Over the past few years, Korean culture has gained remarkable popularity in India. Known as the Hallyu Wave, this cultural movement has introduced Indian audiences to K-pop, K-dramas, Korean fashion, food, and beauty trends What started as a niche interest has now become a mainstream cultural phenomenon, largely driven by social media and global streaming platforms. K-pop bands like BTS, Blackpink, and Twice have built massive fan bases in India, inspiring dance covers, fan c

As the Golden Globes draw near, host Nikki Glaser is polishing her sharpest weapon—humour—while chasing one elusive target   With the ceremony just days away, Nikki Glaser admits there is one name still testing her comedic instincts: Julia Roberts. “She’s been the toughest nut to crack,” Glaser said Tuesday with a determined laugh. “But I’m going to crack it.” After earning widespread acclaim for her fearless yet measured monologue last year, Glaser was swiftly invited back t

As Rangeela completes 30 years and prepares for a 4K re-release, Urmila Matondkar reflects on cinema, choice, and why personality—not appearance—defines lasting stardom   Three decades after Rangeela  redefined urban Hindi cinema, Urmila Matondkar still speaks of the film with the wonder of someone who understands its enduring pulse. With the 1995 cult classic set for a 4K re-release on 28 November 2025, the actor looks back at a film that shaped her career—and forward to sto

In her upcoming JioHotstar series Mrs. Deshpande , Madhuri Dixit Nene steps into unfamiliar territory, choosing emotional complexity over graphic sensationalism Madhuri Dixit Nene Madhuri Dixit says her approach to portraying a convicted serial killer in Mrs. Deshpande  was never about shock or spectacle, but about understanding the emotional layers of a deeply complex woman. Speaking in a recent media interview, the actress emphasised that the series consciously steers away

Priyanka Chopra Jonas stirs excitement as she gears up for her much-awaited return to Indian cinema with Globetrotter   After years of conquering global screens, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is ready to reclaim her place in Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s  Globetrotter —a project the actor believes could mark a transformative new chapter in her career. Ahead of the film’s grand launch at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, she connected with fans through an #AskPCJ session on X, sharing

Farhan Akhtar’s war epic 120 Bahadur  becomes the first Indian film to debut across the nation’s defence theatre network on November 21   In a landmark move, 120 Bahadur  – based on the heroic 1962 Battle of Rezang La – is set to screen across India’s defence cinemas, marking a breakthrough in bringing mainstream cinema to the armed forces. The film’s paid previews began on 18 November, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the battle it honours. The story pays tribute to t

Two decades later, The Devil Wears Prada 2  brings back cinema’s most iconic editor–assistant duo in a teaser that has the fashion world buzzing A still from Devil Wears Prada 2 (YouTube)   The fashion universe stood still for 52 seconds as the makers of The Devil Wears Prada 2 unveiled a teaser that finally reunites Meryl Streep’s formidable Miranda Priestly with Anne Hathaway’s unforgettable Andy Sachs — twenty years after they first ruled Runway Magazine. The clip opens

The cricket legend reveals why paying attention to “the smallest things” can make all the difference Pic credit: Breakfast with Champions ft. Gaurav Kapur (YouTube)  In a recent episode of Breakfast with Champions , Rahul Dravid joins Gaurav Kapur for a candid and wide-ranging conversation that traverses both the professional and the personal. The discussion offers rare insights into Dravid’s coaching philosophy, his approach to mentoring Team India, and the evolving dynamics

Behind every thriving restaurant or bar is not just great food, ambience, or service — it’s sound financial planning. The gloss of hospitality often hides the groundwork of numbers, projections, and budgets that quietly decide whether a dream sustains itself or collapses within a year For Surender Vanam , who has spent over three decades shaping some of the country’s most celebrated F&B destinations, financial discipline is as crucial as culinary creativity. “I’ve seen brilli

Get ready for a dose of laughter and nostalgia as Bollywood’s beloved duo, Govinda and Chunky Panday, take centre stage on the latest episode of Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle . The fourth instalment of the hit talk show — conceptualised and produced by Banijay Asia — premieres this Thursday on Prime Video, streaming across more than 240 countries and territories. Reuniting years after their cult classic Aankhen , the actors turn storytellers as they share a string of deligh

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Heo Eun-ju, Regional Director, IWPG (from Korea) and Ajuli Tulsyan, from India The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) has entered...

Marks a new chapter for the International Women’s Peace Group after eight years under former chairwoman Yoon Hyun Sook Transfer of the...

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