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‘Impure’ Uses Wit and Intimacy to Confront Patriarchy and Virginity Politics

Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy 'Impure' is drawing attention for tackling patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of virginity through a sharply observed, character-led narrative. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring Kireeti Damaraju, won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles, giving the project an early international boost.

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Global Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Paramount's Antitrust Settlement: A Temporary Fix or Long-Term Solution for Hollywood?

Paramount CEO David Ellison's recent antitrust settlement has alleviated immediate concerns in Hollywood, but skepticism lingers over the future of theatrical releases post-agreement. The five-year deal raises questions about the sustainability of Paramount's strategy in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory3h ago

Palaniswami Accuses Vijay of 'Utter Lie' Over Gem Veeramani Arrest, Questions TVK Government's Delay

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of misleading the public over the arrest of industrialist R. Veeramani of Gem Granites under the POCSO Act. Campaigning in Madurantakam constituency ahead of the bypoll, he alleged the TVK-led government delayed action despite a special court's insistence and was now trying to shift blame to others.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Telangana eyes tourism coupons to lure Hyderabad IT workers into weekend travel boom

The Telangana government is weighing a new "Tourism Coupons" initiative aimed at encouraging Hyderabad's large IT workforce to travel across the state on weekends, in a bid to expand domestic tourism and spotlight lesser-known destinations. The proposal comes alongside a much larger push to use AI, digital tools and private investment to position Telangana as a major tourism hub, with officials now targeting Rs 50,000 crore in tourism investments and 5 lakh jobs.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

Hisense E8S Review: Mini-LED TV Pushes Premium Features at a Value Price in India

Hisense is leaning hard into India's fast-changing TV market with the E8S, a 65-inch Mini-LED model priced at Rs 76,990 that bundles premium display and audio features usually associated with pricier rivals. In early hands-on use, the TV stands out for strong contrast, useful anti-reflective treatment, capable built-in sound and a feature set aimed at movies, streaming and gaming alike.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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India Entertainment & Culture4h ago

At IDSFFK, 'Viraamam' Rewinds the Vanishing World of Film Projectionists

Malavika VN's documentary Viraamam (At Reel's End) brings the fading profession of film projectionists into focus at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam in Thiruvananthapuram. Built from a student project revisited a decade later, the 16-minute film captures the nostalgia, labour and quiet loss behind the shift from 35mm projection to digital cinema.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Gitanjali Angmo Questions Ladakh Festival Timing as Martyrs' Month, Wangchuk Detention Marked

Educator and activist Gitanjali J. Angmo has criticised the Ladakh administration for staging its festival during a period she says should be reserved for remembrance, not celebration. Her remarks came as the Union Territory observed Martyrs' Month for four Leh residents killed in police firing last year and marked one year since the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

After 'Dorothy' Sparks Queer Cinema Debate, Karthik Subbaraj Lines Up Netflix Film With Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa

Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj has moved quickly from the festival acclaim and social-media conversation around Dorothy to his next project, a Netflix film starring Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa. The director says the movie is adapted from a book, set in a rural milieu and built around a dance form, but treated as a commercial entertainer with action elements.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces a Shared History of Checks, Chintz and Port-City Hybridity

Singaporean collector, scholar and curator Peter Lee is using textiles, dress and domestic heritage to argue that the histories of Peranakan and South Indian communities are deeply intertwined through the trade networks of multicultural port cities. Speaking in Karaikudi at the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, Lee linked his own family memories, his research on the kebaya and his work on Peranakan heritage to a broader rethinking of identity, material culture and empire.

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

From aerospace engineer to Kannada cinema's late bloomer, Rekha Kudligi finds her calling

Rekha Kudligi's journey from systems, software and aerospace to the screen is a story of reinvention, persistence and family support. After decades in engineering and a late start in theatre, she has emerged as a compelling presence in Kannada cinema with performances that have won praise for their emotional honesty and range.

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Varahi Mallipamula(1)Nishanti Evani(1)Los Angeles(1)Kireeti Damaraju(1)India(1)