Filmmaker Kiran Rao thinks Indian independent movies are about to blow up worldwide, and she says festivals like the Tasvear South Asian Film Festival & Market help speed that process up. The Seattle-based event is running its first showcase in Mumbai with two Oscar-qualified films: Holy Curse by Snigdha Kapoor and Humans in the Loop by Aranya Sahay, which Rao is presenting.
Rao praised the documentary for tackling how AI relies on human labor while wiping out indigenous knowledge systems and leaving the global south out of tech development. She argues Indian films miss out on global awards because they lack campaign money rather than talent, and they need better support systems to connect with audiences.
The director says any movie...
Brazilian soccer icon Cafu is heading to Bangladesh for promotional work tied to the AFB Latin-Bangla Super Cup, a youth tournament happening at National Stadium in Dhaka with squads from Argentina, Brazil, and Bangladesh. Tournament organizers locked down Cafu after finalizing their deal, and they are still haggling to bring one legendary Argentine player from a shortlist that has Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Sebastian Veron, and Claudio Caniggia on it.
The two-time World Cup winner drops into Dhaka for the final match between the Argentine and Brazilian youth teams. Organizers already dropped a video message where Cafu tells Bangladeshi fans he will see them again next month.
Bangladesh plays Brazil in the opener before taking on...
Qatar is sending a German-operated air ambulance to pick up BNP leader Khaleda Zia from Dhaka and fly her to London for serious medical care after the original royal family plane had mechanical issues. The replacement aircraft lands at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with all costs and logistics covered by the Qatari government.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir mentioned doctors at Evercare Hospital need to sign off before she can travel since her condition remains critical. The party expects her departure could happen as early as the next day if the medical staff gives the green light.
Ten squads are hitting the field for round two of the Frost Blast T20 Tournament at Bashundhara Sports City Cricket Ground, with Bashundhara Strikers captain Shezaad Akbar Sobhan leading his crew after becoming the youngest delegate at the BPL Season 11 draft. The opening match pits Strikers against Team Architects, and Group A action keeps rolling through their slate with Mercantile Bank, BLCC lawyers squad, and Grameenphone.
Every game goes down at the same venue under the lights, mixing pro players with amateur ballers for some competitive cricket vibes.
Bangladesh sits where three tectonic plates smash together, and experts keep screaming that massive earthquakes could wreck Dhaka, Sylhet, and Chattogram any minute. The country has zero real preparation despite being able to handle floods and cyclones like pros, and a magnitude 7-8 quake would flatten 70-90% of buildings in major cities while potentially killing hundreds of thousands of people.
Dhaka ranks among the planet's 20 most vulnerable cities because of chaotic development on soft riverbed soil that turns into literal liquid during tremors. A magnitude 7 shake could trash 35% of structures and hurt 200,000-300,000 residents, while a magnitude 8 event would put 56% of buildings at extreme risk of collapse. The city would need...
Sudesh Berry posted an old behind-the-scenes shot from Pehla Nasha that had young versions of Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bhatt, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, and cameos from Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Saif Ali Khan all crammed together. The 1993 flick was director Ashutosh Gowariker's first attempt before he blew up with Lagaan and Swades.
Berry got all sentimental about being part of cinema history with that crew when everyone was still hungry and grinding. Tijori and Bhatt carried the leads while the three Khans showed up for special bits alongside Rahul Roy from Aashiqui.
Berry broke into Bollywood back in 1988 with Khatron Ke Khiladi, and he later bounced between films and TV shows like Devon Ke Dev Mahadev and CID.
Deepika Padukone hyped up husband Ranveer Singh's movie Dhurandhar by posting some fire outfit pics that made him lose it in the comments. She wore a fitted black jacket with wide-leg jeans and heels while her wavy hair and light makeup kept things elegant, and Ranveer dropped a thirsty comment about her taking his life.
The actress caught an early screening of the film and told everyone the three-hour-plus runtime was worth it. Director Aditya Dhar's wife, Yami Gautam, also got emotional about the release, praising how hard everyone worked on the project.
Ranveer's comeback after two years stars him alongside Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in major roles.
Twinkle Khanna posted photos rocking a blue-and-white checkered saree paired with a white button-down shirt, throwing in some chunky silver jewelry and light makeup for a corporate-meets-traditional vibe. The former Bollywood star asked her followers whether she should keep mixing unexpected pieces or stick to conventional blouse-and-saree combos like a normal person.
She ditched acting years back but switched gears into writing bestsellers, running businesses, and hosting a talk show with Kajol called Too Much. Her film credits from the late 90s and early 2000s cover Badshah, Barsaat, and Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai.
Twinkle is married to superstar Akshay Kumar, and they have two kids named Aarav and Nitara. Her parents are legendary...
Medikal told people to chill about calling him arrogant because what looks like an attitude is just him being obsessed with his music career. The Ghanaian rapper explained that his work ethic comes from constantly wanting to level up, even when he drops a banger and could easily coast for a minute.
He credits raw talent as the main thing pushing his success forward, and he thinks his tracks actually help fans deal with their problems and stress. The whole hate thing doesn't bother him since he figures critics are secretly fans anyway.
His bond with Sister Derby stays solid despite old drama, and he wants his legacy to be about keeping it real with everyone.
