Thursday, April 18, 2024

Film and TV

Indian-American actor Avantika Vandanapu dedicates South Asian Person of The Year award to Gaza

Indian-American actor and 'Mean Girls' star Avantika Vandanapu was named the South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University on 10 April.

South Indian films ahead of Bollywood as they aren’t bogged down by ‘astronomical’ star fees: Dibakar Banerjee

Acclaimed filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee says that Bollywood is so disconnected from its roots

“Aadujeevitham”: Fails in its adaptation, survives on visual grandeur and built-up anticipation

One can understand how the idea of Najeeb’s Iman in the novel is universalised into Hope in the film. This might appear as nit picking but given the current situation, I cannot help but highlight how Islamic narratives are appropriated by liberal language use. 

Watching ‘Dune’ from the East

Second part of the 'Dune' film series, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel of the same title and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a stellar cast of globally acclaimed actors like Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, is gaining attention worldwide. Rising Box office collections and high ratings have made it a remarkable success. 

‘Badaweih’: Palestinian folk song in ‘The Goat Life’ wins hearts

The Palestinian folk song ‘Badaweih,’ featured in the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Aadujeevitham’ (The Goat Life) and sung by Sanaa Moussa, is garnering attention and love.

Advertising and theatre personality Alyque Padamsee passes away

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2000 for his contribution to the arts, as well as the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Tagore Ratna award.

Remains of ancient lost Greek city found by the cultural ministry of Greece

Greeks believed the city was first settled by Trojan captives of war and historic references document that Tenea’s citizens formed the greater part of the colonists who founded the city of Syracuse in Sicily. "This year we excavated part of the city itself," Korka stated, adding that "the citizens seem to have been remarkably affluent."
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Pa Ranjith announces new movie, a biopic of Birsa Munda

The story of Birsa Munda's biopic is centered around the tribal uprising in the British era during the latter half of the 19th century. Gopi Nainar also announced a film on Birsa Munda last month.

Blood-red, snake-like fish discovered in Meghalaya

The elongated, hot pink creature was not a snake, or an amphibian, but a fish. It was a swamp eel, a group of fish that the authors call the “least fish-like” of bony fish. All swamp eels live in a dark habitat
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Project Rise helps Indian migrants from rural areas transition into city life

Pratham Education Foundation, in collaboration with Citi Foundation, launched Project Rise in 2016. The initiative provides low-cost housing to migrating youth by setting up Working Women’s and Men’s Hostels

Creating wonders in the world of paintings through her legs. Meet Ummul Kulus

The painting exhibition named " Shade the eight colors of the rainbow" has been inaugurated on November 4th in Mann cafe, Chalappuram. Renouned free lance photographer Ajeeb Komachi innagurated the exhibition. it will be open till november 30
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According to a recent study, unhealthy living is more dangerous to the female cardiovascular system

A new analysis of the medical records of nearly half a million middle-aged people in Britain found that, per person, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes produced a higher chance of heart attack in women compared to men.

Malayali grandma learns to operate the computer, after topping literacy test

Kerala Education Minister Professor C Raveendranath gifted Karthayani Amma a laptop on Diwali and helped her type her name. The grandmother smiled during the process.
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Kerala launches its fastest inland ferry with AC cabins and the top speed of 25 Kmph

built by the Navgathi Marine Design and Constructions agency, the vessel is said to have exceptionally high safety standards. Equipped with an active fire-protection system, its engine room is completely insulated while the hull and inner deck are coated with fire-resistant resin to prevent accidental blazes.

Hanan’s Viral Fish Mall open for business

Hanan announced her online fish-selling website called 'Viral Fish Mall' on Wednesday. Hanan has purchased a vehicle and hired a driver-cum-delivery boy to carry out her business.
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Kozhikode gets young ‘neighbouring’ shutterbug, Akiya Komachi

Starting on November first, the photo exhibition of young photographer Akiya Thanisha Komachi titled “Neighbouring” will be showcased in Lalitha Kala art gallery, Kozhikode. As the name suggests, the...

‘Sudani from Nigeria’ director Zakariya Mohammed to get Mohan Raghavan Award

Jury consisting of K G George, Mohan and John Paul chose Zakariya for the Award in recognition of the meticulous precision and filmy clarity evinced in the film and for the unpretentious simplicity in visual narrative.
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