Hearing war in symphonies and symphonies in war

Musical history is endless. This means there’s always a song for someone, something, and sometimes. During wartime too, music prevailed in revolutionary forms. Just as poetry is intimately entwined with war (referred to as “war poetry” in literature), classical music also found its way into the commotions of war. While a portion of these classical…

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Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai passes away at 84

Nasser Taghvai | Photo Credit: Hussein Hadaighi and @nasser_taghvai_official/Instagram Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai passed away at the age of 84, his wife confirmed on Tuesday (October 14). Taghvai’s wife, actor Marzieh Vafamehr, announced the news on social media handles, writing, “Nasser Taghvai, an artist who chose the difficulty of living freely, has earned his liberation.”…

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‘Ikkis’: Sriram Raghavan’s war drama starring Agastya Nanda brings a real-life hero to screen

First look posters of ‘Ikkis’ | Photo Credit: Maddock Films Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for his mastery of thrillers such as Andhadhun and Merry Christmas, is venturing into new territory with Ikkis — a war drama inspired by the true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The first look…

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‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ trailer: Dhruv Vikram’s Kabaddi player breaks social shackles in Mari Selvaraj’s sports drama

Dhruv Vikram in a still from ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube The makers of Bison Kaalamaadan, acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Mari Selvaraj’s upcoming film starring Dhruv Vikram, unveiled the film’s trailer on Monday (October 13). Produced by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Studios in association with Applause Entertainment, the film is set to release in…

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8 Out Of 10 Stop Menstruating: Inside The Darkest Health Scandal In K-Pop World | Entertainment News

Last Updated:October 14, 2025, 11:11 IST Over the past decade, multiple former idols have spoken out about draconian diets, where trainees are expected to eat less than 500 calories a day and weigh themselves publicly. Like professional athletes, idol trainees often endure six to ten hours of physical activity daily – dance rehearsals, conditioning, choreography…

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Madhavan’s ‘Legacy’, Sundeep Kishan’s ‘Super Subbu’ and more: Netflix announces 6 new Tamil and Telugu originals

Netflix India on Monday (October 13) announced six new original films and series in Tamil and Telugu. The slate includes stories created by newcomers as well as cinema helmed and starring acclaimed stars, like R Madhavan, Sundeep Kishan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Anand Deverakonda, Gautham Karthik, Gulshan Devaiah, and more. The streaming giant, which boasts a bank…

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