Bhaag Beanie Bhaag is neither hilarious nor engaging, complains Namrata Thakker.
A dispassionate look at the recent attacks on Indian students reveals some distinct patterns that are not exactly racist. First, the attacks have been on students and not on long-term residents working as skilled professionals.
While traveling through India on the Palace on Wheels, Rachel Varghese, president of the Houston based Indo-American Charity Foundation, witnessed the affection that Indians have for the Gandhi family. Varghese, a social worker, compares the Gandhi family to the Kennedy clan in the United States.The foundation has been serving the Greater Houston area by raising funds from the Indian community and corporations for programmes in education, healthcare, children and other issues
Sidin Vadukut, author of Dork, The Incredible Adventures of Robin Einstein Varghese, a funny book about the world of management consultants, among other things, speaks about his first novel and the central character he wants to take places.
Australian High Commissioner to India Peter N Varghese said the attacks on Indians in Australia need to be seen only as "isolated incidents".
There's something missing in Shajahanum Pareekkuttiyum, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Banerjee was supposed to attend the event, but the principal denied permission and the invitation was withdrawn on Friday.
Not much imagination has gone into developing the plot of Adi Kapyare Koottamani!
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malyalam film industry.
The police said the sisters, aged 12 and 13, came to Kumarakom and stayed at the hotel two days ago. Shyju Varghese, the security guard of the hotel, allegedly attempted to molest the girls in the hotel's billiards room on Wednesday, following which they raised an alarm.
A look at Malayalam movies releasing in January.
Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.
Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.
A trial court on Monday framed charges against Malayalam film actor Dileep and other accused in the case of alleged abduction and molestation of a south Indian actress in 2017. The actor and nine other accused were present in the additional special sessions court in Ernakulam when the charges were framed against them.
The narrative has some gaping holes, but one can ignore them as the subject is not dealt in a serious or profound manner.
Doctors said the decision was a medical blunder.
President-elect Joe Biden's low-key inauguration on January 20 will include a Pass in Review on the East Front, a presidential escort to the White House, and a virtual parade across America following his official swearing in at the United States Capitol, the Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced.
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The film had a proming premise but the director fails to built on it.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
This start-up helps corporates use social tools to understand their competitors' social media strategy.
Kohinoor lacks the sparkle, feels Paresh C Palicha.
There is nothing new in the film and it is the effort the actors put in that helps the film from sinking totally.
Popular Malayalam actor Dileep was arrested on the charge of being a key conspirator.
The title has been formed by combining the names of the three main characters in the film, Lal (Jayasurya), Bahadur (Nedumudi Venu) and Shasthri (Aju Varghese).
The storyline sounds simple and thin but the way it is presented makes Ithihasa worth watching.
Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.
If the challenge of the government is to regain the confidence of the minorities, it has to first overpower its own unruly gangs and their heroic masters, says Sunil Varghese.
In India, these global retailers exported goods worth $725 million in 2010. Modern retail constitutes 6.5 per cent of the $435-billion overall Indian retail market.
Lal Bahadur Shastri is a New Gen venture that offers you just few chuckles and laughs here and there.
The title has no connection with India's former Prime Minister, but is the combination of the names of the three lead characters in the film.
'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.
King Liar's story is wafer thin and the effort to hold the viewer's interest does not work beyond a point, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Outraged over the racist slurs by top Australian police officers, India on Saturday summoned its high commissioner and sought an explanation on the issue, saying such an attitude was 'shocking' and a 'matter of serious concern'. High Commissioner Peter Varghese described the incident as 'unacceptable' and said one officer has left the police services and another one involved in the incident is facing disciplinary action in the matter.
Australia has raised concerns on security and infrastructure preparedness.
Exciting times ahead at the Malayalam box office.
The office is already humming with an initial landing team from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and a team of recent hires from India, the company said in a statement.
Monsoon Mangoes is pretentious and looks tacky as most of frames are jaded, warns Paresh C Palicha.
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