Germany's biggest beer Festival opens under tight security after attacks
The Festival drew seven million visitors last year who consumed 6.5 million litres of beer. The price of beer, however, has risen over 15 euros due to inflation. Key Points
India TodayDol Purnima: From history to significance, all you want to know about the swing Festival of Braj region
Dola Purnima, a Hindu swing festival, celebrates Radha and Krishna on the full moon night of Falgun. From history to significance, all details inside. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCoachella 2024: A look at who is going to take the stage this season and how to get those tickets
In addition to the headlining acts, the diverse lineup includes renowned artists such as Peso Pluma, Blur, J Balvin, Ice Spice, Sublime, Lil Uzi Vert, Grimes, Victoria Monet, Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Justice, Deftones, and Lil Yachty. The Festival also provides a platform for emerging talents like Bizarrap, Khruangbin, and others. Key Points
Economic TimesThere's a new music Festival race in Northeast. Dambuk's OFAM offers 12 genres & rice beer
Neon lights, vertical screens, and fire and smoke shows added to OFAM's grandeur. It was a scene straight out of the 2012 Tom Cruise-starrer Rock of Ages. Key Points
ThePrintAR Rahman reaches Nagore Dargah in auto-rickshaw to attend Kanduri festival
The ace musician arrived in an auto-rickshaw to participate in the Festival yesterday. In the visuals, the Oscar award winner was seen wearing a maroon kurta. Key Points
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Sandalwood procession turned out to be crowd-puller at Nagore Dargah
The death anniversary of sufi saint Shahul Hameed is celebrated every year as the 'Kanduri Festival' at the world-famous Nagore Dargah. The 467th year of the Kanduri Festival began at the famous Nagore Dargah on December 17 with a grand flag hoisting. The Sandalwood procession called Taboot, the main event of the Kanduri Festival started from Nagaipattam Yahussian Palli Street. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig to head Cannes Film Festival jury
BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. director Greta Gerwig, who packed theatres this summer with the pink-themed movie phenomenon "Barbie", was named as jury president for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Thursday Key Points
ThePrintNagaland's Hornbill Festival attracts more than 78k visitors in first 5 days
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland kickstarted on December 1. It is being held at the picturesque Naga heritage village Kisama. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visits Hornbill Festival in Nagaland
Eric Garcetti took to X to share his experience from the festival. He also added that he will be coming back to the Festival next year. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAlibaba's Taobao, Tmall cancel Dec 12 shopping festival, to host substitute event
Alibaba's online shopping platforms Taobao and Tmall cancelled their annual Dec. 12 shopping Festival and will instead host another shopping spree called 'year-end good price' in December, according to notices on the platforms' websites on Friday. Key Points
ReutersMaha govt to spend Rs 25 crore for Mumbai Fest to promote inclusivity
Mumbai, Nov 23 (PTI) The Maharashtra government will spend Rs 25 crore for the nine-day Mumbai Festival in January, state Tourism Minister Girish Mahajan said on Thursday. The mega event to be held between January 20-28, 2024, is an amalgam of a slew of already popular events like the Kalaghoda Festival and Tata Mumbai Marathon. […] Key Points
ThePrintSuits cast gears up for reunion at ATX TV Festival, marking five years since series finale
Confirmed participants in the panel include Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, and Dulé Hill, along with the show's creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh. Additional panelists will be announced soon, as stated by the festival. The cast had previously commemorated the shows 100th episode with a pilot reading at the Festival in 2017. 'Suits,' which also starred Meghan Markle and Gabriel Macht, revolves around the character of Mike Ross (Adams), who embarks on a career at a law firm alongside some of New York Citys top lawyers, including Harvey Specter (Macht), Donna Paulson (Rafferty), and Rachel Zane (Markle). Key Points
Economic TimesBhai Dooj 2023: When is Bhaiya Dooj? Know timings, muhurat, rituals, and other details
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Phonta, is a Festival celebrated on November 14-15, 2023. Sisters seek blessings for their brothers by applying 'tika' on their foreheads and exchanging gifts. Key Points
mintBhaiya Dooj 2023: When is Bhai Dooj? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat
Bhaiya Dooj is the auspicious Festival that celebrates the special bond between siblings. From correct date to shubh muhurat, here's all you need to know. Key Points
Hindustan TimesRoyal Highland Festival in Bhutan boosts Layap incomes with homestays
During the recent Royal Highland Festival, more than 500 visitors stayed in the homestays. The Festival attracts many domestic and international tourists. | Travel Key Points
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Priyanka Chopra stuns in white saree for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Watch
Priyanka Chopra attended the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in a white saree for the third day. She had a Masterclass Session with Bhumi Pednekar. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesMAMI Film Festival 2023: Priyanka Chopra to Kareena Kapoor; who wore what
Celebrities attended the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 last night. Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and other stars attended. See who wore what. | Fashion Trends Key Points
