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Small towns, big storiesThe podcast 'The Talk in the Town' unveils the hidden vibrancy of India's small towns, exploring citizen engagement in policy, politics, an...
A summer afternoon, a shadow, and Satyajit Ray: A childhood memory of the masterSatyajit Ray remains an integral part of Bengali identity. His films, music, and stories shaped the cultural landscape. Despite internation...
Mumbai traffic advisory: Road closures for Muharram; Check alternate routes hereAccording to the advisory, the "Shab a Sahadat" Muharram procession will start at 4:00 PM, beginning at P. Ismail Merchant Chowk (Nesbit Ju...
'Leaving Las Vegas' actor Julian Sands died while hiking on California mountain, say authoritiesActor Julian Sands, known for his roles in 'A Room With a View' and 'Leaving Las Vegas,' has been found dead on a California mountain. Sand...
Singer Tina Turner visited India to explore role of 'The Goddess' in film, wanted to 'reinvent' herselfTurner, who was 64 at that time, had said her belief in "prayer" and the healing power of faith pushed her to say yes to the character.
Age no bar: James Ivory creates history, becomes the oldest Oscar winner at 89The screenwriter won the Oscar for adapting Andre Aciman's 2007 novel of the same name for the Luca Guadagnino-directed film.
Iconic Fairlawn Hotel in Kolkata now in desi handsThe boutique hotel has played host to the rich and the famous over the years, including directors Ismail Merchant and James Ivory, actor Pa...
From 'The Householder' to 'Kalyug', there was beauty in whatever Shashi Kapoor didThe talented Kapoor was quite ahead of his troupe in his craft, but chose to wait so that the troupe could catch up with him.
Shashi Kapoor was more than just an actor, he was a filmmaker with undeniable classHe stood apart from his peers, part of the rat race and yet not part of it.
Ismail Merchant could become the next face of Britain's £20 bank noteMerchant died on May 25, 2005 in London at the age of 68 following surgery for abdominal ulcers.
American film director James Ivory files FIR against Bollywood producer Wahid Chowhan over Ismail Merchant's wealthJames Francis Ivory has accused Wahid Chowhan of illegally taking control of assets owned by his late partner Ismail Merchant.
- Indian artmart in colourful mood
After more than an year-long economic gloom, the auction scene for Indian art is showing signs of a recovery. The improvement is evident in...
- Ismail Merchant seeing his paintings going under hammer at Christie’s
Famed Academy Award winning Hollywood film producer Ismail Merchant (1936-2005), who was legendary for his India connection through his fil...
'Slumdog likely to set box offices on fire'Slumdog Millionaire, on the threshold of crossing a $100 mn domestic gross in the US, is set to boost collections after sweeping the Oscars.