The trailer for 'Hotspot 2', directed by Vignesh Karthik, promises a daring socio-cultural anthology. Priya Bhavani Shankar anchors the film, challenging caste, politics & values with humor. Read more.
Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah complete their third collaboration, a dialogue-light black-and-white romantic short film shot in Mumbai. Details inside.
Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar sees a worrying dip in migratory bird species, from 79 in 2020 to 72 in 2023. Birders blame habitat destruction and urge immediate conservation action to save this urban biodiversity hotspot.
Himachal Pradesh Transport Department invites short films on road safety. Submit by June 30 for cash prizes up to ₹51,000. Raise awareness and win rewards!
Discover 8 powerful and engaging short books perfect for finishing in one day. From classics to modern fiction, restart your reading habit with these compact yet profound stories.
A rare 35mm print of the 1954 Tamil satire 'Ratha Kanneer' has been donated to the National Film Archive of India in Pune, highlighting the urgent need to preserve cinematic heritage. Discover the film's journey and restoration plans.
UP Police releases a powerful short film featuring Nana Patekar to combat cyber fraud. Learn about the state-wide awareness campaign and how to stay safe online.
Tollywood stakeholders meet Kolkata Police Commissioner to demand probe into online trolling & fake box office figures harming Bengali cinema. Industry insiders cite deeper issues like rushed shoots & narrative wars.
Bihar grants approval for over 37 films, web series & documentaries. New policy, website with VR tours, and film city plans aim to make Bihar a top shooting destination. Details inside.
A new Indian action-comedy short film 'Hotspot' with survival horror elements, shot in Kolkata's abandoned spots, is now streaming on YouTube. The crew's film shoot turns into a real zombie fight.
Actor-filmmaker Imran Khan revisited his 2018 short film on India's Mars mission, Mangalyaan, detailing his creative process and tribute to ISRO scientists. Read his full story.
NH-48 & NH-369 in Chitradurga are accident hotspots, with 300 fatalities in 5 years. Driver fatigue and lack of emergency services escalate the crisis. Read more.
Bengaluru filmmaker Anooya Swamy's short film 'Pankaja' is selected for Sundance 2026, marking a historic first for Kannada cinema. Discover the intimate story behind this global achievement.
Superstar Prabhas announces the 'Prabhas Short Film Festival' in Hyderabad to discover new storytellers. Submissions open from May 1. Read details on eligibility and prizes.
Prabhas launches The Script Craft International Short Film Festival, a global platform for aspiring filmmakers. Top directors endorse the initiative. Winners get exposure to major production houses.
Director Vignesh Karthick announces 'Hotspot 2 Much' with 3 new stories, a fresh ensemble cast, and aims for UA certification to welcome family audiences. Get all the exclusive details.
Telangana's government pledges full support to filmmakers, aiming to make the state India's top film destination. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy highlights short films' role at Hyderabad festival.
Haryana Police's massive 'Operation Hotspot Domination' led to 174 arrests, seizure of Rs 14 lakh cash, and recovery of drugs. Key violent offenders apprehended. Read the full details.
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.
Bengaluru's Anooya Swamy makes history as her Kannada short 'Pankaja' becomes the first from the language selected for the Sundance Film Festival. Discover her journey.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini emphasizes police's role in building public trust & security. Announces 25% women representation, details major anti-crime ops. Read more.
Panchkula police arrested 29, including weapon suppliers & drug smugglers, in a 4-day crackdown. Seizures include pistol, cash, and illicit liquor. Read the full report.
Author Banu Mushtaq spoke about B.R. Ambedkar and the Babri Masjid demolition at the Bengaluru Literature Festival on December 6, also sharing insights into her Booker-winning 'Heart Lamp'. Read the full coverage here.
Panchkula police's 'Operation Hotspot Domination' led to 28 arrests & major seizures across 101 hotspots. Read about the crackdown & humanitarian efforts.
Struggling with your child's short attention span? Discover 8 simple, fun 2-minute brain exercises that sharpen memory, boost focus, and calm restless minds. Try them today!
A young couple tragically died after a short circuit fire trapped them inside their Outer Delhi grocery store. Read the full details of the Mundka incident.
A young couple died of suffocation after a fire broke out in their grocery shop in Delhi's Tikri Kalan. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. Read the full details.
A young couple tragically died after being trapped in their burning grocery store in Delhi's Tikri Kalan. Police suspect a short circuit caused the fatal blaze. Read the full investigation details.
A young couple died of suffocation after a fire trapped them inside their Delhi grocery shop. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. Read the full tragic details.
Dan Sundheim's D1 Capital Partners learned from its $4 billion GameStop short squeeze loss. Its new strategy led to a 28% gain this year, beating the market. Discover how AI and diversification fueled this comeback.