Bollywood star or deepfake? AI floods social media in Asia
Women are top target of generative AI's 'chilling effect'.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Shah Rukh Khan's spy film sees bumper Bollywood opening despite protests
The success of "Pathaan", where Khan plays a spy fighting a militant outfit opens to packed movie theatres in India.
Thu Jan 26 2023
'Pushing boundaries': Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes
India's film industry, the world's most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival.
Fri May 27 2022
Cannes Film Festival rolls out red carpet as crowds descend for 75th anniversary
The world's biggest film festival runs from May 17-28, back to its traditional calendar following two years of pandemic disruptions.
Wed May 18 2022
Indian star Akshay Kumar acknowledges Bollywood's drug 'problem'
Indian media has also joined calls for a wider investigation into the multibillion-dollar film industry's so-called "drugs mafia".
Mon Oct 05 2020
Top Bollywood star Deepika Padukone questioned in drug probe
Padukone was reportedly being questioned on whether she procured banned drugs for consumption following interception of phone messages.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Bollywood actress Deepika reveals how depression wrecked her life
Popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is stalked by a killer. A silent killer going by the dreadful name of 'depression'.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Prolific Padukone rises to top of Bollywood A-list
With four hit films, the former model has risen to the top of the A-list and now has Hollywood in her sights.
Mon Dec 30 2013
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025