Mrinal Sen’s ‘Oka Oorie Katha’ Kolkata: Mrinal Sen’s ‘Oka Oorie Katha’, an adaptation of Munshi Premchand’s ‘Kafan’, restored in 4K by NFDC-NFAI under the National Film Heritage Mission, had its world premiere at the 70th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Saturday. Sen’s powerful cinematic commentary on rural poverty and social injustice is part of…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina.(AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes to the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three…
Remembering late Bollywood legend Mehmood Ali on his death anniversary.(Image Credit: Instagram) It’s been more than two decades since one of Bollywood’s finest, Mehmood Ali, left for a heavenly abode. Remembering the great artist on the occasion of his death anniversary, his nephew Akaar Ali said, “22 years since he passed away, yet his spirit…
Jogesh Bhandari and Meenakashi Bhandari An Indian-origin couple who exploited the urgent demand for protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic have been convicted in a multimillion-pound fraud case in the United Kingdom that funded a lavish lifestyle, including a £126,000 Porsche, Rolex watches and expensive home upgrades.Jogesh Bhandari, 59, and his wife Meenakashi Bhandari, 48,…
The Bombay high court overturned Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in a sexual assault case PANAJI: The Bombay high court’s decision to overturn former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal’s 2021 acquittal in the 2013 sexual assault case has brought fresh focus on the evidence, the victim’s testimony and the conduct of the original trial.The Goa bench convicted Tejpal…
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss c CHENNAI: PMK president and Rajya Sabha MP Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday criticised both Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remarks and the subsequent police action against him, saying both actions were inappropriate and should have been avoided.In a statement, Anbumani urged the ruling and opposition parties to…
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Suryansh Shedge (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: BCCI has named Suryansh Shedge as the replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in the squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England after the all-rounder was sidelined by a quadriceps injury.Nitish reported discomfort in his left quadriceps after the third ODI against Afghanistan…
Rajpal Yadav has been in the midst of a legal trouble since the last few months. After he got bail and was released from Tihar jail in Rs 9 crore debt case, the actor was given time to repay the loan but he continued to violate the orders of the court. For those not in…
Bhagyashree may have made Mumbai her home decades after stepping into Bollywood, but the grandeur of her royal upbringing remains evident in her luxurious residence. Born into the royal family of Sangli, the Maine Pyar Kiya actor has created a home that brings together traditional elegance, contemporary luxury and deeply personal family memories.From a dramatic…
Every place, country, city or town has its unique landmark that visitors seek out. For example, Rome in Italy has Trevi Fountain where people toss coins and make a wish. In Prague, they touch historic statues for luck. But in Hungary’s capital, Budapest, travellers line up for hours just to rub the belly of a…
