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Oscar-winning actor Mikey Madison recalls being cast by Sean Baker in 'Anora'
Los Angeles, March 20: Mikey Madison is basking in the glory of her Oscar win for her performance in 'Anora'.
Jonathan Majors open to returning as 'Kang the Conqueror' in MCU: I love them
Washington, March 19: Actor Jonathan Majors has expressed his willingness to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), despite being dropped by Marvel following his conviction on misdemeanour charges.
Delhi's peak power demand may touch 9000 MW this Summer, BSES gears up for reliable supply
New Delhi, March 19: Delhi is likely to witness another record-breaking power milestone, with the peak power demand expected to touch 9000 MW for the first time this summer, according to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC). This comes after the national capital recorded its highest-ever demand of 8656 MW in 2024.
Kat Dennings on picking her stage name: Chose it when I was nine
Mumbai, March 18: Actress Kat Dennings knew her real name "wasn't going to work" for her acting career hence she picked her stage name when she was just nine-years-old.
Jamie Lever talks about being typecast in the industry: 'Mimicked the same person every year'
Mumbai, March 18: Johny Lever's daughter Jamie Lever has spoken out about being typecast in the industry, revealing how she spent years playing similar roles, particularly in television.
Sharon Stone claims she was 'cast and removed' from Paul Feig's project
Los Angeles, March 14: Actor Sharon Stone recently surprised everyone as she claimed that she was cast and then dropped from Paul Feig's upcoming thriller sequel 'Another Simple Favor'.
Michael Fassbender suggested Daniel Craig for 'James Bond' franchise
Los Angeles, March 14: The 'James Bond' franchise was made more special by the German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender.
Shah Rukh was suiting slightly better: Aamir Khan on not doing Yash Chopra's iconic film 'Darr'
Mumbai, March 9: Yash Chopra's 'Darr' is considered one of the iconic films in Indian cinema. It played a huge turning point in Shah Rukh Khan's career as he played the iconic role of Rahul Mehra, an obsessive lover of Juhi Chawla's character in the film.
WAVES to connect Indian creators, technologists with global talent: Centre
New Delhi, March 9: The upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will serve as a major platform to connect Indian creators and technologists with global industry leaders, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) said on Sunday.
Sibi Sathyaraj alerts aspiring actors to fake casting call put out in his name
Chennai, Mar 4: Tamil film actor Sibi Sathyaraj, who is also the son of well known actor Sathyaraj, best known for his performance as Kattappa in the pan Indian blockbuster 'Baahubali', has now alerted the general public that a casting call put out in his name on social media was fake and that he had nothing to do with either the person who had put it out or with the project mentioned in it.
100% false: James Gunn says Daniel Radcliffe not playing Clayface
Washington, March 1: The upcoming DCU movie featuring Clayface has been making headlines lately, and now, James Gunn has put an end to casting rumors.
Zendaya joins the swampy family as Shrek's daughter in 'Shrek 5'
Washington, February 28: In a major casting coup, actress Zendaya has joined the upcoming fifth installment of the beloved animated franchise, 'Shrek.'
Adani Electricity gears up for summer power surge in Mumbai with cutting-edge technology
Mumbai, Feb 25: Adani Electricity, the leading power distribution company serving over 3 million customers in Mumbai, is proactively addressing the anticipated increase in power demand this summer by leveraging cutting-edge technology and infrastructure upgrades, according to a company statement issued on Tuesday.
I interpret people's feelings: Rachel Zegler on backlash for 'Snow White' comments
Washington, February 25: Actress and singer Rachel Zegler opened up about the criticism surrounding the film, 'Snow White' and shared that people's love for the character is the reason for the backlash.
Elnaaz Norouzi sheds light on working with Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi in 'Hotel Tehran'
Mumbai, Feb 22: Actress Elnaaz Norouzi is all set to make her mark in Hollywood with her next "Hotel Tehran". She will be seen starring alongside Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi in the much-awaited project.
TRAI recommends DTH authorisation fee cut to 3 pc of AGR, to abolish it by FY27
New Delhi, Feb 21: In a bid to ease the financial burden on direct-to-home (DTH) operators, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released recommendations on ‘Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023’.
TRAI has given major relief to DTH service providers; allowed sharing of telecom infrastructure
New Delhi, February 21: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has given big relief to direct-to-home (DTH) service providers.
Govt acts tough on OTT, social media platforms, asked to adhere to laws of the land
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised the OTT platforms to adhere to the laws of the land while publishing content on their platforms.
Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas cautions public of fake casting calls being made in his name
Chennai, Feb 19: Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas on Wednesday cautioned the public about miscreants issuing fake casting calls, saying any casting calls being made in his name or that of his production house, Wunderbar Films, were “absolutely fake and baseless”.
