Kolkata: BJP national president Nitin Nabin tried his hand at preparing Kolkata’s popular street snack jhalmuri during his two-day visit to West Bengal on Monday. Nabin joined a local preparation of the spicy puffed-rice snack and made the dish himself before tasting it. He later shared a 56-second video of the moment on social media Read More…
New Delhi: Theatre groups from nine BRICS countries, including India, Russia, Iran and South Africa, will present their productions at the BRICS Theatre Festival to be held in New Delhi from October 12 to 14, a senior government official said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference, Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said India will Read More…
Angh, a Naga-language feature film set in Nagaland, has won the top prize in the Platform Competition at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. Directed by Theja Rio, Angh marks his feature-film directorial debut. The film was the only Indian entry in this year’s Platform Competition and secured the award on Sunday. The Platform Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated veteran actor Anant Nag on being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. In a message posted on X, Modi praised Nag’s decades-long contribution to Indian cinema, particularly the Kannada film industry, and lauded his versatility and acclaimed performances. The prime minister said Nag had brought Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s long association with cinema has entered a new phase with the launch of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, highlighting the region’s cultural heritage and enduring appeal to filmmakers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day festival at the Kashmir International Read More…
Thane: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt triggered a political controversy after joking that he still could not speak Marathi despite spending “six years” at Pune’s Yerwada Central Jail. The remark came during a Dahi Handi celebration organised by the Sanskriti Yuva Pratishthan in Thane on Saturday as part of Gokulashtami celebrations. Dutt was sharing the stage Read More…
Srinagar: Three short documentaries from filmmaker Bharatbala’s Virtual Bharat series have been selected for screening at the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, officials said. The festival, themed “Rang-e-Cinema”, will be held from September 7 to 10 across Srinagar, Jammu and Gulmarg. It is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir government’s Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his birth centenary, remembering the iconic performer for his enduring contribution to Indian cinema. In a post on X, Modi described Uttam Kumar as a legend whose timeless performances continue to resonate with audiences across generations. “Mahanayak Uttam Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday inaugurated the traditional Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali held on the Pamba River, describing the annual boat race as a glorious symbol of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage, devotion and timeless traditions. The Vice President said the historic festival reflects the state’s deep-rooted traditions and cultural legacy, while bringing together Read More…
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…