The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the petitioner along with ten others be permitted to go up to the Deepam pillar on the Thirupparankundram hilltop to light the Karthigai Deepam, while ordering the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide adequate sec
Soundararajan said the festival, which should have been conducted peacefully, had been disturbed due to "selfish political motives." She claimed that despite a court order, the rights of Hindu devotees had not been honoured.
A complaint has been filed against actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the feelings of the people of Karnataka with his mimicry of actor Rishab Shetty's character from the film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' at the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
New Delhi [India], December 3: After making headlines at the Cannes Film Festival--where she turned global attention her way by wearing a necklace at IFFI Goa 2025. The actress marked her arrival on the red carpet with a presence that was nothing short of cinematic, blending elegance, confid
The third edition of the Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival (NIDFF) is set to take place on December 13 at Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio in Guwahati.
The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) marked its golden jubilee celebrations with the launch of a 50-Year Commemorative Calendar, which was unveiled during the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa earlier this month.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 3: Rolling Loud made its much-anticipated India debut with Karan Aujla taking the stage as one of the festival's headliners. The Punjabi pop star lit up the arena with one of the standout sets of the weekend. Guests enjoyed an elevated viewing experienc
Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department for filing an appeal against the Madras High Court's Madurai Bench order allowing devotees to light lamp
Visuals from the temple showed large crowds, police protection, devotees singing Lord Shiva hymns, and organised crowd management ensuring smooth movement for worshippers.
Banana stems, banana leaves, coconuts, lemons, and palm leaves used for making kozhukattai, and Karthigai earthen lamps were brought in from various parts of the region to meet the heightened demand ahead of the festival.
Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly expressed his delight at attending the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, calling it an honour for Ireland to be invited as a country partner. He praised the festival's vibrant opening ceremony and highlighted the uniqueness, diversity, and evolving n
The operations resulted in the apprehension of 11 cadres from various groups and the recovery of 14 weapons, including rifles, pistols, and explosives, as well as illegal contraband and war-like stores.