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Film Phule should be shown in every school, college, cinema hall in Maha : MP Gaikwad

26 Apr 2025 | 7:48 PM

Mumbai, Apr 26 (UNI) Mumbai Congress president and MP Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday demanded that the film 'Phule' be made tax-free in Maharashtra and a special screening of the film should be organized in schools in the state, especially girls' schools.

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‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas explains reason behind Jedi Grandmaster Yoda’s backward speech

26 Apr 2025 | 7:25 PM

Los Angeles, Apr 26 (UNI) Attending the 45th anniversary screening of the universally acclaimed ‘Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back’ movie, legendary ‘Star Wars’ creator and filmmaker George Lucas explained the reason behind Jedi Grandmaster Yoda’s backwards speech, saying that it was a deliberate move to direct viewer attention to his words.

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Eminent painter Thota Vaikuntam to receive Yudhvir Foundation memorial award

26 Apr 2025 | 2:00 AM

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (UNI) The 32nd Yudhvir Foundation Memorial Award is being presented to Thota Vaikuntam for his outstanding contribution to art and for placing the Telangana region on the world map through his remarkable work.

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Rock band King Crimson vocalist-guitarist Jakko M Jakszyk announces ninth solo album

25 Apr 2025 | 9:19 PM

London, Apr 25 (UNI) King Crimson vocalist and guitarist Jakko M. Jakszyk's ninth solo album, ‘Son of Glen’, will be released on June 27, the rock veteran has announced while sharing his latest single, the album's ten-minute title track.

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Meghalaya filmmaker Kurbah wins big at Moscow International Film Festival

25 Apr 2025 | 4:46 PM

Shillong, Apr 25 (UNI) Two-time National Film Award (India) winner and self-taught filmmaker, Pradip Kurbah from Meghalaya, won two major honours at the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 for his Khasi film ‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng.’

Kurbah’s film ‘Ha Lyngkha Bneng’, or ‘The Elysian Field’ in English, tells the story of a secluded village in Meghalaya gradually being deserted due to urban migration. It explores themes of loneliness, resilience, and the strength of human connections through the lens of friendship and survival.

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