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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Vipul Rikhi brings Kabir's teachings amid India-Pakistan tensions
On the second and final day of The Hindu Huddle held at Taj West End, Bengaluru, on Saturday, the air was heavy with discussions of the pressing India-Pakistan military conflict. Across multiple sessions, prominent speakers dissected political strategies, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the national mood in the face of escalating tensions. Yet amidst these high-stakes conversations, a different session stood out; not because it ignored the central issue, but because it offered a parallel, wider lens to look at it. In 'Beyond Love and Hate: Kabir's Message of Non-Duality,' poet, translator, singer, and storyteller Vipul Rikhi brought the 15th-century mystic Kabir into the heart of contemporary geopolitical anxieties. Vipul acknowledged upfront the importance of addressing the political realities of today. However, he gently urged the audience to also 'zoom out', to hold both the immediacy of current events and the timeless perspective that great poetry and wisdom traditions offer. Read more
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Reviews of ‘Andor', ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines'
Around Tinseltown The Hindu Huddle has, over the last four editions, brought under one roof, some of the best minds from politics, academia, industry, corporate, entertainment sports, civil society, literature, arts and culture. Here's a collection of stories from the The Hindu Huddle 2025: > 'Pan-India' filmmaking a 'massive scam', streaming content 'worse than television': Anurag Kashyap > Anurag Kashyap on difference between Kollywood and Bollywood > Anurag Kashyap calls out Tamil composers for anglicising film music > Nandita Das, Shahana Goswami and Jeo Baby discuss censorship and OTT platforms > 'Every film is political,' remarks Vetrimaaran > 'Would there be takers for a series like Adolescence in India?': Nandita Das Bollywood 'Homebound': First poster of Neeraj Ghaywan's next, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, unveiled Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane dropped from 'Sanam Teri Kasam 2' after remarks on Operation Sindoor Alia Bhatt postpones Cannes red carpet debut amid India-Pakistan tensions Jacqueline Fernandez honoured, Nitanshi Goel pays tribute to Indian cinema icons at Cannes 2025 Karan Johar blasts nepotism trolls targeting Alia Bhatt: 'Most idiotic person on this planet' Hollywood Tom Cruise shares emotional moment with Michael B. Jordan at 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' premiere Nicolas Cage returns as Spider-Noir in first look at live-action series for Prime Video 'Shogun' star Cosmo Jarvis to play young Stalin in new biopic from 'The Zone of Interest' producers 'Godzilla x Kong' sequel titled 'Supernova', production begins Alison Brie and Dave Franco sued for copyright infringement over Sundance horror 'Together'Regional Cinema Regional Cinema Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' becomes highest-grossing film in Kerala, surpasses '2018' 'Sabar Bonda' continues strong festival run, wins audience award at IFFLA 'Benz', produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Raghava Lawrence, goes on floors 'Kingdom': Vijay Deverakonda's film gets postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions; new release date out Pranav Mohanlal's horror film with 'Bramayugam' team titled 'Diés Iraé' World Cinema Major premieres, potential Oscar contenders, and what to expect from Cannes 2025 Robert De Niro receives standing ovation, Palme d'Or from Leonardo DiCaprio at Cannes 2025 Organisers crack down, nudity and oversized gowns banned from red carpet at Cannes 2025 Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' premiere gets standing ovation at Cannes 2025 French actor Gérard Depardieu gets 18-month suspended sentence in sexual assault case Trailers Brad Pitt plays a veteran driver facing the past in the trailer for 'F1' Aamir Khan returns as politically insensitive coach of a basketball team on the spectrum in the trailer for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' David Corenswet's Man of Steel faces heat as Lois Lane questions his interference in a war in trailer for 'Superman' Vijay Sethupathi's elusive 'Bold' Kannan promises a stylish heist comedy in trailer for 'Ace' Essential reading 1) The big cost of watching a film on the large screen in Bengaluru >> Bengaluru has remained infamous for high-priced movie tickets. The State government's proposal to cap the ticket price at ₹200 came as a ray of hope for film buffs, but a similar move in 2017 had borne no result 2) Actor Soori interview: On 'Maaman' and if Vetri Maaran would revive their 'Ajnabi' adaptation >> Soori speaks about his upcoming film, 'Maaman,' co-starring Aishwarya Lekshmi, and reminisces about his early days after moving to Chennai in the late '90s 3) Actor Soori opens up on criticism against 'Kottukkaali': 'PS Vinothraj should continue making such films' >> Calling 'Kottukkaali' as a special film in his career, the actor stated box office collections cannot be used as a metric to measure the success of such off-beat attempts 4) Basil Joseph on his journey as an actor, returning to directing a film and being a part of 'Maranamaas' >> The actor-director has carved a niche for himself in Malayalam cinema as one of the industry's bankable names 5) Mission (im)possible: how Tom Cruise is running to keep our dreams alive >> The 'Mission: Impossible' films, from 1996 to 2025, has an untiring Tom Cruise racing on trains, planes and automobiles to serve our favourite comfort food 6) Sumanth: Acting is the only thing I know and can do reasonably well >> Actor Sumanth reflects on his 