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Filmmaker Baijuraj Chekavar’s award-winning short film LIB — Life is Beautiful — has been released on social media platforms. It had won appreciation from various quarters after it was released in YouTube earlier. Written by Hema S. Chandredath, the short film mapped the story of Shibila, a woman autorickshaw driver. Her life takes a turn … Read More “Award-winning short film L.I.B released on social media” »
A still from ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ | Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Animation Time is indeed relative — there are movies and shows that seem to go on forever, and others that go by in a flash. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Belongs to the latter category as the 140-minute running time zips by in Mumbattan … Read More “‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ movie review: This multiversal experience is an action-packed visual extravaganza” »
WhatsApp Update: To improve the meta user experience, WhatsApp brings some or the other update over time. Meanwhile, the company is working on a new update for iOS users, which beta testers have started getting. Under the new update, users will see Update written instead of status on the app, under which all statuses will … Read More “WhatsApp Is Renaming The Status Tab To Updates In IOS Users Will Get Muted And Status Privacy Option Under One Tab” »
ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test Live: England take on Ireland at the Lord’s.© AFP ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Updates: Ireland have lost three wickets against England in the one-off Test. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in a four-day one-off Test on Thursday. England … Read More “England vs Ireland, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Ireland Lose Quick Wickets vs England” »
Salma Hayek in a still from ‘Black Mirror’ | Photo Credit: @Netflix/YouTube We had previously reported that’s the sixth season of Netflix’s hit series Black Mirror is in the making. The new season’s trailer was released by Netflix earlier today. Black Mirror Season 6 premieres June 15 on Netflix…and also on Streamberry, apparently? pic.twitter.com/tTk0QOLdsU — … Read More “‘Black Mirror’ Season 6 trailer out; a star-studded cast comes together for another trip to dystopia” »
A still from ‘Moana’ Thomas Kail, the Tony Award-winning director of the famous Broadway play “Hamilton”, will tackle the live-action remake of the popular movie “Moana”. The movie will mark Kail’s feature narrative directorial debut after he directed episodes of shows such as “Grease: Live” and “Fosse/Verdon”, according to the entertainment news outlet. The Hollywood … Read More “Disney ropes in Thomas Kail to direct live-action ‘Moana’ movie” »
Adivi Sesh and Sashi Kiran | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Telugu film Goodachari (2018), a coming-of-age spy action thriller, announced the arrival of a new writer-director, Sashi Kiran Tikka. He had honed his skills on the sets of Sekhar Kammula’s leader and trod a path familiar to aspirants, filled with rejections when he set … Read More “Watch: How director Sashi Kiran Tikka approached ‘Goodachari’ and ‘Major’ like an American indie” »
Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal© Instagram The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League ended on Monday with Chennai Super Kings becoming the crowned champions for the fifth time. This season many uncapped players like Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suyash Sharma, etc became stars with their exceptional performances. However, one player who became the talk … Read More “Virat Kohli Gives Batting Tips To Yashasvi Jaiswal Ahead Of WTC Final. Fans React. watch” »
Facebook Look Who Died Scam: The cases of cybercrime are increasing continuously. The more careful the people are being made by the government and the media, the more advanced the hackers are cheating the people. Hackers or scammers are targeting people in such ways that it seems completely stupid to suspect them in the beginning … Read More “Facebook Look Who Just Died Scam Is Targeting Users Here Is What Happening And How To Remain Safe” »
Having opened for Jason Derulo at a sporting event in the city a few months ago, Thermal and a Quarter (TAAQ) reflects on Bengaluru’s spirit of inclusivity and how it became a hallmark of their music. As a local band performing in English, with ‘guitars’ no less, TAAQ has faced its fair share of brickbats … Read More “TAAQ: We are a product of Bangalore’s inclusivity” »