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India Entertainment & Culture 16 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM IST

Vijay Deverakonda Says Rashmika Mandanna Can Switch Off After Work, While He Cannot

Ahead of the release of his period drama 'Ranabaali', Vijay Deverakonda has spoken about the discipline required for the film, his preparation for a Rayalaseema dialect, and the contrast between his own working style and that of Rashmika Mandanna. His remarks offer a revealing look at how two of Telugu cinema’s most visible stars approach performance, recovery, and public life differently. The interview also underscores the growing scale of 'Ranabaali', a Madras Famine-era drama that appears to demand both linguistic precision and emotional intensity from its lead actor.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 04:42 PM IST

Vijay Deverakonda on 'Ranabaali': Rashmika Can Switch Off After Work, I Cannot

Ahead of the release of 'Ranabaali', Vijay Deverakonda has offered a candid look at the discipline required for his latest period drama, set against the Madras Famine era. The actor said his Rayalaseema dialect preparation was demanding and contrasted his own tendency to carry work home with Rashmika Mandanna's ability to detach once filming ends.

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India Entertainment & Culture08 Oct 2026, 02:56 PM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan' Endures as a Masterclass in Indian Comedy

As Indian cinema mourns the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, renewed attention has turned to one of his most durable achievements: the 1990 Tamil comedy 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'. The film remains a benchmark for inventive writing, performance-driven humour and technical precision, underscoring the director’s rare ability to make mainstream entertainment feel formally daring. More than three decades after release, the film continues to resonate across generations, not simply as a crowd-pleaser but as a study in controlled chaos, ensemble timing and narrative architecture. Its lasting appeal has helped secure Srinivasa Rao’s reputation as one of Indian cinema’s most imaginative and influential filmmakers.

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India Entertainment & Culture07 Oct 2026, 11:48 PM IST

Legendary Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Dies, Leaving an Enduring Mark on Indian Cinema

Veteran filmmaker, writer and director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has died, closing a remarkable chapter in Indian cinema defined by imagination, discipline and range. He first drew wide attention at the age of 41 with his writing and direction of the Telugu film Neeti Nijayati in 1972, a work remembered for its moral clarity and understated conviction.

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India Entertainment & Culture07 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM IST

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Jagan Pay Tribute to Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

Political leaders and film personalities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have paid tribute to veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, hailing him as one of Indian cinema’s most inventive directors. Their remarks highlighted his landmark experiments in form and storytelling, from the silent comedy Pushpaka Vimanam to the time-travel classic Aditya 369.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 08:50 AM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Cinema’s Restless Innovator, Dies at 94

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the filmmaker who repeatedly rewired Indian popular cinema across languages and formats, has died at 94, closing a career defined by formal daring and quiet influence. From a silent film experiment in the 1980s to the Telugu musical 'Sing Geetham' this year, Rao remained a singular presence whose work expanded what mainstream Indian cinema could attempt.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 12:47 AM IST

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Cinema’s Restless Experimenter, at 94

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most inventive and cross-lingual filmmakers, is being remembered for a career that repeatedly challenged form, genre and audience expectation. From a silent film in the 1980s to the Telugu musical 'Sing Geetham' this year, Rao’s work left a durable imprint on filmmakers across generations.

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India Entertainment & Culture06 Oct 2026, 12:06 AM IST

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan' Endures as a Defining Comedy Classic

As Indian cinema mourns the death of veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, attention has returned to one of his most enduring achievements: the 1990 Tamil comedy 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan'. The film remains a benchmark for ensemble writing, comic timing and technical ingenuity, reflecting the director’s rare ability to balance mass appeal with formal precision. Decades after release, it continues to shape how audiences and filmmakers understand mainstream Indian comedy.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 07:30 PM IST

Nifty, Sensex Face Ninth-Week Loss Risk as TCS Earnings and RBI Policy Take Centre Stage

Indian equities head into Monday under pressure to avoid a ninth straight weekly decline, with the benchmark indices already suffering their longest losing streak in 25 years. Investors are bracing for a crucial mix of triggers, including TCS’s second-quarter results, the Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance, elevated oil prices and persistent foreign outflows.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 04:44 PM IST

Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Jagan Mourn Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Hailing a Pioneer of Indian Cinema

Political leaders across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana paid tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, whose work reshaped Indian popular cinema through inventive storytelling and technical experimentation. They recalled landmark films such as Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369, while actor Nandamuri Balakrishna described his death as a great loss for Indian cinema.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, Indian Cinema’s Eternal Experimenter, at 94

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, one of Indian cinema’s most inventive and genre-defying filmmakers, is being remembered for a career that repeatedly expanded the language of mainstream film across languages and formats. From a silent film experiment in the 1980s to the Telugu musical 'Sing Geetham' this year, Rao’s work left a durable imprint on generations of directors who saw in him a model of fearless formal innovation.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

