A four‑day film festival in Kashmir showcased 120 films from roughly 30 countries and gave local students and artists a chance to interact with prominent Bollywood figures. The event highlighted the region’s emerging storytellers while drawing attention from major industry veterans.
Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Future City commissionerates have stepped up preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, focusing on traffic management, safety and coordination with organizers. Meetings on Thursday detailed bus route changes, drone monitoring and immersion logistics to ensure smooth movement and public safety.
South Western Railway announced a special express service between Yeshwantpur and Bidar to accommodate the surge of travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi. The train will run on September 11‑13 with designated stops and a mixed coach composition.
The India Habitat Theatre Festival 2026 will run from September 18 to 27 at the Stein Auditorium of the India Habitat Centre, showcasing nine mainstage productions and three contemporary works in Hindi, English, Tamil and Punjabi. The program, described by IHC Director Prof Dr K G Suresh as “more humane than ever,” includes plays addressing neurodivergence and dementia.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended a screening of the series 'Mirzapur' at Srinagar's sole operational multiplex during the second day of a four‑day film festival. He said the presence of leading artists and filmmakers would strengthen the region’s association with cinema and help build a vibrant film ecosystem.
Self-styled godman Dhirendra Krishna Shastri has appealed to Hindus of Bengal not to sell meat near Durga Puja pandals, though offering and consuming non-vegetarian food during the festival has long been a tradition in West Bengal
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The demand for a festival free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.
Suru Valley preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by Purgi traditions, Islamic and Buddhist influences; the Suru Summer Festival recently showcased this legacy as the administration promotes Kargil as a sustainable tourism destination
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Audiences across India fell in love with the Valley through stories of romance, youth and beauty, while tourism flourished alongside the film industry’s presence.
Deputy Commissioner chairs peace committee meeting in view of Ganesh festival
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Audience response to releases lined up for the festival season, including Nahas Hidhayath’s I’m Game, A.D. Gireesh’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakh’s Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who has had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times
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Vanitha Sahithi’s State Women’s Theatre Festival revives a long-neglected conversation on women’s place in Keralam theatre
At 387, city turns up the spirit at The Hindu’s Made of Chennai festival
