What drives the Chinese film industry towards its success?
The Chinese film industry has transformed from "chaser" to "leader," with 2025's Spring Festival box-office reaching 10.5 billion yuan, surpassing…
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First International Competition of Russian and African Journalists
On the 225th birth anniversary of Alexander Pushkin, a competition was organised for Russian and African journalists on great personalities…
Hues of revolution: Art as resistance exemplifies hope and despair
Art as resistance, from Palestinian ballads to anti-colonial paintings, reveals deep truths and inspires global solidarity against oppression.
Dressing up dystopia: Met Gala’s dissonance amid Gaza genocide
The conspicuous silence of the celebrities on Gaza genocide contrasts starkly with Met Gala's glamour, sparking online movements to divest…
Adipurush controversy: Not just what’s screened but how it’s screened
Adipurush is a controversial film that despite scaling heights of success within three days of release, smacks all propaganda.
Bengali artists recall Mrinal Sen, a political filmmaker who didn’t use films for propaganda
Legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen's centenary celebrated in Kolkata's Russian Centre for Science and Culture (Gorky Sadan) by eminent artists.
Mamata bans “The Kerala Story” in West Bengal, critics call it a morale booster for the BJP
The West Bengal government banned the film "The Kerala Story", promoted by the BJP, in the state, sparking a slugfest…
Kolkata’s Gorky Sadan celebrates Soviet Union’s anti-fascist Victory Day
Russian Centre for Science and Culture—Gorky Sadan—is celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory against Nazi Germany with…
Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya (76) passed away
Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya (76) passed away on Wednesday, April 26th. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was undergoing treatment.
Famous Soviet author Maxim Gorky’s 155th birth anniversary celebrated in Kolkata’s Gorky SadanÂ
Kolkata's Russian Centre for Science and Culture celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of famous Soviet novelist Maxim Gorky at Gorky…
