Author: Shruti Joshi
New Delhi [India], September 20: In a remarkable confluence of Bollywood and spirituality, acclaimed author and filmmaker Vipin Agnihotri has announced a collaboration with His Holiness Giriraj Swami, a senior disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and an influential spiritual leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The collaboration aims to bridge modern storytelling with timeless Vedic wisdom through a series of public dialogues, written works, and social initiatives. The first event under this initiative, titled Soulful Conversations: The Journey Within, will be held in Nagpur and will bring together thinkers, young leaders, and spiritual seekers from across…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Television rarely slaps you across the face with familiarity. But Homebound 3.0, the Kiwi comedy-drama series, does just that. It doesn’t just stream into your living room; it practically unpacks its suitcase, raids your fridge, and insists you sit down to relive every awkward family dinner you thought you’d escaped. Yes, the premise sounds simple: a thirty-something writer moves back in with their immigrant parents. But what follows is a rollercoaster of cultural clashes, love-life blunders, and identity crises that are equal parts hilarious and exhausting. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at parental expectations…
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 20: Surat isn’t just about diamonds and textiles anymore. From September 19–21, 2025, it’s the epicentre of dermatology, hosting MIDDERMACON 2025, the 13th Midterm Annual Conference of IADVL. Think science, skill, and a dash of spectacle. Surat Sets the Stage for Knowledge MIDDERMACON 2025 lands at Avadh Utopia Club, Surat, bringing nearly 800 delegates from across India under one roof. And yes, it’s the first time Gujarat is hosting 12 live hands-on workshops covering Botox, Fillers, Lasers, Chemical Peels, Body Contouring, Microblading, Dermatosurgery, Vitiligo Surgery, Skin Boosters, Thread Lifting, Hair Transplant, Practice Management, and Artificial Intelligence…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Bollywood, with all its masala recipes and larger-than-life heroism, has finally produced something for the international platform that does not include item dances or aerial stunts. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound—a gritty yet emotional drama featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor—has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Oscars 2026 in the Best International Feature Film category. Cue the patriotic hashtags, industry chest-thumping, and of course, a little skepticism about whether we’ll actually make the final cut this time. It isn’t the first time India has shot its filmmaking arrow at the Academy, but…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: When a singer walks away with not one but four trophies from a single award night, it signals consistency, depth, and an ability to touch audiences at every level. That is exactly what unfolded at the recent prestigious 2025 CLEF Music Awards in Mumbai, where Sumeet Tappoo, already a respected figure in contemporary Indian music, triumphed on the evening. Out of nine nominations, his soulful voice secured four wins, a feat that places him in rare company and sets a benchmark for artists with ambition to match his drive. Tappoo’s recognition stretched across categories that…
New Delhi [India], September 20: Back then, men’s fashion carried a consistent & predictable look without much variation. The case where there was a festive occasion the individual would wear a simple kurta, a suit if there was a very important function & on a wedding, the person would borrow something and wear it. Their main concern was how useful the clothing was. The only purpose the clothing served was “to do the job. Change over the last 20 years has been noticeable and more than years ago. It was during this period that men began caring more about their…
New Delhi [India], September 20: Donald Trump just slapped a $100,000 annual fee on every H-1B visa. Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, and even US tech giants felt the sting as stocks nosedived. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee: The Hammer Falls On September 19, Donald Trump signed a proclamation that changes the math of global tech. Every H-1B visa will now cost companies $100,000 a year. Forget tweaks, this is the most expensive gut punch in the visa program’s history. Trump’s pitch was blunt: “Hire Americans first.” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick added numbers to the chest-thumping, over $100 billion in new revenue for…
New Delhi [India], September 20: Bollywood has a wide range of romantic movies bringing up unique stories, powerful performances, amazing casts and much more. Whether it is about the emotional love stories or it is about the heartbreaks, Hindi movies perfectly shape the love perspective across generations. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is one of the finest emotional movies of Bollywood that brings up an absolutely simple and grounded narrative, touching hearts. This wonderful movie by Santhosh Singh has adapted its story from the short story of Ruskin Bond, i.e., “The Eyes Have It”. It is one of the most powerful romantic…
New Delhi [India], September 20: The Hindi short film Raghu Rani has officially released on September 17, 2025, and is now streaming on multiple leading OTT platforms including Hungama, Watcho, Tata Play, and Airtel Xstream. The film brings together a powerful cast, with Jeeten Nayak playing the lead role of Raghu and Aliya Shaikh portraying Rani, alongside supporting performances from Sharmistha Priyadarshini and Abhilash Mohanty. Written and directed by National Award-winning Odia filmmaker and choreographer Rajpradeep Mahapatra, and produced by Srimati Sailabala Nayak, the short film has already started creating a buzz for its bold storytelling and layered characters. Set…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Maharashtra’s ambitious plan to introduce FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) fencing around distribution transformers, touted as a first-of-its-kind safety measure, is facing pushback from industry players who say the tender conditions are too restrictive and risk shutting out most capable vendors. The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Mumbai (MSEDCL Mumbai) recently floated the tender, but its pre-qualification requirements have raised eyebrows. According to industry insiders, the criteria are so narrow that only a handful of companies can participate, with one Gujarat-based firm meeting them fully. This, they argue, undermines the very objective of fostering innovation…