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Holi is a festival that's celebrated all over the world. But what is it and why do people celebrate it? It’s a two-day Hindu festival that originates in India. On the first day, people will ...

For two decades, New Zealand-based Heilala Vanilla has been dedicated to quality and sustainability. When your slogan is “the ...

With the most prestigious festival in the world starting Tuesday, here are the movies, artists and events we’ll be keeping an eye on. By Kyle Buchanan On Tuesday, the 77th edition of the Cannes ...

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Today, Southside Festival has unveiled the lineup behind its very first iteration. Set to take place September 28-29 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. Over 20 musicians have been announced ...

This year’s edition of the annual film festival features a prominent presence of Indian stories and storytellers that celebrates the country’s independent cinema. By Nicolas Rapold For the ...

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The Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled a selection that is weighted heavily to world premieres and Chinese, local titles. That gives the festival showcase screenings for the newest ...

Nishikawa Miwa, the Japanese director behind “The Long Excuse” (2016) and “Under the Open Sky” (2021), has been set as the mentor to the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Teens Meet ...