Jayachandran's best-known songs are not just romantic, nor limited to Malayalam film industry. He was also the de facto choice for musicians who wanted to evoke a bygone era.
The legendary filmmaker, who died Wednesday, directed 7 films & penned scripts for around 54, earning him 4 National Awards for Best Screenplay, most by any individual in Malayalam cinema.
Thilakan knew he was one of the best actors in the business. He accused Rajiv Gandhi of giving the National Award to Amitabh Bachchan over him for political reasons.
Editorials & news reports also focus on how 'rich and poor countries can fight climate change together', and whether India is seen more as a staunch US ally or as independent powerhouse.
Five years ago, the Women in Cinema Collective was lampooned by fellow actors and the public at large for demanding basic rights. Now, people have no tolerance for male chauvinism.
This is the 3rd accusation of sexual harassment against a high-profile personality from Malayalam Film industry within 10 days of Justice Hema Committee report being made public.
The inequality within the Malayalam film industry is pervasive. It extends to junior artists and crew. Men and women who don’t have the clout to fight back.
Listing various concerns, Hema Committee report recommends setting up civil court-like tribunal to deal with serious issues faced by women employed in Malayalam film industry.
Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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