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Contemporary World Film Series 2026 drew a vibrant international audience to TK Park for a successful screening of Laapataa Ladies (The Lost Ladies) by Kiran Rao. Diplomats, distinguished guests and film lovers enjoyed an evening of cinema, cultural exchange and warm conversations, complemented by Indian cuisine and a special appearance…
La Fenice has dismissed incoming music director Beatrice Venezi months before her start date, citing “offensive” public remarks. Venezi sparked backlash after suggesting orchestra roles were inherited, amid ongoing criticism of her experience and alleged ties to PM Giorgia Meloni.
US singer d4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla linked to him in 2025. He is being held without bail as prosecutors review evidence, while his lawyers deny wrongdoing and no charges have yet been…
Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most iconic playback singers, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai after being hospitalised for exhaustion and a chest infection. Over a career spanning eight decades, she recorded more than 12,000 songs and became a defining voice of Bollywood. Her versatility and global…
TK Park opens its 2026 Contemporary World Film Series with Hijo Aja Ka Kura, a Nepali ensemble comedy-drama by Pant Productions. Directed by Sakar Pant and starring Santosh Pant, the film explores family, migration, and relationships with humor. The Embassy of Nepal supports the free screening on 9 May 2026,…
