Firefly in the making at the opening of Threads of Time | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One might think that there are not many similarities between the subtle French, and vibrant Indian culture. A closer look can prove otherwise. Just as Indians take pride in their handicrafts and preserve the art of embroidery, so do the French. Master […]
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Thota Tharani at Alliance Française of Madras | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The front lawn at the Alliance Française of Madras, in the heart of the city, had recently become the venue for an array of cultural performances. The traffic outside the gate, moving at a snail’s pace, made it known to the public that […]
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Stills from ‘Last Film Show’, ‘Village Rockstars’ Indian films like the Oscar-shortlisted Last Film Show ( Chhello Show) and Rima Das’s acclaimed Village Rockstars will be screened at the inaugural edition of the Nirvana – Festival de la Culture et du Cinema Indiens in France, reports state. The festival, set to take place in Saint-Tropez […]
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A protester stands in front of French Gendarmes during a demonstration a few days after the government pushed a pensions reform through parliament without a vote, using the article 49,3 of the constitution in Strasbourg on March 20, 2023. – The French government survived two no-confidence motions in parliament on March 20, 2023 but still […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron scratches his face after delivering a speech ahead of his visit in Central Africa, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to reduce the number of French troops in Africa under a “new security partnership” with the concerned […]
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Léa Seydoux in a still from ‘France’ | Photo Credit: MUBI Film distributor and streaming service MUBI has unveiled a new trailer for filmmaker Bruno Dumont’s upcoming comedy-drama France. The film is headlined by Léa Seydoux. Written and directed by Dumont, the film received its World Premiere at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Apart from […]
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A giant replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy on the pitch of the Lusail Stadium in Qatar | Photo Credit: Reuters The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup is in full swing in Qatar. Here is a recap of the knockout stages of the tournament before the December 18 final. When is the […]
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French baguette breads on display at a bakery in Caen, western France | Photo Credit: AFP The French baguette — “250 grams of magic and perfection”, in the words of President Emmanuel Macron, and one of the abiding symbols of the nation — was given UNESCO heritage status on Wednesday. The bread, with its crusty […]
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South Korean players run towards supporters after winning their quarter-final match against Spain at the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan, 22 June 2002. | Photo Credit: JIMIN LAI With two Asian teams (Saudi Arabia and Japan) taming two giants of football (Argentina and Germany, respectively), the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s group stages were off to […]
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France’s Lucas Hernandez is helped off the pitch during the World Cup group D soccer match between France and Australia, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. | Photo Credit: AP Another one of France’s 2018 World Cup-winning team is injured and was ruled out of the title defense on Wednesday, and likely […]
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