In a groundbreaking moment for the Indian community at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, there are not just one or two but close to 10 content creators from India who have been invited at the film festival courtesy their talent and reach on social media.

India at Cannes 2024: Indian content creators to make nation proud this year

Indian actor Rajpal Yadav has landed in Cannes. The Bollywood actor’s upcoming film Kaam Chaalu Hai will be showcased the prestigious film festival this year. Happy and excited for his film to get screened at Cannes, Rajpal Yadav said in an earlier interview, “I am extremely grateful to IMPAA (Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association) for liking the film and recommending it be screened at the prestigious film festival.

Indian actor Rajpal Yadav makes his debut at Cannes 2024

At the 76th Cannes Film Festival, BMW, the official automotive partner of the event for a third consecutive year, revealed an unusual one-off creation. Touted as the first vehicle in the brand’s history to be designed using exclusive materials from the world of haute couture, the BMW XM Mystique Allure is the latest product of the collaboration between BMW and British supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Cannes Film Festival: Velvet-covered BMW XM Mystique Allure unveiled

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has begun. The prestigious film festival opened at the French Riviera with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep.

Cannes 2024: Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig kick off the festival

With the Cannes Film Festival kickstarting today, May 14, we have news of Bollywood actress Kiara Advani attending the Women in Cinema Gala Dinner that is hosted by Vanity Fair at Cannes.

Kiara Advani to represent India at Women in Cinema Gala Dinner at Cannes 2024

State-of-the-art security using artificial intelligence is being deployed at the Cannes Film Festival in a test for potential applications at the Paris Olympics two months later.

AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of Olympics

The Cannes International Film Festival is about to begin. This year, a Sikkimese feature film Tara: The Lost Star from Sikkimese Director Samten Bhutia has been selected for market screening (Marche du Film) at the prestigious film festival.

Sikkimese director Samten Bhutia's Tara: The Lost Star to be screened at Cannes Film Festival

Indian beauty content creator Ankush Bahuguna will walk the Cannes red carpet this year. Selected from among scores of global beauty influencers, WION has learnt that Ankush will debut this year at the much-awaited 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes 2024: Ankush Bahuguna to become first Indian male beauty influencer to debut at Cannes

Indian director Shyam Benegal's film Manthan grabbed eyeballs when it was released in 1976. Now a restored version of the movie will be screened at the upcoming can film festival the Indian movie which features well-known stars and was inspired by Varghese Kurien's pioneering milk Cooperative movement.

Cannes Film Festival 2024: Cannes to screen Shyam Benegal's 'Manthan'

To deal with New York City's rat infestation lawmakers are proposing contraception as a more Humane option to reduce the population of rats and other rodents in the city in New York City.

Cannes Film Festival: Saudi movie gets Cannes premiere

For the first time ever, Norah, a Saudi film has been named in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection. Watch to know more.

Cannes film festival: Saudi Arabia to make Cannes Film Festival debut with 'Norah'

Sebastian Stan's portrayal of Donald Trump, George Miller's most recent "Mad Max" film, and Francis Ford Coppola's eagerly anticipated passion project are all scheduled to screen at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes Film Festival: Trump film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is all set to roll its red carpet in May this year. Two Indian movies have made it to the list, this is the first time in 30 years an Indian movie will be seen competing for the top honour at Cannes.

Cannes Film Festival: 'All We Imagine As Light' becomes the first Indian film to compete at Cannes in 30 years

Karl Lagerfeld is not new to fame. The German designer, before becoming a cultural symbol, infused new blood and identity into several fashion labels of today. There’s a new show dedicated to his life and how he charted the ladder of success.

‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld’ gets 3 minute standing ovation at Cannes

Cannes to Oscars: Indian films that won big awards globally

Jennifer Lawrence made quite a statement at Cannes as she stepped out in a bright tangerine red dress and flip-flops. Looking uber chic and yet casual, her red Christian Dior gown made her glow on the red carpet but left everyone wondering why she ditched the heels for a pair of chappals.

'I was not making a political statement', says Jennifer Lawrence on wearing flip-flops at Cannes

As she accepted the Palme d'Or in Cannes on Saturday, French director Justine Triet slammed the government of President Emmanuel Macron over its "shocking" suppression of pension protests.

Palme d'Or winner slams French government in Cannes speech

Apart from movies, and fashion, Cannes Film Festival has been one of the platforms for voicing protests and making strong political statements. Days after a woman dressed in the colours of the Ukrainian flag staged a protest on the iconic stairs of the festival, on Friday, Iranian-born model Mahlagha Jaberi made a strong political statement against mass executions in Iran.

#Stopexecutions! Iranian model wears dress with noose around neck at Cannes

This year, the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on May 17 with controversial actor Johnny Depp's film Jeanne du Barry. After the 12-day event, which saw an array of celebrities from around the world, the prestigious event came to an end with Disney/Pixar’s Elemental.

Pixar’s Elemental receives five-minute standing ovation at Cannes closing ceremony

French director Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or on Saturday, beating out 20 other films in competition for the top prize.

France's Triet becomes third female director to win Cannes' top prize

On Inside South Asia this week with Dasuni Athauda G20 Tourism Meet in Kashmir: China Skips, Pakistan Rattled Meet the double-amputee Mt. Everest climber Hari Budhamagar Pakistan: Inside a flood-proof settlement South Asian cinema shines at Cannes

From G20 event in Kashmir to South Asian cinema at Cannes | Inside South Asia

Molly Manning Walker's British drama How to Have Sex emerged as the victor in the Un Certain Regard competition at the ongoing 2023 Cannes Film Festival. The moment of triumph, however, was accompanied by a minor mishap.

British film How to Have Sex triumphs at Cannes Un Certain Regard competition

After his debut feature ‘Titli’ premiered at Cannes in 2014, director Kanu Behl who steers complex and unusual subjects in his films returned to the festival with his latest work this week. Find out all about his latest film ‘Agra’ only on The India Story.

'Wanted to explore sexual repression through my film' says director Kanu Behl

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