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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: Cannes

Neeraj Ghaywan added a love interest in ‘Homebound’—it was a way to introduce strong women

‘An all-male film wasn’t sitting well with me. But, the female characters aren’t shoehorned into the film for inclusivity. They're distinct characters with agency,' said Ghaywan.

Ex-IAS officer Abhishek Singh’s journey from UP secretariat to Cannes. Next stop: Jaunpur politics

Singh has had a controversial career, once barred from poll duty over a social media post & later suspended for absenteeism without intimation, before he resigned to join world of cinema.

Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound’ receives 9-minute standing ovation at 78th Cannes

The movie was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment with several Indian celebrities and actors in attendance. Ghaywan’s directorial debut 'Masaan' was also at the Cannes in 2015.

‘Astonishing’: UK submits Hindi-language film with Indian cast for Oscars 2025

Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, crime thriller follows the story of a newly widowed woman who becomes embroiled in an investigation of a young girl's murder.

Payal Kapadia Cannes win starts new debate—who really produced ‘All We Imagine as Light’?

The question of whether the NFDC was a co-producer is now part of a heated debate. The film does not mention the Government of India or NFDC anywhere.

How Musk benefited from ‘diplomacy’ with Modi, Milei & Bolsonaro, and BJP’s Karnataka challenge

Global observers assess India's political, cultural and economic landscape through its Cannes triumph, evolving comedy scene and what AI means for IT industry.

Another Pakistani film reaches Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight—43 yrs after Gen Zia banned the 1st

Zarrar Kahn's In Flames is all set to make a mark on French Riviera. It has been nominated for the Directors' Fortnight, an independent selection of the Cannes.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.