December 9, 2025

Auroville Literature Festival Set for Dec 15-21 with Language Themes and VIP Guests

The Auroville Literature Festival will run from December 15 to 21. It features sessions by language—Sanskrit, Tamil, French, and English. Top guests include Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

December 8, 2025

Paramount Challenges Netflix with $108.4bn Warner Bros Bid

Paramount, backed by the Ellison family, has made a $108.4bn offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery. This beats Netflix's $83bn bid, sparking a fierce battle for the studio and its streaming networks.

December 8, 2025

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict on Haal Film Certification Dispute

Kerala High Court reserved its decision on appeals challenging the CBFC’s A certificate to Malayalam film Haal. Catholic Congress raised concerns over religious portrayal, calling it defamatory and a threat to peace.

December 8, 2025

Actor Dileep Acquitted in 2017 Assault Case After Eight Years

Kerala court acquits actor Dileep in a 2017 assault case after a long trial. His fans celebrate outside, while others express disappointment.

December 8, 2025

Thieves Steal Eight Matisse Artworks in São Paulo Library Heist

Two armed men stole eight Matisse engravings and five Portinari works from São Paulo’s Biblioteca Mário de Andrade during the final day of an art exhibit. The thieves escaped on foot after holding up visitors and a security guard.