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Badhaai Do set for a February 11 release

February 9, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Mumbai: The Bollywood film, Badhaai Do is expected to have a countrywide theatrical release on February 11, 2022. The drama-comedy is set between a middle class family, where the lead characters pose as a couple in a lavender marriage. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, along with veteran actors Sheeba Chadda, Seema Pahwa, Loveleen Mishra & […]

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Climate Change impacts nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles

February 9, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Bhubaneswar: On Tuesday, February 08, 2022, the Odisha forest officials revealed that sudden climatic changes adversely impacted the mass nesting process of the rare Olive Ridley turtles on the Rushikulya sea mouth near the Purubandha village of the Ganjam district. According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Amlan Kumar Nayak, over 500 Olive Ridleys laid eggs […]

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A UK Clothing Brand Unveils Virtual Model

February 9, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A United Kingdom-based fashion retailer brand, titled Pretty Little Thing, unveiled its first virtual model through social media platforms. It is the first company to introduce a model for the metaverse. The Spokesperson of Pretty Little Thing told the media, “The introduction of our first virtual model marks PLT’s first step into the […]

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Solo Travel: Reasons to Travel Alone

February 9, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Travel is more than just a recreational activity. It is a means of rejuvenating, recalibrating, and broadening one’s mind. Though travelling is fun when there are other people involved, there are plenty of reasons that suggest travelling alone is often a better option. A few of them are discussed in the article. Travelling […]

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The Oscars nominate Indian Documentary Feature, Writing with Fire

February 9, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The 94th Academy Awards declared nominations on Tuesday, February 08, 2022, and generated positive news for the Indian cinema. An Indian film, Writing With Fire, that is directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, is nominated for the Best Documentary Feature. The film was nominated alongside Ascension, Attica, Flee, and Summer of Soul. […]

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6 Elephants Return after Entering Bangladesh

February 8, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A herd of six elephants, including a calf, ventured into the Bangladesh territory through the Sunamganj’s Tahirpur Upazila during the early hours of Sunday, February 06, 2022. However, the herd returned to India on Monday, February 07, 2022. Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Officer in the Sunamganj Forest Department, Mahmudul Haque Khan, confirmed the […]

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Film Review: Looop Lapeta Combines Crime and Mythology in a Thriller Saga

February 8, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Mumbai: The Bollywood film, Looop Lapeta is a remake of the German film, Run Lola Run, but the combination of crime and mythology in a plot differentiates the film from its German counterpart. The background of the Norse Mythological tale revolving around Satyavan and Savitri is one of the key differentiators witnessed in the history […]

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MS Dhoni Unveils First Look from Graphic Novel, Atharva – The Origin

February 3, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The former captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, unveiled the first look from a graphic novel titled, Atharva-The Origin on Wednesday, February 02, 2022. Dhoni donned the avatar of a rugged warrior-leader in the graphic novel. Sharing the motion poster of the sci-fi fantasy novel on his Facebook page, Dhoni […]

PERFECT STRANGERS, Louie Anderson, unaired pilot, 1986, 1986-1993, © Lorimar/courtesy Everett

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Louie Anderson Passes Away at 68

January 23, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Legendary American comedian and actor Louie Anderson passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2020. His longtime publicist, Glenn Schwartz, revealed that Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas due to complications arising post-cancer treatment. He was 68 years old. The actor won an Emmy award in 2016 for his performance as a […]

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Robert Pattinson’s The Batman to be the Longest Dark Knight Film Ever!

January 21, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Filmmaker Matt Reeves’ upcoming film, The Batman, will become the longest-running Dark Knight movie in history. The makers revealed the runtime of the DC comics-inspired film on Friday, January 21, 2022. The PG-13 rated film is expected to be 2 hours and 55 minutes long, with nearly 8 minutes dedicated to end credits. […]