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NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Kolkata: All theatres in Bengal, single-screen or multiplex, will have to screen at least one Bengali film during the 3 pm to 9 pm prime time throughout the year, the state govt has said in a notification."Our CM has come up with this directive to promote Bengali language and Bengali film industry. Till now, 12 pm to 9 pm was considered prime time and so Bengali movies were slotted at 12 pm. Now, we have changed the prime-time slot from 3 pm to 9 pm," minister Aroop Biswas said on Wednesday. He ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A film policy that ensures gender equality, addresses issues of junior artists and promotes independent cinema was what the state government promised as the two-day Kerala Film Policy Conclave organised by the culture department came to a close in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Culture Minister Saji Cherian said the state policy will ensure complete safety and gender equality for men and women working at shooting locations, and addresss the issues of junior artists' regarding ...Read More >
Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt are gearing up for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love & War. The film has started production and has already created a significant buzz among the fans. However, the latest update on the film has increased the excitement among the fans. The reports have suggested that Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal will have an intense face-off in the highly anticipated film. According to an independent industry source, "Love & War will feature a mas ...Read More >
Tillotama Shome's Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox to open IFFM 2025 after Berlin premiere. A tender tale of love, resilience, and strength set in suburban Kolkata. After making waves at the Berlin Film Festival 2025, Baksho Bondi - Shadowbox is now set to open the 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The Bengali-language film, which had its world premiere in the prestigious Perspektive Deutsches Kino section at Berlinale, will mark its Australian premiere as the Opening Night ...Read More >
Jhargram, Jul 18 (PTI) Three elephants, including two calves, were run over by an express train near Banstala railway station in West Bengal's Paschim Midnapore district, police said on Friday. The incident, which took place on Thursday night, occurred when an elephant herd that probably came from Jharkhand's Dalma forest was traversing, they said. The three pachyderms were mowed on the tracks by a speeding Janshatabdi Express on the Kharagpur-Tatanagar section, a police officer said. It was ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Actor Tillotama Shome's Bengali film "Baksho Bondi" will serve as the opening at the 2025 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film, co-produced by Shome and actor Jim Sarbh, will have its official Australian premiere on August 14, setting the stage for the 16th edition of the festival. Directed by first-time filmmakers Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, the film is set in a Kolkata suburb and follows Maya, played by Shome, a working woman whose ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15: Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a picture from the British Parliament and shared that the veteran screenwriter and lyricist husband Javed Akhtar had a session on Urdu at the House of Lords. Shabana took to Instagram, where she shared a picture featuring the couple posing in front of the British Parliament. She captioned the post: "At the British parliament where #Javed Akhtar had a session on #Urdu at the #House Of Lords." The veteran actress on July 11 had shared a sweet f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Cryptocurrency Bitcoin surged past the $1,23,000 milestone for the first time on Monday July 14, 2025. The leading cryptocurrency Monday went up to $1,23,236.28 before settling at its highest ever value of $121,790.77, according to TradingView. Bitcoin was launched on January 03, 2009 but started becoming familiar in 2010 when it valued barely $0.1. A look at the Bitcoin value timeline shows, it crossed $1 value mark in August 2011, $100 mark two years later, $1,000 mark in 2017, and ...Read More >
Mumbai: Global icon and Hollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas adds yet another accolade to her illustrious career as her production house, Purple Pebble Pictures, celebrates a major victory at the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2025. The critically acclaimed film Paani swept multiple top honors, cementing its place as a cinematic triumph with a powerful message. A joint venture between Purple Pebble Pictures, Neha Barjatya, and Rajshri Entertainment, Paani sheds light on the pressing issue of wate ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): The trailer of Manasi Parekh, Shraddha Dangar, Ojas Rawal and Sanjay Goradia starrer Maharani is out now. The trailer shows modern-day household problems and the search for a perfect maid to manage household chores. It is a blend of humour and drama, and the story seems relatable. Check out the trailer. While talking about the film, actress Manasi Parekh said in a statement, Working on this film made me realise that the bond we share with our house ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 5: Google is reportedly under scrutiny in the European Union (EU) over its AI Overviews feature, leading to an antitrust complaint. The feature is used to simplify search by providing detailed summaries in response to complex queries. Google said, "Rather than breaking your question into multiple searches, you can ask your most complex questions, with all the nuances and caveats you have in mind, all in one go." Google AI Overviews feature is powered by Google's Gemini model's m ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: IKS Health, a global leader in care enablement solutions supporting clinicians, staff and patients throughout the care journey, is pleased to announce a transformative expansion of its partnership with Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG), a leading independent multispecialty healthcare organization in Washington state. Also Read | IND vs ENG 2nd Test 2025: Sanjay Bangar Urges Shubman Gill and Team India To Improve Close-In Fielding Ahead of England Clas ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Singer and actress Rihanna has donned multiple hats in the upcoming movie "The Smurfs". Along with lending her voice to Smurfette, she is also the producer and musical head of the project. Shedding light on playing multiple roles in the drama, Rihanna called it equally thrilling and challenging. Speaking during the global promotions, the 'Battleship' actress talked about her experience of being a part of the movie. "It was invigorating and exciting for me to n ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28 (ANI): Reema Kagti's directorial Superboys of Malegaon is all set to hit theatres on February 28. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFW4nGCqBVY/?igsh=anhudDM5MG45bTNo&img_index=1 Also Read | Shahid Kapoor Box Office: Before 'Deva' Release, Check Out Actor's Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies and Where To Watch Them Online. Written by Varun Grover, the Amazon MGM Studios original features a talented and versatile ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kuma ...Read More >
In India - the world's largest film-producing country, only 31% of films and series meet key gender equality metrics. The fact that women hold just 12% of the analyzed leadership roles in top 25 entertainment firms is a real eye-opener. These numbers are from the O Womaniya!2024 Report - the most definitive study on female representation in Indian entertainment, championed by Prime Video, researched by Ormax Media, and produced by Film Companion Studios. The report reveals a harsh truth about I ...Read More >
The situation in Gaza, where 62-year-old Rashid Masharawi was born and raised in the Shati refugee camp, has spurred the filmmaker to produce From Ground Zero, an anthology of 22 short films that capture the plight of Palestinians under siege for over a year now. HIPA award | How photographers from West Asia are looking beyond war and violence to redefine their world From Ground Zero was screened this month at the 12th Ajyal Film Festival in Doha and at the Cairo International Film Festiva ...Read More >
Shrima Rai, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's sister-in-law and the wife of Aditya Rai, recently responded to trolls on social media addressing accusations that she was using her association with Aishwarya Rai to seek attention and fame. Shrima Rai, a former banker turned beauty blogger, addressed online trolls in an Instagram post following a recent story where she shared a picture of a bouquet, thanking Abhishek Bachchan's sister Shweta and her husband Nikhil Nanda. She also addressed the backlash she ...Read More >
Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): Former One Direction star Liam Payne's family is taking legal action and it has informed that they could bring private criminal action against anyone who contributed to his death, reported Page Six. Lawyers for Liam Payne's family were in court in Argentina on Tuesday. Page Six has obtained papers indicating that music industry veteran lawyer Richard Bray, operating on behalf of the family, has transferred his legal interests to a local law company in Buenos ...Read More >
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