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Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'

For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India.

For exiled Russian director Zvyagintsev, triumph without belonging

Exiled Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev's latest film, Minotaur, won the second-highest honour at the Cannes Film Festival and was selected to represent France at the Oscars.

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Tech scammer Elizabeth Holmes focus of documentary by absurdist Nathan Fielder

The private life of disgraced Silicon Valley startup founder Elizabeth Holmes will soon be aired to the public in a startling new documentary filmed in the 34 days before she went to prison.

John Cena and Jessica Biel hit the gas in 'Matchbox: The Movie'

John Cena spent much of his childhood playing with Matchbox cars, so when the chance came to hit the gas in "Matchbox: The Movie," he jumped behind the wheel.

Unproven 'cures' pushed online amid plague concerns

Reports that a woman employed at a plague research institute in Russia's Irkutsk region died from the disease has spiked online interest in possible treatments for the illness in North America.

Canadian poet and classicist Anne Carson wins 'crazy' Nobel

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of writing.

Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel for modern spin on classics

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson for her modern twists on Greek mythology and antiquity that have inspired new forms of contemporary writing, the Swedish Academy said.

Canada's Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded on Thursday to Canadian poet Anne Carson, an essayist and classicist who brings a modern twist to mysticism and antiquity in her writings about love, desire and despair.

Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous.

'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

Nigerian producer and media mogul Mo Abudu has realised a "mad dream" by opening a unique cultural centre in London complete with a cinema dedicated to African film and black culture.

Searing AIDS drama 'Elsinore' opens London film festival

The searing drama "Elsinore" starring Olivia Colman and Andrew Scott in a true story about an actor dying with AIDS preparing to play Hamlet opened the London Film Festival Wednesday.

Russia glosses over dark Soviet past in reinvented museum

In a Moscow museum that once housed evidence of Stalin-era repression, serene family scenes flickered on a screen as a narrator hailed the tranquility of pre-World War II life in the Soviet Union.

In 'The Social Reckoning,' Jeremy Allen White takes on Facebook's 'frightening' ambition

Jeremy Allen White finds the power of social media frightening -- an anxiety he's now confronting in his latest film.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar winner of Hollywood classics, dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 102 years old.

Emmys gala will now stream its premier television awards

The Emmy Awards that celebrate the best in television are the latest entertainment industry gala to ink a streaming deal, and will leave broadcast for Amazon Prime starting next year.

Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover, creating Skydance

Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the control of David Ellison.

Asos says probing 'unauthorised activity' after phone alerts

UK online fashion giant Asos said Tuesday it was investigating "unauthorised activity involving third-party platforms" after its customers received a phone alert saying the retailer had been hacked.

Shakira, Pique return to court over children visit arrangements

Pop star Shakira and her former partner, retired Spanish footballer Gerard Pique, appeared at a Barcelona court on Tuesday to review visitation arrangements for their two children, with the singer seeking changes to limit their travel between the US and Spain.

France's Mistral unveils latest model in sovereign AI push

French AI startup Mistral announced Tuesday its biggest open-weight model, dubbed "Chonk", claiming enhanced performance and security capabilities for clients seeking to keep their data private instead of relying on closed models from the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum hosts 'homecoming' show for Willem de Kooning

When young Dutch artist Willem de Kooning stowed away on a US-bound cargo ship in 1926, little did he know he would become one of modern art's most iconic figures.

Chanel: unpicking one year of 'Blazymania'

Exactly a year since he unveiled his first collection at Chanel, Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy has proved himself to be a shrewd and hugely profitable recruit by the family-owned French fashion label.

Music links past, present for Pedro Pascal's cellist in 'Behemoth!'

Pedro Pascal learned to play the cello for his starring role in upcoming film "Behemoth!" from Oscar-winning writer-director Tony Gilroy.

Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo

Vivienne Westwood creative director Andreas Kronthaler said the fashion industry was in a "precarious moment" as he unveiled his latest Spring-Summer collection for the British house at Paris Fashion Week.

Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital

Nigerian models donned outfits of seemingly impossible amounts of fabric folded and moulded into massive silhouettes, or overlapping in shingled, feather-like patterns.

Disney president says layoffs 'extremely painful' but necessary

The Walt Disney Company's President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company's layoffs were "extremely painful" but necessary for its survival.

Louvre launches appeal as part of new fundraising drive

The Louvre Museum in Paris launched what is expected to be one of many new public fundraising appeals on Thursday, asking for money to renovate a popular inner courtyard.

Russians join street choirs to sing away sorrows -- or show dissent

When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism.

Kenneth Branagh examines the scars of Iraq war in 'Atonement'

Screenwriter Reed Van Dyk was leafing through a magazine one day in 2012 when he came across an article about the human cost of war that stopped him in his tracks.

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it.

Kanye West's Russian concerts have been cancelled, organisers say

US rap star Kanye West's two planned concerts in Russia have been cancelled, organisers said Wednesday, less than two months after their surprise announcement triggered a frenzy of media attention and excitement among Russians.

Florence Pugh stars in 'East of Eden' adaption on Netflix

Led by star Florence Pugh, "East of Eden" is an ambitious adaptation that streams on Netflix starting Thursday, based on the masterpiece of the same name by American novelist John Steinbeck.

Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school

Rising Thai teen rock star Nene Royal, fresh off her win on a top US TV talent show, told AFP Wednesday she planned to write her own songs, tour -- and "go back to school".

Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'

Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon

On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime.

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