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Shehzad Poonawalla doubles down on BJP exit, urges party to accept resignation | Tarapith tragedy: Seven pilgrims killed as hotel goes up in flames before dawn | Bengal STF nabs suspected aide of ISI 'agent' Rana Rauf in Kolkata | After SC rebuke, BCI chief apologises to NALSAR students over enrolment freeze row | Independence Day: PM Modi’s big youth pitch— AI training, free coaching amid exam row and job concerns | ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’: Modi reveals 7 pillars to power India’s next leap in his I-Day speech from Red Fort | West Bengal STF arrests 3 more suspected Pakistani spies in Cooch Behar | Bengal man arrested in Bengaluru over terror links, Afghanistan travel plan | Ajit Doval breaks silence on Operation Sindoor in Discovery’s explosive new docuseries | Rahul Gandhi's 'mock hug' taunt sparks row; Centre stresses 'mutual respect' with Italy

Jeet's 'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' trailer unveiled ahead of August 14 release

Aug 06, 2026, at 04:27 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the trailer of Tollywood superstar Jeet starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat offering audiences a glimpse into the many shades of its central character while tracing the journey of a man whose story stretches from pre-Independence India to the years that followed.

At 83, Amitabh Bachchan works non-stop for 24 hours—his blog leaves fans stunned

Aug 06, 2026, at 03:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has once again proved that age is no barrier to hard work, revealing that he completed a gruelling 24-hour work schedule before returning to his daily routine.

YRF's first Raah records song is here! Aman's emotional 'Jaadugari' marks a new musical era

Aug 06, 2026, at 12:53 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A day after announcing the launch of Raah Records, Yash Raj Films' new record label dedicated to nurturing original artists and music, the label on Wednesday released its first original track, Jaadugari, by singer-songwriter Aman.

The wait is over! Netflix finally streams the grand finale of One Hundred Years of Solitude

Aug 05, 2026, at 02:05 pm

The second and final part of One Hundred Years of Solitude, Netflix's adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's celebrated novel of the same name, began streaming worldwide on Wednesday.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses Rs 300 crore in India, breaks Avengers: Endgame's opening weekend record

Aug 03, 2026, at 03:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day has registered a sensational opening weekend at the Indian box office, grossing over Rs. 300 crore within just four days of its release on July 30, according to industry tracker Sacnilk.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man just did this unthinkable at the global Box Office

Aug 03, 2026, at 10:31 am

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' latest superhero blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, continues to dominate the global box office, delivering one of the biggest opening weekends in cinematic history.

ZEE5's Prem Shots celebrates streaming success with Kolkata singles mixer

Aug 03, 2026, at 01:38 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Love stories often begin when life refuses to follow a script. Reflecting that spirit, ZEE5 Original Bengali web series Prem Shots hosted a singles mixer in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Singapore bans British band Massive Attack members over pro-Palestine flag, chants during live concert

Aug 02, 2026, at 06:06 pm

Both members of British trip-hop group Massive Attack have been banned from re-entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting "Free Palestine" during their recent concert in the city-state, police said.

'You're embarrassing your partner': Kangana takes fresh swipe at Hrithik amid viral trend

Aug 02, 2026, at 10:49 am

The long-running feud between Bollywood actors Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan has resurfaced once again, this time over a viral social media trend that declared, "The world owes an apology to Hrithik Roshan."

Vijay Sethupathi-Sai Pallavi's viral Howrah Bridge shoot revives the landmark's blockbuster film legacy

Aug 01, 2026, at 09:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Mani Ratnam recently filmed key scenes for his upcoming untitled Tamil film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi on Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, drawing widespread attention after behind-the-scenes photographs leaked online.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses Rs. 100 crore in just two days at Indian box office

Aug 01, 2026, at 02:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: After a strong opening at the Indian box office, Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued its impressive run on the second day, taking its two-day collection past the Rs. 100 crore mark.

Inside Operation Sindoor: Discovery's explosive documentary promises never-before-seen details

Aug 01, 2026, at 10:33 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Discovery has announced a new two-part documentary, Declassified: Operation Sindoor, a rare first look into one of the country’s most significant military campaigns.

Priyanka Chopra takes a break from Varanasi shoot for a movie outing with Nick Jonas, Mahesh Babu

Jul 30, 2026, at 05:28 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Amid her hectic shooting schedule for the upcoming film Varanasi, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas took some time off for a movie outing with husband Nick Jonas and co-star Mahesh Babu in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Animal Planet's 'India: Epic Wild Stories' promises untold wildlife tales that will leave you spellbound

Jul 30, 2026, at 04:53 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the launch of India: Epic Wild Stories, a documentary anthology on Animal Planet that celebrates the country's extraordinary biodiversity through the lens of acclaimed Indian filmmakers.