26-year career, his new Telugu film 'Anaganaga', how he picks scripts, and the joy of working with kids 7) Mridul Sen on 'Subham': We took a cinéma vérité approach >> Cinematographer Mridul Sen on the visual aesthetics of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Praveen Kandregula's 'Subham', and her next Telugu film, 'Paradha' 8) Hyderabad's Annapurna Studios marks its 50th year >> From film units shooting and engaging in post-production to students at the Annapurna College of Film and Media learning the fundamentals of filmmaking, the energy in the studio is unmistakably dynamic 9) 'Mana Cinema - First Reel' author Rentala Jayadeva wants to make film history readable >> His book is a compelling account of the evolution of Indian cinema, from the silent film era to the talkies 10) How S.D. Burman's music was deeply influenced by folk and classical traditions >> 'The Monk And His Music', a new book on the composer is replete with precious anecdotes from those who worked with him. 11) What 'The Two Popes' reveals about the lost dialogue in Indian academia >> In an academic climate where the space for ideas to clash and grow can be scarce, 'The Two Popes' shows what true dialogue could look like What to watch 1) The Force is with Cassian and company in the thrilling, tragic climax of 'Andor' Season 2 Read the full review here 2) The perverse joy of a thousand tiny dooms in 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Read the full review here 3) Sumanth leads a soulful tale of education and relationships in 'Anaganaga' Read the full review here 4) Young hearts run free in the timely and timeless love story of 'Forever' Read the full review here 5) Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi shoulder 'Maaman', a flawed drama Read the full review here 6) 23 Read the full review here 7) Devil's Double Next Level Read the full review here 8) 'Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa' is a delightful satire on food politics Read the full review here
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: The new forces shaping subcontinental geopolitics
Former president and prime minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe has mooted the idea of India taking a lead in ensuring the emergence of South Asia as the 'most powerful region'. Participating in a session titled 'In the hood: The new forces shaping subcontinental geopolitics' at the fifth edition of The Hindu Huddle organised by The Hindu Group, in Bengaluru, Mr. Wickremesinghe observed that the South Asian region would account for a population size of 2.7 billion in the total world population of 9.8 billion while its combined economy would be around 43 billion dollars. T. S. Tirumurti, former permanent representative of India to the United Nations, said India should take a geopolitical role that goes beyond the sub-continent. The sooner we do it, he said, the more important it will be. The session was hosted by Suhasini Haidar, The Hindu's Diplomatic Affairs editor. Read more: Ranil Wickremesinghe moots idea of India taking a lead in ensuring emergence of South Asia as most powerful region
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: Revanth Reddy highlights Centre-State disparity, seeks equity in resources
At The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy raised strong concerns about the ongoing delimitation exercise, warning that it could disadvantage southern States that implemented population control measures. In a conversation with Ravikanth Reddy, Political Editor, Telangana, The Hindu, the CM proposed a 33% seat allocation for the South and questioned the Centre's approach to federal equity. Mr. Reddy also discussed Telangana's caste census model, reforms in residential schooling, and the state's proactive approach to agriculture, women's welfare, and foreign investments. He outlined plans for a fourth city around Hyderabad and infrastructure developments aimed at making Telangana globally competitive. Read more: Not against delimitation but south India should get 33% representation, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
'We still have to fight' - Shantha Rangaswamy, Mithali Raj and Shreyanka Patil on women's cricket at The Hindu Huddle
Stars from three generations — Shantha Rangaswamy, Mithali Raj, and Shreyanka Patil — engaged in a lively discussion at The Hindu Huddle on Friday on the growth of women's cricket in India. Shantha, the first Indian women's team captain, spoke about her pioneering role. 'We laid the foundation. We may not have seen the likes of Mithali and Shreyanka if we had faltered in the initial stages. What drove us was the passion for the game,' Shantha said in a session titled 'No Boundaries: Growth of Women's Cricket in India', moderated by K.C. Vijaya Kumar, Sports Editor, The Hindu. In a glittering international career, which spanned over two decades, Mithali moved the needle in terms of popularising women's cricket. Mithali said the turning point for the sport came in 2006, when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took control of women's cricket. 'In my early days, when the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) ran the sport, the financial aspect was not great. It was a struggle to get investors and endorsements for us to have an international series. Coming under the BCCI was huge, because that opened access to better infrastructure, resources, equipment, and domestic structure,' Mithali said. Coming under the BCCI umbrella gave Mithali and others access to top-class facilities like the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. At the NCA, interactions between women cricketers and stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid proved to be invaluable. 'When you have a dialogue with the likes of Sachin and Dravid, you learn a lot,' Mithali said.
