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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Made-in-India PS5 game Mukti from Sony India Hero Project shows first gameplay
Mumbai-based underDOGS Studio has released the first gameplay trailer for Mukti, a first-person narrative adventure game coming to PlayStation 5 that addresses the serious issue of human trafficking through the lens of mid-2000s India. The game, part of Sony's India Hero Project, puts players in the role of Arya, a young woman searching for her missing grandfather in his sprawling museum while uncovering dark truths about trafficking networks. The studio is now accepting wishlists on both PlayStation Store and Steam, with founder and CEO Vaibhav Chavan emphasizing the critical importance of early support for indie developers breaking into the global market. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cinnamon: The Greatest Enemy of Blood Sugar Magazine Glyco Learn More Undo Mukti is designed to leverage the full power of PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro hardware, offering 4K visuals and utilizing the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for enhanced immersion. Mukti also releasing on PC The game will also be releasing on the PC, and the PC version requires modest specifications including. The minimum specific requires an Intel i5-9400F processor, 8GB RAM, and GTX 1650 graphics card, though recommended specs call for more powerful hardware including RTX 4060 Ti graphics. The Steam version for PC will include achievements, family sharing, and full controller support. "Being a part of Sony India Hero Project didn't just give us fuel to bring our vision to life, it also reaffirmed our belief that Indian stories belong on the world stage," Chavan said, highlighting the significance of international platform support for regional developers. No release date has been announced, but the studio continues working closely with Sony to optimize the PlayStation experience. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Sony releases trailer for India-based PS5 game Mukti: What is it about
Mukti is a first-person exploration game where Arya uncovers hidden truths about her grandfather's past in a vandalised Indian museum he once owned New Delhi Sony PlayStation has released the trailer of Mukti, a made-in-India game which will be released on platforms like PS5 and PCs. This India-based game has come to life as part of the Sony India Hero Project. Mukti is a first-person story exploration game set in an Indian museum. According to the developer underDOGS Studio, Mukti 'delves deeply into a critical social issue that demands our attention: human trafficking.' Mukti: Concept The developers in a blog post published on PlayStation wrote: 'Mukti isn't just a game. It's a journey of discovery, redemption, and the impact of hidden narratives in a first-person exploration set within the authentic backdrop of an Indian museum.' It added: Following her grandfather's mysterious disappearance amid accusations of heinous crimes, Arya returns to find the museum he owned vandalised and abandoned. Through the silent echoes of the past, she pieces together a narrative of heritage, compassion and obscured truths, questioning everything she knew about his existence. What truths lie in her grandfather's museum?' Players will get to uncover layers of mystery as the story unfolds. They will also be discovering ancient secrets and a world that blurs the line between myth and reality. Mukti: PS5 optimisation and PC requirements underDOGS Studio confirmed it is collaborating with PlayStation to optimise DualSense features like haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to amplify moments such as quiet puzzle-solving through nuanced vibrations. The studio has also shared preliminary system requirements for the PC version of Mukti on the game's Steam page. Minimum Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F or better or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 OS: Windows 10 Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) or RX 6400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (12 GB) Mukti: Watch trailer here
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shakti and Mukti Mohan on International Dance Day: Dance in all its forms is finally getting the respect it deserves
Dancer-choreographer Shakti and dancer-actor Mukti Mohan believe dance in all its forms is finally getting the respect it deserves in India. On International Dance Day today, Mukti (37) notes, 'Dancers are no longer referred to as nachaniya, naachne wale, or worst of all — an item girl. Respect took time, but today, we're seen as performers and keepers of art.' Her older sister Shakti (39) chimes in and shares, 'We must train the next generation in Indian classical forms — koi sa bhi ho.' She adds, 'Bharatanatyam made us the dancers we are; Neeti di (Mohan, eldest sister and singer) got us started with it, and that was followed by ballet, jazz and whatnot (laughs).' Dance, the duo reflects, is finally being recognised as a profession in it's own right: 'Dance numbers used to be considered fillers, but they're now the backbone of films, plays and shows. The fact that so many youngsters are pursuing it is a sign that jazba badhta jayega. We're happy to be among those who will go that extra mile to guide them through our academy Nritya Shakti.' Over the years, the sisters have made their mark as solo artistes and as a duo, something Mukti credits to 'no shortcuts'. '[With dance], you have to constantly learn and unlearn. Every week we rehearse together and make Reels for our followers to help them learn something new. Riyaaz nahin rukna chahiye,'
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Disregarded flag-wavers of 1971
