'I find you very beautiful': Brigitte Macron ‘slapped’ French President Emmanuel Macron after finding messages with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, new book claimsA new French political book alleges First Lady Brigitte Macron slapped President Emmanuel Macron during a 2025 trip to Vietnam after discov...
14 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
AI actors and writers not eligible for OscarsThe Academy Awards will now require acting and writing to be human-created for Oscar eligibility. New rules clarify that artificial intelli...
02 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Pete Hegseth faces Congress heat for the first time since the Iran war beganDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face lawmakers regarding the ongoing war with Iran. The administration's proposed military budget is al...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the worldPersian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. Tha...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
China's state media turns to social media, AI to tell its story - often mock USIn a five-minute AI-generated animation modelled after classic martial arts movies, China's state media frames an allegory for the war in I...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threatsUS President Donald Trump's strong words towards Iran have raised concerns about his mental state. Critics, including former allies, are qu...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
B-2 and destructive batman aestheticsThe B-2 stealth bomber is gaining attention. Its design evokes comparisons to the Batmobile from Christopher Nolan's Batman films. This has...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Declassified: CIA reveals identity of second spy involved in American diplomats' rescue from Tehran that inspired 'Argo'The CIA has released the identity of the second officer involved in the real-life rescue mission depicted in the movie 'Argo'. Ed Johnson, ...
01 Oct, 2023, 11.34 AM IST
Martin Scorsese shows support to Saeed Roustaee as Iranian director faces jail time for screening 'Leila's Brothers' at CannesMartin Scorsese has supported a petition to protest against the jailing of Iranian director Saeed Roustaee. The "Leila's Brothers" filmmake...
18 Aug, 2023, 07.57 AM IST
Hindi films suffering from dearth of talent: Bedabrata PainBedabrata Pain, whose first film 'Chittagong' won national award as a debutant director, believes Hindi films are suffering from a dearth o...
24 Dec, 2013, 12.41 PM IST
- Iran bans sports, film stars from advertisements
Iran has banned sports and movie stars from appearing in commercial advertisements on the grounds that celebrities should not promote consu...
08 Jul, 2008, 02.38 PM IST
- Indian cinema needs to shed its skin: Oscar nominee Majidi
Oscar-nominated Iranian director Majid Majidi is of the opinion that the country's film industry needs a revolution that will produce more ...
11 Nov, 2007, 04.40 PM IST