Entertainment

May 27, 2024 12:53 PM

Exotic dancer drama ‘Anora’ wins Cannes Film Festival’s top prize

"Anora," a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved with a Russian oligarch's son, won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, the Palme d'Or, on Saturday (May 25). The film by U.S. director Sean Baker beat the 21 other films in the competition line-up, includi...

May 26, 2024 10:50 AM

Bangladesh observes 125th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam

The 125th birth anniversary of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was observed in Bangladesh on Saturday, 25th May. The High Commission of India marked the occasion, at an event organized by Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) in partnership with Netaji Subhas-Kazi Nazrul Social and Cultural Welfar...

May 25, 2024 3:25 PM

As Cannes Film Festival nears end, who will win the top prize?

CA Donald Trump biopic, a musical about a Mexican cartel boss and Francis Ford Coppola's long-time passion project are just some of the films competing for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize as the glamorous fest comes to a close on Saturday evening. Jury president Greta Gerwig, the director behi...

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

FTII student bags ‘La Cinef’ Award at 77th Cannes Film Festival

In a historic moment for Indian cinema, "SUNFLOWERS WERE THE FIRST ONES TO KNOW," a short film directed by Chidanand Naik, a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has won the prestigious Cannes' La Cinef Award for Best Short at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France. The win...

October 25, 2024 4:52 PM

Delhi govt orders schools to close amid soaring temperatures

The Delhi government has ordered all private and government-aided schools in the capital city to close for summer vacation with immediate effect till June 30. The decision was made in light of the soaring temperatures in the region. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education, ma...

May 20, 2024 12:12 PM

Oscar winners shine on day 6 of the Cannes Film Festival

A collection of former Oscar winners graced the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday (May 19). Emerald green was the color chosen by actress Julianne Moore, in a shoulder-baring gown, embellished with ruffles. Gold hardware around her neck complemented her auburn tresses. Moore won an A...