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Eesha Rebba files police complaint over “disturbing” comment

Actor Eesha Rebba has filed an official complaint over receiving an abusive comment on Instagram.

2026-02-04T17:03:41.566937+00:00 IST

Goa: CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates Goa Book Festival 2026

CM Pramod Sawant congratulated the organisers on behalf of the state government, further urging locals as well as tourists to visit the festival.

2026-02-04T17:00:10.973775+00:00 IST

Red Lorry Film Festival 2026 to bring Oscar, BAFTA-nominated film

The Red Lorry Film Festival (RLFF) is set to return to Mumbai for its third edition, featuring a strong lineup of award-winning global films.

2026-02-04T09:36:00.971010+00:00 IST

Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' locks in new release date

Actors Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's 'Dacoit,' which was initially scheduled to release in theaters on March 19, now has a new release date.

2026-02-04T07:44:58.169271+00:00 IST

Korean Cultural Centre India to participate in India Art Fair

As part of the Institutional Section of the India Art Fair, Korean Cultural Centre India will present a special K-Art Pavilion showcasing 13 artworks by four prominent contemporary Korean artists--Eunjin Kim, Yongrae Kwon, SINN (Jineon Kim) and Sungyong Hong.

2026-02-03T10:34:31.080075+00:00 IST

Reliance Jio Studios acquires stakes in Sikhya Entertainment

Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited (RSBVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), on February 2, 2026, acquired 50.1 per cent equity stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited (SEPL), one of the most globally recognized and awarded production houses in India, through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, for a total cash consideration of Rs 150 crore.

2026-02-03T04:10:39.393847+00:00 IST

'Fusion of Bands Season 3' concludes with grand event in Nagaland

The event is a flagship cultural initiative under Operation Sadbhavana, for promoting youth, culture and national integration.

2026-02-02T10:34:17.967468+00:00 IST

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu "thanks" Udit Narayan

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday expressed his admiration for veteran Bollywood singer Udit Narayan, thanking him for enriching the state with his timeless music.

2026-02-02T09:33:37.261721+00:00 IST

Tibet Museum director Tenzin Topdhen on Dalai Lama's Grammy win

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been awarded a Grammy Award for his audiobook 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama' at the prestigious ceremony held on Monday (local time). Reacting to the achievement, Tenzin Topdhen, Director of the Tibet Museum, expressed happiness over the honour, calling it a moment of joy for Tibetans and peace-loving people across the world.

2026-02-02T08:53:52.049419+00:00 IST

Grace Lillian Lee to present her work to India Art Fair

Australian First Nations artist, designer and cultural advocate Grace Lillian Lee is set to present her work in India at the India Art Fair 2026, bringing Indigenous Australian perspectives on heritage, sustainability and identity to Indian audiences.

2026-02-02T08:46:24.329411+00:00 IST

Exiled Tibetan community celebrates Dalai Lama's Grammy win

The exile Tibetan community in Dharamshala are elated as the spiritual leader Dalai Lama earns his first Grammy for the spoken-word album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama"

2026-02-02T06:40:39.811551+00:00 IST

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann highlights power of cinema at screening

Directed by Rudra Jadon, 'Paro Pinaki Ki Kahani' stars Eshitta Siingh and Sanjay Bishnoi in the lead roles.

2026-02-01T18:37:18.431801+00:00 IST

AVGC industry gets budget boost

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a major push for India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem, proposing the creation of AVGC Content Creator Labs across thousands of schools and colleges as part of the Union Budget 2026.

2026-02-01T07:30:22.210781+00:00 IST

Charcoal artist creates stunning sketch for Union Budget 2026

As the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026, a local artist, Zuhaib Khan, has made a striking charcoal sketch to commemorate this pivotal event.

2026-02-01T05:50:51.752500+00:00 IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik welcomes Union Budget with sand art

Popular sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a huge sand sculpture on Odisha's Puri beach to welcome the Union Budget 2026.

2026-02-01T05:28:56.993245+00:00 IST

Maru Mahotsav 2026 celebrates Jaisalmer’s legacy

The Maru Mahotsav 2026, currently being held at Jaisalmer's Shaheed Poonam Singh Stadium, has brought together locals, artists, and tourists to celebrate Rajasthan's rich desert culture.

2026-01-31T04:56:50.709561+00:00 IST

Rati Shankar Tripathi opens up about BFL

Actor Rati Shankar Tripathi, who attended the ongoing Banaras Literature Festival (BLF) on Friday, opened up about the growing significance of the event and why such cultural platforms are crucial for a city like Varanasi.

2026-01-31T04:06:17.219836+00:00 IST

Pa Ranjith questions integrity of state, national bodies

Filmmaker Pa Ranjith has raised questions about the fairness and honesty of award bodies at both the state and national levels.

2026-01-30T09:16:40.277467+00:00 IST

SIT questions actor Jayaram in Sabarimala gold case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Sabarimala gold theft case has recorded a formal statement from actor Jayaram at his Chennai residence and is likely to list him as a key witness in the case.

2026-01-30T08:42:01.270478+00:00 IST

CN Ashwath Narayan lashes out at Prakash Raj over BIFFES row 

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan lashed out at Prakash Raj after the actor alleged that the Centre had stalled the screening of Palestinian films at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES).

2026-01-30T06:16:42.207796+00:00 IST

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi booked in alleged fraud case 

Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and her husband Vivek Kumar alias Abhishek Kumar Singh Chauhan, have been booked by the Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based customs clearance agent of Rs 11.50 crore.

2026-01-30T05:50:20.031069+00:00 IST