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'A fantastic year for Indian films at Cannes': Meenakshi Shedde's highlights from the Croisette
Indian and South Asian cinema has really shone this year, from Anurag Kashyap's 'Kennedy' to the student film 'Nehemich'. Film journalist and critic Meenakshi Shedde rounds up the achievements in this dispatch from Cannes' celebrated promenade
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Louis Vuitton braves rain on its Italian island paradise
When you're the flagship brand within the powerhouse LVMH portfolio, with a guest list that includes Catherine Deneuve, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone, what's a little rain?
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The Le Mans 24 Hours: 100 years of man, machine, and midnight oil
Since 33 cars set off in the rain for the very first edition on May 26, 1923, Le Mans has gone on to earn an exalted place in motorsport's calendar alongside Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500
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FTII student film makes it to Cannes: 'Nehemich' crew speaks to Meenakshi Shedde
The short film by Yudhajit Basu, co-written by Prithvijoy Ganguly, traces the tale of a tribal girl who is banished during her period and draws parallels with isolation during the Covid-19 lockdown
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Dheeraj Akolkar's documentary on Liv Ullmann at Cannes 2023: Director speaks to Meenakshi Shedde
Akolkar, a Pune boy whose work ranges from Bollywood masala to arthouse cinema, unveils the person behind the persona of legendary Norwegian actress Liv Ullmann in his new documentary 'Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled'
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From Spain to South Korea, countries that are trying to lure foreign workers
Going the expat route can be costly, especially when it comes to acquiring work permits. However, some destinations offer more advantageous visas to foreign workers than others
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Young people are turning to classical music to help them study
While many scientific studies have suggested a link between listening to music and concentration, the preferred genre for young students working on their lesson comes from the classical repertoire
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Kennedy is beyond my wildest dreams: Sunny Leone speaks to Meenakshi Shedde at Cannes 2023
Actor Sunny Leone talks about redefining her identity and living her dream, overcoming nasty critics and Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy, the movie that could be career-defining for her, at the Cannes Film Festival
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Cannes 2023: Anurag Kashyap and Rahul Bhat talk all things 'Kennedy' with Meenakshi Shedde
Anurag Kashyap says that 'Kennedy', a buzzy fictional thriller based on a real-life incident in locked-down Mumbai, fulfils all his cinematic fantasies. Watch as he and actor Rahul Bhat take film journalist Meenakshi Shedde through the film's journey, just ahead of its Cannes premiere
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Will 3D-printed superyacht become the future of leisure boating?
Shipyards worldwide are working on technological innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of shipping. New York designer Jozeph Forakis has some ideas
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A Patek Philippe owned by China's last emperor sells for $5 million
The Ref 96 Quantieme Lune timepiece, which boasts a crown-like moon phase, originally belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the final monarch of the Chinese Qing dynasty