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It is a special year for India at the Cannes Film Festival as the country readies for the 77th edition of the prestigious festival. The Corporate Indian Delegation consists of representatives from Government of India, State Governments, members of the industry will showcase India’s creative economy in the leading film market of the world, Marche du Films through a series of significant initiatives. It will be for the first time that the country will host a “Bharat Parv” at the 77th Cannes Film Festival,for eminent dignitaries and delegates from around the world…

The ‘mystery woman’ at the 2024 Met Gala has been revealed. While many personalities hailing from India graced the red carpet of the high-profile event in New York, including Alia Bhatt, Isha Ambani, and Natasha Poonawalla, no one made quite the impression as entrepreneur and philanthropist Mona Patel did. The fashion entrepreneur made a bold statement at the biggest night of fashion, commanding attention in a mesmerizing gown, which was styled by renowned stylist Law Roach. Designed by the visionary Iris Van Herpen, the stunning custom creation perfectly echoed the…

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, known for her impeccable sense of style, managed to turn heads at the 2024 MET Gala. Breaking away from the usual gowns, Alia opted for an exquisite shimmery saree by famous designer Sabyasachi as she paid a nod to the Indian heritage. With her powerful look, Alia complemented the MET Gala 2024 dress code: ‘Garden of Time’, and theme ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’. This year marked Alia’s second appearance at the MET Gala after she made her debut last year in an ensemble created by Prabal…

Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the Salman Khan house firing case, met a tragic end by hanging himself with a bedsheet while in police custody. Anuj Thapan and Sonu Subhash Chander, were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to shooters who fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments. The Mumbai Crime Branch has declared gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi as wanted accused in connection with the firing incident. Anmol Bishnoi claimed responsibility for the attack through a Facebook post. Anuj Thapan’s role in providing weapons…

In a daring bid to evade arrest, Bollywood actor Sahil Khan embarked on a whirlwind journey spanning 1,800 km across five states in just four days. The Mumbai police, relentless in their pursuit, tracked Khan’s movements, ultimately cornering him in Hyderabad. Following his arrest, police seized two mobile phones and a sum of cash from the actor, who has now been remanded in police custody until May 1 by a Mumbai court. Khan’s involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation. Allegations…

Actress Sonam Kapoor recently made an appearance on episode 5 of Fashionably Pernia’s The Style Icon podcast. During their conversation, the actress yet again opened up about her post-pregnancy weight loss journey, and revealed the changes she had to make after having a baby in terms of her fashion. For those caught unaware, Sonam married businessman Anand Ahuja in 2018, and the couple welcomed their first child, Vayu, in August 2022. Speaking about the weight gain post-childbirth, Sonam said, “I gained 32 kilos. Honestly, initially, I was traumatised. You are…

In a ceremony brimming with pride and reverence, President Droupadi Murmu recently conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards upon a distinguished cohort of individuals, among whom stood the venerable actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty and the iconic singer Usha Uthup. This grand recognition not only celebrates their exceptional contributions to Indian cinema and music but also underscores their enduring legacies in shaping the cultural landscape of the nation. For Usha Uthup, the honor was met with an overwhelming surge of joy and gratitude. Speaking to ANI, she expressed her elation, her eyes…

Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Maidaan’, the sports biography based on the true story of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, hit the theatres on April 11 on the occasion of Eid. The film is underperforming at the box office. However, on day seven (Wednesday) ‘Maidaan’s box office collections witnessed a slight growth. As per a report by Sacnilk, ‘Maidaan’ earned Rs 2 crore on day 7. So, the film’s total nett collection in one week stands at Rs 27.10 crore. On Wednedsay, on the day of paid previews, the Ajay Devgn…

Director Amit Sharma’s Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, the Indian football team’s coach from 1950 to 1963, is not a perfect film by many measures. At 3.02 hours, it is way too long. Its story arc and plot are what they usually are in films about an underdog team’s impossible journey from ashes to glory, a la Lagaan and Chak De! India. The film generously uses sports film tropes we are all too familiar with— morally hideous and jealous men, smarmy officials, an apathetic minister, sports federations that are run like…

Television’s favourite comedian, Kapil Sharma, kickstarted his show on Netflix last week. On the first episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, the audience was treated to the Kapoor clan. Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni graced the show with their appearance. The second episode of the show featured cricketers Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. In that episode, Kapil called Rohit the famous ‘Sharma ji ka beta.’ At the beginning of the second episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, Kapil introduces Rohit and Shreyas on the stage.…