The Kerala International Folk Festival, organized by the Kerala Folklore Academy, continues to present a visual feast of national and international folk arts for audiences in Thiruvananthapuram. Performances by artists from countries such as Africa, Russia, Spain, Brazil, China, and Egypt, along with folk art forms from sixteen Indian states, are creating a unique and enriching cultural experience for visitors. A special feature of the festival is the first-time presentation of the traditional art forms of Kerala’s tribal communities on a single platform. As this is the first such event…
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BALAM Dance Theatre to Open 2026 Season in ‘Dancing the Lyra Way” with Lyra Way Duo at Gotham Early Music Scene’s Midtown Concerts
(New York, New York; January 13, 2026) — BALAM Dance Theatre opens its 2026 season with ‘Dancing the Lyra Way’ at the esteemed Gotham Early Music Scene’s Midtown Concerts on Thursday, February 12 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST at St. Malachy’s-The Actors’ Chapel, located at 239 West 49th Street, New York, New York 10019. This imaginative program will be presented both live and virtually by Midtown Concerts, a project of Gotham Early Music Scene. The program is open to the public, and admission is FREE. No tickets or reservations are required. People unable to attend the live performance…
‘Nightfall The Kochi Invasion’ – The trailer of the film, made entirely in AI, will be released on January 1st
Nightfall: The Kochi Invasion is a large-scale science-fiction action film that reimagines the alien-invasion genre through an Indian coastal lens. Set against the rain-soaked streets of Kochi and the vast depths of the Arabian Sea, the film blends contemporary urban life with ancient myth, advanced alien technology, and high-intensity underwater warfare. The story follows Priya, a young television reporter abducted during an unexplained extraterrestrial encounter, and the Navy-led rescue mission that uncovers a hidden truth beneath the ocean — the awakening of an ancient Guardian long forgotten by humanity. As alien…
Auditions for Zee Keralam Drama Juniors Season 2 Announced
Thiruvananthapuram: Prominent entertainment television channel Zee Keralam has announced the auditions for the second edition of its immensely popular Drama Juniors. Zee Keralam Drama Juniors is a stage for aspiring child actors to make it to the screen. The auditions for Drama Juniors Season 2 will be held on December 20, 2025, Saturday, at different locations in Kerala. Kids aged between 4 and 14 years from Thiruvananthapuram, can walk in for auditions at Kairali Vidyabhavan HSS in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram. Audition will get underway at Kasaragod at the SN Collage, Periya,…
Madhuri Dixit reveals how she became a killer in the serial, says, “The character has many layers”
Bollywood’s “Dhak Dhak Girl,” Madhuri Dixit, will soon be making waves on OTT platforms. Her upcoming web series, “Mrs. Deshpande,” is generating considerable buzz. In this show, the veteran actress will be seen in a role she’s never played before. This will be the first time viewers will see the beauty portray a serial killer. Just before its release, the actress spoke about her role in an interview and revealed the challenges she faced. Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in Bollywood four decades ago. Her first film was “Abodh”…
Two Border Security Force soldiers set out to take revenge on the hero and have now become dangerous villains
As soon as the teaser of Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ came, many things were felt and some things were also not felt. Because this time apart from Sunny Paaji, the old team which was the real USP of the film will not be there. It seems as if the heart also got stuck in the midst of the changing story and characters. Well, life has to go on. Sunny Deol’s Border 2 is coming on 23rd January next year. Before which, in the 2 minute teaser, all the soldiers were…
Bollywood celebs congratulated Team India on winning the Women’s World Cup
The Indian women’s cricket team defeated South Africa to win the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. This is India’s first World Cup victory. Celebrations erupted across the country. Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgan, Hrithik Roshan, Kangana Ranaut, Sunny Deol, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra congratulated the team. Mumbai: The Indian women’s cricket team has achieved a historic milestone. Team India defeated South Africa to win the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. With this victory, India has been crowned the Women’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time. Following…
‘Baahubali The Epic’ makes huge profits; creates waves at the international box office
Director S.S. Rajamouli’s film Baahubali, released nearly 10 years ago, proved to be a film that changed the way Hindi-speaking audiences viewed South Indian films. The Baahubali franchise proved to be a milestone for South Indian cinema. Both parts of the film created history. The first part of Baahubali grossed over ₹500 crore, while Baahubali 2 grossed a staggering ₹1800 crore. Now, in 2025, the film has been re-released as “Baahubali The Epic.” S.S. Rajamouli’s “Baahubali The Epic” made a strong opening weekend. Despite facing competition from films like Thama,…
Qawwali, classical dance and film festivals: Delhi to become a cultural hub in November
New Delhi: Today is the first day of the month. We’re sharing some of the highlights of Delhi’s month. Take a look at the calendar and plan which events you’ll attend and which you won’t. Find out which events will impact your planning here… November 1: Echo of Qawwalis Indiv International Seta, the seventh edition of the “Understanding Qawwali” series under “The Qawwali Project” will be held among music lovers in the Multipurpose Hall of Kamaladevi Complex. Conceptualized by Manjuri Chaturvedi, this symposium focuses on the traditional art of Qawwali.…
“My brother did not commit suicide, two people came to the house”: Sushant’s sister Shweta
Mumbai: Five years have passed since the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, one of Bollywood’s most talented and celebrated actors, but the matter remains a topic of discussion. Now, the issue is once again in the headlines thanks to Sushant’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, who recently made a shocking claim about her brother’s death in an interview. In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Shweta said that her brother did not commit suicide, but was murdered, and that two different psychics told her this. She said, “One psychic was from America and…
