07 Jun 2023

The ban culture and the jail culture have always existed in India. The British did it and so did the post-independence rulers. The first prime minister of India did it and the rest of the family, which ruled the country, followed suit.

IANS Review: 'Citadel': Techno thriller that promises more than it delivers! (IANS Rating: **)

IANS Review: 'Citadel': Techno thriller that promises more than it delivers! (IANS Rating: **)

Series: Citadel. Streaming on Amazon Prime. Two episodes up; four to come once a week from May 5.

'Main sasural nahi jaaongi' singer Pamela, widow of Yash Chopra, passes away at 74

'Main sasural nahi jaaongi' singer Pamela, widow of Yash Chopra, passes away at 74

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Noted playback singer Pamela Chopra - widow of the czar of romantic films, Yash Chopra - passed away in Mumbai, her family announced here on Thursday. She was 74.

2023: The First Quarter Is Dismal (IANS Column: B-Town)

2023: The First Quarter Is Dismal (IANS Column: B-Town)

The first quarter of 2023 has come to an end and the Hindi film industry has little to show for itself. The scene has been dismal, not because of the first quarter, but also because of the second quarter, which holds no promise of box-office boosters.

Why Belli was apprehensive of raising baby jumbo Raghu

Why Belli was apprehensive of raising baby jumbo Raghu

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Bellie, the woman who raised baby elephant Raghu in the Oscar winning short documentary "The Elephant Whisperers', has said that she was earlier apprehensive at the prospect.

From Cannes Golden Eye to Oscar nom: The story of 'All That Breathes'

From Cannes Golden Eye to Oscar nom: The story of 'All That Breathes'

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The documentary 'All That Breathes' by filmmaker Shaunak Sen has made waves globally, garnering critical acclaim and multiple awards, including ones at Cannes and Sundance, as well as an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film.

One music director with three trade names who's now the rage in America

One music director with three trade names who's now the rage in America

Chennai, March 12 (IANS) M.M. Keeravani or Koduri Marakathamani Keeravani is now a household name in India and after the Golden Globe and LAFCA awards, he has become a rage among music lovers across the globe. He goes by the name Marakathamani in the Tamil film industry.