Kolkata, May 10: Following the historic victory of the BJP in West Bengal and the formation of a new government, a ‘Fishing Festival’ was held in Kolkata on Sunday. Newly appointed minister and BJP MLA Dilip Ghosh, along with fellow BJP MLA Tapas Roy, attended the event as chief guests. Minister Dilip Ghosh expressed his […]
Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for […]
At least 191 people were killed in road accidents in Thailand in the first three days of the country’s annual Songkran festival, widely known as the “world’s largest water fight”, marking a grim start to the celebrations this year.According to the New York Post, the Thai New Year festival, typically marked by week-long water festivities […]
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West’s headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West’s performance now uncertain. Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor […]
A woman carrying Iran’s historic “Lion and Sun” flag leaps over fire during the Nowruz Fire Festival marking the Persian New Year, in West Vancouver, British Columbia. At 14:46 GMT on Friday, March 20, 2026, the earth does what it has done for billions of years. The sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night […]
Picture source: X/London Mayor London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared images from a large open Iftar gathering at Trafalgar Square on Tuesday, highlighting the city’s diversity and unity during the final week of Ramadan.Posting pictures of celebrations, including Easter, Diwali, Vaisakhi and Chanukah, he wrote, ” Here’s an Iftar on Trafalgar Square. And here’s Easter, Diwali, […]
A viral social media post claiming Dallas is being turned into “Dallaspuram” has stirred a row over immigration and H1B visas after old festival footage resurfaced online.The post, shared by X user @CyberGreen09 shows a lively Ganesh Chaturthi procession in a Dallas area suburb. People dressed in traditional Indian attire can be seen playing dhol […]
UDAIPUR, February 8, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Vedanta Udaipur World Music Festival 2026 concluded in a memorable and grand manner on its final day, celebrating a rich blend of Indian and international music across Udaipur’s iconic open-air venues. Supported by Hindustan Zinc and conceptualised and presented by Seher, the festival was organised with the support […]
Dubai’s Literary Crowd Was Spellbound as Shashi Tharoor Talked Words, Wit and Wisdom at Emirates Literature Festival 2026 Dubai’s vibrant literary scene was abuzz recently as Shashi Tharoor, Indian politician, author and former diplomat, delivered a memorable session at the Emirates Literature Festival, one of the Middle East’s premier cultural events celebrating books, ideas and […]
The JD Vance versus Nick Fuentes battle resumed as the vice president reaffirmed his stance on Fuentes and groypers and said anyone who attacks his family, whatever side they are on, is on the opposite side of Vance. Fuentes was quick to reply and said Vance is off to a rough start now as he […]