Legendary Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Dies, Leaving an Enduring Mark on Indian Cinema

Acclaimed filmmaker, writer and director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has died, closing a remarkable chapter in Indian cinema that spanned decades and multiple languages. Best known for his inventive storytelling and humane sensibility, he first drew wide attention at the age of 41 with his 1972 Telugu film Neeti Nijayati, a work remembered for its moral core and directorial confidence.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:41 AM IST)

Only Ideas and Entrepreneurship Can Create Jobs, Make India Developed: NR Narayana Murthy

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy said India’s path to developed-nation status will depend on ideas, entrepreneurship and the creation of productive jobs, not entitlement or rhetoric. Recalling his university years, he said his value system taught him that earning respect from society is the most meaningful reward in an entrepreneurial life.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:37 PM IST)

‘Dorothy’ Becomes a Tender Milestone for Queer Representation in Indian Cinema

Karthik Subbaraj’s 'Dorothy' is drawing praise from audiences and queer viewers for portraying trans lives, desire and vulnerability with unusual tenderness. Activists say the film matters not only as entertainment, but as a cultural marker of how Indian cinema can move beyond caricature toward recognition.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (12:02 AM IST)

At IDSFFK 2026, Ramith Kunhimangalam’s 'It Was Here Before Our Time' Honors the Living Mystique of Maari Theyyam

Ramith Kunhimangalam’s documentary 'It Was Here Before Our Time,' produced by actor-director Rajesh Madhavan, has emerged as a notable entry at IDSFFK 2026 for its intimate engagement with Maari Theyyam, one of Kerala’s most resonant ritual traditions. The film approaches the subject not as folklore frozen in time, but as a living cultural practice shaped by memory, devotion and performance.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (02:22 PM IST)

Bank of Korea Deepens Won Defense With $9.6 Billion FX Sale

South Korea’s central bank sold a net $9.612 billion in foreign currency in the second quarter to cushion the won, extending a run of intervention that has now lasted seven straight quarters. The move came as the currency weakened 2.1% against the dollar, reflecting broad dollar strength, volatile global markets and renewed inflation risks for Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (12:40 PM IST)

Malavika VN’s ‘Viraamam’ Turns the Lens on Film Projectionists at IDSFFK 2026

Malavika VN’s short documentary Viraamam was screened in the short documentary competition section at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, bringing attention to the often-invisible labour of film projectionists. The film uses the projection booth as a vantage point to reflect on craft, memory, and the changing life of cinema exhibition.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (02:37 AM IST)

Godavari Biorefineries Secures Chinese Patent for Viral Infection Treatment Compounds

Godavari Biorefineries has secured a Chinese patent covering compounds that inhibit Vacuolar ATPase, or V-ATPase, a cellular mechanism some viruses exploit during infection. The grant strengthens the company’s intellectual property position in a major pharmaceutical market and underscores the continuing commercial value of antiviral research tied to novel mechanisms of action.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (12:53 AM IST)

Foreign Secretary Flags Concerns Over US Russia Sanctions Law in Talks With US Lawmakers

India’s Foreign Secretary has raised concerns with US lawmakers over the proposed Russia sanctions legislation, as New Delhi watches for any spillover effects on its strategic and economic interests. Sources said the measure, known as SRIA, may also be used as leverage in the ongoing India-US negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (10:05 PM IST)

Lata Mangeshkar at 97: A Quiz on the Voice That Defined Indian Music

On what would have been Lata Mangeshkar’s 97th birthday, public attention returns to the extraordinary arc of a singer whose voice became inseparable from modern Indian cinema and cultural memory. The occasion invites both celebration and reflection: not only on her unmatched catalogue, but on the endurance of a legacy that continues to shape how India hears melody, emotion, and stardom.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:03 AM IST)

Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies at 75 After Five-Decade Career in Indian Cinema

Veteran Indian actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 75, closing a career that spanned more than five decades and included appearances in over 500 films. Widely recognised for his supporting roles, Khan was a familiar presence across mainstream Hindi cinema and contributed to the texture of countless productions through dependable, character-driven performances.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (03:11 AM IST)

Dhanush and Vadivelu to Share Screen Space as 'D 56' Begins Production

Dhanush’s next major outing, tentatively titled 'D 56', has officially gone on floors, bringing together a cast that includes Vadivelu, Preity Mukhundhan and SJ Suryah under director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. The project is drawing attention not only for its star power, but also for the pairing of Dhanush and Vadivelu, two performers with sharply different but equally influential comic and dramatic registers in Tamil cinema.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (02:30 AM IST)

World Bank Flags Automation Risk to 69% of Jobs in India as AI Pressure Builds

Automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, according to World Bank-linked research cited in a broader warning on technology-driven labour disruption across emerging markets. The assessment underscores the scale of exposure in economies where large workforces remain concentrated in routine, repeatable tasks that are increasingly vulnerable to software, robotics and artificial intelligence.

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