13+ min ago (316+ words) Kathak By Gauri Sharma Tripathi & ANKH; Bharatanatyam By Parshwanath Upadhye & Adithya P. V. Experimental Theatre | December 4, 2025 | 6.30 pm The opening evening of the Pravaha Dance Festival brings together two distinctive voices in Indian classical dance. Gauri Sharma-Tripathi presents Bodyline with Amara Nritya Kala Hansa (ANKH), followed by Asthitva: Tale of a Pregnant King, where Parshwanath Upadhye and Adithya P. V. use Bharatanatyam's storytelling traditions to question societal constructs around gender and identity. Sharma-Tripathi's journey spans three generations'she learned from her mother, Padma Sharma, and now performs alongside her daughter, Tarini. As founder of ANKH, she challenges Kathak's conventional presentation while continuing its legacy, maintaining its technical integrity, and keeping its traditional roots alive for new generations of Kathak dancers. Day 2 - Multidisciplinary Dance By Dr. Usha RK & Troupe Experimental Theatre | December 7, 2025 | 6.30 pm Performed by Arundhati Patwardhan, Navia Natarajan, Soundarya Srivatsa, and Sayani Chakraborty, the work weaves…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (379+ words) Dindigul (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 25 (ANI): As part of Tamil Nadu's oldest festival, Karthigai Deepam celebrations, work on making earthen lamps remains in full swing near Nochiodaipatti of Dindigul district. The regions of Natham, Vedappatti, and Nochiodaipatti in Dindigul district, which are known for housing a large number of traditional clay artisans, have been witnessing a surge in the making of pots, clay idols, home decor items, gift articles, and Karthigai lamps with the use of alluvial clay. Also Read | Smriti Mandhana Wedding: Reddit Conspiracy Theories With Alleged Chats of Palash Muchhal Go Viral Amid Tough Times for Couple! Fans Request To Stop Spreading Rumours. These pieces are later supplied across Tamil Nadu and to other states for the festivities. Ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival, potters have also been actively engaged in making earthen lamps. Even though ceramic and…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (426+ words) Period comedy-drama Rivals and mystery crime series Ludwig are among the UK productions that have won prizes at this year's International Emmy Awards. Anna Maxwell Martin triumphed in the best performance by an actress category for ITV true crime mini-series Until I Kill You, based on Delia Balmer's autobiography about her relationship with a serial killer. Disney+ series Rivals, adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper's bonkbuster series, won best drama series, while BBC series Ludwig won best comedy. Peep Show actor David Mitchell plays John "Ludwig" Taylor in the series, a puzzle designer who takes on the identity of his twin brother James in order to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. Martin, 48, also stars as James's wife, Lucy Betts-Taylor, who encourages John to help her find her missing husband. Rivals, which centres on a group of wealthy media types in…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (253+ words) Ciara graced the red carpet at the amfAR Las Vegas 2025 wearing a Roberto Cavalli dress featuring a bold leopard-print motif. The animal-print dress featured a plunging neckline and a flowing silhouette, adding a bold and playful element to the look. The look was a subtle nod to the 1990s silhouette, and the singer truly charmed everyone with her stunning outfit. Ciara once again dominated the red-carpet style game as she arrived at the amfAR Las Vegas 2025 event wearing a bold and daring gown. The look from Roberto Cavalli definitely stood out, thanks to its classic leopard print, which added drama to the ensemble. The number featured a delicate cowl neckline that added soft movement and dimension in the front. Its daring, plunging neckline oozed sultry vibes. Meanwhile, the thin crisscross straps at the back gave the outfit a perfect blend of…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (367+ words) Goolarri Media Enterprises in Broome has received a $30,000 grant from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund to produce Because We're Blak, a powerful new play by Nyul Nyul playwright Melody Dia. Set to premiere in May 2026, the production will feature a majority First Nations creative team and will tour Fitzroy Crossing and Derby. This funding is part of a total $88,384 awarded to three Kimberley projects aimed at supporting artistic and cultural development in the area. Goolarri Media, which has long supported Indigenous arts and media, will use the grant to provide new opportunities for local creatives and showcase the diverse voices of First Nations people through Ms Dia's new play. Because We're Blak is set in Broome and is a reworking of a live experience of Ms Dia's, dealing with contemporary issues of racism, prejudicial policing, and generational divide, leavened…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (377+ words) Angelina Jolie, the American actress and director known for her powerful, action-driven roles and humanitarian work, and Monica Bellucci, the Italian actress and model celebrated for her classic elegance and sensual screen presence, continue to dominate global conversations on beauty and influence. Both stars, with their decades-long careers, remain unmatched cultural icons. Career Highlights Jolie's filmography includes blockbuster titles such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Mr & Mrs Smith, and Maleficent. Bellucci is celebrated for acclaimed performances in Mal'na, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Passion of the Christ. A Renewed Debate in 2025 The long-running conversation around "timeless beauty" between Jolie and Bellucci has resurfaced strongly in 2025. With new films, red carpet appearances and personal updates, social media is once again buzzing with comparisons of their elegance, aging journeys and enduring global influence. Angelina Jolie's Evolving Glow Jolie continues to captivate audiences…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (236+ words) Groupe3 Architectes, a practice based in Rabat, Morocco, realized a headquarters for BCP Bank that is both rooted in the country's traditional architecture and projects an image of modernity. 2025 Architectural Record Awards Winner: BCP Tower In the historic city of Casablanca, a bustling 21st-century financial district named Anfa Place has risen. Groupe3 Architectes, a practice based in Rabat, Morocco, realized a headquarters for BCP Bank that is both rooted in the country's traditional architecture and projects an image of modernity. Mitigating the harsh Moroccan sun to create comfortable office spaces drove many of the design decisions. The 258,000-square-foot, 21-floor tower rises from a four-story podium and is encased in white concrete and glass. The latter material predominates on the north elevation, with its ocean views, and reduced solar exposure. It is further protected by a double skin of kinetic motorized sunshades. The…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago (339+ words) Two documentaries on the Gaza conflict won in their respective non-fiction categories, a first for the award show. Art Matters with Melvyn Bragg (UK) DJ Mehdi: Made in France (France) Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days (Japan) - WINNER Diljit Dosanjh in Amar Singh Chamkila (India) David Mitchell in Ludwig (UK) Oriol Pla in Yo, adicto [I, Addict] (Spain) - WINNER Diego Vasquez in One Hundred Years of Solitude (Colombia) Charlotte Hope in Catch Me A Killer (South Africa) Anna Maxwell Martin in Until I Kill You (UK) - WINNER Carolina Miranda in Mujeres Asesinas " Season 2 [Killer Woman] (Mexico) Maria Sid in Sm'rtpunkten [Pressure Point] (Sweden) Chicken Nugget (South Korea) Ludwig (UK) - WINNER Y Llegaron de Noche [They Came at Night] (Mexico) Dispatches Kill Zone: Inside Gaza (UK) - WINNER Phillippines: Diving for Gold (France) Walk The Line (Singapore) Hell Jumper (UK) - WINNER King of Kings:…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago (411+ words) The fifth edition of the Green Literature Festival (GLF), the country's only literary festival dedicated to environmental literature, will be held in Bengaluru on November 29 at the Century Club, Cubbon Park, from 10 am to 7 pm. "When it comes to green literature, we are the only ones," says Benedict Paramanand, GLF's founder, adding that while other literature festivals may have a couple of sessions dedicated to the environment, GLF is unique because it focuses exclusively on this genre. "We try to touch on every aspect of environmental literature, not just the usual, popular themes of wildlife and conservation. There is much more to climate change and environmentalism." Some of the sessions this year include an address by writer Sujatha Padmanabhan on her experiences in Ladakh, a conversation between journalists Priti David, Arathi Menon and Chintan Girish Modi on environmental journalism, a…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago (674+ words) Michael B. Jordan is still in the prime of his career, but that didn't stop his Hollywood contemporaries and friends from coming together to celebrate his 25-year career. A tearful Jordan accepted the 39th'American Cinematheque'Award from his longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, and he couldn't hold back the tears during his speech, telling the audience, "Nobody warns you how crazy this is to see your whole career flash before your eyes." The night capped what an emotional day for the actor, who also celebrated his late friend and Black Panther costar, Chadwick Boseman, receiving a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The American Cinematheque tribute highlighted Jordan's career, spanning his early roles in The Wire and Friday Night Lights and the iconic soap opera, All My Children, to his breakout movie role in Fruitvale Station, the first film from the…...