Veteran Kannada actor Umesh dies at 80 in Bengaluru
Beloved Kannada actor Umesh, known for 350+ films and grandmother roles, passes away at 80 after battling liver cancer. Pay your respects at Ravindra Kalakshetra.
Beloved Kannada actor Umesh, known for 350+ films and grandmother roles, passes away at 80 after battling liver cancer. Pay your respects at Ravindra Kalakshetra.
Veteran Kannada actor Umesh, known for 350+ films, dies at 80 in Bengaluru after battling liver cancer. Remembering his five-decade comedic legacy. Read his inspiring final story.
Speakers at Koshala Literary Festival reveal 30-40% of books are pirated, draining industry potential. Panel demands National Anti-Piracy Task Force to protect India's cultural fabric.
Discover how AK Ramanujan's precise language and deep cultural roots made his poetry timeless. Learn why his work remains relevant today at the Koshala Literary Festival.
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
A unique literary event at Bengaluru's Museum of Art and Photography celebrates multilingual listening amid today's communication shortcuts. Discover why language richness matters.
The 2025 International Film Festival of India concluded successfully with outstanding film curation, restoring audience confidence in India's premier cinema event. Discover the highlights!
Discover how women's writing becomes a powerful medium of truth and resilience at Koshala Literary Festival's Session 7. Learn how female authors challenge norms through stories of grief, hope, and resistance.
Discover how the Koshala Literary Festival in Lucknow redefined Sita as a cheerful, independent mother. Authors Anamika and Nisha Gautam led this transformative discussion.
The fifth Koshala literary festival session 'Poetic Whispers' showcased Lucknow's cultural heritage through ghazals and shayaris, featuring prominent poets and scholars who brought the city's emotions to life.
Adani International School's Bookflix 2025 literary festival concluded successfully, featuring Sudha Murty and promoting reading culture among youth. Discover how stories shape young minds!
Bengaluru witnessed a spectacular 1-km long flag rally celebrating Kannada Rajyotsava, organized by BBMP and Kannada organizations. Join the cultural celebration!
Flirt, the upcoming Kannada comedy romance thriller starring Kichcha Sudeepa and Chandan Kumar, releases November 28, 2025. Get all details about cast, crew and trailer.
Watch the official trailer for the new Kannada film 'GST: Ghosts in Trouble,' starring Srujan Lokesh and Rajani Bharadwaj. Directed by Srujan Lokesh. Check it out on ETimes!
Bangalore Literature Festival announces Banu Mushtaq as chief guest for 2024 edition. Discover dates, venues and featured authors at this premier literary event.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated Zero Mile LitFest, emphasizing Nagpur's rich literary heritage and India's path to reclaim Vishwaguru status through cultural understanding.
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2026 reveals official selections with 250+ films from 300 submissions. Festival runs January 20-25 across multiple venues. Discover the lineup!
Chandigarh Literature Festival concludes with CLF Literati Book Awards celebrating Gopalkrishna Gandhi, Ashwin Sanghi & Balram. A moment of pride for literary enthusiasts!
Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj claims Malayalam is being made compulsory in Kannada schools, with a resolution planned for December. Explore the implications for Karnataka's linguistic landscape.
Kannada activists in Bengaluru intensify protests demanding mandatory bilingual policy for local jobs. Learn how this movement impacts Karnataka's employment landscape.
Kolkata prepares for the 8th Chair Poetry Evenings from Nov 28-30, 2025. Poets from 13 countries will present works in 16 languages. Don't miss this celebration of cultural diversity!
The Mumbai Literature Festival concluded triumphantly with the Godrej Awards ceremony, celebrating literary excellence across fiction, non-fiction, and poetry categories. Discover the winners!
Popular contestant Cockroach Sudhi exits Bigg Boss Kannada 12 in emotional eviction. Read about his journey, cash prize win, and impact on the show.
As Sathya Sai Baba's 100th birthday approaches on November 23, 2025, millions reflect on his transformative teachings of 'Love All, Serve All' and his enduring humanitarian projects across India.
Experience the magical Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 with international stars, cultural events, and pink blooms. Discover music, food, and Japanese culture in Meghalaya.
The New York Indian Literary Festival showcases the growing influence of Indian diaspora writers in US literature. Discover the voices shaping cross-cultural narratives today!
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru is developing a Kannada language course for students from other states. Syllabus guidelines to be circulated soon to affiliated colleges.
Kannada Prasaara Parishat launches free online spoken Kannada classes, breaking language barriers for non-native speakers across Karnataka. Learn the local language from home!
The Samajamukhi Literary Festival in Bengaluru convenes leading thinkers for urgent discussions on preserving Kannada's cultural identity amid technological and demographic shifts.