Malayalam actors, film technicians urged to charge 50% less

With the entire Malayalam film industry affected adversely by the Covid-19 lockdown, the producer's association has requested its actors and technicians to reduce their fees by 50 per cent when the lockdown is lifted and the working in the industry gets b

Film personalities condemn the 'witch-hunt' by Delhi Police

Over 20 celebrities, including Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mahesh Bhatt and Ratna Pathak Shah, joined hands to urge "Delhi Police to stop abusing the lockdown" and put an "end to the witch-hunt" against "students and activists protesting against CAA"

Entertainment, tourism to take severe hit even after resumption of biz activity

Even after business activity resumes in a couple of months, assuming the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, some sectors like entertainment, tourism, hospitality, electronics, retail, gems and jewellery and logistics are likely to take a big hit, with recovery p

Time to take Homeopathy in corona fight, say experts

It has been more than three months since Covid-19 pandemic broke out and the hunt for its medicine has been intensified across the globe.

Delving into the world of the mrdangam, Gandhian wisdom for strategy, understanding caste aspects (IANS Books This Weekend)

Study the intricate art of making mrdangams, the primary percussion instrument of the Karnatik genre of music; learn about how Gandhian concepts can aid the corporate world; and finally, recognise the positive role played by caste as social capital.

Top Bollywood producer's daughter is Covid-19 positive

Bollywood went into a tizzy after it emerged that the daughter of a top producer, the name behind Shah Rukh Khan films like Ra.One and Chennai Express - has tested Covid-19 positive, here on Monday.

Sara shares video of herself performing Odissi dance

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan shared a throwback video of herself performing the traditional Odissi dance.

'Guilty' actress: Can't wait to go back to a film set again

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, who made her debut in the film 'Guilty' says that she belongs to a film set where all the 'magic' of storytelling happens and that is why she cannot wait to shoot again.

Lockdown diaries: Sunny Leone comes up with online chat show

Amidst the coronavirus lockdown, actress Sunny Leone on Thursday started her chat show on Instagram.

COVID-19: Disneyland to remain closed for indefinite period

Disneyland will remain closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, park officials have confirmed.

Bhushan Kumar to donate Rs 11 crore to PM CARES Fund

T-series honcho Bhushan Kumar has pledged to donate Rs 11 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative PM CARES Fund and Rs 1 crore to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund, Maharashtra to lend support to the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemi

COVID-19: Major broadcasters make TV channels free for public

In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, Sony, Star, Zee and the Viacom have decided to waive all tariffs and charges for four channels for a period of two months, the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) said on Saturday.

Covid-19 to help OTT audio platforms increase revenue

With most of the people now staying at home due to the nationwide lockdown currently in force to counter the spread of Covid-19, the over-the-top (OTT) audio platforms may see rise in their revenues, a report said on Friday.

Ray's visual artist Nemai Ghosh dead

Famed photographer Nemai Ghosh, known for his very fruitful two-decade long association with auteur Satyajit Ray, died at his residence here on Wednesday following cardio-respiratory failure, a family member said.

Activate state film boards, revive Films Division to support documentaries: Shilpi Gulati

Two-time National award winning documentary filmmmaker Shilpi Gulati feels that in order to make things easier for documentary filmmakers in India, the government must activate the various State Film Boards to support production and distribution, besides

Tamil actor-director Visu dead

Tamil movie director, producer, actor, play writer Visu, 74, on Sunday died here due to old age ailments.

Salman Khan's 'Bigg Boss 13' returns

The Salman Khan-hosted popular show "Bigg Bos 13" will return on TV. The show is all set to see a re-run on Colors because the channel has had to end its swayamvar-based show aceMujhse Shaadi Karoge" owing to the coronavirus outbreak.

Mimi imposes 7-day self quarantine after London visit

Bengali film actress and Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty, who returned from England on Tuesday, announced she would remain in home isolation for the next seven days and won't even meet her parents as a precautionary measure in view of the coronavir

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