This botanical illustrator is charting the endemic and endangered species of the Western Ghats, one brushstroke at a time

Nilgiri Chilappan | Photo Credit: Special arrangement At the intersection of art and science, lies the realm of botanical illustration. For Suresh Ragavan, a bird artist, who has served as a botanical illustrator at the Botanical Survey of India for over 33 years, this realm has not only been a source of his bread and […]

Trailer for reality series ‘The Traitors’, hosted by Karan Johar, out

‘The Traitors’ is an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Prime Video launched the trailer for its upcoming unscripted Original series, The Traitors, an Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed thrilling reality series. Premiering on June 12, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 8:00 pm, leading to a grand finale, Prime […]

How Indian Board Games Are Embracing Local Culture, Cities, and Stories

On the wall of a school nestled deep in Ladakh’s longest village Chuchot, is a mural painted by an artist from Coimbatore — a map of Ladakh. The map, painted by Varun Manoharan in 2019, attracted many passers-by who would often walk over, point and identify the specific village they hail from. They would stop, […]

‘Bhairavam’ movie review: Bellamkonda Sreenivas starrer is a loud, disjointed rural drama

There are no hard and fast rules for remaking a successful film in another language. Yet, a director would do well to remember why a story is being retold for a new audience, even while not aiming to better the original. Bhairavam, the Telugu remake of Soori’s Tamil film Garudan, aimlessly rehashes a hit formula, making little […]

SEBI bans Arshad Warsi, wife Maria Goretti for one year in market manipulation case : Bollywood News

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred actor Arshad Warsi, his wife Maria Goretti, and 57 other individuals from accessing the securities market for a period ranging from one to five years. The penalties were imposed in connection with a market manipulation scheme involving Sadhna Broadcast Ltd, now known as Crystal Business […]

Nitanshi Goel makes waves by ranking #4 globally in Cannes EMV, joins Alia Bhatt’s elite league 4 : Bollywood News

Nitanshi Goel made a noteworthy debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to walk the red carpet this year. Representing the L’Oréal Paris campaign, she stood out for her poised presence and elegant style. Alongside Alia Bhatt, Nitanshi received significant media attention, drawing interest from fashion watchers and highlighting her growing […]

Column | Why is the Internet giving Lewis Hamilton a digital bath at the Ganges?

A girl taking dip at Triveni Sangam, a sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers on paush poornima at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Monday. | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA My chronically-online self is usually unfazed by Internet absurdities. However, the time has come to let you know that one particular trend […]

Kamal Haasan on controversial Kannada language remark: I won’t apologise if I am not wrong

Actor Kamal Haasan. | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has said that he won’t apologise for his remark on the Kannada language that has sparked a controversy in Karnataka. The actor, while promoting his upcoming movie Thug Life, had said that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has demanded […]

Ranveer Singh NOT producing Shaktimaan project, confirms actor’s team in official statement : Bollywood News

Amid growing speculation about Ranveer Singh stepping into the shoes of India’s beloved superhero Shaktimaan as both actor and producer, the actor’s team has issued a firm denial, setting the record straight. For the unversed, on May 29, a report by Filmfare suggested that Singh had acquired the rights to the classic character. It claimed […]

BREAKING: Panorama Studios CONFIRMS Drishyam 3 via Bombay Stock Exchange disclosure; Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak reunite : Bollywood News

In a significant development for Bollywood fans, Drishyam 3 has officially been greenlit. Panorama Studios International Limited has entered into a production agreement with Digital 18 Media Private Limited to bring the highly-anticipated third instalment of the iconic thriller franchise to life. BREAKING: Panorama Studios CONFIRMS Drishyam 3 via Bombay Stock Exchange disclosure; Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Pathak […]