Ramayana trailer breakdown: Yash as Ravana steals the show, 5 epic moments you can't miss

Jul 30, 2026, at 04:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The much-awaited trailer of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana was unveiled by the makers on Thursday, offering audiences a grand first glimpse into one of Indian cinema's most ambitious mythological adaptations.

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' trailer release date out: Why makers chose 4:15 AM slot

Jul 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm

The much-awaited trailer of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana' will be unveiled worldwide at 4:15 am IST on July 30, in a unique departure from the usual film marketing strategy.

Dev Anand's son Suneil Anand dies at 70 after heart attack in London

Jul 28, 2026, at 11:19 pm

Suneil Anand, actor, filmmaker and the only son of Hindi cinema legend Dev Anand and actor Kalpana Kartik, died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack in London, his family announced. He was 70.

Made with 250 stray dogs, Pankaj Tripathi's Ohh My Dog screened in Kolkata

Jul 28, 2026, at 10:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A premiere show of upcoming Pankaj Tripathi starrer Hindi film Ohh My Dog was held at a city mall in Kolkata on Sunday.

'I had to unlearn everything': Netaji actor says evidence in The Bose Files changed everything he believed

Jul 28, 2026, at 10:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director and producer Rajesh Gupta on Monday announced ‘The Bose Files’ after the film cleared its censorship hurdles.

Tom Holland may have just delivered his greatest Spider-Man movie, say first reactions following premiere

Jul 28, 2026, at 06:58 pm

The first wave of social media reactions to Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has begun pouring in, and the initial verdict suggests the highly anticipated superhero film could be headed for a blockbuster run at the global box office.

Ujaan Ganguly makes directorial debut with Katukutu Buro; Jaya Ahsan, Jisshu Sengupta, Kaushik Ganguly attend star-studded premiere

Jul 28, 2026, at 11:53 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Marking his transition from actor to filmmaker, Ujaan Ganguly on Friday premiered his directorial debut, Katukutu Buro, in Kolkata with the Bengali film fraternity turning out in large numbers to celebrate the film's release.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey leaked on X—Over 2 million watched before it was removed

Jul 27, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Nearly two million people are believed to have watched a leaked copy of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey on X before the unauthorised upload was removed from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform, according to media reports.

'It blew my mind': Christopher Nolan on Pather Panchali, calls Satyajit Ray 'One of the greatest Indian filmmakers'

Jul 27, 2026, at 04:26 pm

New York/IBNS: Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has once again highlighted his admiration for Indian cinema, selecting Satyajit Ray's The Apu Trilogy during a visit to the iconic Criterion Closet in New York.

The Odyssey refuses to slow down! Christopher Nolan's epic storms past Rs. 140 crore in India

Jul 27, 2026, at 03:40 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Christopher Nolan's epic action fantasy The Odyssey has continued its impressive run at the Indian box office, crossing the Rs. 140 crore gross mark and emerging as one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year in the country.

What lurks beneath this quiet village? Ghun Gaon teases a terrifying mystery

Jul 25, 2026, at 05:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director Soumya Roy Choudhury's upcoming Bengali film Ghun Gaon is a gripping dark thriller that slowly peels back layers of fear, deception, and buried secrets.

YRF makes big 2027 bet! Ahaan Panday, Sharvari, Bobby Deol's untitled film gets Good Friday release

Jul 25, 2026, at 01:41 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films has locked March 26, 2027 (Good Friday) as the date for the theatrical release of Ali Abbas Zafar’s untitled next film.

Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike, offers home-cooked food

Jul 23, 2026, at 10:48 pm

A day after backing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over the NEET paper leak, actor Salman Khan has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying the students' concerns have been heard and action has been promised.

'Ranbir Kapoor as Ram was our favourite': Kolkata students react after grand Ramayana trailer screening

Jul 23, 2026, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana witnessed its grand trailer preview in Kolkata earlier this week with school students from all over the city attending the event.

'It seemed crazy not to premiere our films in India': Christopher Nolan on why The Odyssey came to Mumbai

Jul 23, 2026, at 06:08 pm

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan reflects on bringing The Odyssey to India, his admiration for Indian moviegoers, filming in Mumbai, adapting Homer's timeless epic, and the technological breakthrough that allowed him to shoot the entire film in IMAX. In an interaction with journalists at a Mumbai press meet, Nolan shares why India has long held a special place in his cinematic journey. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...

'Too late, bro': Actor and FTII chairman R. Madhavan faces backlash over NEET post

Jul 23, 2026, at 03:24 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor R. Madhavan has come under fire from a section of social media users after issuing a detailed statement on the ongoing NEET protests, with many questioning what they described as his delayed response to the issue.