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Now, a book on H.M. Reddy, the architect of the first Telugu talkie
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (297+ words) For nearly three decades, author H. Ramesh Babu has been immersed in film research. Yet, he says, one persistent question troubled him: how could the man universally hailed as the "godfather of the Telugu talkie" be reduced to a handful of…...
‘Humour can expose social inequalities and hypocrisies with great effect’
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (550+ words) Humour can expose social inequalities and hypocrisies with great effect'The Hindu Aruna Nambiar remembers the security guard of her apartment who would regularly feed a community dog in the neighbourhood "He was an undemonstrative man, but he loved that dog…...
A Bengali artist duo’s socio-political cartoons face bans in India, though their accounts remain active
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (559+ words) Published - February 04, 2026 11:30 am IST - Kolkata A Bengali artist duo's socio-political cartoons faced a ban in India, though their accounts are still active. Some of their most viewed posts, which had over millions of views were taken off Instagram in India,…...
Catherine O’Hara: The Hollywood icon who redefined humour and humanity
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (510+ words) Updated - January 31, 2026 12:06 pm IST Catherine O'Hara was never afraid to go big. The wild accent as Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek. Delia Deetz's possessed dance to "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)' in Beetlejuice. The way she screamed "KEVIN!" in two…...
Dumpling: Armenian production turns biting satire into vibrant theatrical experience
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (174+ words) Updated - January 30, 2026 07:29 pm IST - Thrissur Dumpling was not just a play at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala; it was a rich, provocative feast that lingered long after the curtain fell. Adapted from Guy de Maupassant's celebrated short story, the…...
Watch: In conversation with comedian Abish Mathew
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (99+ words) Nearly two decades into his career as a stand-up comedian, Abish Mathew, is releasing his second one-hour special, Finish. He talks abou his family's influence in his comedy, his Son of Abish series, tips for upcoming comics, and more Watch:…...
22nd State-level Comedy Conference in Hubballi from Saturday
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (146+ words) Published - January 13, 2026 10:34 pm IST - HUBBALLI The 22nd State-level Comedy Conference is being organised by the Hubballi-Dharwad Hasya Parivargala Okkuta at Hebsur Bhavan, Gokul Road, Hubballi, on Saturday and Sunday. Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Tuesday, vice-president of the okkuta (an association…...
Humour, friendship, politics: leaders reflect on laughter and respect
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (334+ words) Updated - January 10, 2026 12:22 am IST - Thiruvananthapuram "A joke is a very serious thing," said Communist Marxist Party leader C.P. John, opening a panel discussion on "Humour in politics" (Rashtriyathile Chiri) at the fourth edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival (KLIBF)…...
Comedian Abish Mathew on his latest one-hour special, ‘Finish’
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (157+ words) Updated - January 07, 2026 11:26 am IST "The special was about growth. Since 2018, I have dedicated more time to writing. Performance comes to me naturally. But now, I get more excited by the idea of writing a joke as opposed to having an…...
K-Drama stars Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-been interview: On ‘Spring Fever’ and the charm of filming a small-town romance
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) In the upcoming K-Drama Spring Fever, Yoon Bom, a teacher from Seoul, heads to teach at a high school in the town of Sinsu. Reserved, quiet and keen on a new beginning, it is here that she meets Seon Jae-Kyu,…...