December 16, 2025

Four Films Cleared by Censors for International Film Festival of Kerala 2025

Four out of 19 movies received censor clearance for screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, including Beef and Eagles of The Republic. The rest await approval, with Battleship Potemkin among the pending titles.

December 16, 2025

Bengaluru Police Book Two City Pubs, Including Shilpa Shetty's Bastian, For Overstaying Hours

Bengaluru police have acted tough on two popular pubs, including actress Shilpa Shetty's Bastian Garden City, for operating past allowed hours amid a New Year crackdown. Sourberry Pub, linked to Aryan Khan, also faces charges after viral incidents.

December 16, 2025

Supreme Court Extends Arrest Protection for Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in Chit Fund Scam

The Supreme Court has extended interim protection from arrest to actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in a cheating case linked to Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society. The protection lasts until investigation ends. Talpade and Nath were brand ambassadors for the chit fund, but the court noted they were not involved in running it.

December 15, 2025

5th Beypore International Water Festival To Pulse Kozhikode With Sports And Culture From Dec 25

The 5th Beypore International Water Festival will run from December 26-28 in Kozhikode with water sports, kite festival, marathons, and cultural fun. Events start with a cycle rally on December 25.

December 15, 2025

Union Ministry Denies Censor Exemption to 19 Films at Kerala Film Festival

The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces chaos as the Union Ministry denies censor exemption to 19 films, including iconic and award-winning titles like Battleship Potemkin and Beef. Organizers scramble to adjust, while critics condemn the move as cultural sabotage.