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Arijit Singh was an era, a feeling—fans react to singer’s retirement post

Director Danish Renzu called Arijit Singh's retirement a 'wake-up call,' adding that audiences are fatigued by recycled sounds and rigid industry practices.

CM Sai launches trailer of film on cows; movie declared tax-free in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Jan 27 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday launched the trailer of Hindi film 'Godaan', which highlights spiritual, scientific and...

Cinema makes you dream, TV gives you sense of belonging: Akshay Kumar on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Mumbai, Jan 27 (PTI) It feels like homecoming to the family audience, says superstar Akshay Kumar as he returns to television as the host...

‘Border 2’ records Rs 63.59 crore on Republic Day; four-day total at Rs 193.48 crore

Mumbai, Jan 27 (PTI) Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2" continued its strong box office run, registering the biggest-ever Republic Day collection for a Hindi film...

Acts causing nuisance are punishable: Mumbai Metro operator reacts to Varun Dhawan’s video

Mumbai, Jan 27 (PTI) Metro authorities have flagged safety concerns after a video of 'Border 2' actor Varun Dhawan hanging from grab handles...

Bhatt family dysfunctionality — ‘It’s more functional than most families,’ says Pooja Bhatt

As Indian family dynamics change, Mahesh and Pooja Bhatt, along with Soni Razdan, trace their history as a family at the Self Discovery via Rediscovering India Festival.

What is loyalty in a polyamorous relationship? Kerala Lit Fest looks for an answer

The session concluded with the legal rights of those in polyamorous relationships, given that India’s family and marriage laws are based on heteronormative monogamy.

Bhansali designs India’s soft power in Republic Day parade tableaux

Curated under Bharat Gatha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti, the tableau presents cinema as a tradition that has evolved from oral and performative storytelling and folklore and epics to a powerful medium.

Cinema still most powerful medium, film became voice of youth: Joshi on 20 years of ‘RDB’

Mumbai, Jan 26 (PTI) "Rang De Basanti" reignited a sense of activism among the youth and this impact can only be attributed to the...

Padma awards: Nothing greater than country honouring me, says actor Mammootty

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (PTI) Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who was conferred the Padma Bhushan on Sunday, said he was "very happy" and that there...

On Camera

Ursula von der Leyen’s Indian clothes vs Trudeaus? It’s cultural appreciation not performance

In the Trudeaus’ case, the spectacle distracted from the diplomatic agenda, whereas von der Leyen’s look enhanced the moment.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.