12th Indian Film Festival of Ireland (IFFI) to take place virtually from 22nd to 25th October; Opening film Toofan

The 12th Indian Film Festival of Ireland (IFFI) will be virtually held from 22nd to 25th of October 2021. The festival stream can be accessed over the Zoom platform via ID number 805 206 6532. Siraj Zaidi is the Festival Director for this year. From various languages within the country, Indian Film Industry collectively is … Read more

VHCCI Diwali Mela on 30th and 31st October in Dublin; Cultural performances, kids’ games and offer sales among attractions

Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre Ireland (VHCCI) conducts Diwali Mela to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. The festival takes place at VHCCI centre in Dublin on 30th and 31st of October 2021. The festival offers Big Bouncy Castle, Candy floss, Popcorn & Chocolate fountain and lots of other fun stuff. Cultural performances, games for kids … Read more

Indian poet Aswathy Plackal to perform at art event conducted by Indian Embassy in Ireland

Aswathy Plackal, an Indian expat in Ireland and young poet will be presenting her work in the upcoming art event conducted by Indian Embassy in Ireland in collaboration with Embassy of Ireland. The event titled ‘Macedoine: The Irish Indian Medley’ is felicitated by The Narrators Performing Arts Society and Bunnacurry Poets. Aswathy’s first poetry titled … Read more

UK schools will admit hundreds of students with names Otis and Maeve in the coming years; Know why?

Movies influence us for sure. But influence of the hit Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ is going to another level and will be even remembered by our next generation. Know why? According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the UK, the names of two protagonists in the series, Maeve and Otis are now two … Read more

‘Squid Game’ becomes Netflix’s biggest series launch, hits 111 million views since debut

Netflix on Wednesday confirmed that its Korean language show “Squid Game” has become its “biggest series launch” till date after the survival drama hit the mark of 111 million views in less than a month since its debut. The show, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, premiered on the streamer on September 17. “Squid Game” has surpassed … Read more

Key Takeaways of Budget 2022: There’s Something for Everyone – An Analysis by Shijumon Chacko

Another year, yet another budget, with fresh hopes grounded on new developments and success. Considering all the elements of current Covid19 uncertainties, employment considerations, taxation matters, welfare and pensions, child care and parenting; the much-awaited Irish Budget 2022 has been announced earlier today. Paschal Donohoe opened his Budget speech with a reflection on the pandemic … Read more

Irish actor Cillian Murphy to play lead in Nolan’s next titled ‘Oppenheimer’

Christopher Nolan has announced his next film titled ‘Oppenheimer’ with Irish actor Cillian Murphy. Murphy, who had had frequent collaborations with Nolan will be playing role of the physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in this historical drama film. The story revolves around Robert Oppenheimer who was part of running the Los Alamos Laboratory and involved in … Read more

Scarlett Johansson settles dispute with Disney Studios over Black Widow release

Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Studios have reached a settlement in a dispute over the OTT release of her movie ‘Black Widow.’ Johansson sued the Studio for breaching release agreements and alleged that it had made her loss significant amount of remuneration. Black Widow had a release simultaneously in cinemas as well as the studio’s … Read more