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Professor M.P. Gupta takes charge as IIM Lucknow’s new director
A recipient of Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowship and Best Professor Award at World Education Congress, Prof Gupta brings a future-focused vision for IIM Lucknow.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 08:42 PM IST
Cyber fraudster impersonates company director, tricks accountant into transferring ₹30 lakh
Cyber fraudster impersonates company director, tricks accountant into transferring ₹30 lakh
Published on Apr 20, 2025 12:06 AM IST
PTI |
IIT Delhi Prof. Manmohan P Gupta to take charge as new director of IIM Lucknow
Prof. Gupta is a distinguished faculty member at the Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 07:55 AM IST
Hrithik Roshan opens up on making directorial debut with Krrish 4
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan said he needs all the encouragement as he gears up to make his directorial debut with Krrish 4.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 02:28 PM IST
Riya Sharma
Like Studio Ghibli-style portraits? Hayao Miyazaki says this on AI-generated art
An old clip of Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki reacting strongly to AI-generated animation has resurfaced on social media.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 02:17 PM IST
No Other Land director slams US Academy for ‘no public support' to Hamdan Ballal
No Other Land co-director Yuval Abraham criticized the US Academy for failing to support Hamdan Ballal during his ordeal.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 08:39 PM IST
Riya Sharma
Oscar-winning Palestinian director released after attack by settler in West Bank
The director sustained injuries during the assault, which occurred following his film's Oscar win.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:55 PM IST
PTI |
International Women’s Day: A day to celebrate, and heed the warnings
Aspirational India gives cause for hope. The ASER (annual status of education report) released earlier this year lists the reasons why.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Interview | Achal Mishra on meeting Vinod Kumar Shukla, making a doc on his life
In this exclusive interview with Achal Mishra, the director talks about the journey of making his new documentary Chaar Phool Hain Aur Duniya Hai.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:28 PM IST
The Apprentice director denies being dropped by agencies for groping allegations
Ali Abbasi admitted to making "an over-familiar gesture" at a Golden Globes party, describing it as a "slap on the rear."
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 02:02 PM IST
ANI | | Edited by Ananya Das
Diljit Dosanjh takes a firm stand against CBFC censorship of Punjab'95
Diljit Dosanjh's next big on-screen pursuit, Punjab'95 has been contending with controversy since the get go. The actor and singer has now taken a firm stand
Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:52 PM IST
Interview: Aditya Vikram Sengupta reveals why Mayanagar took so long to release
Director Aditya Vikram Sengupta opened up about the making of Mayanagar and why he is not worried, rather excited, about the film's release.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Chandigarh admn reshuffles charges after HCSofficer Richa’s arrival
Richa will serve as additional director, higher education; joint secretary, urban planning and metro, and housing. She has also been given the charge of director, food and supplies and consumer affairs and legal metrology, as well as joint secretary, food and supplies.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Naomi Watts says David Lynch saved her career before she quit acting
Actor Naomi Watts shares how filmmaker David Lynch gave her a career-changing opportunity, just when she was ready to quit acting.
Published on Jan 22, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
All We Imagine As Light nominated for Best Foreign Film at BAFTA Awards 2025
All We Imagine As Light scored a nomination in the Best Film Not in the English Language category. The award ceremony will take place on February 16.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:50 PM IST
DC boss James Gunn defends delay of The Batman 2 to 2027; says gaps are common
James Gunn defends The Batman Part II’s 2027 delay, citing script development, and highlights similar gaps in major sequels; Superman: Legacy set for 2025.
Published on Dec 29, 2024 12:13 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Charles Shyer, director of Father Of The Bride, dies at 83
Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work on iconic comedies, has passed away at the age of 83.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 05:07 PM IST
ANI | HT Entertainment Desk
Israeli forces detain director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital amid conflict
Israeli forces have detained the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, along with other medical staff.
Published on Dec 28, 2024 01:19 PM IST
AFP |
Exclusive | Bhargav Saikia talks about his film Bokshi, set to premiere at IFFR
In this exclusive interview, director Bhargav Saikia opened up about making Bokshi, a folk horror fantasy shot in the deep forests of Sikkim in Northeast India.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Atul Tiwari on Shyam Benegal: He was the last gentleman in the film industry
Actor-writer Atul Tiwari, author of Maestro - A Tribute to Shyam Benegal at 90, is deeply saddened with the demise of his mentor filmmaker Shyam Benegal.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 11:12 AM IST
Deep saxena
From Ankur to Zubeidaa: Remembering Shyam Benegal through his 10 iconic films
From Ankur to Zubeidaa, here's a look at Shyam Benegal’s iconic films that transformed Indian cinema with bold storytelling and socio-political depth
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Exclusive | Alice Rohrwacher, Jr on working with Leos Carax in An Urban Allegory
In this exclusive interview, director Alice Rohrwacher and JR talk about their short film An Urban Allegory and collaborating with Leos Carax.
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Vidhu Vinod Chopra says film producers buy tickets to their own films
Vidhu Vinod Chopra slammed false marketing and ticket-buying tactics in the industry and also revealed noone saw his recent film Zero Se Restart in the theatres
Published on Dec 19, 2024 03:04 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Prefer making films to web series: Prakash Jha
Says while a film can be written in 130 pages one season of a web series takes at least 400-500 pages to be written.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Godhooli Sharma, Lucknow
All We Imagine As Light gets better showtimes, Payal Kapadia reacts
All We Imagine As Light saw a re-release in India with more shows this weekend. Take a look at the shows and timings below.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 03:31 PM IST
Vashu Bhagnani files FIR against Ali Abbas Zafar for financial misconduct
The allegations, in the FIR filed against Ali Abbas Zafar, Himanshu Mehra, and Ekesh Randive, include financial fraud, forgery, and criminal misconduct.
Published on Dec 10, 2024 11:44 AM IST
Samarth Goyal
Director Ashwni Dhir's son dies in car accident, friend arrested: Report
Jalaj Dhir, who was 18 years old, went for a drive with three of his friends when the accident took place.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 12:02 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Mumbai is not just expensive but it can be a brutal city too: Payal Kapadia
Director Payal Kapadia shares insights on her film 'All We Imagine As Light,' highlighting the challenges faced by migrants in Mumbai.
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 12:53 PM IST
Exclusive | The Fable director Raam Reddy on integrating magical realism
In this exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, director Raam Reddy talked about making The Fable, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Mumbai Film Festival.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 08:13 AM IST
The Apprentice director reveals why he wanted to cast a WOMAN to play Trump
The upcoming Sebastian Stan film's director revealed that he thought about casting a woman in the leading role in the film about young Donald Trump.
Published on Oct 08, 2024 11:18 PM IST