Bangalore, India – September 2025: Independent filmmaker Ritopriyo Saha’s short film “Chhoti Baarish (Little Rain)”continues its successful run on the global festival circuit, securing its 9th official selection at the prestigious International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto 2025, scheduled for October 9–19, 2025. IFFSA Toronto, celebrating its 14th edition, is one of the...
In an era where cinema is colliding with technology at unprecedented speed, Indian filmmaker Gijo Uthuppu has emerged as one of the most intriguing creative figures to watch. A writer and director by craft, and co-founder of Avium Studios UK, Gijo is blending the traditions of Indian storytelling with cutting-edge innovation — making him a...
Blending AI innovation with human creativity, IIM alumnus Moynaak creates a soulful tribute to love, nostalgia, and festive spirit right in time for Bengal’s biggest celebration. Kolkata, India, September 2025 – As West Bengal gears up for the joyous onset of Durga Puja, a new Bengali music video is striking a powerful emotional chord with...
New York, NY – September 05, 2025, 09:57 AM EDT – Jason Zangara, MPH, MA, a public health and safety professional and U.S. citizen based in New Jersey, has intensified efforts to address systemic gender bias, pay inequity, and colorism in Bollywood and regional Indian film industries. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL), submitted on April...
Bengaluru (Karnataka)/ New Delhi [India], July 24: The popularity of Thai music and Boys’ Love or BL Drama in India has grown at a rapid pace in the last few years. LYKN, a Thai boy band comprising Jakrapatr Kaewpanpong (William), Rapeepong Supatineekitdecha (Lego), Thanat Danjesda (Nut), Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (Hong), and Chayatorn Trairattanapradit (Tui), is one...
Mumbai: As a cinematographer, there’s always a storm of thoughts running through your head. From the moment you read the script to the time you’re on set, there’s a constant inner struggle, thinking through everything from art design to costumes. You have to be extremely mindful of the color scheme. Being in sync with your production...
Pushkar, India – July 2025 – Tattooing is evolving—and Indian artist Jimmy Kalyana, known online as @jimmyartifex, is leading the movement by turning ink into a tool for healing, storytelling, and spiritual connection. Based in Pushkar but working worldwide, Jimmy has built a reputation for his emotionally charged, intuitively designed tattoos—drawing international clients from Israel, Europe,...
Pushkar, India – July 2025 – In a tattoo industry overflowing with templates and trends, one artist is reclaiming the essence of pure, personalized body art. Jimmy Kalyana—better known online as @jimmyartifex—has emerged as a rising name in the global tattoo scene. With over seven years of professional experience, he blends freehand flow with precise stencil...
Kochi, Kerala – 3rd July 2025: As Kerala faces a disturbing drug and trafficking scandal linked to the dark web, filmmaker Girish Vaikom and screenwriter James Bright are ready to release a film that eerily reflects these real-life horrors. Titled The Dark Web, the film tells the story of two girls who are targeted and...
“I am one of the few painters who live entirely on his art without resort to teaching or commercial portraits. As for my art, I can confidently say that I am not influenced by anyone and that I am not experimenting”, this self-quote aptly describes Francis Newton Souza (1924 – 2002), the person and the...