Thomas Mann

As the Cannes Film Festival kicks off, 22 films vie for the coveted Palme d'Or, featuring masterpieces from acclaimed directors. However, the reduced presence of women filmmakers has stirred debate, leading critics to label the event as engaging in 'feminism washing.' Nonetheless, this year’s selection remains a vibrant mix of global stories and perspectives.

'Kong: Skull Island' actor Thomas Mann is set to headline the romantic comedy 'About Fate'. The film will see Mann feature opposite Emma Roberts, his co-star from the 2010 comedy drama 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'.

Thomas Mann, a Nobel laureate and literary giant, fled Germany in the 1930s, later using his voice to condemn the Nazi regime through essays and BBC broadcasts. His early success with "Buddenbrooks" propelled him to fame, but his opposition to authoritarianism led to exile and the revocation of his citizenship.

Actors Olivia Colman, Alice Englert and Thomas Mann are set to star in a dramatic thriller 'Them That Follow'.

Not potboilers, but classics cement the relationship between authors and their readers. We weep or exclaim in joy when we read Tagore or Shakespeare. Subhoranjan Dasgupta explores this bond between writers of classics and grateful readers

Actor Manisha Koirala, who won a tough battle against ovarian cancer, feels the disease came into her life as a gift as her vision is now sharper, mind clearer and her perspective realigned.

Swanandi Berde is often seen sharing pictures of herself with her fans and followers on her social media handles. Today, however, on the birth anniversary of her late father, Laxmikant Berde, she took an opportunity to pen down a tribute remembering him.

Actor Manisha Koirala, who won a tough battle against ovarian cancer, said Sunday the dreaded disease had changed her as a person, as she is now kinder and values her life and health more. She said cancer had made her kinder, gentler and had taught her that "we are all interconnected and intertwined".

A country, which is associated with names like Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, should have had people with a higher moral standard, feels President Pranab Mukherjee.

Steven Silver, who co-starred in Netflix's controversial hit series "13 Reasons Why" as Marcus, is heading to big screen.

The NYT bestsellers list offers us a window into some of the best and most acclaimed writing being published in the West. Every week we share with you the new top fiction and non-fiction books from the list to enrich and expand your reading taste

Bob Dylan has thanked Nobel Prize committee in a personally penned speech for honouring his songs as 'literature'.

Facebook is not just about reaching out to friends but also foes as a new application allows you to add enemies to your profile.

English actor Simon Pegg and British-American actress Minnie Driver are on board for the dark comedy 'Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose', from writer-director Adam Sigal.

Food writer and TV presenter, Nigella Lawson is a popular household name across the world. In a recent interview, Nigella opened up about her love for books.

Celebrating World Radio Day with the launch of Rakesh Anand Bakshi's latest book ‘Let’s Talk On-Air’

The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair was inaugurated by top dignitaries including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. With participants from over 1,000 publishers and 12 nations, the fair is set to celebrate literature. For the first time, special mascots, Haso & Hasi, will greet visitors. Daily lotteries will also reward book lovers.

Alan Hollinghurst was born in Stroud in Gloucestershire, England in 1954 and was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. He was on the staff of the Times Literary Supplement from 1982 to 1995.

While there is still a huge degree of uncertainty over which dignitaries will be gracing the inaugural ceremony of the Kolkata Film Festival, the authorities have got the confirmation of the presence of Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan. The director's "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" was awarded the Grand Prix at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.

Surprising reports suggest Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner is now dating Coldplay's Chris Martin, just after her split from Perry Pearson. This comes years after a resurfaced clip showed Turner excitedly receiving a birthday message from Martin. The article also details Martin's past relationships, including with Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson, and Turner's previous romance with Joe Jonas.

A cultural evening celebrated Rabindranath Tagore's profound influence on Germany, tracing his journey from the 1913 Nobel Prize to his impactful visits. The program highlighted his extensive reach, with over a million German readers by 1921, and featured music, poetry, and readings of his works in both Bengali and German, underscoring his role as a bridge between East and West.

Paras Mani Singh, an auto rickshaw driver from Bihar, participated in Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. After overcoming hardships, including brain tumor surgery, he competed resiliently, ultimately winning Rs 12,50,000. His engaging narrative and humor captivated host Amitabh Bachchan and the audience, resulting in a memorable episode on Indian Challenger Week.