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Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Topic: Oscars

Indian documentary ‘Writing with Fire’ on Khabar Lahariya earns Oscar nomination

Directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, both debutants, 'Writing With Fire' chronicles the rise of Khabar Lahariya, the country's only newspaper run by Dalit women.

‘There were better movies than Sardar Udham’: ‘Upset’ jury distances itself from Oscars row

Bengali music director Indraadip Dasgupta’s statement on decision to deny Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham an Oscar shot sparks controversy. Jury members say it was his personal opinion.

Tamil film ‘Koozhangal’ picked as India’s entry for 2022 Oscar’s best international feature

Film Federation of India said the movie, directed by Vinothraj PS, was picked by a 15-member jury in a unanimous decision. The 94th Academy Awards will take place on 27 March 2022.

‘Nomadland’ wins Oscar for best picture, delivers major victory for Walt Disney

Chloe Zhao, who made 'Nomadland,' was also crowned best director, becoming the first woman of color to win an Academy Award.

Malayalam film ‘Jallikattu’ selected as India’s official entry to 2021 Oscars

'Jallikattu', which was unanimously chosen from 27 entries, is about a tribe of men coming together to stop a bull that has run amok in their village.

New Oscar awards rules for more diverse casts, film crews draw criticism and praise

The rules are likely to force studios to think about diversity in every component of their business, including expanding access to women, the disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Oscars delayed until April as coronavirus disrupts Hollywood

The Baftas, UK's most prestigious film prizes, were also delayed by two months for the same reason, and is now scheduled to take place on 11 April.

Irrfan’s 8 finest performances and what made them so special

From a rebel athlete to a don’s aide to a clueless man navigating the world of dating apps, Irrfan could do it all.

Loved Oscar-winner Parasite? But that may not be the best Korean movie you would have seen

A good film can come from India, Mexico, Korea, but it is subtitles that connect the makers with audiences by allowing the accessibility of a variety of cinema.

Sanjaya Baru on altered India-US relations, Ruchir Sharma & Sandipan Deb go to the Oscars

Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Sanjaya Baru, Ashok Gulati, Ruchir Sharma, Tamal Bandopadhyay, Prabha Kotiswaran & many others.

On Camera

Pakistan strategic pact with Saudi Arabia is really about Iran. And blessed by US

This agreement is not about Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looking Trump in the eye or Riyadh turning away from Washington. If anything, it could be termed as kosher proliferation.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

2 Assam Rifles personnel killed as convoy ambushed in Manipur, on ‘same route Modi took’ fortnight ago

This is the first major attack on central security forces since last November, when a CRPF jawan was killed and four were injured in an ambush in Jiribam on Manipur-Assam border. 

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.