It is tough to look at 23 (Iravai Moodu) solely as a film. The indie-spirited Telugu venture based on real incidents, written and directed by Raj R, is part social commentary, presented in a docu-drama style. Armed with a cast that includes 25 newcomers and a few established names, Raj questions if the justice system […]
(This article forms a part of the First Day First Show newsletter that brings you the latest and best from the world of movies and entertainment. Subscribe now) Around Tinsel Town The Hindu Huddle has, over the last four editions, brought under one roof, some of the best minds from politics, academia, industry, corporate, entertainment sports, […]
The album’s cover showcases Menty Jamir’s photo of singer-songwriter Ditty in the forests of Aravallis | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Verse by verse, chorus by chorus, singer-songwriter Ditty unfolds the uncomfortable layers of society in a sonic space so melodically comforting that it lulls the listener of her new album, KĀLĪ, into a dream of an […]
President Trump said on Friday that “a lot of people are starving” in the Gaza Strip under an Israeli blockade preventing aid deliveries, adding that the U.S. wanted to help alleviate the suffering. “We’re going to handle a couple of situations that you have here,” Mr. Trump said, speaking in the United Arab Emirates on […]
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A 41-year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras living in Florida has been hit with a staggering $1.82 million civil fine for failing to leave the United States after receiving a deportation order nearly two decades ago, reported CBS News. The woman, a mother of three US citizen children, was fined $500 […]
From Kaanal Neero, a suspense drama | Photo Credit: SRINATH M For a suspense story to work, nothing should be obvious. It is the ambiguity that sustains interest in such stories. Dummies Drama’s Kaanal Neero (story and dialogues by Sridhar Ramaswamy and direction by V. Sreevathson) is one such story, where you are left wondering […]
Raid 2 has done well in its second week. Though Friday was impacted due to India-Pakistan situation, Saturday grew with vengeance and then Sunday was even better. Monday was quite close to Friday, which sealed the deal for the film while Tuesday benefitted from Blockbuster Tuesdays offer. Though there was a dip in collections on […]
A still from ‘Maaman’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Should a family only be a pillar to support us, or can we ever look at it as a social unit made up of independent lives? Does marriage by design lead to familial bonds? If not, when does a relationship truly feel like family? Also, why […]
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Shanaya debuts in music video “Vibe” with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. The video was shot in Las Vegas and presented by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar. Her upcoming film “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan” releases on July 11, 2023. Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor has made her music video debut with the […]
Education secretary Linda McMahon on Harvard president Alan Garber’s pay cut (Picture credit: AP) US education secretary Linda McMahon has questioned the significance of Harvard University president Alan Garber’s decision to take a 25% salary cut, arguing that it does little to address ongoing concerns about antisemitism and ideological imbalance on campus.“I’m not quite sure […]
