I remember, throughout school, with every new Shakespeare book that was to be taught to us, the class would collectively groan, for we all assumed torture was upon us. Perhaps even today, such is the case. However, I remember my English teacher from high school, who never allowed us to fall into the pits of…
Last Updated:September 08, 2025, 09:23 IST When customs officials at Melbourne airport noticed jasmine in her bag, they acted immediately. The penalty was 1,980 Australian dollars, which is over a lakh in Indian currency. Carrying Jasmine Abroad Lands Navya Nair with Rs 1.14 Lakh Penalty For generations, jasmine has been more than just a flower…
Kamal Hassan with Rajinikanth | Photo Credit: @LycaProductions/X Indian cinema is set to witness history — the biggest news of the decade, about a pairing that could set all box office records on fire, is here. After weeks of speculation, legendary actor Kamal Haasan on Sunday (September 7) confirmed that he will reunite with superstar…
The 65-minute film is the music maestro’s first-person account shot in England in 1999. File | Photo Credit: AP A documentary on singer-polymath Bhupen Hazarika premiered on Sunday (September 7, 2025), a day ahead of the launch of the year-long celebrations to mark his birth centenary. In the 65-minute film, a first-person account shot in England…
The 82nd Venice Film Festival closed with a surprise result, as Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother claimed the Golden Lion for Best Film, defying critical predictions. Chaired by Alexander Payne, the jury delivered one of the festival’s most unexpected verdicts at an edition marked by political statements and solidarity for Palestine. The Silver Lion…
Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson in stills from ‘Die My Love’ The trailer of the upcoming psychological drama Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, was unveiled by the makers on Friday (September 5). Directed by Lynne Ramsay (of Ratcatcher and You Were Never Really Here fame), the film is slated to release in…
Anuparna Roy, winner of the Orizzonti best director award for ‘Songs of the Forgotten Trees’, poses for photographers at the awards photo call during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival | Photo Credit: AP Debutant filmmaker Anuparna Roy has made history at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, becoming the first Indian woman to…
The Penguin made a splash during Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards, taking home eight awards for The Batman spin-off’s craft and technical work. The show, which is up for outstanding limited or anthology series at next weekend’s main Primetime Emmy Awards, took awards for hairstyling, costumes, prosthetic makeup, visual effects, sound editing and sound mixing….
A still from ‘Baaghi 4’ | Photo Credit: Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment During the pan-Indian wave, one thing that has reached Bollywood shores from the South is the toolkit of the Iron Age. Armed with cleavers, these days our heroes are slashing and slashing hard. It is not always when the stakes or tempers run high….
A case was registered against the actor and her husband at Juhu police station on August 14 for allegedly duping a businessman of nearly ₹60 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal. File. | Photo Credit: AFP The Mumbai police have issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) against Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra…
