Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied on Monday making any comments regarding changing the Constitution to accommodate four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state. He claimed he was "misquoted" and warned of moving a breach of privilege motion. Shivakumar's remarks came after the BJP forced repeated adjournments in the Lok Sabha over his alleged comments on the matter. The BJP has accused Shivakumar of seeking to change the Constitution for political gain, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding reservation policies in India.
'Marriage is a step that you need to think and re-think again and again'
After collecting Rs 30.06 crore (Rs 306 million) on Sunday, all eyes were on the kind of numbers Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar would see on Monday.
Over the years, many Bollywood beauties have weaved their magic on the Cannes red carpet by making dazzling appearances.
'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'
Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.
The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.
Radhika Madan's new film Sanaa opened at the UK Asian Film Festival on May 11, and the actor has been making fashionable pictures at its promotions.
'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
January and February surpassed the monthly domestic box collection on a year-on-year basis.
It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looked gorgeous in her first appearance at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.
While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
Sobhita Dhulipala shares her Cannes diaries with her fans.
Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.
'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'
'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'
Glimpses from the traditional annual Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has found a place on UK's Top 40 Best Dressed Celeb list alongside Harry Styles, Kate Middleton, Rosamund Pike, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss.
Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.
Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.
Film folk make memories on Holi and show the world how they celebrated the festival of colours.
'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'
'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'
Urvashi Rautela wore a princess like blue custom made gown as she attends the screening of Spanish movie Emilia Prez starring Selena Gomez.
Taking to Instagram, Karan shared a poster of the film on Thursday and wrote, 'The journey begins at the Toronto International Film Festival! 'KILL' -- an action-packed high octane film starring Lakshya -- the next action hero to look out for.'
Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts...
Bollywood made heads turn at the The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, when its biggest stars attended the opening night.
'I have always looked at people and said, 'You just have to accept. You just have to love. You just have to let this person be and the trouble would be less.' 'But we keep complicating things, and that is the tragedy -- our desire not to understand.'
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
The first quarter has scored mostly flops, with just one blockbuster (Chhaava) and a smattering of those which have recovered costs.
The second Red Sea International Film Festival saw some high fashion from Bollywood's glamour girls and handsome stars.
Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives.
Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
'It is for the first time that a film of mine will be released in theatres and Indian audiences will finally be able to buy tickets and experience it on a big screen, where cinema truly comes to life.'
'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'
'Our fractured world has been embroiled in wars and hatred, and many sessions reflect these concerns.'
'Agra is about sexuality and sexual repression, and the relationship of sexuality to the physical spaces that we are in.'
Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.
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