Preethi Athreya’s ‘Rubber Girl’ is a tribute to the cabaret

Preethi Athreya in Rubber Girl | Photo Credit: G5A Movement is any dance’s motor. But when it comes to cabaret, a theatrical form that also features music, song, recitation or drama, a dash of oomph is also a requisite.  This weekend at the Black Box, a unique black-chair multi-functional space that seats around 165, G5A […]

Rescue operations underway after Nigeria flooding kills at least 150 | World News

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. ABUJA: Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman told AFP on Saturday, while displacing 3,000, levelling more than 250 homes and washing away two bridges.The sharp jump from the previous death toll of 115 […]

Farewell Karachi book launch: Javed Akhtar brings the house down as he jokes, “Bhawana Somaaya mujhe dahej mein mili hai”; shares hilarious story of their first meeting, “I told her, ‘Main aapse do rupaye ki tip nahin lunga’” : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The conversation was moderated by Chirag Thakkar of Bloomsbury. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Javed Akhtar raised laughs […]

Bhumi Pednekar recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s warm hospitality and Akshay Kumar’s lasting advice : Bollywood News

Bhumi Pednekar recently completed 10 years in the film industry. Looking back on her journey, she shared how she started as a casting director and gradually became a well-respected actress. In an interview with Mashable India, Bhumi talked about some of the challenges she faced in Bollywood, her first time meeting Shah Rukh Khan, and […]

China rebukes Macron’s comparison of Ukraine and Taiwan

French President Emmanuel (AP) SINGAPORE: China hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday for drawing a connection between the Ukraine conflict and the fate of Taiwan, saying the two issues are “different in nature, and not comparable at all”.“Comparing the Taiwan question with the Ukraine issue is unacceptable,” China’s embassy in Singapore said […]

Farewell Karachi book launch: When Amitabh Bachchan broke his 18-year media SILENCE and Bhawana Somaaya’s mother thought he was a FRAUD caller; journalist adds, “My mother also remarked, ‘Shah Rukh Khan’s hair is falling on his face’” 18 : Bollywood News

Eminent journalist Bhawana Somaaya launched her new book ‘Farewell Karachi’ in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at a club in Mumbai on May 30. The conversation was moderated by Chirag Thakkar of Bloomsbury. The book is based on Bhawana’s family and their migration to India after the partition. Farewell Karachi book launch: […]

Cricket-Life moves on Rabada looks ahead to World Test Championship final after drug ban

May 31 (Reuters) – South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said life moves on and he will never be “Mr I-Apologise-Too-Much” after serving a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use at this year’s SA20 competition. The 30-year-old Rabada can resume playing for his country in June, after being named in South Africa’s […]

South Koreans rally for presidential hopefuls days before vote | World News

SEOUL: Thousands of supporters of South Korea’s two leading presidential candidates rallied on Saturday in Seoul, days before a vote triggered by the ex-leader’s disastrous declaration of martial law.Tuesday’s election caps months of political turmoil sparked by Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief suspension of civilian rule in December, for which he was impeached and removed from […]

Sajid Nadiadwala confirms multi-ending format for Housefull 5: “This idea’s been with me for 30 years” 5 : Bollywood News

In an era where cinematic formulas and trends feel safe, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala is the visionary rewriting the rules globally. His upcoming film Housefull 5, the fifth instalment in his iconic comedy franchise, Nadiadwala ventures into uncharted creative territory: a theatrical release with multiple climaxes. Sajid has written 2 alternate climaxes for the film, which […]

Mahesh Bhatt on Paresh Rawal as the latter turns 70, “Someone who looks like the guy next door but carries within him a volcanic talent” 70 : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal turned 70 yesterday. Filmmaker and producer Mahesh Bhatt, who has worked with the actor on quite a few films like Naam, Sir and Tamanna, spoke about him in an interview with us. Mahesh Bhatt on Paresh Rawal as the latter turns 70, “Someone who looks like the guy next door but […]