“What excites me most about this festival is the pool of remarkable directors that are actively participant in it – Chandrakant Kulkarni, Jayprad Desai, Dnyanesh Zoting and now Sunil Sukthankar, who is the festival director – with whom it will truly be an artistic exchange of the crafts of filmmaking,” the 60-year-old director said.
Read MoreThe Yogi government is transforming illegal markets and congested areas in Varanasi into air-conditioned gaming zones for children. The space under the Kakarmatta flyover will feature parks, parking facilities, and sculptures showcasing Kashi’s heritage. This initiative aims to repurpose underutilized spaces for public benefit and is expected to be completed by September end.
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger, famous for motivating many in the 80s, admired Malayalam actor Abu Salim’s physique. At the audio launch of Shankar’s film ‘I’ in Madras, Abu met Arnold with assistance from stunt choreographer Besant Ravi. Arnold praised his physique and advised avoiding steroids for bodybuilding. They had a short conversation about fitness before taking...
Read MoreChamoli Police have reopened the Badrinath National Highway near Chatwapipal after clearing debris that had blocked the road. The highway has faced several blockages recently due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The India Meteorological Department predicts more isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand from September 25-27, potentially causing further disruptions.
Read MoreShikhar Dhawan retired from international and domestic cricket in August due to a lack of motivation for domestic play. The former India opener played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. Dhawan expressed satisfaction with his career achievements and praised current India captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership abilities.
Read More‘Devara Part 1,’ directed by Kortala Siva and starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, hits theatres tomorrow. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the film is expected to earn over Rs 100 crore on its opening day. It will be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada.
Read MoreKareena Kapoor Khan’s latest film ‘The Buckingham Murders’ shows strong performance in its second week, achieving Rs 9.53 crore in total earnings. The film saw an impressive jump in collections on Wednesday. Kareena portrays a detective investigating a child’s murder while dealing with personal grief. Her upcoming release is ‘Singham Again’ slated for Diwali.
Read MoreSouth Korea is set to rehome nearly half a million dogs bred for food and provide subsidies to farmers as it prepares for a ban on dog meat consumption starting in early 2027. The government plans to spend about $75 million on incentives, encouraging the closure of breeding farms and restaurants serving dog meat.
Read MoreIn her first TV appearance in over two years, Melania Trump recounted learning about two assassination attempts on Donald Trump’s life. She praised the Secret Service’s response and called for more answers regarding these incidents. This comes ahead of her memoir release and a task force hearing on security failures.
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate in Lucknow has attached 21 properties valued at Rs 8.24 crore belonging to ex-MLA Arif Anwar Hashmi and his wife under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Hashmi, a two-time Samajwadi Party MLA from Utraula, faces charges including land grabbing, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
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