Aishwarya Rai
Bomkai: Draped in traditions of Odisha
May 14, 2021
Like the Sambalpuri weave, the name Bomkai is synonymous with Odisha. This state is famous for its textile heritage and history that goes back to as early as 600 BC. The Bhulia community, associated with weaving, is the one involved in the production of Bomkai sarees and other ne...
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It’s time for the Cannes Film Festival 2019
May 14, 2019
The largest producer of films in the world, India, has a rather meagre representation at the prestigious Festival de Cannes with no official screenings on the charts. Even the government’s own participation is slim due to the general elections.
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À « Contre-courants »
January 22, 2018
Hélène Kessous et Némésis Srour, fondatrices de la plateforme Contre-courants, dédiée aux cinémas indiens et sud-asiatiques, nous font découvrir toute la richesse de « ces cinémas qui osent aborder des enjeux de société délicats, interrogent les images et subliment l...
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Les femmes indiennes au Festival de Cannes
May 24, 2017
Les femmes du cinéma indien passent de moins en moins inaperçues sur la tapis rouge au Festival de Cannes. Mais au-delà de la mode, quelle présence ont-elles cette année, notamment derrière l’écran ? « Le cinéma, c’est l’art de faire faire de jolies choses à de ...
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Cannes Film Festival reveals the Jury for 2017
April 27, 2017
The jury for the competition category of the 70th edition of Cannes Film Festival is announced. Indian personages such as Mrinal Sen have often received the prestigious prospect to judge; however, the present edition has none!
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Advertisements that stirred major controversies in India
February 27, 2017
Witty, creative, impactful and commercially viable as these advertisements might be, they have also stirred major controversies in India for being bold and garnered the attention of various organisations monitoring the morality of the nation.
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The reign of Rajnikanth goes on with a new movie, Kabali
July 21, 2016
Indian superstar Rajnikanth has been ruling the movie scene in south India, and the hearts of many all over the nation. He is out on a roll again with a new gangster-avatar in Kabali, and is up for very particular milk offerings.
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Film Costumes
May 3, 2016
Costumes have traditionally played a crucial role in the success of Indian films, especially period films, biographies or the films showing extravagant Indian weddings. Use of technology has only enhanced the lure further. When an Indian goes to see a film it’s to lose himself ...
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L’Inde à Cannes
May 2, 2016
Le festival de Cannes est un incontournable dans la promotion et la reconnaissance internationale d’un cinéma plus indépendant, réaliste et créatif. Pourtant malgré ses 2500 films produits par an, la présence de l’Inde à Cannes fait encore pâle figure. Malgré ses eff...
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Hollande’s Visit to India
January 26, 2016
India’s Republic Day celebrations marked the end of French President Francois Hollande’s visit to India, where he was also the guest of honour. The French troops that marched in the parade added glamour to the customary parade and celebrations. As the capital woke up on Janua...
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Aishwarya’s
October 29, 2015
After having weathered criticisms on her weight and speculations over her comeback post motherhood, Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan confirmed her return with the film Jazbaa. In a seven-minute trailer of her comeback film Jazbaa , Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ha...
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