Patrick Schwarzenegger shares family reaction to his 'The White Lotus' casting, calls it a 'dream come true' moment of life
Washington DC, February 18: Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared a special moment with his family after he broke the news of his casting in the third season of the Emmy-winning show, 'The White Lotus'.
Bharat pavilion at Berlinale draws huge attention strengthening the Indian cinema
Mumbai, Feb 15: The Bharat pavilion at the European Film Market (EFM) in the ongoing edition of the Berlin International Film Festival, is helping Indian cinema reach new heights.
We talked openly...: Colman Domingo addresses rumours of replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang in MCU
Washington, February 11: Actor Colman Domingo reacted to the rumours that he was set to replace Jonathan Majors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and take over the role of Kang the Conqueror, reported Deadline.
Human side of Narendra Modi really interesting: Lex Fridman ahead of podcast with PM
New Delhi, Feb 8: Artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman on Saturday expressed a keen desire to connect with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “human side” in an upcoming podcast.
WAVES 2025: Saraswathi Vani Balgam highlights youth empowerment at global summit
Mumbai, February 6: At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Saraswathi Vani Balgam, an acclaimed writer and the CEO of Dancing Atoms, addressed the importance of empowering youth in the entertainment industry.
IT Ministry's new AI initiative to combat misinformation in live broadcasting
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MEITy) on Tuesday launched the TruthTell Hackathon, an initiative to create AI-powered solutions for detecting and verifying misinformation in live broadcasts.
Josh O'Connor shrugs off James Bond casting rumours
Washington, January 26: Actor Josh O'Connor has addressed the persistent rumours about him possibly stepping into the iconic role of James Bond, joking that if he were cast as the secret agent, he would be completely unaware of it.
Damaging storm leaves thousands without electricity on Australia's east coast
Sydney, Jan 23: A damaging storm that hit Australia's east coast in the early hours of Thursday morning has left thousands of people without electricity and major roads blocked by fallen trees.
Information & Broadcasting Ministry organises digital exhibition on three new criminal laws in Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 21: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is showcasing a digital exhibition in Mahakumbh Mela, being held at Prayagraj, providing detailed information on three new laws that came into effect on July 1, 2024.
Was pretty crazy thinking about it Kat Dennings recalls negative comments from casting directors in initial years of her acting career
Washington DC, January 19: American actor Kat Dennings who is known for '2 Broke Girls' and 'Thor' recalls the negative comments she faced during the initial years of her career. She called the casting directors "very cruel", reported People.
Mahakumbh 2025: Akashvani's Kumbhvani news bulletins now live on public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj
Lucknow, January 18: In a significant initiative to keep devotees and pilgrims informed, Akashvani's Kumbhvani News Bulletins are now being broadcast live through the public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The first Kumbhvani News Bulletin was aired on the public address system today, i.e., 18.01.2025, at 8:30 am, said a press release from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
Centre unveils key amendments to streamline local cable operator registration, renewal process
New Delhi, Jan 17: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday issued key amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 to streamline the local cable operator (LCO) registration process and further ensure ease of doing business.
IMD completes 150 years: Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights milestones, future plans at Shimla centre
Shimla, January 17: At the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, which was among the few initial centres established in 1875, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh discussed the journey undertaken by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). He was here on a visit for one day.
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi applauds IMD on its 150th foundation day
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a symbol of India's scientific journey since it has served crores of Indians for 150 years.
Symbol of India's scientific journey: PM Modi appaulads IMD on its 150th foundation day
New Delhi, January 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam' initiated by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on its 150th foundation day. He said that IMD was a symbol of India's scientific journey since it has served crores of Indians for 150 years.
50 per cent increase in accuracy of weather forecasts: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, January 14: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that there has been a 50 per cent rise in the accuracy of weather forecasts since the last decade. He said that before Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power there were only a handful of radar networks, but the number has been doubled now to 39.
IMD's 150 years serves as symbol of India's proud scientific journey: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as a symbol of India's scientific journey, lauding its immense contributions over the past 150 years.
IMD's 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch 'Mission Mausam' today
New Delhi, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, which aims to make the country a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, on the occasion of India Meteorological Department's 150th Foundation Day on Tuesday.
IMD organises 'Run for Mausam' marathon ahead of its 150th year celebration
New Delhi, January 12: India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday organised a 'Run for Mausam' marathon as a part of awareness about the activities of the department and challenges of climate change, environmental sustainability.
TV Today closing radio business operations over losses
New Delhi, Jan 9: Media company TV Today Network Ltd. announced on Thursday that its Board of Directors have approved a proposal to shut down the loss-making FM Radio Broadcasting operations of the company, comprising three FM radio stations in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata under the frequency 104.8 FM.
IMD celebrates 150 years of service; DG says By 2047 IMD to forecast warnings 10 to 15 days in advance
New Delhi, January 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is celebrating the completion of 150 years of its service to the country by organising a series of events this month.