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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Rathore flaunts one of the many looks he sports in the film. Photo courtesy of Red Chillies Entertainment | Used with permission.

‘Jawan’ points out flaws in India’s government system with a powerful message

With stunning visuals and a diverse cast, Jawan tells a compelling story
Manas Kottakota and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
September 10, 2023
Senior Rudra Phalnikar poses at the end of the routine during MV Dance Team's "December to Remember" showcase.

MV Andaaz members unpack the past year

Captains and members share their memories and hardships
Gauri Manoj
March 8, 2022
Illustration of a woman wearing a saree, a traditional Indian outfit

Beginning with Bollywood

Reconnecting with my culture through Bollywood music
Kripa Mayureshwar
September 25, 2021
A scene from Aligarh (2015)

Queer Characters are Absent in Bollywood Films

Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood
Anika Sharma
January 23, 2021
Math and physics teacher Sushma Bana believes the Bollywood industry and its films accentuate the prevalent misogyny in India

Breaking down Bollywood

How the Bollywood industry impacts Indian Americans
Gauri Manoj
November 7, 2020
Andaaz captains Vega Jethani, Akshat Rohatgi, Sachi Roy, and Surya Ramesh for the 2019-20 school year. Photo by Shreshta Ranganathan

The audition process behind Andaaz

Andaaz captains and new members reflect on trying out for the team and the future of Andaaz for the 2019-20 school year
Shreshta Ranganathan, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
MV Andaaz poses at the end of their routine at LHS SIlsilay 2019. Photo used with permission.

Monta Vista Andaaz at ‘Spotlite on India’

An inside look into the dance team’s home show preparations
Ishani Singh
April 12, 2019
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