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May 1, 2025 7:30 PM

Union Minister L. Murugan to unveil white paper on India’s booming live events economy at WAVES 2025

Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, is set to launch a groundbreaking White Paper titled “India’s Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative” at the World Audio Visual &a...

May 1, 2025 7:33 PM

WAVES 2025 kicks off in Mumbai with star-studded panel on Indian cinema’s soul

The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) opened with grandeur at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, launching with a captivating panel discussion titled “Legends & Legacies: The Stories That Shaped India’s Soul.” Org...

April 7, 2025 12:31 PM

‘Adolescence’ TV drama exposes global issue of teenage violence

TV drama "Adolescence" has shocked and captivated audiences around the world, providing what campaigners say is a rare opportunity to tackle the largely hidden world of online misogyny and violence. Since its release on Netflix on March 13, more tha...

April 2, 2025 10:11 AM

Actor Val Kilmer, star of ‘Batman Forever’, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the California-born, Juilliard-trained actor who starred in films including "Top Gun," "The Doors," "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever" and earned a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died, the New York Times reported. He was 65. The ca...

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...

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