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A 19th Century painting by iconic artist Raja Ravi Varma has become the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold, setting a new auction record. The painting, Yashoda and Krishna, was sold for 1.67bn rupees ($17.9m; £13.6m) at a Saffronart auction in Delhi on Wednesday. It beat the previous record set by MF Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra) which fetched $13.8m last year. The surge in sales and records highlight growing demand for Indian and South Asian art, with collectors pushing prices to new hi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Refl ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A historic moment has unfolded in the Indian art world. A masterpiece by Raja Ravi Varma, titled Yashoda and Krishna, has become the most expensive Indian painting ever sold at auction. The artwork fetched an astonishing Rs. 167.2 crore at a Saffronart auction in Mumbai, far exceeding its estimated price of Rs. 80-120 crore. Painted in the 1890s, the artwork captures a tender moment between mother Yashoda and infant Krishna. The scene blends human emotion with divine symbolism, showc ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India, April 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Indian oil painting by celebrated 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma has sold for a record $17.9 million at auction in Mumbai, the highest price ever paid for a modern Indian artwork. Mumbai-based auction house Saffronart said the painting, "Yashoda and Krishna", depicting the Hindu god Krishna with his mother while she milks a cow, was also the highest paid for a Varma artwork in an auction worldwide. The oil on canvas painting was put up for aucti ...Read More >
Grounded in empathy yet unflinching in its gaze, the third season peels back the layers of crime and conscience with remarkable restraint. Even in its darkest moments, 'Delhi Crime Season 3' finds light in human decency. 'Delhi Crime,' Season 3, directed by Tanuj Chopra, began streaming on Netflix from 13th November and stars Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, Rasika Dugal, Anuraag Arora, Jaya Bhattacharya, Sano Di Nesh, and Huma Qureshi. 'Delhi Crime' returns with its third season, and it still ca ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) A miniature depicting a family of cheetahs relaxing on a patch of luxuriant grass in a rocky landscape, attributed to one of Akbar's favourite artists, Basawan, has set the record for the most expensive classical Indian art at Christie's London auction on October 28. Sold for GBP 10,245,000 (approximately Rs 119.49 crore) at Christie's auction of "Exceptional Paintings from The Personal Collection of Prince & Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan", the painting, titled "A Family o ...Read More >
India faces a dilemma: Should it continue buying Russian oil one way or another, or cease its imports altogether? For sure, the US has no right to dictate how two sovereign nations conduct their bilateral trade. While Russian companies have been sanctioned by the US, Moscow has no intention of stopping its oil exports. It is for the importing countries, such as India and China, to decide whether they are willing to risk potential secondary sanctions from the US for doing business with the sancti ...Read More >
As Magdalene in Ecstasy makes its debut at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai, we speak with Italy's Consul General, Walter Ferrara, about bringing this iconic masterpiece to India "I don't think it gets better than Caravaggio. It's a very good start," says Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, speaking to ET Panache. The Consulate of Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Mumbai, is bringing Caravaggio's Magdalene in Ecstasy to the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mus ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18 (ANI): The teaser for Mahesh Babu Productions' much-awaited film 'Rao Bahadur' was unveiled on Monday. The film, directed by Venkatesh Maha and presented by Mahesh Babu, stars Satyadev in the lead role. Also Read | Box Office: From Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger' to Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2', Ranking Opening Weekend Collections of YRF Spy Universe From Lowest to Highest. The teaser, shared by SS Rajamouli, gives a glimpse into a dark and mystical world. The ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18 (ANI): The teaser for Mahesh Babu Productions much-awaited film Rao Bahadur was unveiled on Monday. The film, directed by Venkatesh Maha and presented by Mahesh Babu, stars Satyadev in the lead role. The teaser, shared by SS Rajamouli, gives a glimpse into a dark and mystical world. The film is described as a psychological drama with touches of mystical realism, promising a unique cinematic journey. Take a look Happy to see Satyadev evolving and portra ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stars: **** (4 stars), Director - Arun Gopalan Cast - John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, Manushi Chhillar, Hadi Khajanpour Duration - 118 Minutes 'Tehran' fires on all fronts, a gritty, grounded thriller where politics, pain, and patriotism collide. 'Tehran' is a gripping geo-political thriller rooted in the real events of the 2012 attack on Israeli diplomats in India -- and it doesn't shy away from showing the messy, murky world of global politics. From the very begi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Delhi Art, Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday visited the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) at Teen Murti Marg, with singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya accompanying him. The museum, which showcases the lives and contributions of India's former prime ministers, features 14 high-tech galleries equipped with interactive and immersive exhibits, including a 6D helicopter ride, virtual photo booths, a handwriting robot, a time machine and a ki ...Read More >
