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A curated reading list explores how travel and movement inspire literature, featuring works ranging from musical references to contemporary memoirs by acclaimed authors like Arundhati Roy.
The 17th London Indian Film Festival will feature Bollywood actor Aamir Khan in conversation and a 'Goodness Gracious Me' reunion, running from July 9-19 across multiple UK cities.
Han Kang and Arundhati Roy were among the notable authors who received annual awards from US book critics.
Indian police conducted a large operation, seizing over 20,000 pirated book copies, including works by Arundhati Roy and Haruki Murakami, from warehouses and a printing press, dismantling a significant production ring.
The Berlin Film Festival faced controversy as comments regarding Gaza led to Indian novelist Arundhati Roy's boycott and a German minister's walkout.
The Berlinale head defended Wim Wenders after Arundhati Roy criticized his comments, stating that artists should not be pressured into soundbites.
Author Arundhati Roy has stated that protests by the Chief Justice of India (CJP) dealt Prime Minister Narendra Modi a bigger blow than an election defeat.
Also the adventure film "The Revenant", "Jerry Maguire" and a documentary about Arundhati Roy.
Renowned authors Lyse Doucet and Arundhati Roy have both been included in the shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, recognizing their significant literary contributions.
A restored version of the film will be released in theatres on March 13
The Film Heritage Foundation has restored Arundhati Roy and Pradip Krishen's 1989 Indian cult film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones,' which is now making its debut at the Berlinale.
Berlinale head says artists should not be pushed into soundbites after author quit over president’s remarks that film-makers should ‘stay out of politics’ The Berlin film festival has issued a lengthy statement “in defence of our film-makers, and especially our jury and jury president”, after what it described as a “media storm that has swept over the Berlinale” in its first few days. The defence follows criticism levelled at the jury, in particular president, Wim Wenders, for comments made when fielding questions about the war in Gaza. Asked during the opening press conference if films can effect political change, the German film-maker said that “movies can change the world” but “not in a political way”, adding that film-makers “have to stay out of politics”. Continue reading...
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy spoke at the London Indian Film Festival about the unauthorized use of Beatles songs in her film, the rise of AI in cinema, and the aesthetic of independent filmmaking.
Arundhati Roy's latest work, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me,' is described as a deeply personal memoir that delves into the complexities and contradictions that have shaped her life and writing.
Delhi Police have conducted a major bust, seizing 20,000 pirated books, including bestsellers by authors like Arundhati Roy and Haruki Murakami.
Donald Trump stated on social media that there would be no deal with Iran unless Tehran surrenders unconditionally, reiterating his hardline stance.
New Israeli strikes have hit the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 12 people dead, with the IDF claiming these attacks were a response to ceasefire violations. Amid escalating security concerns, Doctors Without Borders has reduced non-critical operations at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.