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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. […]

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Gehraiyaan Trailer Launches on Thursday

January 20, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The first official trailer of this year’s most anticipated film, Gehraiyaan, was launched on social media on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Karan Johar announced the release on social media and wrote, “We can see the shore till then we will dive into your love! Gehraiyaan on Prime releases February 11.” Bollywood actor Deepika […]

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Sania Mirza Announces Retirement Plans, 2022 to be her Last Season

January 19, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Ace Indian tennis player Sania Mirza announced her plan to retire after losing round one of the Women’s doubles in the Australia Open 2022 at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She said that 2022 to be her final season of the WTA Tour. The 35-year-old Mirza and her Ukrainian Partner Nadiia […]

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Veteran Bengali Cartoonist Narayan Debnath Passes Away

January 18, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Kolkata: Veteran Bengali cartoonist Narayan Debnath passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the hospital on December 24, 2021, and was on ventilator support. He was 97. According to son Tapas Debnath, “He was admitted in the hospital on December 24 with kidney […]

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The Indian Army Unveils a New Uniform on the 76th Army Day

January 15, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Indian army unveiled a new uniform for combat soldiers on the 76th Army Day on Saturday, January 15, 2022. The Parachute Regiment flaunted the new uniform when they marched in the annual parade at the Cariappa Parade ground, New Delhi. The uniform was in sync with the 2022 theme, In Stride for […]