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Urvashi and Jagadish reunite after three decades for Room No 9

The film, directed by debutant Jay Mohan, is set to release later this year

2 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Gandhi through the eye of the artist

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: The Mahatmas enduring visual legacy, from Nandalal Bose to Gigi Scaria

2 Oct 2026 11:49 am
The Hindu to release documentary Gandhi for GenZ today

The documentary highlights the relevance of the Father of the Nation to the struggles of the youth of India today

2 Oct 2026 11:36 am
Pooja Meri Jaan movie review: Mrunal Thakur steers a sterile critique of male entitlement

Director Navjot Gulati presents contrasting perspectives and valid talking points on the social fallout when a girl chooses to say no.

2 Oct 2026 10:31 am
The last act of dignity: Sumira Roy on National Award-winning documentary Bhangaar

72nd National Film Awards: As Indias elderly population grows, Sumira Roys National Award-winning Bhangaar, on the Lavates demand for euthanasia, explores lost autonomy

2 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Drishyam: The Conclusion movie review: Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat play to the gallery in a gripping finale

Director Abhishek Pathak steers away from the beats of the Malayalam original to unleash a beast built for the Hindi heartland.

2 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Second-placed Pranavi's 63 puts India in twin medal hunt, Talwar slips to 7th

Pranavi's two-round tally of 11-under-par 129 leaves her just two shots behind Tan (63-64), who sits at 13-under.

2 Oct 2026 3:06 am
2027 Men's ODI World Cup: India to open campaign vs Australia on October 7, play Pakistan on Oct 10

India will meet Afghanistan on October 14 at the Centurion (Pretoria now known as Tshwane) followed by a match against co-hosts Zimbabwe at the newly constructed Victoria Falls Stadium on October 24.

1 Oct 2026 10:36 pm
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai movie review: Nivin Pauly, Soori anchor director Rams strangest, most emotionally distant film

Through a haphazardly told story about an immortal mans quest to find his soulmate across her successive births, director Ram says that all life forms are equally important making his extensive and distracting use of Artificial Intelligence all the more shocking and ironic

1 Oct 2026 10:35 pm
Picnic turns into tragedy as 8 students drown off Diveagar beach in Maharashtra's Raigad

A police official said a group of 48 25 boys, 17 girls and six teachers from a private coaching institute had gone for a picnic at the beach under the Dighi coastal police station limits

1 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
World's 90% health burden of chewing tobacco concentrated in 10 countries, including India: Study

The researchers said the figures reflect total deaths and disability, meaning countries with larger populations may account for a greater share of the burden even if their rates are not the highest

1 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
People will not forgive 'Vanish Kumar': Mamata takes dig at CEC, questions immunity to poll panel

If somebody is in charge of taking care of the election process and democracy, as per the Constitution and the obligations of democracy, then no issue. We respect that. But if somebody, because of immunity, is sitting in a chair..., says TMC leader Mamata Banerjee

1 Oct 2026 6:27 pm
Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by 'masked man' in Bhubaneswar apartment

The woman lodged a complaint at the Nayapalli police station, alleging that a man wearing a mask entered the apartment on Wednesday night and raped her while threatening her with a gun, the police said.

1 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
Citizens won't tolerate 'vote chori'; INDIA bloc committed to protecting democracy: Congress

India's EC used to be 'the gold standard', but its credibility has been destroyed. In his (Rawat's) view, the 2 ECs should have done more to stop the CEC's illegal decisions, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

1 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
Nitesh wins silver, India's wait for Greco Roman Asian Games champion continues

Nitesh tried a 'two-on-one grip' from the beginning, but the Japanese did not let the Indian make any attacking move, losing 0-4.

1 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Revamp in crisis-hit Malayalam film body AMMA; actors Asha Aravind, Sijoy Varghese named vice-presidents

The posts had remained vacant after resignation of actors Lakshmipriya and Jayan Cherthala. Neena Kurup is new treasurer

1 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Chainsmoker Cat series review: This purrverse cornucopia of indignities is somehow one of the years very best

With a chain-smoking catgirl, a parade of dysfunctional weirdos and a frankly astonishing litany of unsavoury incidents, Chainsmoker Cat has absolutely no business being this funny, this thoughtful or this damn good

1 Oct 2026 2:24 pm
26 years in Telugu television: Director Radhakrishna Malineni looks back

Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu on E TV is the latest work of the director that highlights values, womens resilience and family legacy

1 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Bad luck?

Both vulnerable, North deals

1 Oct 2026 11:25 am
Krishna on stage: How technology is transforming mythological theatre in Hyderabad

As Rajadhiraaj Yatra brings Krishnas story to Hyderabad, traditional theatre practitioners and contemporary productions reveal how technology is reshaping mythological storytelling on stage

1 Oct 2026 11:08 am
After 10 years, The F16s return with their new album, All Dogs Go To Heaven

The Chennai indie-rock quartet talks about growing older, going solo, getting naked for an album cover and learning to trust its instincts

1 Oct 2026 7:50 am
Kannada indie musicians Ashwin Mandoth and Vivek Kiran to release Neenillade

Neenillade a song about absences in life, composed by Ashwin Mandoth and Vivek Kiran, will be released on October 6

30 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
Chanakya celebrates goddesses in the everyday and a 40-year milestone

Women, both divine and real, run through all three exhibitions celebrating 40 years of Chanakya International

30 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
How T.M. Krishna turned Mysurus 8th Cross into a musical lab

At the 65-year-old Ganapathi Music Festival, the musician explored how space, repertoire and listening shape a concert.

