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18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Await Clearance

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Friday amid uncertainty over the screening of 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible measures, including legal options, to secure permission, turning the festival’s opening into a test case for artistic freedom and regulatory power.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

India Entertainment & CultureSept 26, 2026

18th IDSFFK Opens Amidst Censorship Controversy

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) kicks off under a shadow of censorship, with 31 films denied exemption by the Union I&B Ministry. The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing legal avenues to secure screening permissions.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

Dextr AI Raises $6.7 Million to Bring AI Agents Into Hotel Operations

Hospitality-focused startup Dextr AI has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Foundation Capital, as it looks to expand its AI agents across global hotel markets including India. The company says its software is already handling more than 1 million interactions a month for hundreds of properties across North America and Europe, while automating reservations, guest requests, staffing and marketing.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

'Dhoomakethu' Review: Malayalam Time-Loop Comedy Lands in Parts, Falters in the Middle

Sudhi Maddison's Malayalam film Dhoomakethu takes a familiar time-loop premise and tries to refresh it with humour, satire and a wedding-day setup. The film works in stretches, buoyed by Sajin Gopu's performance and playful writing, but its weak backstory and uneven middle portions keep it from becoming a fully satisfying outing.

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