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Cinema

Bhagavad Gita at Cannes

15-05-2026

Actress Aarti Khetarpal, is grabbing attention at the Cannes Film Festival for bringing a spiritual and cultural touch to the prestigious global red carpet. While stars like Alia Bhatt, Tara Sutaria and Urvashi Rautela have been making headlines for their glamorous fashion moments, this desi appearance stood out for its tribute to Vaishnav heritage and devotion to Lord Krishna.

79th Cannes Film Festival 2026

15-05-2026

Festival this year, and the actress ensured her first appearance on the global stage was nothing short of glamorous. Blending vintage Hollywood elegance with modern couture aesthetics, Tara turned heads in a dramatic black-and-white ensemble that instantly became a fashion talking point online.

Musical tussle deepens

15-05-2026

Tips Music rejects Puja Entertainment’s allegations in Bollywood music rights dispute, calls claims malicious and legally unfounded

A major dose of entertainment

15-05-2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is set to get a major dose of entertainment as Madonna, Shakira and BTS have been announced as performers for the tournament’s first-ever halftime show, Billboard said.

Gunning for Glory

15-05-2026

Director-writer Karan Anshuman’s latest creation is Glory, a sports-crime thriller series where two brothers from a dysfunctional family confront their coach father while investigating the murder of their sister. Based out of the small boxing town of Shaktigarh, Haryana, it stars Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, Suvinder Vicky, Ashutosh Rana, Sayani Gupta, Jannat Zubair Rahmani, Sikandar Kher, and others.

“Maa Inti Bangaram” to release on June 19

15-05-2026

The makers of the upcoming film “Maa Inti Bangaram” have officially announced that the film will hit theatres on June 19. The movie is being produced jointly by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Raj Nidimoru and Himank Duvurru under the banner of Tralala Moving Pictures. Directed by Nandini Reddy with Samantha playing the lead role, the film has created strong buzz ever since the release of its teaser.

Is B-town following the PM’s conserve fuel appeal?

14-05-2026

At the start of this week, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, appealed to our countrymen to try and return to a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and to also have virtual meetings to cut down on fuel consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Drenched in crystals

14-05-2026

Actress Urvashi Rautela, who is making her fifth appearance at the festival, shared a peek into her glamorous look from the global event, which began on May 12. Urvashi shared a picture of herself dazzling in an ensemble by a Vietnamese designer for the opening ceremony of the festival. She posted a picture of herself from the French Riviera on Instagram.

Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme d’Or

14-05-2026

The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking centre stage at the film gathering on the French Riviera. The festival launched on Tuesday with a tribute to director Peter Jackson, handing the Lord of the Rings filmmaker an honorary Palme d’Or.

Aishwarya missing from campaign posters

14-05-2026

For over two decades, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has remained one of the most recognisable faces at the Cannes Film Festival. Her appearances on the prestigious red carpet as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris have often grabbed headlines and become a major talking point every year.

Alia stuns in coral silk gown

14-05-2026

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made a striking red carpet debut at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, wearing a custom coral silk couture gown by British designer Tamara Ralph. Bhatt, who is attending the festival as India’s global ambassador for L’Oreal Paris, turned heads on Tuesday at the opening ceremony in the bespoke creation.

Give us space and privacy

14-05-2026

Actress Mouni Roy reacted to the ongoing rumours surrounding her marriage with husband Suraj Nambiar. Over the past few days, social media has been abuzz with speculation about trouble in their relationship, including reports claiming that the couple had separated and filed for divorce.