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!
A detailed look at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded 2025 Venice wedding, their relationship timeline since 2019, and their beautiful blended family of seven children. Read their full story.
Rezwan Shahriar Sumit's film 'Master' is headed to the International Film Festival of Rotterdam. The director reveals facing lawsuits and threats while making this political drama about power and systemic injustice in Bangladesh.
Filmmaker Prakash Jha, at London Film Festival, urges multiplexes & OTTs to create affordable avenues for indie cinema distribution. He highlights rising costs as a major barrier.
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.
The Kerala government's last-minute blocking of films from the International Film Festival has drawn sharp criticism, raising concerns over artistic freedom and intolerance. Read more on this developing story.
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.
Director Fazil Razak discusses his film Moham's screening at IFFK 2025, the success of Thadavu, and his creative process. Discover the story and audience response here.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra, architect of Dubai's film fest, now leads Jeddah's Red Sea International Film Festival. She aims to build a hub for Arab, Asian & African cinema, with strong Bollywood ties. Read her exclusive interview.
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.
Japanese film 'Two Seasons Two Strangers' wins Golden Crow Pheasant at 30th International Film Festival Kerala. Check out the complete list of winners, including Lifetime Achievement for Abderrahmane Sissako.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Centre for denying censor exemption to IFFK, calling it an attack on artistic freedom. Read about the controversy and the festival's defiant stand.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala concluded with Sho Miyake's film winning Best Film. CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Centre's censorship of 6 films, calling it an attempt to stifle the festival.
With MAMI cancelled, cinephiles flocked to IFFK in Kerala. Despite a censor exemption row, the festival screened over 200 films. Discover the top titles to watch out for in 2025.
Allahabad High Court declines to quash ED's PMLA proceedings in the Greater Noida Grand Venice case, highlighting jurisdictional limits. Key observations on predicate offences.
The International Film Festival of Kerala concludes with a diverse lineup of 11 films, including Palestinian entries and classics by Lifetime Achievement winners. Discover the final day's highlights.
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.
At IFFK, Iranian director Pouria Kakavand shared his first audience experience, while Argentinian filmmaker Luis Sorraquin lauded Kerala's film culture. Insights from global directors revealed.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala gets a boost as Centre clears restored classic 'Battleship Potemkin' and others. Six films still await clearance. Get the latest updates.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to several films, including the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political and artistic backlash ensues.
The 30th IFFK faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to films like 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political backlash ensues. Read the full story.
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.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defies Union Govt's ban on 19 films at IFFK 2025, calling it 'unacceptable' censorship. Shashi Tharoor, Adoor Gopalakrishnan criticise move. Read details.
The Kerala International Film Festival grants screening permission to four films, including 'Once Upon A Time In Gaza', out of 19 awaiting clearance. Get the full list and details here.
The 12th International Film Festival of Kerala faces major disruptions as 19 films, including classics, are cancelled due to missing censor exemption certificates. Read the full story.
Tunisian filmmaker Erige Sehiri's 'Promised Sky' clinched the top award at the 22nd Marrakech Film Festival, which saw record attendance and celebrated Arab cinema. Discover the winners and highlights.
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.
At the Red Sea Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the sweet story behind her daughter Aaradhya's red carpet appearances and discussed career choices with Dakota Johnson. Read more.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled at the Red Sea Film Festival, opening up about candid Cannes moments with daughter Aaradhya and celebrating women's strength. Read her full interview here.