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Film critic - Searching for form and substance in the surreal world of celluloid makebelieve
The distinct lack of tension and cursory profiling provides blithe unemotional stakes. This is rather disappointing fare... [Read More]
16 March,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasThis old fashioned animation slapstick comedy begins with vignettes from Porky and Daffy’s childhood days and there’s added montage of their disastrous attempts to find employment... [Read More]
15 March,2025 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasUnabashedly inspired by “Under The Tuscan Sun,” with the score and several plot points feeling familiar, this film under review is no patch on the earlier one. It skims over small-town community life without giving us a taste or feel of it... [Read More]
14 March,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasNovocaine is a regular action movie with over-the-top fight scenes and endless car chases. It’s basically a gimmicky by-the-numbers action film that feels repetitive... [Read More]
14 March,2025 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasThis crazy sci-fi satire paints a grim future where Earth is no longer habitable, and the four-year mission to the ice planet Niflheim depends on disposable human copies... [Read More]
08 March,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasSenior officials from the Indian Armed Forces, including Lt Gen Johnson P Mathew, Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, VAdm K Swaminathan, Air Marshal SP Dharkar, and Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, embarked on INS Vikrant earlier on Thursday off the West Coast to witness the Joint Phase of TROPEX 25 (PICS/Defence PRO, Mumbai)... [Read More]
01 February,2025 10:05 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
18 January,2025 10:45 PM ISTPopular rock band Coldplay is in Mumbai for its concert this weekend. Chris Martin, lead singer of the band has been spotted by fans as he went out and about in the city with actor-girlfriend Dakota Johnson. Check out his pictures... [Read More]
18 January,2025 01:23 PM ISTThe SIIMA 2024 was held over the weekend at the grand Dubai World Trade Centre. The Awards celebrates excellence in South Cinema. On September 14, winners from Telugu and Kannada film industry were honoured while on September 15, Tamil and Malayalam artists were awarded. The awards also gave use plenty candid moments of our favourite celebrities. Take a look (All Pics/SIIMA)... [Read More]
16 September,2024 01:40 PM ISTFifty-five per cent of the people killed in Tiger attacks in the last five years in India are from Maharashtra, according to official data. All Pics/AI Generated... [Read More]
22 December,2023 07:20 PM ISTA massive fire at a pharma company in Mahad area of Raigad district in Maharashtra, some 170 kilometres from Mumbai, have led to the death of eight people. Following the incident, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials rushed to the spot to conduct a rescue and relief opeartion, the officials said. Pics/PTI and NDRF... [Read More]
05 November,2023 12:49 PM ISTSIIMA Awards 2023: The best of South Cinema was honoured and celebrated in Dubai on September 15 and 16. Here`s looking at some star-studded pictures from the event (All Photos/SIIMA and Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
17 September,2023 02:22 PM ISTOnam 2023: From Indrans` #Home in 2021 to Aravind Swamy`s Ottu in 2022 and Dulquer Salmaan`s King Of Kotha this year, Mollywood has left no stone unturned in entertaining the audience with a diverse range of releases on the festival. Over the years, avid movie watchers have flocked to theatres and subscribed to OTT platforms to watch their favourite actors shine. Ahead of Onam 2023, let`s take a look at the biggest and most popular festive releases... [Read More]
28 August,2023 09:10 AM ISTOn Saturday, March 8, a protester climbed Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben, in London. He waved a Palestinian flag from the famous landmark. Streets around the area were closed, and many emergency vehicles arrived at the scene. The tower is part of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the UK Parliament. The protester continued to live-stream video from the side of the tower for more than four hours. Authorities monitored the situation closely while trying to handle the incident safely. It is unclear how the protester managed to climb the tower or what actions will be taken against him. The event caused disruptions in the area, drawing attention from both the public and media.... [Read More]
