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SC makes national anthem mandatory in cinema halls

December 1, 2016

The Supreme Court has ordered cinema halls to mandatorily play the national anthem before every screening and all those present in cinema halls have to “stand up to show respect.” According to SC such practice, will instil a feeling of ..

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Veteran Carnatic Music exponent M Balamuralikrishna passes away

November 23, 2016

Legendary vocalist, playback singer and composer Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna passed away due to age-related geriatric problems in Chennai. He was 86. He was considered as doyen of classical music. During his long musical career he had excelled as a prominent Carnatic ..

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47th International Film Festival of India begins in Goa

November 21, 2016

The 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began in Goa. It is one of Asia’s oldest and India’s biggest film festival. It was inaugurated by Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy in the presence of Union Information and ..

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Tamil film Visaranai selected as India’s official entry to Oscars 2017

September 24, 2016

The Tamil film “Visaranai” has been selected as the India’s official entry to Oscars 2017 (89th Academy Awards) in the Foreign Language Film category. The film has been directed by Vetrimaran and is produced by actor Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. It ..

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Hindi and Urdu writer Reoti Saran Sharma passes away

September 24, 2016

Renowned Hindi and Urdu writer, playwright and television personality Reoti Saran Sharma passed away in New Delhi. He was 92. He was pioneer in radio plays in All India Radio (AIR). For his contribution to theatre (dramatic literature and performance) ..

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Indian film Thithi wins best film award at BRICS Film Festival

September 7, 2016

Indian film Thithi has won the best film award at the first BRICS Film Festival concluded in New Delhi. The film festival had opened in New Delhi on 2nd September 2016. Thithi is a dramatic comedy Kannada film co-written and ..

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Actor Kamal Haasan selected for France’s Chevalier de L'Ordre Arts et Lettres

August 22, 2016

Prominent film actor Kamal Haasan (61) has been selected by France for its prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre Arts et Lettres. It is also known as Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. He has been chosen for this prestigious ..

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Noted Odia actor and director Gobind Tej passes away

August 18, 2016

Noted Odia actor and director Gobind Tej passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He was 88. In his career spanning over 50 years, he has contributed in many Odia feature films either as an actor, ..

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Assam Assembly passes Assam Amusements and Betting Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2016

August 18, 2016

The Assam Assembly has passed the Assam Amusements and Betting Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to give a fillip to the local film industry by reducing the service charge of cinema tickets. However, the state government has raised the entertainment tax ..

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AR Rahman honoured with Tamil Ratna Award

August 17, 2016

Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman was honoured with the Tamil Ratna Award by the New York based Tamil Sangam. He was honoured with this award after his concert at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) chamber to honour M.S. ..

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