Payal Kapadia’s compelling film “All We Imagine as Light,” showcased at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, has secured distribution rights for North America. According to Variety, Sideshow and Janus Films have jointly acquired the rights for the US and Canada. This marks a significant milestone as “All We Imagine as Light” is the first Indian […]
Renowned music composer A R Rahman is set to make a triumphant return to Singapore this August, marking his first concert in the city-state in a decade. The Oscar and Grammy-winning musician will perform at the National Stadium on August 31. The eagerly anticipated concert, titled ‘A Rahman Rhapsody’, is being organized by Maestro Productions. […]
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has expressed his admiration for the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the high-quality cricket it showcases, but he also voiced concerns about the league becoming a shortcut for youngsters aiming to play for the Indian national team. Speaking on Ravichandran Ashwin’s YouTube show, ‘Kutti Stories with Ash’, Gambhir emphasized the […]
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized the multifaceted role of Agniveers in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty during an interaction at Maratha Regimental Centre and Airmen Training School (ATS) on May 20, 2024. He praised Agniveers for their leadership, innovation, and commitment as soldiers, highlighting their crucial role in defending the country. Addressing […]
A member of Odisha Police’s Special Operation Group (SOG) sustained a bullet injury during a skirmish with Maoists in Nuapada district early Monday morning. The incident took place around 3 am in the Sunabeda forest near Shivanarayanpur, close to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. According to ADG (Operations) Dev Datta Singh, the SOG personnel engaged in a […]
A new illustrated book titled “F.N. Souza: The Archetypal Artist” delves into the complexities of Francis Newton Souza’s artistic vision, offering fresh interpretations from psychoanalysis, feminism, and various philosophical traditions. Authored by Janeita Singh, the book features 21 essays that combine insights from art history, Eastern-Western philosophy, Jungian analysis, psychology, anthropology, religion, and theatre. Francis […]
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar showcased a strong comeback at the 2024 Amundi German Masters, finishing tied-24th alongside compatriots Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik. Diksha’s impressive performance included firing six birdies in the second nine holes at the Golf & Country Club Seddiner See. Starting with a challenging first nine where she was one-over, Diksha rallied […]
India’s veteran doubles player Rohan Bopanna, ranked fourth globally, is set to select either N Sriram Balaji or Yuki Bhambri as his partner for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is likely to approve Bopanna’s decision, as per the rules allowing top-10 players to choose their partners. At 44 years old, […]
Deepthi Jeevanji, hailing from Telangana’s Kalleda hamlet, has overcome adversity to become a symbol of triumph and inspiration. Born to daily wage labourers and initially subjected to taunts about her abilities, Deepthi silenced her critics by clinching a gold medal in the women’s 400m T20 category at the Para Athletics World Championship in Kobe, Japan. […]
India’s mixed 4x400m relay team achieved a historic feat by setting a new national record and clinching the gold medal at the inaugural Asian Relay Championships held on Monday. Despite their impressive performance, the team narrowly missed the qualification mark for the Paris Olympics. The quartet comprising Muhammed Ajmal, Jyothika Sri Dandi, Amoj Jacob, and […]
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