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Sairabanu First Look Out: Aadi Sai Kumar and Bandhavi Sridhar are all set for a cross cultural love story

Sairabanu First Look Out: Aadi Sai Kumar and Bandhavi Sridhar are all set for a cross cultural love story

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The makers of Sairabanu have unveiled the first look of the upcoming Telugu film, offering a glimpse into the cross-cultural romance at the heart of the story. Starring Aadi Sai Kumar and Bandhavi Sridhar, the film appears to blend romance, comedy and emotional drama against the backdrop of two contrasting cultural worlds. Sairabanu First Look Released Released on Independence Day, the first-look poster introduces Aadi in a distinctly traditional avatar. The actor is seen riding a Royal Enfield while dressed in white, with Vibhuti on his forehead and Rudraksha malas around his neck. His appearance appears to establish the cultural identity of his character. Bandhavi Sridhar’s look adds to the mystery Bandhavi Sridhar, meanwhile, is seen seated behind Aadi on the bike while wearing a black traditional robe. The contrasting looks of the lead pair immediately hint at the cultural differences that could become an important part of their relationship. Check out the post below: The poster further reinforces the theme by placing a temple on one side and mosque style architecture on the other. …

MT memorial in Kerala’s Kozhikode to evolve into major cultural and research centre, says Minister

MT memorial in Kerala’s Kozhikode to evolve into major cultural and research centre, says Minister

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The State government will establish a sprawling cultural park in Kozhikode in memory of celebrated Malayalam writer, filmmaker, and Jnanpith awardee M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Tourism and Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunadh has said. After visiting M.T.’s residence and meeting his family members on Friday (August 7), Mr. Vishnunadh said ₹50 crore had been earmarked in the State Budget for preliminary work for the project. The Minister said the proposed facility would not merely be a memorial, but a centre for learning, research, and cultural activities. It will serve as a platform for the study and promotion of various art forms while presenting Kerala’s history, literature, and culture to the younger generation. The park will feature a history and literature museum, a large library, a bookshop, an art gallery, a movie theatre, and a museum preserving the recorded voices of writers. Facilities for workshops on short films and documentaries will also be created. Accommodation, including hotels, guest houses and a food court, will be developed to host writers, filmmakers, and other visitors from India and abroad, Mr. …

‘Wanted to back out’: Tusshar Kapoor recalls facing cultural shock in 90s Bollywood | Bollywood News

‘Wanted to back out’: Tusshar Kapoor recalls facing cultural shock in 90s Bollywood | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJul 26, 2026 04:17 PM IST Actor Tusshar Kapoor has opened up about the challenges of making his Bollywood debut despite coming from a film family. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, he recalled turning down sister Ekta Kapoor’s offer to launch him, adjusting to the film industry’s culture, and dealing with the scrutiny that came with being Jeetendra’s son. ‘There was a stereotypical expectation’ Before entering the film industry, Tusshar Kapoor studied abroad and landed a corporate job after graduation. However, he eventually decided to return to India and pursue acting. While his sister Ekta Kapoor was keen to launch him, Tusshar had different plans. “My sister was thinking of launching me with Kyunki Main Jhoot Nahi Bolta. She was launching her production house, but I said no. Even the jobs I was hunting for in the US, I didn’t want to use any influence. I went to business school, graduated with a good GPA, and then started looking for jobs. I got a decent job in Michigan, worked for a year, then …

England vs Argentina, London vs Buenos Aires: Football’s greatest cultural duel

England vs Argentina, London vs Buenos Aires: Football’s greatest cultural duel

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Jorge Luis Borges, the Argentine writer, once dismissed football with disdain, saying it was popular because ‘stupidity is popular.’ It was perhaps the most futile act of resistance in Argentine cultural history. Buenos Aires simply carried on loving football. It argued over it in cafes, lived through it on Sundays and organised entire neighbourhoods around it. As football writer Jonathan Wilson notes in Angels with Dirty Faces, football became the city’s common language, discussing the seriousness of politics and the intimacy of family. London’s relationship with the game is no less profound, only expressed differently. If Buenos Aires made football the subject of endless conversation, London made it part of the city’s fabric. Every weekend, the Underground is taken over by the supporters, each line heading towards a different corner of the English capital, where clubs have come to embody neighbourhoods and traditions. ALSO READ | The cheeky Argentina anthem that gets Messi to dance on the field One city debates football as an idea; the other lives it through institutions that have shaped the …

JSS STU to host JAYCIANA 2026 Cultural Fest on July 6 and 7

JSS STU to host JAYCIANA 2026 Cultural Fest on July 6 and 7

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Mysuru Regional Commissioner Nitesh Patil will be the chief guest at the inaugural event on July 6 at 6 p.m. | Photo Credit: File photo JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, will host its annual cultural festival JAYCIANA 2026 on July 6 and 7, transforming the university campus into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, music, creativity, and youthful talent. The annual event has, over the years, evolved into one of most awaited and celebrated intercollegiate cultural festivals. The festival attracts a large number of students from across colleges, offering a platform to showcase artistic excellence, cultural diversity and innovation. From dance performances and music to theatre, literary events, fine arts, and contemporary competitions, the annual event represents the spirit of student creativity and holistic development, the organisers said. Nitesh Patil, Regional Commissioner, Mysuru, will be the chief guest at the inaugural event on July 6 at 6 p.m. Kannada actor Vasishta N. Simha will inaugurate the cultural celebrations. B. Suresh, director, Technical Education, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and A.N. Santosh Kumar, vice-chancellor, JSS STU, …

Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

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Kerala will make its major tourist destinations more film-shooting friendly and strengthen legal action against movie piracy, State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath said here on Tuesday. He was speaking after meeting representatives of the Malayalam film industry, as per news agency PTI. The minister convened the meeting at Mascot Hotel here to discuss issues facing the film sector, which he described as being at a crucial stage of growth. State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath talked about the measures. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) What actions are being planned for the film industry “Malayalam cinema is today shining as one of the best film industries in India. Its market has expanded significantly, and all of us must work together to ensure that nothing harms the industry,” Vishnunath told reporters after the discussions. Among the issues raised by industry representatives was the long-standing concern over what they described as “double taxation”. The minister said the government would examine the matter seriously. “This is not an issue that concerns …

New emblem of Rajasthan Assembly reflects constitutional values, cultural identity

New emblem of Rajasthan Assembly reflects constitutional values, cultural identity

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A newly designed emblem of the Rajasthan Assembly, reflecting constitutional values and the desert State’s cultural identity, was launched in Jaipur on Monday (May 18, 2026) with a call to strengthen the tradition of representative governance. Governor Haribhau Bagade unveiled the emblem at a ceremony held on the Assembly premises. The emblem’s launch marked the completion of 75 years of establishment of the State Assembly. Mr. Bagade also announced new names, such as ‘Kartavya Dwar’, ‘Sankalp Dwar’ and ‘Shaurya Dwar’, for 13 gates of the Assembly building on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bagade said the State tree of Khejri and the grand Assembly building incorporated into the emblem symbolised the resilience of people of the State, who face the challenging geographical conditions of the desert region with “courage and a festive spirit”. “While Khejri highlights Rajasthan’s tree-centric culture and the sacrifices made for the sacred tree, the inclusion of camel and the Great Indian Bustard in the emblem serves as a symbol of the State’s culture of harmony,” Mr. Bagade said. The Governor …

Indian mangoes become prize in Singapore cultural festival

Indian mangoes become prize in Singapore cultural festival

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Singapore, Performers at a cultural festival in Singapore this weekend went home with an unusual reward – boxes of mangoes – as India expanded efforts to promote the exports of the fruit through community events. Indian mangoes become prize in Singapore cultural festival Mangoes from different states were presented for songs, dances and musical programmes during the “Threads of Indian Tradition” festival, held in the Nee Soon public housing estate in north-east Singapore. This was the second such mango promotion festival organised this month by the High Commission of India in Singapore. The first one was held between May 1 and 3 at another public housing estate on the east coast, where over 6,000 visitors sampled 10 varieties of Indian mangoes. “Our endeavour has been to introduce a diverse range of globally renowned Indian mangoes to our Singaporean friends,” High Commissioner of India Shilpak Ambule said on Sunday. The two rounds of the mango promotion festival organised this year have been “received with enthusiasm,” he said. “We plan to do more such events in this …

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures to Vietnamese President To Lam

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures to Vietnamese President To Lam

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts — reflecting the country`s rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions — to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India.  The gifts included the specially developed Namoh 108 lotus, a handcrafted brass Buddha sculpture with a Bodhi tree motif, and exquisite silk fabric from Varanasi. Each item carried deep symbolic and cultural significance, showcasing India`s heritage and craftsmanship. Among the most distinctive gifts was the Namoh 108 lotus, a unique variety of India`s national flower developed by the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Uttar Pradesh`s Lucknow. The flower is considered significant not only botanically but also spiritually, as it acts as a “living bridge” between India`s ancient traditions and modern scientific achievement. The lotus was specially developed with exactly 108 petals, a number considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The number 108 is associated with meditation malas, sacred sites across the Indian subcontinent and several cosmic calculations in Vedic traditions, making the flower a representation of spiritual completeness …

R. Sankar brought transformative changes in education, cultural, social sectors of Kerala, says K. Muraleedharan

R. Sankar brought transformative changes in education, cultural, social sectors of Kerala, says K. Muraleedharan

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Congress leaders K. Muraleedharan, M.M. Hasan, V.S. Shivakumar, Palode Ravi, Manakkad Suresh and others pay floral tribute to former Chief Minister R. Sankar during a function at the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Thursday. | Photo Credit: JAYAMOHAN A. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Former Chief Minister and KPCC president R. Sankar rose to power in Kerala through a series of struggles, largely on his own strength, Congress leader and former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Muraleedharan has said. He was speaking after inaugurating a memorial meeting organised under the aegis of the R. Sankar Foundation at R. Sankar Square in Palayam on the occasion of the 117th birth anniversary of the former leader on Thursday (April 30, 2026). Published – April 30, 2026 08:38 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link