India Post unveiled Karnataka's first Gen Z-themed post office at Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards engaging the younger generation and reimagining the role of post offices in the digital age.

2025-12-17T15:24:29.879444+00:00 IST

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OTT sector emerges as key driver of India’s soft power

The Over-the-Top (OTT) sector has significantly contributed towards India's soft power by enabling global access to Indian stories, creative talent, cultural heritage, and independent filmmaking.

2025-12-17T13:49:47.660166+00:00 IST

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"Incredibly grateful" says 'Homebound' director Neeraj Ghaywan

'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expressed gratitude to the entire team and the Academy for appreciating it.

2025-12-17T12:31:20.882414+00:00 IST

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SS Rajamouli on watching 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently joined James Cameron in a virtual conversation to discuss the world's biggest franchise, 'Avatar' and its upcoming instalment, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. The two legends talked about the intricacies of storytelling, their unique creative processes, and the shared anxiety that comes with releasing films on such a large scale.

2025-12-17T11:42:21.266871+00:00 IST

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Shashi Tharoor reacts to IFFK 2025 screening cancellations

Screenings of seven films scheduled over the last two days were stalled due to the absence of the mandatory exemption certificate. At present, 19 films have not received permission for screening.

2025-12-17T09:52:28.866902+00:00 IST

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Comedian Russell Peters set to bring 'Relax World Tour' to India

Russell Peters' 'Relax World Tour' marks his biggest, most expansive tour of India to date.

2025-12-17T09:25:35.190759+00:00 IST

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'Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard passes away at 92

As confirmed by Gerard's wife, Janet, in a Facebook post, the actor died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

2025-12-17T08:13:57.591752+00:00 IST

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'Taskaree': Emraan Hashmi fights against airport smuggling

The teaser for Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' has been unveiled, giving a glimpse into the world of smuggling set against one of the busiest airports in the world - the Mumbai International Airport.

2025-12-17T07:34:04.982685+00:00 IST

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Milap Zaveri sends heartfelt birthday wish for John Abraham

Milap Zaveri and John Abraham have famously worked together on the 'Satyameva Jayate' films.

2025-12-17T06:31:46.638344+00:00 IST

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'Sinners', 'Wicked' lead as strong contenders at Oscars 2025

Nominations for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, 2026.

2025-12-17T05:23:49.727052+00:00 IST

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Karan Johar "over the moon" after 'Homebound' gets shortlisted

Karan Johar took to his social media handle and penned a heartfelt note, celebrating Homebound's milestone.

2025-12-17T03:35:36.657371+00:00 IST

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Rob, Michele Reiner's son Nick likely to face death penalty

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m.

2025-12-17T03:11:55.444880+00:00 IST

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Oscars 2026: Homebound shortlisted for International Feature Film

Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial 'Homebound' has been shortlisted and advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

2025-12-16T20:45:57.089020+00:00 IST

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