Sunday, 2 April, 2023
TopicDeepika Padukone

Topic: Deepika Padukone

Bollywood stars are all the rage at Cannes, but why does India not have more films competing?

The Indian brigade arrived at Cannes Film Festival with much fanfare, but Shaunak Sen’s ‘All That Breathes’, which won the L'Oeil d'or, was the sole contender in the official selection.

75 years of Cannes: India is ‘country of honour’ and what this means for our cinema

As India occupies centrestage at Cannes film market, a look back on major milestones in the history of Indian cinema at Cannes.

More than just an Indian actor — why Deepika Padukone deserves to be Cannes jury

Deepika Padukone embodies the phrase — 'with great power comes great responsibility'. Her inclusion in the 2022 Cannes Film Festival jury is well-deserved.

Deepika Padukone to Kardashians—faux leather is the new cool statement

At a recent outing, Kardashian’s Balenciaga trench coat almost felt like she was paying a tribute to the Batman movie.

Gehraiyaan isn’t Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. It’s millennial and love doesn’t win

Shakun Batra’s Prime Video release Gehraiyaan isn’t ‘bold’ — it’s life as we millennials know it, with anxiety attacks, complex stories and hopes of romance.

Forget Gehraiyaan, Dev Anand & Waheeda Rehman’s Guide is the OG film of complex characters

The three-hour-long film is a cocktail of romance, melodrama, brilliant music-dance sequences, and a thought-provoking story.

Off The Cuff with Ranveer Singh

In a conversation with ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Principal Correspondent Purva Chitnis, Bollywood ace actor Ranveer Singh talks about his latest offering 83,...

First Deepika, now Kareena — Karni Sena chief & BJP leader threatens Pataudis over ‘love jihad’

At mahapanchayat in Pataudi on ‘love jihad’ and religious conversion, Suraj Pal Amu allegedly threatens Saif and Kareena, says seed of ‘love jihad’ was sown from the time of Sharmila Tagore.

The ‘scary story’ of NDA, & how NCB-Bollywood drug case is eclipsing China, economic crisis

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Bollywood is the new JNU and Deepika Padukone the new opium of distraction

Even selfies with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are no longer a shield for Bollywood stars and filmmakers.

On Camera

YourTurn

File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.