Quick Take: Anupama Parameswaran's nuanced portrayal and a vital theme are eclipsed by uneven storytelling and an overdose of theatrics. When Janaki V vs State of Kerala opens in theatres after a contentious run-in with censors, expectations naturally surge. This isn't just another star vehicle; it's a film that openly claims seriousness, positioning itself as an earnest exploration of victimhood, justice, and systemic failure. Director Pravin Narayanan sets his narrative within a familiar fram ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The rules of performance marketing have changed. What once worked - batch reports, generic creatives, and reactive decision-making - now leads to wasted budgets and missed targets. Today, it's all about speed, precision, and knowing exactly where your next best opportunity lies. Also Read | Wipro Q1 FY26 Results: Tech Giant Reports 11% Rise in Net Profit to INR 3,336 Crore, Announces INR 5 Interim Dividend. That's where performance marketing expert Nipun Taneja step ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17: Over 10 million central government employees and pensioners across India are eagerly awaiting the rollout of the 8th Pay Commission. A recent report by Ambit Capital brings both hope and realism -- projecting a salary hike of 30% to 34%, while also highlighting that implementation may not happen before FY27. For example, if an employee currently earns a basic salary of INR 50,000, it could rise to between INR 65,000 and INR 67,000 under the new structure, offering major finan ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Actor Vaani Kapoor on Tuesday said social media has increasingly become a space filled with negativity and urged people to check the amount of hate they put out into the world. Vaani's comments come months after she faced criticism for sharing screen space with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the movie "Abir Gulaal". The romantic film, which was set to arrive in cinema halls on May 9, was not allowed to release in India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in April. ...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 >
Mumbai, Jul 1 (PTI) Actor Rajkummar Rao on Tuesday said he was looking for an opportunity to step out of the box and he found it in "Maalik" where he essays the role of a gangster. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad, the action thriller is a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty. It is directed by filmmaker Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame. "There are very few instances when an actor gets the o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the state budget presented by Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Friday as a "creative intervention" driving Kerala's development vision, while the Congress-led opposition dismissed it as "hollow". "Despite financial constraints and economic discrimination by the Union government, the 2025-26 budget adopted an approach to strengthen Kerala's development and the welfare of the people. The budget focuses on short-term re ...Read More >
Mumbai, January 13: In a landmark partnership, that bridges the worlds of gaming and automotive innovation, KRAFTON India and Mahindra have joined hands to bring Mahindra's Electric Origin SUV- BE 6 into the dynamic universe of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). This unique partnership offers consumers an immersive experience, aiming to captivate the aspirations of India's young, tech-savvy audience. With this first-of-its-kind collaboration, starting January 16, 2025, BGMI players will be able ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 18: Google recently launched its text-to-video tool, Veo 2, offering stunningly realistic AI video generation capabilities. Veo 2 AI video tool showed the potential to beat the most talked-about OpenAI Sora text-to-video generator. Many people were surprised by the realism shown in the video and found it close to the human world. Previously, AI video generators struggled and could not generate footage as per expectations and needed quality; however that has changed in 2024. Sev ...Read More >
Story: This film traces the poignant journey of Tobias and Almut's relationship over a decade, beginning with a life-changing moment when Tobias is injured in an accident caused by Almut's car. Review: 'We Live in Time' is an intensely moving story of a couple deeply in love, brought to life by the exceptional performances of Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Their portrayals draw you into the emotional highs and lows of their journey, making you empathize with their joys and heartbreaks. The ...Read More >
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