In Pakistan, another March, the month that set the stage for December 16, 1971, passed quietly without any commemoration in its mainstream media, vibrant social circles, or among liberal and feminist groups in civil society. This silence has yet again deprived our decision-makers of insights into the issues that led to the amputation of our homeland. It also marks the beginning of an enduringly tormenting era for some 300,000 Pakistanis who stood with Pakistan. What did they get in return? Over 53 years of displacement, disownment, and disdain. However, in Bangladesh, March 2025 was a different month when compared with March that followed the year 1971. This time three murals of 'Bangabandhu' at the 'Liberation War Memorial' in Lalmonirhat (a district situated at the northern border of Bangladesh) were demolished on March 30. The memorial featured murals of or related to the 1952 Language Movement, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's March 7 speech, the formation of the Mujib government, the reading of the Liberation War declaration, a rising sun, the 1971 genocide, commander-in-chief of the Mukti Bahini MAG Osmani, freedom fighters celebrating after the war, people holding the Bangladesh flag, the Seven Bir Shresthos i.e. Most Valiant Hero (the highest military award in Bangladesh awarded to seven freedom fighters who died in action during the 1971), and the surrender of the Pakistani Army. I read and read this news item and looked at the dissection of this news in Bangladeshi media. I searched and searched for stories and in-depth analysis regarding this development in our media including some WhatsApp groups. The 'Fall of Dhaka' perhaps does not qualify as the national tragedy. It is not that I expected much, but I still experienced an unfathomable mourning. Each year, I renew my hope that someone outstanding from the media, civil society, or in positions of authority will highlight the plight of our Pakistani Bihari and non-Bengali Urdu speakers who have been exploited perpetually in the ghettos of Bangladesh. The internet and global libraries swarm with information detailing how Sheikh Mujibur Rahman informally declared Bangladesh's independence on March 7, 1971. He rallied the Bengali people with a call for civil disobedience and prepared them for a war of independence. The Bangladesh "Liberation War" commenced 18 days later when the Pakistan Army launched Operation Searchlight allegedly against Bengali civilians, intellectuals, students, politicians and armed personnel. UNESCO added Sheikh Mujib's speech to the Memory of the World Register on October 30, 2017, recognising its significance as a documentary heritage. However, what remains largely cloaked is the fate of patriots in East Pakistan and the ruthless treatment of several army families due to the rebellion of the East Pakistan Rifles. Civilian non-Bengalis, despite their native proficiency in Bengali and integration into society, were hard-heartedly targeted. They faced abduction, slaughter, looting of homes and atrocities even against women and children. I have recounted the indescribable and unrecognised genocide of this community and eyewitness testimonies numerous times in my podcasts and columns, often citing books, like Blood and Tears. Yet, these efforts have failed to create mass sensitisation or initiate a national dialogue on these human rights violations and unresolved grievances. These people have been expunged from the narratives in the post-Hasina phase of friendship between Bangladesh and Pakistan. As diplomatic ties improved and gestures of goodwill are being exchanged, there is a conspicuous uncommunicativeness about the plight of the stranded non-Bengali Urdu speakers - the very people who paid the price for their loyalty to Pakistan. It is utterly unsettling that reconciliation efforts between the two nations and countries do not bother to admit or address this unfinished chapter of our shared history. I say this with full responsibility, despite recognising the important academic and advocacy work done by state institutions, like Army Institute of Military History in Pakistan. The problem lies not in the absence of truth, but in its rationed reach and effectiveness. Voices like mine, which strive to offer unprejudiced and authentic perspectives - including both the injustice toward Bengalis (which I have always documented) and the forgotten ordeal of the Bihari and other patriotic communities - remain disregarded. Meanwhile, plots that focus solely on anti-state and anti-army sentiment are far more widely accepted, internalised and amplified. What troubles me far more is a multifaceted threat - the way truth is so effortlessly buried simply because it is not trending. Some well-wishers caution me against speaking out, warning of potential repercussions due to geopolitical sensitivities. They argue that I lack an understanding of the complexities of geostrategic politics. Despite the cautions, my concerns remain insistent and have always revolved around three fundamental questions: 1) Why was the repatriation of these Pakistanis not completed despite ample funds? 2) How can nationalist sentiments or political maneuvering justify abandoning one's own people? 3) Why has Pakistan failed to handle its history with honesty, especially when it comes to acknowledging the incontestable suffering inflicted on its loyal citizens in East Pakistan? Instead of crafting a truthful and nuanced narrative, the state has allowed and tolerated misleading propaganda to flourish, further wrecking its image. Why is this critical issue being buried under the guise of diplomatic sensitivities or other priorities, especially when it remains relevant today amidst ongoing unrest in regions like Balochistan? Media, political parties, civil society groups and academics draw parallels between the situations in Balochistan and Bengal without fully understanding the historical context. What example are we setting by allowing history to be controlled, leaving real people as collateral damage? Reconciliation constructed on selective memory and manipulation is not only against human rights norms but will also do no good for Pakistanis. The untold story of stateless Pakistanis in Bangladesh's ghettos need to be told and deserves to be heard. Truth should never be a casualty, and citizens should never be treated as collateral damage in any democratic state. Once again, I call for an empathetic and inclusive national dialogue with all stakeholders to bring the buried and disremembered perspectives of this unfortunate period of our history into the mainstream. The state should confront this issue and take ownership, as ignoring it could undermine the stability and prosperity of present-day Pakistan.
