Ram Gopal Varma praised indie horror ‘Obsession’, made on a $750K budget but earning $170 million worldwide, calling himself obsessed with its unique editing and filmmaking style. However, his remark that every woman has a bit of Nikki in her left the internet fuming, saying he missed the film’s point entirely. ‘Obsession’ has turned out…
India’s Manav Suthar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on day two in New Chandigarh, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar producing a superb spell after the hosts declared at 564/8.The foundation for India’s dominance was laid by the batters, who piled on the…
Cate Blanchett didn’t just become an actress. She became a standard. From ‘Elizabeth’ to ‘The Aviator’ to ‘Notes on a Scandal’ to ‘Carol’ to ‘Tár.’ She has been in some of the most celebrated and artistically significant films of the last three decades. She has won the Academy Award twice. She has been nominated for…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: The stage was set for a memorable century for Rishabh Pant, but the India wicketkeeper-batter chose to throw away the opportunity. Pant, who was removed as India’s vice-captain ahead of the series with the role being handed to KL Rahul, fell for 81 off 121 balls when he…
A former soldier and part-time metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, discovered a nearly 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring near Ilminster, Somerset. The unique ring, weighing 48 grams and featuring an engraved image of Victoria, was acquired by the South West Heritage Trust for £78,010. Minto received over £19,500 from the sale, with the ring now set for…
Bollywood versatile star Manoj Bajpayee recently looked back at his long-standing association with filmmaker Devashish Makhija and shared insights into the journey behind some of their most discussed projects. During the promotional campaign for his upcoming film ‘Governor’, the actor opened up about the making of Bhonsle, Tandav and Joram. He spoke about the challenges…
Picture Credit: Instagram Tollywood star Ravi Teja also known as Mass Maharaja is gearing up for his upcoming family drama, ‘Irumudi’ directed by Shiva Nirvana. Days after the makers released the first teaser, the team has now announced the release date. Release date of ‘Irumudi’ The makers took to their official handle on X (formerly…
Every dog owner has had that moment.You hide a treat in a drawer, only to find your dog sitting in front of it five minutes later. You spell out the word “walk” to avoid getting them excited, and somehow they still figure it out.Dogs can be surprisingly observant. Some seem to know exactly what’s happening…
Decades before discussions about the male gaze, objectification, and gender representation became mainstream, Smita Patil was already asking uncomfortable questions. The acclaimed actress, remembered for her powerful performances in ‘Bhumika’, ‘Manthan’, ‘Aakrosh’, ‘Ardh Satya’, and ‘Mirch Masala’, never hesitated to speak her mind, whether through her choice of roles or her public statements.At a time…
Nithya Menen weighed in on the Peddi objectification debate surrounding Janhvi Kapoor, saying actors must assert themselves and set clear boundaries from the start. While admitting she hasn’t seen the film, she defended South Indian cinema, arguing objectification is a global problem rooted in the hyper-commercialisation of cinema. Janhvi has not yet responded. Nithya Menen…