09 March,2025 12:24 PM ISTAt the CPAC event in Maryland, Tom Homan, the White House Border Czar, made a strong statement. He said that President Trump plans to label the criminal cartels in Mexico as terrorist organizations. Homan added that the cartels have caused more deaths in America than all other terrorist groups combined. After sharing this, he received numerous death threats and had to increase his security. He warned that anyone supporting the cartels, such as selling their drugs or helping them in any way, is aiding a terrorist group and will face serious consequences. Homan also mentioned a recent story about Boston`s police commission and hinted he would address their stance on law enforcement. ... [Read More]
23 February,2025 04:10 PM ISTOn January 27, President Trump told reporters that Microsoft is in talks to buy TikTok. However, Microsoft, TikTok, and its parent company, ByteDance, have not confirmed this. TikTok has around 170 million users in the U.S. and was temporarily removed due to national security concerns. U.S. law required ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, which was set to take effect on January 19. Trump delayed the enforcement by 75 days. He mentioned that he’s in talks with several people about buying TikTok and expects a decision in 30 days. Trump also said he’d consider allowing Elon Musk to buy it, though Musk hasn’t commented. Recently, AI company Perplexity AI proposed merging with TikTok.... [Read More]
28 January,2025 03:05 PM ISTColdplay’s lead singer Chris Martin, along with partner Dakota Johnson, has arrived in Mumbai ahead of the band`s Music of the Spheres World Tour in India. The couple was seen exploring the city and greeted paparazzi with a warm `namaste.` Coldplay will perform in Mumbai at the DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19, and 21, and in Ahmedabad on January 25. In an exciting announcement, the band revealed that their January 26 Ahmedabad concert will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar, allowing fans nationwide to enjoy the performance. Coldplay’s return to India is set to be an unforgettable musical celebration.... [Read More]
17 January,2025 08:58 PM ISTKathmandu, Nepal, has been severely affected by recent heavy rains, leading to devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 170 lives in just 24 hours. Additionally, 68 people are reported missing, and around 100 have sustained injuries due to the Nepal flood horror. The relentless downpour, driven by moisture from the Bay of Bengal, has left many residential areas submerged, disrupting daily life and forcing locals to navigate knee-deep waters. In response to the crisis, the government has mobilized over 20,000 security personnel, including the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, to conduct search and rescue operations across the valley. The region, already vulnerable to seasonal monsoon effects, is grappling with swollen rivers that have overflowed onto roads and bridges, exacerbating the situation. Communities are now rallying together as they face the aftermath of this natural disaster, seeking assistance and support in the recovery efforts. Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
30 September,2024 10:18 AM ISTTovino Thomas is gearing up for his 50th release. Titled ARM (Ajayante Randam Moshanam), the actor will be seen playing a triple role in this period drama that narrates the story of three generations. Ahead of the Onam release, Tovino Thomas and lead actress Krithi Shetty speak to mid-day.com about the passion with which the film was made. With a modest budget and big dreams, the team of ARM have put forth their best effort to present an intriguing story. ARM will be released in theatres on September 12 in 3D in six languages- Malayalam, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. ... [Read More]
03 September,2024 09:28 PM ISTFormer US President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. An unidentified man opened fire, injuring Trump`s right ear before being swiftly neutralized by FBI agents at the scene. The alleged shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20 years old, was identified through a video from his high school graduation in 2022 at Bethel Park High School. According to reports, Crooks was frequently bullied during his school years, often sitting alone at lunch and mocked for his attire. The FBI stated they are investigating but have not found any specific motives or mental health issues linked to Crooks. Despite the scare, Trump continued with his campaign activities, while the incident has sparked national concern and scrutiny.... [Read More]
15 July,2024 11:27 AM ISTSeveral international celebrities have been spotted at the Mumbai airport, arriving to attend the most awaited wedding of the year, Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani`s. Kim Kardashian, Jay Y. Lee, Tony Blair, and Boris Johnson have all been seen at the airport. ... [Read More]
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