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Aakasamlo Oka Tara teaser: Dulquer Salmaan urges Satvika Veeravalli to reach for the sky

Directed by Pavan Sadineni and produced by Geetha Arts, the Telugu film also features Shruti Haasan

17 Oct 2026 5:09 pm
Deva, the original Vibe Master of 90s Tamil cinema

Few composers captured the pulse of 90s Tamil Nadu quite like Deva, whose music remains an evergreen time capsule of the era

17 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
Deva: a well-rounded composer bids goodbye

The renowned music director passed away at the age of 75 on Saturday

17 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
Why Devas music for Rajinikanth was special

Music composer Devas work was the perfect accompaniment for Rajinikanths mass films

17 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Indian and Latin American sounds find a meeting point in Muvete

Musician and producer Siddhant Bhatia, talks about the unusual collaboration.

17 Oct 2026 12:43 pm
Deva, the composer who took Chennais gaana to mainstream cinema, is no more

Devas music bridged seemingly disparate worlds the earthy rhythms of Chennais gaana tradition, the mass appeal of Tamil cinema, and the melodic richness of classical and devotional music

17 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Salman Khans response on plea by producer of Kala Hiran

Khan has sought to restrain the release of the film, which he claims is based on him

17 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Composer Anirudh Ravichander to marry Kavya Maran; PM Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay get reception invite from Kalanithi Maran

Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is set to tie the knot with chart-topping composer Anirudh Ravichander in November 2026

17 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
Garividi Lakshmi movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic

Director Gowri Naidu Jammus debut Telugu film spotlights Srikakulam burra katha artist Garividi Lakshmi with a strong story and rooted music, but the old-school treatment limits its appeal

17 Oct 2026 9:19 am
Kochi artist Jazeela Sherifs solo show dwells on the meditative quality of watercolour

Unhurried Soul is an invitation for viewers to pause and reflect, says the artist

17 Oct 2026 9:15 am
Complete Sivakasi-Thiruthangal flyover without delay, Minister tells officials

Minister for Industries Keerthana holds review meeting and the visits the project site, along with top officials of Virudhunagar district to check the progress of work

16 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Whalefall movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale

The belly of the beast makes for a palpably real purgatory in this claustrophobic survival thriller, one that is also about forgiveness and letting go

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
Ranabaali movie review: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna anchor a history-rich but overstuffed Rayalaseema drama

Director Rahul Sankrityans Telugu film uses Burra Katha and the 1876-78 famine to give the narrative a fresh look, but some portions struggle under the weight of history, devotion and myth

16 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Albert Theatre: the fading of Rajinis fortress in Madras

Time flies, empires crumble, theatres vanish, and love wanes: these are eternal truths. But when Albert and Baby Albert turned deathly quiet amid a Rajini film release, it marked a shift in the celluloid history of Madras

16 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Anjali Patil on Sailesh Rathnakumars Selvi: Women characters have more space in regional cinema

Patil, who calls herself an accidental actor, and director Rathnakumar discuss their Tamil indie on migrant nurses which won two awards at 2026 Busan International Film Festival

16 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Imran Khan beyond acting: How the Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na star has always supported social causes

As Imran Khan is in news for his participation in a protest in Mumbai, heres a look at the actors life beyond performing on-screen

16 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Daily Quiz: On Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

A quiz on the legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao who passed away on October 3

16 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Ramayana VFX criticism: Yash slams social media hate

After the first Ramayana trailer drew heat for its visual effects, actor Yash, who plays Ravana in the mythological epic, has defended the visuals as the movie gears up for a November 5 release

16 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Indus Creed: Truth to microphone

Indus Creed weigh in on the advantages and challenges of being musicians in this day and age

16 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Tenzing movie review: Genden Phuntsok is Mr. Amazing in Jennifer Peedoms soulful ode to an overlooked hero

A beaming Genden Phuntsok lights up Jennifer Peedoms moving act of historical restitution for a pioneering legacy dwarfed by colonial vanity

16 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Mahesh Tinaikar passes away: Who was the Indian rock music icon?

