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STAR OF THE SHOW – CARAMBOLA OR STAR FRUIT

“Aamhi Karmarkar" literally means - ‘We are Karmarkar’; only recently I learnt about the legend behind my family name. The clipping (above) in Marathi tells the story of a Brahmin/ Bhat relocating to Goa during the regime of the Peshwas. He was resting under a Karmari tree, when soldiers on horseback stopped and asked him his identity. Unwilling to disclose his real name, when a fruit from the tree fell in his lap, he said he was ‘Karmarkar’ This oblong fruit has 5 sharp ridges, is firm and...

• By : Kirti Karmarkar Anand
• 23 Oct 2025 12:27 PM IST

TOM CRUISE AND ANA DE ARMAS REPORTEDLY END RELATIONSHIP AFTER NINE MONTHS

Pic credit: @staymotivated Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and actress Ana de Armas have reportedly parted ways after nine months together. According to British media reports, the pair — who began dating in February — ended their relationship amicably after realising that “the spark had gone.” Sources quoted by The Sun noted that while the couple shared a close bond, they decided they were “better off as friends.” Despite the split, Cruise and de Armas are expected to continue working together...

• By : E2 Correspondent
• 17 Oct 2025 12:28 PM IST

THE MAN WHO SHAPED INDIAN CINEMA

If the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) became the cradle of Indian cinema’s finest storytellers, much of that credit, said acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, goes to “my venerated principal, my mentor, my father figure” — Jagat Murari. Speaking as Chief Guest at the launch of The Maker of Filmmakers , Adoor called the book “a daughter’s loving tribute to her great father… told like a novel, so beautifully written.” The evening at FTII was more than a literary launch — it...

• By : E2 Correspondent
• 17 Oct 2025 11:34 AM IST

PRABHAS’S 'THE RAJA SAAB' NEARS COMPLETION AMIDST INTENSE SHOOT IN GREECE

Earlier, the film’s producer had attributed production delays to the absence of the VFX supervisor. However, the team now appears fully focused on finishing the project, pushing through a demanding schedule Prabhas’s upcoming action-fantasy The Raja Saab is in its final phase of filming, with the crew currently capturing song sequences across the scenic locales of Greece. The film’s release has been rescheduled to January 9, 2026, after being initially slated for December 5, 2025. Director...

• By : Lipika Varma
• 15 Oct 2025 4:39 PM IST

GOVINDA AND CHUNKY SPILL CANDID BOLLYWOOD SECRETS ON ‘TWO MUCH WITH KAJOL AND TWINKLE’

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 delightful anecdotes...

• By : E2 Correspondent
• 15 Oct 2025 2:42 PM IST

ANIL KAPOOR COMPLETES DUBBING FOR ‘SUBEDAAR’

Anil Kapoor has wrapped the dubbing for his upcoming action drama Subedaar , directed by Suresh Triveni Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has finished dubbing for Subedaar , his next action drama with filmmaker Suresh Triveni, known for Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa . The film is backed by Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image, and Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network Pvt. Ltd. Triveni shared a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram featuring Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla from the dubbing studio. Kapoor...

• By : E2 Correspondent
• 15 Oct 2025 2:30 PM IST

UK -YRF DEBUT COLLABORATION TITLE TO BE INSPIRED BY MUSIC COMPOSITION

Director Ali Abbas Zafar As per our source, in a first-of-its-kind cinematic alliance, the UK and Yash Raj Films (YRF) are coming together for a high-octane action–romance, promising to bring a new dimension to international filmmaking. Helmed by celebrated director Ali Abbas Zafar, the film features Ahaan Panday and Sharvari Wagh in lead roles — a pairing that’s already generating immense anticipation. Sharvari Wagh The project, which marks a milestone partnership between UK-based...

• By : Lipika Varma
• 14 Oct 2025 6:51 PM IST

HIDDEN VILLAGES OF INDIA: OFFBEAT CULTURAL GEMS AWAY FROM THE TOURIST MAP

"True India often lies where the roads end and stories begin." There is quiet magic in India that never makes it to glossy postcards or...

• By : Ajuli Tulsyan
• 13 Oct 2025 11:19 AM IST

HOMEBOUND: WHEN FRIENDSHIP MEETS TRAGEDY

Director : Neeraj Ghaywan Cast : Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor Rating : 4.5/5 India’s official entry for Best...

• By : Arpita Nayak
• 13 Oct 2025 10:54 AM IST

TRADITION IN MOTION: HERITAGE MEETS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

A captivating blend of culture and creativity took centre stage at Young Collectors Weekend The Tradition in Motion showcase by...

• By : E2 Correspondent
• 9 Oct 2025 12:02 PM IST

SEPTEMBER UNWRAPPED: THE MONTH THAT SHOOK SCREENS AND HEADLINES

September was packed with triumphs and tragedies that had the internet buzzing. Whether it was Bollywood, Hollywood, or the sports arena,...

• By : Arpita Nayak
• 22 Sept 2025 8:43 PM IST

TEN PILLARS OF F&B SUCCESS: A CLOSER LOOK

After three decades shaping some of Hyderabad’s most celebrated venues, Surender Vanam has learnt that hospitality thrives on far more...

• By : Ajuli Tulsyan
• 22 Sept 2025 8:11 PM IST

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