Expresso Entertainment Update

In today's IPL highlights: Controversy erupted during the Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Eliminator; Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 8000 runs in IPL history; Jos Buttler advocated for no international games during IPL.

In this week's sports roundup: Deepthi Jeevanji sets a world record in the women’s T20 400m; Messi’s signed napkin for his Barcelona move fetches a high auction price; India secures 21 quota berths in shooting for the Paris Olympics; and more.

In this Expresso Entertainment Feature, we discuss "Monkey Man," Dev Patel’s controversial action film. We explore how the movie blends the reverence for two gods, Hanuman and Amitabh Bachchan, into its narrative.

In this Expresso Sports Feature, we discuss the often-overlooked contributions of amateur cricketers like Jonathan Mills. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the IPL, we take a moment to honour the dedication of these unpaid players.

In today's Hollywood highlights: Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli co-founder, misses the Cannes ceremony; A mini-review of "The Three Musketeers Part II: Milady;" Veteran actor Richard Foronjy has passed away at 86; and more.

In this weekly round-up, we talk about Indigo and ITC's Q4 results, smartphone PLI, and India's marginal growth in refining volumes among other news.

In this week's bulletin, we discuss: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s interview on running democracy from Tihar Jail, the Supreme Court dismissing reviews of the Article 370 abrogation, and Norway, Ireland, and Spain recognising Palestine as a state.

In this week's lifestyle updates: Nepal bans Everest and MDH spices due to ethylene oxide contamination; Indian celebrities shine at Cannes 2024; Alia Bhatt discusses working child’s guilt during her pregnancy while filming Heart of Stone; and more.

In this Expresso Entertainment Feature, we discuss the extraordinary year in Mohanlal's career when, at the age of 26, he starred in 34 films. We explore how his remarkable performances earned him his first State Award and catapulted him to superstardom.

In this Expresso Entertainment Feature, we discuss Satyajit Ray's 70-minute romantic drama, "Kapurush," a film that remains one of the most underrated works of his career.