New Delhi: Former actor Zaira Wasim has questioned the involvement of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board in an Independence Day programme at a school in Kashmir after a video showing young girls performing a dance surfaced online. In a post on X, Zaira Wasim raised questions about whether a religious institution such as the Read More…
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said that partnerships between the Ministry of Tourism and private entities such as Netflix, Google, YouTube and Air India have the potential to significantly boost the promotion of India’s tourist destinations. Speaking at an event at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi on Wednesday, Read More…
Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the growing opportunities in India’s media and entertainment industry. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said the discussions focused on the immense potential of India’s media and entertainment sector and the country’s emergence as a global content creation hub. In Read More…
Thanjavur: Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has come under criticism after an alleged remark referring to actor Trisha during a public protest over the Cauvery water dispute sparked controversy. Udhayanidhi was addressing a protest meeting in Thanjavur, where he criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the state’s Cauvery water issue. He Read More…
New Delhi: The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced on Saturday, with Malayalam superstar Mammootty sharing the Best Actor honour with Kartik Aaryan. Mammootty received the award for his performance in Bramayugam, while Kartik Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion. Article 370 was named the Best Feature Film, while its lead actress Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday organised its first-ever All India Media Conference 2026, bringing together more than 380 media professionals from States and Union Territories under the theme, “Connecting Stakeholders, Strengthening Democracy: Role of Media in Elections.” Addressing the conference, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said that elections in Read More…
Kochi: The much-awaited Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane service will be inaugurated on July 19, with regular commercial operations commencing from July 20. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the service after the successful completion of trial flights. The seaplane service is aimed at improving connectivity to Lakshadweep and boosting tourism. It will be India’s Read More…
New Delhi: Award-winning Australian rapper and songwriter Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week as part of a three-city tour celebrating Pride Month. The tour, which includes a stop in New Delhi, aims to showcase contemporary artistic expression while strengthening cultural connections through music and storytelling. Described as one of Australia’s most promising Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards on several eminent personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Among the awardees were acclaimed actor Mammootty, actor Satish Shah, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, playback singer Alka Yagnik, and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. The Read More…
Bengali film actor Swastika Mukherjee was questioned by police on Saturday in connection with a case related to alleged social media posts made after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election results, officials said. Mukherjee was questioned for nearly an hour at the Gariahat Police Station in south Kolkata. The case was filed against Mukherjee and Read More…