Hindustan TimesKareena stuns in black, Saif joins Karisma at MAMI opening ceremony. See pics
Saif Ali Khan posed with Karisma Kapoor at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. Diana Penty, Bhumi Pednekar, Sanya Malhotra were also present. See pics here. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesBehind the curtain: Anupama Chopra on the magic and mania of film festivals
They’re stressful. They're chaotic. And the memories are indelible – from bliss in the Himalayas, to being shouted at by irate viewers in the lobby of a PVR. Key Points
Hindustan TimesStriking the right chord: Sustainability steals the show at music festivals
Sustainability isn't something that's nice to have; it's a mandate. And it's the right thing to communicate to our audience so that they start thinking about it as well, says Bacardi NH7 Weekender director Tej Brar. Key Points
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Clicking towards record: India's Festival season spurs online shopping spree
Run off their virtual feet at the start of India's Festival season, e-commerce companies like Amazon (AMZN.O) and Walmart (WMT.N) owned Flipkart are looking forward to a potentially record breaking few weeks. Key Points
ReutersU2 alters 'Pride' lyrics to pay tribute to Israeli Festival massacre victims. Details here
U2 honored Israeli Festival massacre victims in their Las Vegas show, modifying Pride (In the Name of Love) lyrics. Bono paid tribute to music-loving stars of David and prayed for peace, acknowledging the tragic events in Israel and Gaza. Key Points
Economic TimesJessica Chastain to lead Marrakech Film Festival jury
Despite a recent earthquake in Morocco, which had a significant impact on the country, the Festival - a vital source of local employment and pride-is proceeding as planned. Notably, the 20th edition will proceed with the participation of several A-list celebrities who have confirmed their attendance. Marrakech Film Festival is a major cultural event in Morocco and one of the few international festivals of its scale that offers free public screenings and masterclasses. Key Points
Economic TimesKarishma Tanna bags Best Actress for Scoop at Busan Film Festival-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Karishma Tanna was nominated in two categories at the festival. She also picked the trophy for ‘Best Series’ for ‘Scoop’ at the Busan Film Festival. Key Points
FirstpostPalm Tree Music Festival 2024 in Aspen: Know date, venue, performers, tickets and more
The Palm Tree Music Festival 2024 in Aspen promises to be a noteworthy event, featuring a line-up of renowned artists. It is also returning for its second year. Key Points
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Venice Film Festival 2023: Dates, lineup, opening and closing movies
Venice Film Festival 2023 organisers have announced the lineup. Here are all details pertaining to dates, opening and closing movies. Key Points
Economic TimesThe 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows amid Malaysia LGBTQ controversy. This is what happened
The 1975 has canceled shows in Indonesia and Taiwan due to Malaysias LGBTQ controversy. Frontman Matty Healy's comments and on-stage kiss led to a set cut at Good Vibes Festival. Key Points
Economic TimesGenshin Impact Summer Festival 2023: Start date, rewards and all you need to Know
The upcoming Genshin Impact Summer Festival 2023 is an upcoming occasion where players can engage in specialized tasks and acquire Primogems without charge. As the event is approaching, here is everything you need to know about it. Key Points
Economic Times2023 Tribeca Film Festival seeks to tell ‘untold stories’
Running from June 7 to June 18, nearly 70% of the competition feature films are directed by women. The Festival is showcasing 43 first-time filmmakers, including many from traditionally underrepresented communities. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAnushka Sharma makes her Cannes red carpet debut in a gorgeous white ensemble, Alia Bhatt calls her ‘stunning’
Anushka Sharma looked gorgeous at the 76th Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli, was in awe of her look and expressed the same in the comments section. Key Points
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Anti-war to anti-dress codes: The many protests at Cannes over the years
A woman dressed in the colours of the Ukraine flag poured fake blood on herself at the Cannes red carpet. Cannes has been the site of many expressions of dissent. Here are some of the most well-known. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCannes Film Festival: Protestor sneaks in, pours fake blood on red carpet. Watch
A woman covered herself with fake blood on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival. The clip of the protest has since gone viral on the internet. | Hollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesEsha Gupta makes Cannes Film Festival debut in white gown. See pics
Actor Esha Gupta made her Cannes Film Festival debut on Tuesday. She rocked the red carpet in a thigh-high slit gown. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesJio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 expands its vision to South Asia, announces call for entries-Entertainment News , Firstpost
Commenting on this, Anupama Chopra, Festival Director, said, 'We are delighted to announce our call for entries for Jio MAMI Mumbai film Festival 2023. As one of the most anticipated film festivals in India, we celebrate new and brave cinematic voices.' Key Points
FirstpostControversies galore at Cannes Film Festival 2023, but these are nothing new
Controversies at Cannes are nothing new. Here's a look at some of them this year, from the opening film, Johnny Depp's Jeanne de Barry, to Homecoming. | Hollywood Key Points
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