Los Angeles, February 26 The American network HBO has renewed its critically acclaimed financial drama series "Industry" for a fifth and final season.The fifth season will bring to a close the series created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, which follows ambitious young graduates navigating the...
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London, February 24 Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian writer of Indian origin, was named on Tuesday as the English translator of a “haunting” Portuguese-language novel by Brazilian author Ana Paula Maia for the 2026 International Booker Prize."On Earth As It Is Beneath," described by judges as a...
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Los Angeles, February 24 – Actor and comedian Russell Brand, who faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault, has pleaded not guilty to the new charges.Brand entered his plea at Southwark Crown Court in London, according to ‘Variety’ reports.The offenses, which involve two women...
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Los Angeles, February 24 – Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is set to portray former President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of "Lincoln in the Bardo," produced by Starburns Industries.Hanks will also produce the project, based on George Saunders' bestselling novel, through his...
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New Delhi, February 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the prestigious BAFTA award was a moment of immense joy, especially for the northeastern state."Boong," a coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won...
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February 23, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all those involved in the film "Boong" today, calling it a moment of immense joy. He stated that this achievement is particularly significant for Manipur and praised the nation's creative talent.In a post on social media X...
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New Delhi, February 23 Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who made her debut at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards as a presenter, surprised the audience by starting her speech in Hindi.As videos from the event, which took place on Sunday at London's Royal Festival Hall, surfaced online, several...
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London, February 21 A quirky Manipuri comedy-drama "Boong" and a true crime documentary "The Perfect Neighbour," directed by Geeta Gandbhir, were in the spotlight at a first-of-its-kind South Asian celebration in London, ahead of the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs)...
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February 19, New Delhi – Britain's former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct while serving as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files intensified.The former prince, the second son of the late Queen...
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Los Angeles, February 18 – Hollywood actress Joan Collins is celebrating 24 years of marital bliss. The actress recently posted a picture on her Instagram featuring herself and her longtime partner, Percy Gibson.To mark their 24th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, the actress shared a heartfelt...
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New Delhi, February 17 Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is set to present an award at the 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards, the British Academy announced on Tuesday.The awards ceremony, officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, aims to celebrate excellence in international cinema. It is scheduled...
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Los Angeles, February 16 – Singer-songwriter Harry Styles is expanding his reach. The singer is serving as the festival curator at Meltdown at London’s Southbank Centre, which bills itself as the “world’s longest-running artist-curated music festival”.He will also perform a headline concert at...
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Mumbai, February 15 – Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur reflected on the importance of free will in one's life as he looked back on his unconventional yet fascinating journey from being a C.A. student to making films.Shekhar recalled the time he went to London to pursue a career in Chartered...
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London, February 11 A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of two schoolboys after a stabbing incident at a school in northwest London, and remains in custody as UK counter-terrorism officers continue to investigate.The incident at Kingsbury High School in Brent on...