Mahesh Tinaikar was a founding member of the rock band Rock Machine, which came to be later known as Indus Creed

16 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
Exhibitors in Keralam jubilant as Rajinikanths Jailer 2 earns record first-day collections

Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film

16 Oct 2026 12:17 pm
Is Ramayana really mounted on 4000 crore budget? Yash clarifies

Yash has set the record straight on the mega-budget of Ramayana, saying the two-part epic could total around 4,000 crore when you count post-production and promotional activities

16 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Ghost ofYteiComplete Edition lives up to its name with context that makes Atsus story better

Jin Sakai is back and Atsus story is finally complete in the new expansion Echoes of Sekigahara, which explores her past in the aptly titled Ghost ofYtei: Complete Edition

16 Oct 2026 11:40 am
FBI extradites most-wanted fraudster from India

Manjeet Singh Bedi, who was arrested in India last month, was brought back to the U.S. on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) night, Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd said

16 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Agatha Christies Witness for the Prosecution comes to Bengaluru on October 16

Theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur brings an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Franaise de Bangalore

16 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Bengaluru-based educator starts new community library in the city

Mather, the Open House Librarys founder, on why she started the enterprise, the collection she houses and her hopes and dreams for the library

16 Oct 2026 11:19 am
Kuwait Airways flight grounded in Thiruvananthapuram airport due to technical issues returns to Kuwait

According to airport sources, the aircraft reported technical issues after it was suspected to have hit a bird and remained grounded at the airport soon after landing

16 Oct 2026 11:16 am
The afterglow of the Asiad gold

For Shreyas, this was a much-needed victory. This campaign, away from probing eyes, would have facilitated his reintegration to progress further. The fact that he had most of his first-choice personnel around would have aided the process of refamiliarisation and put him in a good head-space

16 Oct 2026 11:10 am
From idle plots to tapping trails: rubber boom lifts hopes for stakeholders in Keralam

With rubber prices at a record high and demand from tyre manufacturers driving gains, the plantation sector is eyeing a revival. While demand for leased plantations has risen sharply, share-tapping arrangements are also gaining ground.

16 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Durga puja 2026: Skip the Kolkata queues with luxury tours

From convoy-led pandal-hopping to cruises on the Ganga, this year curated Durga puja tours aim to offer visitors easier access to the city, encouraging them to look beyond Howrah Bridge and experience Kolkatas cultural fabric. Phuchkas included

16 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Building bridges for Indias wildlife

This country has an animal overpass that is nearly a kilometre long and spans a highway, a rail yard, and a golf course. Our increasingly busy highways surely need such facilitators for our wildlife

16 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor

Former MP and Kargil war widow succeeds Thaawarchand Gehlot; second woman to hold the post

16 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Why the GCC-EU summit was recently postponed | Explained

Economic relations, climate change, energy and research opportunities were some of the aspects of the partnership that were expected to be discussed during the summit

16 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Christians in Chhattisgarh caught between a rock and a hard place

As Chhattisgarhs new law to curb religious conversions tightens the regulatory framework, long-time Christian believers face mounting pressure from right-wing groups and fellow villagers to register their faith.ShubhomoySikdarexamines how they find themselves caught between escalating hostility and a law they allege could penalise those seeking formal recognition

16 Oct 2026 10:56 am
Omar Abdullah writes to J&K chief secretary over IAS officers misbehaviour, says NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq

Tanvir Sadiq said if J&K had been a full State, IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan, accused of using abusive language against an officer in an official meeting, would have been attached to the General Administration Department (GAD) pending a formal inquiry into his conduct.

16 Oct 2026 10:55 am
43 journalists detained, several assaulted, while covering protests against CEC: CPJ

The Committee to Protect Journalists said police detained journalists even after the Supreme Court secured assurances from the Solicitor-General that the press would not be impeded, with several reporting being struck or hit

16 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against U.S. dollar in early trade

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.75, touched 94.79, and gained 20 paise from its previous close

16 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Asian Games 2026 review: Aichi-Nagoya should be the springboard for Indian athletes

Teen archer Kumkum, the womens hockey team, markswoman Neeru and wrestlers Aman and Sujeet stood out with their exploits; the biggest areas of concern would be the below-par performance of the shuttlers and shooters

16 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Carney says U.S. trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

This referendum comes at the worst possible time. The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

16 Oct 2026 10:26 am
U.S. considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer

16 Oct 2026 10:25 am