The Madhi Food Festival in Chennai's Besant Nagar concluded successfully, with 150 women entrepreneurs attracting 4.5 lakh visitors and achieving ₹2.56 crore in sales. The event showcased impressive waste management efforts.
Several hospitalized after crowd surge during rapper Vedan's show at Bekal International Beach Festival. In a separate tragedy, a man died crossing railway tracks. Full report inside.
Shashi Tharoor hosts the curtain raiser for KLF 2026, with Germany as guest nation. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann praises Kerala as India's literary heart. Festival dates: Jan 21-25 at Kozhikode Beach.
Discover 5 secluded Indian beaches for a serene 2026 vacation. Escape the crowds at Butterfly Beach, Chandipur, Minicoy, Om Beach & Perumathura. Find your perfect quiet retreat.
The 2024-25 Olive Ridley turtle nesting season commenced in Goa with the first arrival at Morjim beach. Forest officials have safely relocated 99 eggs to a protected hatchery. Discover the challenges and hopes for this year's conservation efforts.
Karavali Utsava 2025 in Mangaluru launches thrilling helicopter joyrides from Sultan Battery and a sports festival at Ullal Beach. Book your 7-minute scenic flight now!
The 8th Moonwhite Films International Film Festival concluded, awarding 32 films from 200 entries. Founder Devashish Sargam signed for a new international feature. Discover the winners!
More than 500 students from Russia and abroad presented innovative social projects at the MediaGame festival in Moscow, focusing on media literacy and creative solutions. Discover the future of youth-led social change!
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
Cinephiles voice concerns over accessibility and higher costs at the new Bangalore International Film Festival venue. Will the festival experience change? Read more.
The Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) 2025 runs Jan 29-Feb 6, showcasing 200+ films from 60 countries. Discover award-winning cinema from Cannes, Venice & Toronto. #BIFFes2025
Lifesavers in Goa rescued four people from drowning over the weekend across Arambol, Baga, and Candolim beaches. A Swedish tourist also received treatment for a jellyfish sting. Read the full story on beach safety.
The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) runs from Jan 29 to Feb 6, 2025. With Prakash Raj as ambassador, it will screen 200+ films from 60 countries, focusing on women's empowerment. Details inside.
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Director Mani Ratnam and actor Manisha Koirala revisited Bekal Fort in Kerala, the iconic location for the song 'Uyire Uyire' from the 1995 film 'Bombay'. Read about their nostalgic trip and the film's enduring legacy.
Mangaluru's Karavali Utsava 2025 is a 40-day festival featuring cultural events, sports, food fests, and music nights from Dec 21 to Jan 30. Explore the full schedule!
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Shivani Pandya Malhotra, architect of Dubai's film fest, now leads Jeddah's Red Sea International Film Festival. She aims to build a hub for Arab, Asian & African cinema, with strong Bollywood ties. Read her exclusive interview.
Mani Ratnam, Manisha Koirala & Rajiv Menon revisit Bekal Fort, the iconic 'Uyire Uyire' song location, to mark Bombay's 30 years & boost Kerala's film tourism. Details inside!
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala concluded with Sho Miyake's film winning Best Film. CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Centre's censorship of 6 films, calling it an attempt to stifle the festival.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa faces a 9-month jail term in Romania for drug possession. Andrew Tate offers support. Will he be extradited? Read the full story.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in prison by a Romanian court for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Details on the final verdict and harsh drug laws.
Marina Beach visitors face severe parking chaos with 500 cars crammed into a 150-slot area. GCC to float tenders for an AI-powered smart parking system with cameras and digital payments next week. Read more.
The International Film Festival of Kerala concludes with a diverse lineup of 11 films, including Palestinian entries and classics by Lifetime Achievement winners. Discover the final day's highlights.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
An Indian-origin man was among the civilians who helped restrain a gunman in Australia's Bondi Beach attack on December 14. Read about his bravery and the tragic incident that killed 15.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
Naveed Akram, a suspect in the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15, has woken from a coma. The attack, linked to Islamic State ideology, has prompted a national security review and tighter gun laws. Read the latest updates.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to several films, including the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political and artistic backlash ensues.