2+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) Speaking on the role and objective of the workshop," Kumar Vikram, Chief Editor and Joint Director, NBT, India stated, " "We have not come here to teach you, but to learn from you. The objective of this workshop is to embrace new ideas and perspectives. NBT has launched a nationwide campaign for neo-literates, under which such workshops are being organised across India. Our aim is to ensure that accessible and engaging reading material continues to reach neo-literate readers, helping them sustain their literacy skills and preventing any relapse into illiteracy. In these workshops, stories are developed in simple language, integrating themes such as environmental awareness, gender equality and essential life skills." Professor Oken Lego, Senior Professor in the Hindi Department, remarked that there is no dearth of talent in Arunachal Pradesh and it only needs to be refined. He expressed confidence…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago (262+ words) Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm. Jaitly's brother Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm" Jaitly's brother (Rtd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been in detention in the Middle East since 2024, and the actor has appealed to the Government to help her in getting him back Sharing the post on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the actor said she will…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago (487+ words) Israel may appear small on the map, but it is vast in experience, emotion, and historical depth. There is a famous Hebrew line that reflects the country's essence: "Nothing can stop a person who believes in their own strength." This single line captures the spirit I encountered across Israel " a blend of resilience, faith, and an unbroken will to live fully. What I offer here is not fiction or hearsay - but a truthful account of what I experienced firsthand. For me, there are two Israels, and both are deeply real. One is strong " born out of conflict, courage, and an unwavering fight for what is right. The other is beautiful " a place of history, spirituality, culture, and warmth unlike anywhere else in the world. Two Israels, Two Journeys These two images of Israel " one hardened by conflict, another blessed with…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago (196+ words) A British Indian scientist's political satire exploring the complexities of identity and migration set over a decade ago has coincidentally hit the London stage in the week when UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of the country's immigration system. Vivek Nityananda, a lecturer at the University of Newcastle with a multi-disciplinary research expertise studying insect behaviour, wrote "I Dream of Theresa May' to capture the so-called "hostile environment" for migrants overseen by the former Conservative Party home secretary and Prime Minister. "The play reflects on competing ideas of Britishness and the challenges and triumphs of being a queer migrant, with urgent themes that continue to dominate the headlines. However, it's a satire with plenty of room for laughter, and I hope audiences will also come away with lots to think about," he said. Nityananda, who grew up…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (379+ words) My memories of Dharam ji cannot be described in a few sentences-they would fill an entire book. I met Dharam ji through my father-in-law, Hemant Kumar. He always treated me like a family member and was very protective, saying things like, "Idhar nahi jaana, isse nahi baat karna," and so My memories of Dharam ji cannot be described in a few sentences-they would fill an entire book I met Dharam ji through my father-in-law, Hemant Kumar He always treated me like a family member and was very protective, saying things like, "Idhar nahi jaana, isse nahi baat karna," and so on." I still clearly remember that once, while we were shooting in Nasik, he was playing with my younger daughter Payel on his lap, and suddenly he said, "Let"s marry off Payel to my younger son Bobby." I started…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (582+ words) Cinema has rare days when it seems to gather its entire history, its present voice, and its future ambition into a single frame. At IFFI 2025, 27 November became that frame, where filmmakers, audiences, archivists, students, families and global storytellers crossed paths in a way that felt almost like a summit of cinematic purpose. A simple question seemed to rise on its own: what shape does cinema take when so many eras and visions converge at one moment? The festival moved through tributes, restorations, discoveries and milestones with a depth that invited everyone present to see cinema as lived memory, cultural inheritance and an evolving dialogue. The gala premi're welcomed Rajendra Talak and his ensemble: Priyanka Talak, Deep Sawant, Shishir Sharma, Mukesh Ghatwal, Sonia Shirsat, Omar De Loila Pereira, Lulu Fortes, Dr Hubert Gomes, Dr Jeetendra Nagarsekar, Vardhan Dhaimodkar, Anil Baindur, Ajit…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (241+ words) The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stayed the Karnataka High Court's (HC) order asking multiplexes to maintain a comprehensive and auditable record for every movie ticket sold. The High Court's division bench had passed the direction on September 30 while hearing a plea against an order of its The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stayed the Karnataka High Court's (HC) order asking multiplexes to maintain a comprehensive and auditable record for every movie ticket sold The High Court's division bench had passed the direction on September 30 while hearing a plea against an order of its single judge that had granted an interim stay on the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which sought to cap cinema ticket prices at Rs 200 A plea challenging the division bench order came up for hearing on Monday before a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (221+ words) One question was asked on 28 November at IFFI 2025. What did a festival's last day mean when cinema extended far beyond the moment of its closing ceremony? After nine days of screenings, conversations and artistic exchanges, the 56th International Film Festival of India ended with a reflective mood. Later, Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai engaged with audiences about Shape of Momos under Indian Panorama, describing the work of building cinema in a young regional industry and the responsibility of portraying everyday Sikkimese life with accuracy. Her participation added to the festival's ongoing conversation on regional filmmaking. A concise cultural segment followed, spotlighting the Northeast through a showcase curated by Ranjit Gogoi. The performance honoured the musical legacy of Bhupen Hazarika, SD Burman, RD Burman, Zubeen Garg and Papon, underscoring the region's deep imprint on India's artistic history. The ceremony then turned to Karnataka's…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago (311+ words) What happens when the fabric of a people's history is cut, stitched, and reborn under the lights of a foreign runway? The answer revealed itself in Delhi, as Kirrikin, the Indigenous Australian label ... What happens when the fabric of a people's history is cut, stitched, and reborn under the lights of a foreign runway? The answer revealed itself in Delhi, as Kirrikin, the Indigenous Australian label founded by Amanda Healy, brought a mesmerising confluence of art, ancestry, and contemporary design to the Indian capital The showcase, presented by the Australian High Commission and the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), shimmered with the quiet grace of storytelling through fabric Kirrikin, meaning "Sunday's best clothes" in the Wonnarua language, embodies renewal through fabric Its Indian debut reflected a dialogue between land and memory, where patterns became storytellers of ancestry For Healy,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) gold and silver paint are used across the 56 images to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles ......