Cannes Film Festival

History Today: US declares the 'global war on terror' after the 9/11 attacks

US President George W Bush addressed a joint session of Congress and the American public to formally declare a global war on terror just nine days after a terrorist attack by al-Qaeda claimed around 3,000 lives. It was also the day in 1973 when Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, a former world number 1 and self-proclaimed chauvinist, in the legendary 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match

Cannes 2025: Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Karan Johar; story behind Ishaan Khatter & Janhvi Kapoor’s Homebound

Inspired by a pandemic era, New York Times essay, the Indian film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor’s Homebound drew a standing ovation at its premiere but did not take home any awards. All you need to know about this film.

2 power blackouts, 1 region, 0 arrests: Who is sabotaging France’s electric grid?

In just 24 hours, two major blackouts hit southeastern France — first in Cannes during the film festival, then in Nice — crippling power for over 200,000 homes. Investigations point to arson and sabotage, with an anarchist group claiming responsibility

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Cannes 2025 appearance: Tribute to operation ‘Sindoor’ or just a PR exercise?

As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s ‘sindoor’ look at Cannes 2025 goes viral, two questions that came to my mind were whether this was a solidarity towards our soldiers and her support for Operation Sindoor or was it to shut down divorce rumours with Abhishek Bachchan ? Netizens are loving her look. But isn’t it trivializing the courage of our soldiers?

Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan flaunts her 'sindoor' at the red carpet; was it a tribute to India's recent 'Operation Sindoor'?

Videos circulating on social media showed the 51-year-old actor smiling warmly and waving as she greeted fans on the red carpet.

Cannes 2025: From Sakshi Sindwani, Kusha Kapila to Parul Gulati; How it’s no more of a festival for filmmakers & critics; but more of a commercial marketplace for influencers

The Cannes film festival has totally lost its exclusivity. Once a place for cinema lovers, it has now become a place for influencers and entrepreneurs. There isn’t any passionate conversation on world cinema, rather it is all about who wore what at the red carpet.

FirstUp: Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, India-EU to begin FTA talks... Headlines of the day

US President Donald Trump will be visiting Saudi Arabia today in a bid to secure more investment from the oil-producing nations. Meanwhile, India and the European Union will begin the 11th round of negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Kim Kardashian is set to testify against the armed robbery of her jewellery in 2016 in Paris. The Cannes Film Festival is set to begin today in France

From Cannes to Golden Globes: Payal Kapadia’s glorious journey portraying sisterhood in cinema | Exclusive

This is the first time in 26 years that an Indian filmmaker has been nominated in this category. Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ has earned the golden globe nominations for best motion picture in a non-English language and best director.

All We Imagine as Light Movie Review: Payal Kapadia’s film teaches us the importance of women friendship

Deeply immersive Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix-winning film, All We Imagine As Light talks about women's desires and friendship in a city where people like to stay aloof.

Are social media influencers getting more value than craftsmen & actors on digital, advertising and cinematic stage?

During the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which is known for the participation of legendary stars, directors and their impeccable films, we saw several influencers from India posing for the shutterbugs