A viral YouTube episode by Curly Tales featuring actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya demystifies authentic Bengali cuisine, highlighting its balance, simplicity, and the cultural values it represents. Discover the love for mustard oil, mashed delicacies, and the
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Hyderabad-based actor-director Mohammad Ali Baig's Urdu play 'Sunset...Sunrise' deeply resonated with audiences at Kolkata's ICCR, highlighting universal family themes and challenging stereotypes about vernacular theatre.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
The 59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition kicked off in Lucknow with a stunning Putul Nach performance. Discover the cultural highlights and participating teams from across India.
Discover how 'Academy of Fine Arts', a gritty crime thriller made by SRFTI students and 'shameless' actors on a shoestring budget, defied odds to become the most talked-about Bengali film of the year. Read the inside story.
Lucknow's Bengali Club hosts the 59th All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition from Dec 20 to Jan 8. Free entry. Features top theatre groups & traditional puppet show.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Amitabha Chaterji's dark satire Duyare Bibaho, exploring state-mandated marriage, continues its festival journey at the International Film Festival of Kerala's market. Discover this unique Bengali indie film.
Veteran Bengali actor Kalyan Chatterjee, known for over 400 films, died at 81 in Kolkata. He starred in classics by Satyajit Ray and Sujoy Ghosh's 'Kahaani'. Read more about his prolific career.
Bengali actress Ritabhari Chakraborty spent Christmas in Los Angeles, sharing cozy, intimate glimpses of her solo celebration on Instagram. See how she embraced the festive season with peace and style.
British actor Hugh Grant surprised fans by revealing his father was born in British India in 1928, humorously claiming it makes him 'half Indian'. He also shared fond memories of filming in Kolkata.
Bengali actor Anirban Chakraborty escaped unhurt after his car was hit by a bus in south Kolkata on Saturday. The accident occurred near Charu Market. Read for details.
Bengali actor Anirban Chakraborty had a narrow escape after his car was hit by a bus in West Bengal. The accident occurred when he swerved to avoid a two-wheeler. Read the full details.
Trinamool MP Satabdi Roy alleged Bengali-speaking Indians are being wrongly deported as Bangladeshis, triggering a heated clash with BJP MPs in Parliament. Read the full details.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
The Bengali adventure drama thriller 'Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com', directed by Dhiman Barman, is set to release on 5 December 2025. Read about the cast, crew, and genre details.
The official teaser for the Bengali film 'Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com' is out, starring Arpan Ghoshal and Alivia Sarkar. Directed by Dhiman Barman. Watch now!
The official trailer for the Bengali film 'Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com' is out. Starring Arpan Ghoshal and Alivia Sarkar, the movie is directed by Dhiman Barman. Watch now!
The Academy of Fine Arts, the sole Bengali selection at the 20th Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival, received an overwhelming response, with packed halls and emotional audience reactions proving cinema's universal power.
Explore Prosenjit Chatterjee's remarkable journey in Bollywood, from early romantic leads to intense, unforgettable characters in films like Shanghai and Traffic. Discover the roles that redefined his career.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Actress Tnusree Chakraborty stunned fans with a surprise wedding to Atlanta-based technologist Sujit Basu in Las Vegas. The couple married over a video call. Read the full story.
Actors Choo Young-woo and Kim So-hyun confirmed for 'Romance Doctor', a 2026 K-drama set in a robotics lab. Directed by Ahn Pan-seok, it explores love and healing. Read more!
Saptaswa Basu's 'Deri Hoye Geche', starring Anjan Dutt & Mamata Shankar, releases Nov 28, 2025. A gripping Bengali drama-romance-thriller. Watch the trailer now!
On actor Jeet's birthday, the title reveal video for 'Keu Bole Biplabi Keu Bole Dakat' was launched. Directed by Pathikrrit Basu, it hints at a tale of rebellion and heroism. Discover the first look!
The official teaser for the Bengali film 'Deri Hoye Geche' starring Anjan Dutt and Mamata Shankar is out. Directed by Saptaswa Basu, watch it now on ETimes.
Veteran actor Saswata Chatterjee and filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan were spotted at the special re-release of Satyajit Ray's classic film Aranyer Din Ratri. Witness this nostalgic cinematic moment.
Bengali actress Rukmini Maitra makes a stunning appearance at IFFI 2025 in a white gown. Get exclusive details about her red carpet moment and other celebrity sightings.