PM mourns demise of Kathakali exponent Milena Salvini

26 Jan, 2022

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mourned the demise of Milena Salvini, the Italy-born French exponent and teacher of Indian classical dance form Kathakali, who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2019.

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Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Hoshiarpur Literary Society has collaborated with the Punjab Forest Department to plant saplings in their endeavour to eliminate the carbon footprint of Khushwant Singhs upcoming novel, â€˜The Opium Toffee.

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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) More than two decades after its release, cult film â€˜Fight Club has been given a very different ending in China -- and this time, the authorities win, the CNN reported.

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Kannada movie 'Totapuri' song teaser adapts 'Karz' track (26 Jan, 2022)

Bengaluru, Jan 26 (IANS) The makers of the pan-Indian Kannada comedy entertainer, 'Totapuri', starring noted actor Jaggesh, have released a song teaser from the movie, and judging from the views it has already garnered, it seems to have struck a chord with the audience.

Zee bags satellite, digital rights of Arjun Vijay-starrer 'Yaanai' (26 Jan, 2022)

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) The satellite and digital rights of director Hari's eagerly-awaited Tamil action entertainer 'Yaanai', featuring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles, have been bought by the Zee group.

Gurmeet Choudhary, Arjun Bijlani reunite for 'Dil Pe Zakam' (26 Jan, 2022)

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Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress-singer Lady Gaga says she felt like "the annoying kid in school" for bragging about kissing Salma Hayek on the set of 'House of Gucci'.

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Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Adivi Sesh, who has been waiting for his upcoming movie 'Major' to hit the screens, pens down a heartfelt note on the occasion of Republic Day. As the 'Kshanam' actor reflects on the beautiful moments spent with 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's parents, he shares some pictures on his social media handles. Sesh also pens a note about the release struggles being faced by the 'Major' team and explains that he only wants the movie to be out when it is safe for everyone to watch it in the theaters.