The 59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition is on in Lucknow. 16 theatre groups from Delhi, Kolkata & more are performing free shows till January 8. Don't miss this cultural treat!
Veteran actor Zarina Wahab explains her shift to Telugu cinema, citing the death of family themes in Bollywood. Boman Irani calls co-star Prabhas 'unlike a superstar'.
Veteran actor Zarina Wahab claims family storytelling has vanished from Bollywood but thrives in South Indian cinema. She discusses her Telugu film career and roots. Read more.
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.
Explore 8 traditional Bengali snacks like Pithe Puli & Nolen Gurer Sondesh, best enjoyed warm in winter. Perfect with masala chai! Discover the list now.
From Telugu to Malayalam cinema, 2025 saw women lead the narrative. Explore five films where female characters seized agency, voice, and control over their lives.
Body of 19-year-old Jewel Sheikh, lynched in Odisha, reaches his Murshidabad village. Family demands justice as he was the sole earner. Political blame game erupts.
Bengali film actress Parno Mittra joined the Trinamool Congress on December 26, calling her previous stint with the BJP a 'mistake'. She was welcomed by senior TMC leaders in Kolkata.
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
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Murshidabad was lynched in Sambalpur, Odisha. The mob accused him of being Bangladeshi. Six arrested, two others critically injured.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
December ends with a wave of South Indian films on OTT. From Telugu's Andhra King to Malayalam's Ullozhukku, here's your guide to new releases on Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, and Sun NXT.
Looking for the perfect festive film? Our curated list features the best Christmas movies to stream on Netflix and Prime Video, from classic magic to modern rom-coms. Find your holiday watch now!
Over 25 Durga Puja organisers from 20 countries met in Kolkata for the Bengal Global Connect Meet 2025. The aim is to create global business opportunities for local artists and MSMEs, leveraging UNESCO's cultural heritage recognition. #DurgaPuja #Bengal
Assam Bengali Parishad members demonstrated in Tinsukia, demanding justice for Dipu Chandra Das, lynched in Mymensingh. They burnt an effigy of Muhammad Yunus, accusing Bangladesh of failing minorities.
A Supreme Court petition seeks voting rights for CAA applicants. As Bengali Muslims face detention, the crisis of 'kagaz' exposes India's complex citizenship debate. Read the full analysis.
Get ready for a spooky laugh riot! 'Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel', starring Mimi Chakraborty & Soham Majumdar, directed by Aritra Mukherjee, releases on Christmas 2025. Discover all details here!
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair will feature a special hall dedicated to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, displaying rare photos, costumes, and scripts. A must-visit for cinema lovers!
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.
Kolkata's cultural fraternity strongly condemns the vandalism at Bangladesh's iconic Chhayanaut office. Artists call it an attack on Bengali civilization and secular values. Read more.
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.
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.
Koel Mallick reprises her iconic detective role in Arindam Sil's 'Mitin: Ekti Khunir Sandhane', a Bengali crime thriller hitting cinemas on Christmas 2025. Discover the cast, plot, and official teaser.
A wave of new trailers and teasers has hit the Bengali film scene. Get the details on Mitin, Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey, Projapati 2, and other upcoming releases.
Saif Ali Khan reveals his next project is a Bengali biopic. The actor will dedicate three months solely to mastering the accent for this intense role. Read more about his preparation and thoughts on focused work.
The official trailer for the new Bengali web series 'Ronkini Bhavan', starring Bidipta Chakraborty, Shyamoupti Mudly, and Gourab Roy Chowdhury, is now out. Directed by Abhrajit Sen. Watch now!
Annapurna Bhandar, a legendary sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk since 1929, closes its doors on Dec 31 after a legal dispute. Read about its rich history and the impact on loyal customers.
Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly faces online abuse, death threats for her children after posting photos with Lionel Messi from Kolkata's chaotic event. She questions if trolling is because she's a woman.
Acclaimed director Srijit Mukherji's new Bengali drama 'Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey', starring Subhashree Ganguly & Jisshu Sengupta, is set for a December 25, 2025 release. Get all details here.