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Meet India’s first Muslim superhero—Musalman dons a skullcape and fights crime with wit

Musalman Comix and its eponymous superhero were created by Bengaluru-based journalist, writer, and stand-up comedian Falah Faisal in 2017.

Michael Jackson didn’t invent moonwalk. His biopic brings the dance move back into spotlight

During his performance at ‘Motown 25’ in 1983, Michael Jackson didn’t realise that his backslide would become an iconic dance move.

‘Project Hail Mary’ actor Priya Kansara nurtured acting dreams while studying molecular biology

New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) British-Indian actor Priya Kansara, who played the computer voice 'Mary' to Ryan Gosling's reluctant astronaut in sci-fi blockbuster "Project...

The ABC of casting Jafaar as Michael Jackson in upcoming biopic

The King of Pop’s nephew prepares to moonwalk into theatres this April, proving he’s got the moves—and the DNA—to play his legendary uncle.

Emraan Hashmi-Disha Patani starrer ‘Awarapan 2’ to release on August 14

Mumbai, Apr 21 (PTI) Production banner Vishesh Films on Tuesday announced that the sequel to the 2007 cult romantic thriller "Awarapan" will arrive in...

IISc Bengaluru’s new AI contest—Rs 2 crore for best model to detect early brain decline

IISc’s Centre for Brain Research has announced the six-month programme in partnership with Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative and Microsoft Research India.

Jr NTR’s movie with ‘KGF’ director Prashant Neel to come out in June 2027

Hyderabad, Apr 21 (PTI) Telugu superstar Jr NTR's upcoming pan-India movie with filmmaker Prashant Neel will be released in theatres on June 11, 2027.The...

What is the sound of a salad? Reinventing the kitchen as a performance space

A collaborative performance in Lado Sarai breaks the fourth wall, inviting the audience to chop, eat, and rethink the act of cooking.

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ to hit theatres on Nov 27

Mumbai, Apr 21 (PTI) Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya's next feature "Yeh Prem Mol Liya", starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, will be released in theatres on...

Sat on laps of MGR, ”Shivaji” Ganesan, I did not take advantage of that: Kamal Haasan

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu) Apr 21 (PTI) The MNM chief, Actor Kamal Haasan, said that he sat on the laps of late chief minister...

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.