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On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more- Life's fightback lesson of the day: When Jaws director Steven Spielberg was rejected by a film school twice - 'When you have a dream, it doesn't come screaming at you'
- Top actresses rejected him, labelled as a B-grade star. He was told he could never become a hero. How a St. Xavier's College educated model-actress helped rewrite the superstar's destiny
- The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobsWith a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered...17 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
- In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Star Wars creator George Lucas: ‘The secret is not to give up hope; it's very hard not to because...’ Billionaire philanthropist explains why success often comes after hopelessnessQuote of the Day: Filmmaker George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, understood that worthwhile goals often push individuals to the brink of hop...30 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
- Streaming platforms double down on South Indian hitsSouth Indian cinema is increasingly dominating the streaming landscape, accounting for nearly 60% of theatrically successful films acquired...20 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Telangana theatre dispute exposes stress in single-screen economicsSingle-screen theatre owners in Telangana face financial crisis. They propose a revenue-sharing model to distributors. This comes amid weak...18 May, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Quote of the day by William Faulkner: 'You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults...'Genuine love transcends flaws, disappointments, and imperfections, as it's built on acceptance rather than admiration of strengths. William...14 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...05 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Trisha Krishnan Net Worth: Thalapathy Vijay's co-star owns Rs 10 crore Chennai home, luxury Mercedes–BMW–Range Rover fleetSouth Indian actress Trisha Krishnan boasts a net worth of approximately Rs 85 crore, earning significant income from films and brand endor...05 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- Nervous industry opts for take two, Box Office faces squeezeIndian cinema anticipates a slowdown in box office earnings for 2026. Major film releases are being pushed back, creating a content gap. Th...25 Apr, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
- Patrick Muldoon cause of death: What happened to the Melrose Place actor who passed away at 57?Patrick Muldoon Cause of Death: Patrick Muldoon, widely known for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, passed away at 57 after...20 Apr, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of our lives’ actor dies at 57: Cause of death revealedHollywood veteran Patrick Muldoon has passed away at 57. The actor suffered a sudden heart attack on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026. Muldoo...20 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- After Bollywood, correction phase begins for Southern films as streamers slash film acquisition price by 50-60%Southern film industries are experiencing a significant correction in acquisition prices, with streaming platforms cutting rates for mid-bu...08 Dec, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
- Are South Indian films really the game changer they've been made out to be?Recent failures of high-budget southern films in the Hindi market challenge the perception of their dominance. Producers are now questionin...06 Feb, 2025, 09.18 AM IST
- In search of a 'good' film: What do frequent Southern remakes convey about Hindi cinema?Here's a break-up of what's working for southern films and what's not for Hindi movies.17 Aug, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
- Silk Smitha's story was of brutal economics and sexual politics of the southern film industrySilk Smitha, whose biopic Dirty Picture is slated for winter release, was story of brutal economics & sexual politics of southern film indu...09 Oct, 2011, 01.28 PM IST
- Southern film industry looks for more global audienceFor a region that contributes over half the revenues generated by the film industry nationally, the south has not been able to tap its vast...18 Nov, 2009, 08.58 PM IST
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