The Kerala government is hard pressed to find an acceptable candidate for the post of the Chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy at the earliest, as the selection process for the International Film Festival of Kerala (IIFK) is already in progress when film maker Ranjith resigned following a sexual harassment charge levelled against him…
Members of Women in Cinema Collective speak during a press conference in Kochi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The report of the three-member Justice Hema Committee, formed in 2017 was released on August 19, 2024 revealing shocking horrid tales of discrimination, exploitation and sexual harassment of women in the Malayalam film industry. The report,…
The southwest monsoon has become active in the core monsoon regions of coastal Karnataka, the Konkan region, Goa, and parts of southeast Gujarat with the formation of twin systems, one over the land and the other over the north Bay of Bengal. According to a weather bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on…
The 13-year-old Assamese girl who left home in Thiruvananthapuram after being scolded by her mother five days ago, returned to the city on Sunday night. The girl, who was tracked to Visakhapatnam en route her journey to Assam, was brought back by a team of the Kazhakuttom police. She will be housed at the shelter…
Actor Siddique (left) and filmmaker Ranjith. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Justice K. Hema committeeâs report on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry continued to rock the film world, as Sunday (August 25, 2024) witnessed the exits of two high-profile men holding important positions. The government, under pressure by…
The Instagram post by actor Bhavana. Amid the churn in the Malayalam film industry following the release of the Hema committee report and high profile resignations over sexual misconduct allegations, actor Bhavana on Sunday put up an Instagram post with a quote from Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara. âAbove all, always be capable of feeling deeply…
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, extended a warm welcome to Olympic bronze medallist P.R. Sreejesh and his family at his residence here on Sunday. During the visit, Mr. Sreejesh showcased his Olympic medal to the Minister, who expressed immense pride and gratitude for the athleteâs contribution to…
Actor Siddique, general secretary of AMMA. File Actor Siddique quit as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) following allegations of sexual assault levelled by actress Revathy Sampath. Mr. Siddique confirmed to The Hindu that he had submitted his resignation letter to actor Mohanlal, the President of AMMA in light of…
Mahila Congress workers demanding prosecution based on Hema Committee report, in Kochi, on August 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far: On August 19, the Hema Committee report on a host of issues in the Malayalam film industry, particularly those faced by women, was released to the public, nearly five years…
Young animation filmmakers interact with students at the Cartoon Kalari organised by the Kerala Cartoon Academy at Chavara Cultural Centre in Kochi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As many as 60 students from across the State had an interesting time watching animation films made by students themselves. The venue was the âCartoon Kalariâ…
