As ‘Astitva’ marks a quarter-century since its release, filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar shares poignant reflections on its timeless themes. Drawing inspiration from his daughter, he underscored how the film’s exploration of infidelity and societal norms continues to resonate in today’s world. Interestingly, he recounts that Tabu’s casting was a serendipitous decision that proved transformative, praising her…
With its new Women in Cinema category, TOIFA 2025 aims to spotlight changemakers who are redefining Indian cinema and driving social transformation. Guneet Monga Kapoor shares why resilience, structured support and industry-wide mentorship are essential to enable genuine representation for women behind the camera.
The film, which tells the story of one of Hong Kong’s most gruelling adventure challenges, has become a box office phenomenon, earning nearly 1.4 million USD to become the second-highest-grossing documentary in Hong Kong cinema history, according to the outlet.
The bongo antelope is a unique and beautiful animal. It lives in African forests. Sadly, it is endangered. Habitat loss and poaching are major threats. Mountain bongos are critically endangered. Conservation groups are working hard to protect them. They monitor populations and restore forests. Captive breeding programs also help. These efforts aim to save this…
During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, BJP leader Baijayant Panda criticized Congress, pointedly mentioning Shashi Tharoor. Panda suggested the discussion would be more engaging if Congress allowed its capable speakers, like Tharoor, to participate freely. He noted Tharoor’s eloquence and expressed pleasure that he spoke in the national interest despite perceived restrictions from…
Gen Z has now become the leading force in India’s crypto investments, surpassing millennials for the first time. A CoinSwitch report reveals that investors aged 18-25 now constitute 37.6% of the platform’s user base, indicating a maturing crypto market with growing financial empowerment beyond major cities.
Farah Khan’s visit to Baba Ramdev’s ashram in Haridwar for her cooking vlog led to humorous exchanges, including a comparison between Ramdev and Salman Khan’s simple living despite grand constructions. Meanwhile, Salman Khan recently met with the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and received a traditional Thangka Canvas painting. He is currently shooting for Battle Of…
In the last decade, more than a dozen types of cancer have risen among people under 50. Scientists don’t have all of the answers, but research is starting to offer clues. In India too, the age profile of cancer patients is a concern
