Tag: Entertainment

One might best have the best of intentions, but can sometimes be blinded to the pitfalls in its single-minded pursuit. ‘Ishq’ has quite a laudable intent at its heart – to deliver a message against the rampant moral policing in the State. But, along the way, in showing how to respond or take revenge on […]

John Wick is a man of focus, commitment and sheer will. He once killed three men in a bar with a pencil. Also known as Baba Yaga, Wick is the chosen one sent to kill the Bogey Man. That’s Wick in a few words. Director Chad Stahelski’s immensely enjoyable action series, now in its third […]

Centenarian Kannada film producer G.N. Lakshmipathy passed away on Thursday. The 104-year-old is survived by two sons and two daughters. Through his Maruthi Movies, Mr. Lakshmipathy produced seven films, including landmark films in the history of Kannada cinema such as Uyyale, Ondanondu Kaladalli, Kaadu, and Chitegu Chinte. Devara Makkalu starring Dr. Rajkumar was the first […]

A stainless steel sculpture of a rabbit by Jeff Koons has set an auction record in New York, fetching over $91 million. The sale of Koons’ 1986 ‘Rabbit’ at Christie’s on Wednesday was the most expensive work by a living artist ever sold at auction. The previous record for a living artist’s work sold at […]

The strongest moment in an otherwise lukewarm, pallid and a trifle rehearsed Palme D’Or jury press conference was an impassioned statement made by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarittu, the first ever Mexican-born president of the jury. On being asked about US President Donald Trump’s talk of “building wall against Mexico”, he said that his very presence as […]

Methinks Game of Thrones has done enough with the theme of irrational, unbridled, senseless, arbitrary carnage. As exploring themes go, they’ve explored this one quite threadbare. After a point, terror-stricken screams, blood-curdling screeches, and roars of brutality can tend to become a little drab. On-screen chaos is very effective at keeping viewers clutching their pillows […]

Who can forget the principled, and warm-hearted, head constable Ramaiah from Mynaa (2010)? Brought to life on-screen by actor Thambi Ramaiah, the conscientious character is etched in our hearts, as he fights to protect his department’s public image, even as he offers to shelter an accused, and his lady love, in his home. The character […]

Meet the 34-year-old lyricist Vivek, who, in a short span, has captured the hearts of a lot of people. He has worked with leading music composers including A R Rahman, Santhosh Narayanan, Anirudh Ravichander and Yuvan Shankar Raja. In 2018, his ‘Simtaangaran’ took social media by storm. The lawyer-turned-lyricist has several projects lined up this […]

Climbing the 3,000-foot sheer granite El Capitan rock formation in the Yosemite National Park, California has been a dream for many climbers. In June 2017 Alex Honnold achieved the mammoth task but there was a catch. He is the first and only person so far to free solo the climb, that is without any harness […]

At a screening for new songs of the Student of the Year (SOTY) 2 soundtrack at Dharma Productions’ office, newcomer Tara Sutaria watches herself capering onscreen with Tiger Shroff. The 23-year-old’s hands and feet betray that she’s quietly dancing to the song. In contrast is second debutante Chunky Panday’s 20-year-old daughter Ananya, who visibly can’t […]