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March 3, 2025 9:51 AM

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ sweeps Academy Awards with Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress

"Anora," the gripping story of a sex worker who takes a chance at a new life by impulsively marrying a wealthy client, was crowned Best Picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. The film, directed by Sean Baker, also secured Best Director for Baker an...

February 27, 2025 3:27 PM

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home, the sheriff's office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said on Thursday. The county sheriff...

February 27, 2025 10:15 AM

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," died on Wednesday, according to her public relations team. "It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachte...

February 24, 2025 3:32 PM

‘Conclave,’ Chalamet win at SAG Awards, setting up Oscars battle

Papal thriller "Conclave" claimed the top prize on Sunday at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan made him the surprise best actor winner, at the last major honors ahead of next weekend's Oscars. The...

February 19, 2025 4:19 PM

Akashvani concludes ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat,’ celebrating India’s classical music heritage

All India Radio, also known as Akashvani, has successfully wrapped up its 15-episode classical music series, Har Kanthh Mein Bharat. Launched on February 2 to coincide with Basant Panchami, the series ran until February 16, airing daily at 9:30 am fr...

February 19, 2025 2:58 PM

India Strengthens Media Ties with UAE Ahead of Global Entertainment Summit

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Shri Sanjay Jaju and Prasar Bharati CEO Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, arrived in the UAE this week to bolster media partnerships ahead of the inaugural World Audio-Visual & Ente...

February 6, 2025 12:12 PM

‘Nezha 2’ becomes China’s highest-grossing film amid Lunar New Year boom

Chinese animated film "Nezha 2" became the country's highest-grossing film on Thursday, taking more than 5.8 billion yuan ($796.32 million), after drawing large audiences during the recent Lunar New Year holiday. The film, about a mythical boy with ...

January 24, 2025 10:55 AM

Oscars 2025: Indian film ‘Anuja’ secures nomination, ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Perez’ lead the race

The Indian short film Anuja has earned a nomination in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film will compete against Alien, I'm Not a Robot, The Last Ranger, and A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent. The Netflix m...

January 21, 2025 6:13 PM

Saif Ali Khan walks confidently towards his den after getting discharged from hospital

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after he underwent the medical procedures, and made a recovery, was seen arriving at his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The actor was dressed in a white shirt and a ...

January 21, 2025 10:24 AM

Police recreate knife attack at Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra home

The Mumbai Police on Tuesday took the accused, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, to Saif Ali Khan’s residence to recreate the crime scene. Shehzad was escorted to Khan’s apartment on the 12th floor of the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra at aroun...

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