Releasing the 'Standard Operating Procedures', the ministry said that the period from October to December witnesses large gatherings for religious worship, fairs, cultural functions, processions, etc, and it is important that necessary preventive measures are followed for such events which may last a day, a week or more.
'Movie theatres, despite their diminished stature, will continue to play a role in our culture. Just like cinema. After all, we have at least another big centennial to commemorate in our lifetime,' says Murali Kamma.
The question is not if Vijay would enter politics. Instead, it is about his chances of success, if any, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Nowadays anyone can get up and say his sentiments are hurt, that his faith is being disturbed.' 'Or he can say he doesn't like the size of Amol Palekar's nose, so chop it off.'
Despite the Delhi police's tarnished reputation in recent months, viewers find themselves rooting for Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary because he displays both vulnerability and remorse, observes Ranjita Ganesan.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.
Komal Kumar talks about his upcoming film Kal Manja and the journey so far.
Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.
The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.
Salman Khan does not always make for a good interview, but he can be entertaining when he's being interviewed.
'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'
At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.
The scheme, which will be effective from July 1, 2019 would benefit 36 million employees and 1.28 million employers. The ESI Act applies to factories with 10 or more workers and provides for medical, cash, maternity, disability and dependent benefits to employees drawing a salary of up to Rs 21,000 per month.
'For kids, the audience Frozen 2 is focusing on, it's a world they would love to be part of.' 'It teaches life doesn't have to be hunky dory after a happy ending, but it's fixable if there is love,' says Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'People, who are greedy, are very self-oriented and cannot be team players.' 'I don't think you can be a part of great cinema if you are self-oriented.'
'What we have is 'masala redeemed' as opposed to just 'masala resurrected',' argues Sreehari Nair.
'For me, success is saying 'no' when you want to say no.'
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Two movies await Kannada movie goers this weekend -- Krishnan Love Story and Yogish's bike film, Punda.
Boman Irani discusses the effect and impact movie reviews have on the film industry.
Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.
Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.
Femina Miss India 2000 and Indian cinema hottie Dia Mirza wore the showstopper -- a light pink and white cotton-candy inspired A-line dress -- for Nishka's collection.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.
'I believe after Shailendra's Mera Joota Hai Japaani in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420, Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan is now the Indian film song that is recognised the world over -- millions know it as 'the train song'.'
Rajinikanth is yet to identify a filmi platform to be able to launch his political career from the celluloid platform as only MGR had done, successfully and in the pre-IT era, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
De De Pyaar De is a Radio Play being passed off as a Motion Picture, says Sreehari Nair.
If Team Rajini expected Kaala to carry the superstar's political message off-screen, it may have proved counter-productive. If the not-so-infrequent presence of Muslim residents of Dharavi, including that of Kaala's ex-love Zarina, in many scenes is expected to convey a political message, it is a no-brainer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Aamir Khan speaks about his unusual trek in Indian cinema, why he didn't agree to play Sunil Dutt in Sanju, and more...
Why would anyone want to tarnish the image of a great actor like Rajesh Khanna by making a film like Riyasat, asks Patcy N.
Janhvi Kapoor revealed on Koffee With Karan that she would love to work with the superhot Vijay Deverakonda.
'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'
