in the day, school, homework, playtime, helping with chores and constant adult supervision left very little room for that kind of freedom. Even an extra hour of park time came after a great amount of bargaining. The idea of bicycling after dark? You'd be met with angry and worried parents, threatening to sell the cycle that is spoiling their child. Also, they will never let you live down the incident for the rest of your life. The Stranger Things gang operates as a relatively equal group, where Eleven, a young girl, is the central character and the protector of the town and her friends. In India in the '80s, a young teenage girl navigating public spaces freely and without supervision, especially after dark, would raise far too many eyebrows. There is no version of a small town in India, both then and now, where Eleven could get away with aggression without being branded as spoilt or out of control. Even the idea of Max Mayfield, Eleven, or Nancy Wheeler being friends with the boys and hanging out with them would be a distant dream (a nightmare even, if an aunty in the neighbourhood snitches on you to your parents). Women's agency, especially in small towns back then, was heavily policed – often by family, neighbours, and social expectations. Even the unlikely friendship between Steve Harrington and the gang would be very unlikely, because their parents would have already warned them about being friends with a 'bad influence'. And if not that, the age dynamics and the notion that older boys are too cool to hang out with the younger ones would stop their endearing friendship from ever taking off. And then there's the social structure of the towns in Stranger Things . In Hawkins, the kids can keep secrets. In small-town India? Not so much. Privacy was — and still is — a luxury. When you live in a small town, you know all your neighbours, and all of them know you. It's like an extended family. Everyone notices everything, even a small change in routine. In that scenario, a new face in the colony would have at least three households speculating. The 'secret mission' trope simply doesn't hold when everyone knows everyone, and someone is always watching. Even the parenting styles differ. Hawkins is filled with checked-out adults, the only exception being Joyce Byers and Jim Hopper. But in the India of the 1980s, most parents — regardless of class — were involved. Overinvolved, sometimes. Education, reputation, obedience — these weren't just values, they were family expectations. Any sign of rebellion was met with curfews, not curiosity. You would never get to fight any monster when you barely get to pick your outfit. The real question is not whether the monsters in Stranger Things could survive in small-town India. It's whether the kids could.
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Top 5 Free Online Business Courses By Harvard To Boost Your Career
Last Updated: Harvard University offers free online courses to enhance skills and careers, including Negotiating Salary and Resilient Leadership, Entrepreneurship. Harvard University, renowned for its academic excellence, offers a variety of free online courses designed to enhance your skills and boost your professional journey. Whether you're a beginner looking to build foundational knowledge or someone with prior experience aiming to sharpen specific abilities, these courses provide flexible, self-paced learning opportunities from one of the world's most prestigious institutions. Interested candidates can find these courses online on the official Harvard University website for 'Professional and Lifelong Learning' – Here are five standout business courses offered online for free by Harvard that you can take advantage of today. Negotiating Salary In this short 15-minute yet impactful course, Mike Wheeler from Harvard's Negotiation Mastery program teaches the essentials of salary negotiation. Through a real-world case study involving former professional hockey player Derek Sanderson and the World Hockey Association, you'll learn how to approach salary discussions with confidence and effectiveness. This is a must-take course for anyone preparing for job interviews or looking to maximize their earning potential. Resilient Leadership This lesson explores the powerful story of explorer Ernest Shackleton and how he led his crew through a life-threatening crisis in Antarctica. The course highlights the importance of positivity, engagement, and teamwork during challenging times. Ideal for aspiring and current leaders, it offers actionable insights into leading with courage and conviction under pressure. Innovating In Health Care Learn how to build successful healthcare ventures that not only meet consumer needs but also navigate the complexities of cost, quality, access, and regulation. This course introduces the IHC (Innovating in Health Care) framework and helps you craft effective business models tailored to consumer-focused, tech-driven, and integrated healthcare innovations. It's perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to enter or expand in the healthcare sector. With remote work becoming the norm, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in a virtual environment. Learn how to build trust, boost productivity, and manage digital tools efficiently while leading or contributing to a remote team. You'll also gain practical insights into improving communication, collaboration, and overall remote work performance. These free online courses from Harvard not only strengthen your business knowledge but also equip you with practical skills that are highly relevant in today's fast-changing professional landscape. Whether you're aiming to lead, innovate, or simply grow, these offerings are a smart step forward in your career journey. First Published: May 27, 2025, 15:06 IST
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stranger Things Season 5 Release: Here's what Finn Wolfhard has to say about Netflix's popular series
Netflix's popular series Stranger Things is set to begin its final season later this year. Although no exact release date has been announced, fans can expect Part 1 of Season 5 before 2026. The conclusion will likely arrive in two parts. Season 5 Release Netflix has not confirmed the exact date for the release of Stranger Things Season 5 . However, it is expected that the first part will premiere before the end of 2025. The second part may be released in early 2026. Netflix has released other shows in parts and is likely to follow the same approach here. Despite the popularity of the show, the streaming platform is expected to keep the binge-release model instead of a weekly rollout. Also Read: The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 Finale: Will Season 7 happen? Here's Episode 10 release date, time and where to watch by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bongan: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo Background The first season of Stranger Things debuted in 2016. Since then, the show has followed a group of children and adults in the town of Hawkins. While many characters have come and gone, the central group of children remains at the core of the story. Also Read: Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dead by Daylight Collaboration: Release date and cost Live Events What Finn Wolfhard Has to Say Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler , has reflected on his time with the show. He believes that Stranger Things will continue to be introduced to new viewers over time. He accepts that he may always be linked to the role, and he views it as a meaningful part of his life and career. David Harbour and Winona Ryder have also been important to the show's success. Their portrayals of Hopper and Joyce Byers added emotional depth to the story. These performances helped give the show a more grounded and serious tone. FAQs When will Stranger Things Season 5 be released? Part 1 will be released in 2025. Part 2 is expected in 2026, but Netflix has not given an official date for the full season. Will Stranger Things Season 5 be released weekly? No, Netflix plans to continue with the binge model. The season will be split into two parts, not released weekly.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Finn Wolfhard Teases His ‘Stranger Things' Character's Fate: 'Confused and Sad'
Finn Wolfhard has mixed feelings about how his Stranger Things character's storyline ends. Ahead of the highly anticipated fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show premiering later this year, the actor who plays Mike Wheeler teased his character's fate during a recent interview with People magazine. More from The Hollywood Reporter How 'Suits LA' Lured Gabriel Macht Back to Playing Harvey Specter Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden to Star in 'Pride and Prejudice' Miniseries at Netflix 'Devil May Cry' Renewed by Netflix for Season 2 'I was so happy with his ending, and I don't know, I was satisfied, but I was also very confused and sad, but also very happy,' Wolfhard said. The Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire actor added that wrapping up the series 'was definitely a lot.' 'I felt like I was in a dream or something,' he said. 'None of it felt real. I don't know, it felt perfect.' Stranger Things, which initially premiered in 2016, follows a group of friends in 1980s Hawkins, Indiana, who uncover a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl after a young boy disappears. The series also stars Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery. Earlier this year, creators the Duffer Brothers also teased the final season for fans. 'We spent a full year filming this season,' Ross Duffer said at a Netflix press event in January. 'By the end, we'd captured over 650 hours of footage. So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet. It's like eight blockbuster movies. It's pretty insane.' Matt Duffer added, 'At the same time, we think it's our most personal story. It was super intense and emotional to film — for us and for our actors. We've been making this show together for almost 10 years. There was a lot of crying. There was so much crying. The show means so much to all of us, and everyone put their hearts and souls into it. And we hope — and believe — that passion will translate to the screen.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
