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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024