In support of PM Modi’s appeal for national energy conservation, a actor-politician Kamal Haasan released a four-minute videoEmphasizing that “national responsibility must rise above party politics”, Haasan urged citizens to reduce energy use and called on the government to share the burden by lowering VAT on fuel. Every unit of energy saved today strengthens India…
The Bilal Lashari directorial“The Legend of Maula Jat” featuring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, premiered in China on May 21, 2026. This release across over 1,000 screens marks a massive landmark for Pakistani cinema as the country’s highest-grossing film expands into the Chinese market. Notedly, director Bilal Lashari expressed intense satisfaction that wider international audiences…
Building on Parle’s immense cultural footprint, Shah has weighed in on critical advertising challenges, explicitly criticizing opaque media margins, principal-based buying, and the viability of pitch culture. As media investments scale to new heights, transparency has become absolutely non-negotiable. Advertisers are increasingly concerned about opaque margins, principal-based buying, and the viability of pitch culture, demanding…
The song “Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Hi Jaye,” sung by the pioneering Indian actor-singer K.L. Saigal was for the 1938 film Street Singer. Originally written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, Saigal’s deeply emotional live rendition is an iconic piece of Indian musical history.Depending on the specific memory, sentiment, or tribute you are recalling, here are…
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting a packet of “Melody” toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his diplomatic visit to Rome.In a statement she condemned the gesture voicing it as an insane and insensitive display of showmanship. She further went on to state…
A 100-point metric-based scorecard evaluates individual secretaries, ministries, and departments based on performance indicators, discretionary marks, and even negative markingMinistries were graded on their 2025 performance, with distinct “best” and “worst” performers carved out across multiple categories. Ministries that scored well across various categories included the Consumer Affairs Ministry, Coal Ministry, Power Ministry, and Health…
Actors and producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are launching the inaugural Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ). The festival’s official brand launch will occur on June 2, 2026, in Auckland, featuring a special red-carpet screening of their debut production venture, “Girls Will Be Girls”. The official launch event takes place in Auckland on…
There is a haunting weight to Meena Kumari’s presence at Yash Chopra’s 1970 wedding. She possessed her signature fragile grace, and her beauty and etiquette were utterly untouched. But beneath the surface, her health had already begun its quiet, tragic unspooling. In her twilight years, Meena Kumari carried a quiet, haunting fragility. Though her health…
It also says something about Naushad’s stature. He wasn’t merely a film composer. He was part of India’s larger cultural conversation. The man who gave Hindi cinema melodies rooted in Hindustani classical music, yet made them travel from radio stations to paan shops to drawing rooms. There’s a certain aristocratic elegance in these old photographs…
“Laawaris”released in 198 remains a towering testament to Amitabh Bachchan’s reign over 1980s Bollywood. Released on May 22, the Prakash Mehra classic captured the hearts of millions with its perfect mix of raw action, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable music, cementing its status as an iconic cinematic milestone. The film truly captured lightning in a bottle,…
