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Academy issues new rules for Oscars: Movies made using Generative AI can win big awards — Details
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has issued new rules allowing movies made with artificial intelligence to win Oscars. Here are the details.
1 min read03:04 PM ISTAnurag Kashyap claims to be ’busier than SRK,’ says he turns down projects daily
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has cleared the air on rumours suggesting he has quit the film industry, after many believed he had taken a break or moved away from directing. However, the director himself has now put all speculation to rest.
1 min read18 Apr 2025How Melania Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with Jeff Bezos sealed her a $40 million Amazon documentary deal
In December 2024 when Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez met in 2024 at Mar-a-Lago for dinner, a lot was at stake for the now-First Lady. She was looking for a buyer of her documentary that will chronicle her transition back as the First Lady of US.
2 min read13 Apr 2025L2 Empuraan controversy a ‘publicity stunt’ by producers? Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar drops a BIG hint
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar claims the uproar surrounding Mohanlal’s film ’L2: Empuraan’ may be a manufactured publicity tactic by its producers. As political tensions rise, he reveals his decision to skip the film after announcing to watch it.
3 min read1 Apr 2025Diaspora disconnect: Bollywood’s patriotic films fail to strike a chord overseas
Recent films like Chhaava and Sky Force resonate with Indian audiences due to nationalism, but struggle overseas. NRI viewers prefer entertainment without controversial themes, leading to lower box office returns for nationalist films abroad compared to domestic success.
3 min read26 Mar 2025Southern stars turn to OTT as medium gains strength
The South Indian film industry is adapting to the rise of OTT platforms, with stars like Keerthy Suresh and Dulquer Salman venturing into streaming content. This shift is fuelled by changing audience behaviours and the promise of financial stability and broader exposure.
3 min read14 Mar 2025Oscar nominees: Should biopics leave politics blowing in the wind?
Two films nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy awards—‘Conclave’ (on Pope selection) and ‘A Complete Unknown’ (on Bob Dylan)—tackle social leadership. But only one provokes reflection.
4 min read27 Feb 2025Mazaka Twitter review: Audience hails Rao Ramesh for ‘one man show’ in Sundeep Kishan’s comedy film
Mazaka, stars Rao Ramesh and Sundeep Kishan alongside Anshu Sagar and Ritu Varma. It released on Maha Shivratri.
2 min read26 Feb 2025Salman Khan’s biggest flop earned only ₹38 lakh in 2 weeks; can you guess the name?
The film, featuring Salman Khan, released in 2007. It had an American director and an American female lead yet failed to impress the audience at both fronts.
1 min read25 Feb 2025Guru Randhawa hospitalised following stunt injuries on sets of Shaunki Sardar? Patola singer shares update
Guru Randhawa, the Patola singer, is currently recuperating at a hospital after sustaining injuries on the film sets.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared