6 authors make it to Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize shortlist

The Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2017 shortlist has been announced, with author and translator Arshia Sattar and poet and novelist Jeet Thayil choosing the names from 47 titles submitted for......

After DSC Prize, Sri Lankan author Arudpragasam bags Shakti Bhatt award

Sri Lankan author Anuk Arudpragasam, who won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature on Saturday, has now bagged the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2017 for his debut novel The Story of a Brief......

Now, an underworld film by a woman director

Sumana D Kittur, a young woman journalist, broke all barriers in Kannada cinema by directing a male-oriented subject Slum Bala for her debut. Her next film Kallara Santhe, a political satire, won......

Review: Edegaarike is brilliant

Srikanth Srinivasa says Kannada filmEdegaarikehas a gripping narration, excellent screenplay and an outstanding background music. Director Sumana Kittur has made a film that is a refreshing change......

The Top Five Kannada Films Of 2012

The year 2012 saw a few good Kannada films. Mostly, film-makers continued to rely on remakes and borrowed themes as a safe and easy route to success. But a few films caught the attention of......

Review: Kallara Sante is watchable

Sumana Kiththoor's second Kannada directorial venture Kallara Santhe has been written by award-winning film writer and journalist Agni Sridhar. SinceSridhar's first filmAa Dinagalu had won acclaim......