Big things have small beginnings: Why the famous quote from the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia is a life lesson for allThe famous quote “Big things have small beginnings” from Lawrence of Arabia highlights the importance of patience, persistence, and believi...
13 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
From Roja to Bombay, she is the iconic voice behind many 90s hits, worked with AR Rahman and Ilaiyaraja, can sing in Sanskrit, French and Arabic. Who is she?K. S. Chithra, a voice that has defined generations of Indian music, has recorded over 25,000 songs in numerous languages. Her effortless, ...
07 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Patriot Box Office Collections Day 2: Mohanlal-Mammootty movie crosses Rs 50 crore worldwide but sees drop in IndiaDespite a strong global opening, "Patriot" starring Mohanlal and Mammootty experienced a noticeable dip in domestic collections on its seco...
03 May, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
US stocks: Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giantWarner Bros. Discovery's shareholders approved an $81 billion sale of the company to Skydance-owned Paramount on Thursday, propelling a meg...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giantWarner Bros Discovery shareholders are set to vote Thursday on the company's proposed $81 billion sale to Skydance-owned Paramount, in a me...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giantWarner Bros. Discovery shareholders are voting on a massive $81 billion deal to be acquired by Skydance-owned Paramount. This mega-merger c...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversyOn social media and TV talk shows and among friends in Egypt and other Middle East countries, a torrent of critics have denounced the film ...
29 Jan, 2022, 12.13 PM IST
After the Spring: The Marrakech festival legacyThe Marrakech festival sees the emergence of Arab cinema rooted in powerful political content — from the 2006 Lebanon war to the Egyptian R...
07 Dec, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Arab's new spring of succcessful women directorsWomen filmmakers lead the charge in Arab cinema, as they cast off social barriers and tell their stories.
08 Dec, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Filmmakers trying to make sense of the Arab spring on its sixth anniversaryFilmmakers are working round the clock to make sense of the revolution and its aftermath that still has the Arab societies in a spin.
27 Nov, 2016, 11.07 AM IST
Why women in the Arab countries are striking back against male domination through filmsAlong with the social media, cinema has also become a handy vehicle among Arab women to express views that bear words like justice and equa...
22 Nov, 2015, 06.24 AM IST
Jordan selects 'Theeb' for OscarsNaji Abu Nowar-directed "Theeb" tells the story of a young Bedouin boy struggling for survival in the midst of World War I.
09 Sep, 2015, 06.12 PM IST
- 12th Osian's Cinefan Festival showcases 176 films from 38 countries
Marking a return after a gap of two years, the 12th Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema (OCFF) showcased 176 films from aroun...
10 Aug, 2012, 05.49 PM IST
- Duty on polyster films from Chinese Taipei, UAE to stay
India will continue to levy a special duty on polyester films imported from Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates for another five years.
03 Oct, 2009, 03.14 AM IST
- Dubai film market to raise visibility of Asian films
In an attempt to promote Asian, Arabic and African films at a global level Dubai Film Festival has launched a platform to simplify the exch...
31 Aug, 2008, 08.44 PM IST
- Egyptian film industry keen on investment by India
Recognising the advancements made by the Bollywood in film production, the Egyptian film industry has invited India to invest in Egyptian c...
23 Oct, 2007, 04.31 PM IST
- An Arab feast at Osian Fest
Arab films dealing with a variety of themes from war to everyday stories of ordinary men and women and satires and critiques to stylish thr...
17 Jul, 2007, 10.00 AM IST