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Venice 2026 – ‘Our Share of Sand’ – shifting family loyalties make for absorbing watch

Film shot in India, helmed by Brit Shalini Adnani, has just had its world premiere at Critic’s Week in Venice…

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Bollywood asianculturevulture vibes: Monsoon blues but one film leaps forward massively…

August was a busy month at the box office; some failed, many gained and there was one big surprise… By…

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Bird Bites: ‘Paro’ film – Raindance Film Festival; Cactus Pears, Factory Dad, Occupy Cannes…

Some of the latest news and a new interview Reel from us – all from the world of film… 🎥…

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Jaipur Literature Festival London (JLF) 2026: 100m downloads for Empire Podcast – closing session; founders & writers speak to us…

New books and writers – established and new – participated in the London edition of JLF London at the British…

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AR Rahman x Rushil Ranjan & Abi Sampa April 24-26 Royal Albert Hall

Promotion Will you be there? Since announcing these concerts, the Royal Albert Hall (RAH) has added a third – for…

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Prashasti Singh – ‘The Divine Feminine’ – funny, relatable, man observer…

Comedian tries out her English, among other things… 🎭Details of the next Indian comedian coming to Soho Theatre – see…

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Happy New Year! Noticed some changes…

More on the way as the year unfolds, sign up to our newsletter if you want to know more and…

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Our top five for 2025 – from the editor’s desk

What we liked and what made an impact and what we won’t forget quickly… Subscribe and follow for more in…

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Turner Prize 2025 – Nnena Kalu wins – a turning point for art for all

Britain’s top art prize award is creating headlines around the world… HISTORY has been created with Britain’s top art prize…

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‘Who Will Remain’ – The Crisis of Masculinity, a novel of substance

THOUGHTFUL, considered, reflective – and impressive – Kasim Ali is rather like his second novel, ‘Who Will Remain’. But don’t…

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