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"Thanks": Mammootty expresses gratitude on becoming Padma Bhushan awardee

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced the Padma Awards 2026, conferring the highest civilian honours to 131 individuals, including two duo cases. In a duo case, the aw... Read More


Padma Awards 2026: Ad icon Piyush Pandey honoured with Padma Bhushan posthumously

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Adman Piyush Pandey, who passed away last year, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously, one of India's highest civilian awards, in recognition of his decades-long contri... Read More


Manu Joseph: Why one may choose not to vote-and why this choice needn't be a moral failure

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- One way or another, the central message of all annoying people is 'why can't you be like me?' I cannot think of a more foolish use of human speech. Often this message is conveyed... Read More


When Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna and Jyothika met Priyadarshan at Doli Saja Ke Rakhna premiere. Watch

India, Jan. 25 -- Akshaye Khanna has become the toast of the nation after his performance in Dhurandhar. For ardent fans of the actor, he has been quietly delivering memorable performances for three d... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in Awaaz Suno Pahadon Ki - Film Festival

Dehradun, Jan. 25 -- Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the 'Awaaz Suno Pahadon Ki - Film Festival 2026.' On this occasion, the Chief Minister announced the beaut... Read More


Mammootty, Alka Yagnik honoured with Padma Bhushan

Mumbai, Jan. 25 -- Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty and renowned Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik will be conferred with the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian award, as the Centre on Su... Read More


ThinkFest advances with powerful discourse on Day 2; grand conclusion set for todayPublished on: January 25, 2026 1:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- The ninth edition of Think Fest "Afkar-e-Taza" continued on its second day at the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra with remarkable intellectual depth, vibrant participation and a rich ... Read More


Russian Oscar hopeful believes in the power of animationPublished on: January 25, 2026 1:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Konstantin Bronzit may be one of Russia's most celebrated animators, but he still gets the jitters during awards season. The 60-year-old writer-director is nominated for an Academ... Read More


Sundance film festival - Daniel Roher's return takes a sharp turnPublished on: January 25, 2026 1:06 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Daniel Roher returned to Sundance for a film festival's opening day, he showcased a sharp turn in his work. On Thursday, Roher, took "Best Documentary Oscar" for its poignant tel... Read More


A desi Nigerian: Busting stereotypes with language and laughs

India, Jan. 25 -- Could this young Nigerian be more Indian than an Indian? Agu Stanley Chiedozie, 24, comes pretty close. After six years in India - he first arrived as a student - he's picked up an i... Read More