30 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
Impure movie: Varahi Mallipamulas Telugu-English dramedy addresses patriarchy and virginity

Producer-actor Varahi Mallipamula, director Nishanti Evani and actor Kireeti Damaraju on the film that won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles

30 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Industry status to Malayalam cinema: Single-window clearance for shooting, lower power tariffs for cinema halls among proposals mooted by film bodies

Keralam govt forwards proposals by various film bodies to departments concerned ahead of finalising draft industry policy for Malayalam cinema

30 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Bharatbalas Ramnami wins National Award: The story of the Chhattisgarh sect that tattoos Ram on their bodies

A week after winning the National Award for Best Documentary for his short on the Ramnami community, filmmaker Bharat Bala speaks about his 1,000-film journey across India, and reuniting with AR Rahman after Vande Maataram

30 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Project Maya: Indian short-form anime series set for premiere

Canvas is gearing up to drop Project Maya in the first week of October Indias first original short-form anime, built entirely by Indian creators

30 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Nocturne trailer: Liev Schreiber hunts Stephen Grahams serial killer in Apple TVs new crime thriller

Liev Schreiber plays an ex-soldier turned homicide detective whose quiet new life is disrupted by the return of a notorious killer played by Stephen Graham

30 Sep 2026 12:12 pm
Real or reel: This new photo book delves into the film culture of a working-class neighbourhood in Bengaluru

Reel Duniya, Real Duniya: Cinema, Memory, and Leisure in Laggere, an photo-illustrated essay book by Eshwari and Mahima explores ing how cinema is experienced in Laggere , is the outcome of the India Foundation for the Arts Project 560 programme

30 Sep 2026 10:23 am
Kalhath at 10: How Maximiliano Modesti took the Indian stitch global

As Lucknows Kalhath Institute turns 10, founder Maximiliano Modesti reflects on giving traditional Indian embroidery new contexts through contemporary art and design

30 Sep 2026 9:39 am
This Bengaluru-based music ensemble brings the poetry of Kabirdas to modern audiences

The Sadho Project is set to perform Songs of the Seeker, revolving around Kabirdas poetry, on September 30

29 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Jesse Burgess on debunking Michelin Star myths with Knife Edge and why Indian food keeps pulling him back

The Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars host and TOPJAW co-founder opens up about what the little red stars really measure, why chefs chase them, and why Indian food keeps him coming back for more

29 Sep 2026 7:08 pm
How the Sai Symphony orchestra is nurturing young musicians from rural backgrounds

Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestras recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.

29 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
Climate Emergency Mixtape, a multilingual album, addresses environmental issues and climate change

From water scarcity to the destruction of the Aravalli, six artistes from across India capture environmental issues in Climate Emergency Mixtape, that is set for a performance at The Humming Tree, Bengaluru

29 Sep 2026 5:45 pm
Talab, a Bengaluru-based theatre company, to stage Nala Damayanti this weekend

Nala Damayanti written and directed by IIM professor Gaurav Jakhu will be staged at BIC this weekend

29 Sep 2026 5:44 pm
Premada Oorali: Is this Kannada film worth the hype?

The Kannada film Premada Oorali, an emotional family drama directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, is enjoying a surprise success in theatres, despite leaning on familiar emotions and missing a modern touch in its making

29 Sep 2026 5:34 pm
Anuradha Kapurs Virasat reimagines Mahesh Elkunchwars Wada trilogy

Staged at Delhis Sunder Nursery, this sensitive depiction warns of the steep price of clinging to a dying past, while reminding us that modernity is not always progress.

29 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
A young Sikh artistes Kathak journey

Despite criticism from friends, family and social media users, Taranjot Singh remains steadfast in his pursuit of Kathak.

29 Sep 2026 4:44 pm
Dorothy, a long-awaited embrace for the queer community

As Dorothy wins over audiences, trans activists and members of the queer community speak about seeing their lives, desires and struggles reflected with tenderness in Karthik Subbarajs film

29 Sep 2026 3:45 pm
Freshworks Girish Mathrubootham turns producer with Sarpatta Parambarai 2

He is now all set to produce filmmaker Pa. Ranjiths Sarpatta Parambarai 2 (Second Round), the sequel to the 2021 boxing drama

29 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Director Balaji Tharaneetharan on Vijay Sethupathis Baththa and recreating '80s North Madras

The writer-director also speaks about Vijay Sethupathis evolution as an actor over the years and how he liked working with the youth sensation Sai Abhyankkar for the music of the film

29 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
Fatima Sana Shaikh on Hunkkaar: Women dont often get layered roles

Fatima, Raghubir Yadav and Zoya Hussain discuss their recently released crime-thriller series, Hunkkaar, what went behind playing their characters, why Raghubir was initially scared about the role, and more

29 Sep 2026 2:06 pm
Elsinore trailer: Andrew Scott plays Chariots of Fire star Ian Charleson in Simon Stones AIDS drama

Andrew Scott stars opposite Olivia Colman in the true story of the actor who took over as Hamlet at Londons National Theatre after Daniel Day-Lewis left the production

29 Sep 2026 11:59 am
The Final Problem series review: The meta game is afoot

Jose Coronado sparkles as the actor who made his name playing Sherlock Holmes, trying his hand at solving a classic locked-room mystery

29 Sep 2026 11:40 am
Fahadh Faasil interview: Dont Trouble The Trouble is a kids film for grown-ups

Ahead of his new film, the actor talks about shooting on real Hyderabad locations, the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil industries, and his 24 years in cinema

29 Sep 2026 10:45 am