The script of Crime Beat, based on the bestseller The Price You Pay by journalist-turned-writer Somnath Batabyal; the first opportunity to work in a crime thriller; the involvement of director Sudhir Mishra, “a legend”; and a chance to reunite with her “buddy” Saquib Saleem — all of these factors made Saba feel that she could not let this project go.
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Over half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study
A recently released study says more than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050
Singapore: Bettr Coffee opens its first sit-down cafe at The Foundry
Bettr Coffee opens its first sit-down cafe at The Foundry
From ‘Mrs.’ to ‘Thappad’, four powerful films that challenge marriage norms for women
Here are four films, across major streaming platforms, that challenge the very notion of marriage, especially for a woman.
Devdas, Jodhaa Akbar among 12 Indian films to be screened at Academy Museum for first time
Devdas and 11 other Indian movies will be screened at Academy Museum next month
With Shadow Assassins, filmmaker Nilaanjan Reeta Datta unmasks the horrors of the secret killings of Assam
Nilaanjan Datta’s film Shadow Assassins had a commercial release in December 2022, and then won a clutch of awards for its lead actor Anurag Sinha. The film has been selected for numerous festivals in India and abroad, the latest being the Jaipur International Film Festival in January 2025. It also got the Best Film Special Award at the Eastern European Film Festival in 2025, and has been selected for the Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival in 2025.
Hong Kong Ballet returns to Singapore after 20 years with stunning stagecraft of ALICE (in wonderland)
The dance company is led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, an internationally recognised ballet director and choreographer of Cuban-American heritage. He joined Hong Kong Ballet as its Artistic Director in July 2017 after 17 years as Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet in Washington DC, United States.
From Gadar 2 to Raanjhanaa, six romantic films which can make this Valentine’s Day special
This Valentine’s Day, February 14, immerse yourself in the most captivating love stories that will stir your heart and take you on an emotional journey.
Saqib Saleem stars in new crime thriller ‘Crime Beat’ premiering February 21
Crime Beat follows the journey of a rookie crime journalist, struggling to find his footing both professionally and personally. His breakthrough comes when he uncovers a lead on a fugitive gangster’s return to India.
AI roundtable in Paris focuses on sovereign AI models and global standards
The roundtable was co-chaired by Amit A Shukla, joint secretary, cyber diplomacy division, Ministry of External Affairs, and Henri Verdier, Ambassador for digital affairs, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
