Washington, May 7: The US and the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have discussed a wide range of pressing regional issues, including maritime security and transnational crime, during the just-concluded annual dialogue here between the two sides. Noting that the annual dialogue is a reflection of the strong and enduring relationship between …
Read more »Washington, May 8 (IANS) With Pakistan arming itself with nuclear-capable cruise missiles with stealth capabilities, a new dimension has been added to India’s maritime security challenges that will contribute to the changing strategic environment in South Asia, a leading Indian defence expert said here. “Taking a leaf from China, Pakistan seems to be investing in …
Read more »Washington, May 8 (IANS) With Pakistan arming itself with nuclear capable cruise missiles with stealth capabilities, a new dimension has been added to India’s maritime security challenges, says leading Indian defence expert retired Commodore C. Uday Bhaskar. “Taking a leaf from China, Pakistan seems to be investing in cruise missiles,” he said, referring to Pakistan’s …
Read more »Determined to challenge Hollywood’s lack of diverse stories, Aurora Guerrero set out to make a film that reflected her own identity as a queer woman of color. The result is Mosquita y Mari a sensitive, bold, and thoughtful portrait of two teenage Chicanas whose budding friendship begins to slowly become something beyond just friends. For …
Read more »THE SCREENING ROOM Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue help fill out this week’s home entertainment slate. First the new: Tom Cruise stars in the maiden filmic adaptation of Lee Child’s action-thriller Jack Reacher book series, while executive producer Guillermo del Toro brings us the creepy horror film, Mama. Three vintage …
Read more »We’re still on a Technicolor high after the Hari Mari & The Factory Show presented by House of Plates. Thanks to artist Marianne Newsom, the Deep Ellum warehouse was drenched in a kaleidoscope of color, providing a trippy backdrop for the Saturday night fashion and music fete. Hip young partygoers dressed in skinny jeans, high …
Read more »Producer Mahesh Balekundri first independent production after joint venture ’9 to 12′ – Jinke Mari was given the U/A certificate a few days ago by the regional censor board. The film slated for May 17 release has taken up publicity work in a brisk pace. ‘Jinke Mari’ inspired from ‘Bindhaas’ Telugu film is the debut …
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Read more »As the guest lineup for the US west coast’s mega anime convention begins to shape up, Anime Expo has posted a guest trailer for prolific, and sometimes divisive, writer Mari Okada. AX is scheduled to take place July 4 to 7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. To register, check out http://www.anime-expo.org/registration/ Ms. Okada was born …
Read more »Can’t Miss: Hari Mari & The Factory Show photography (before crop and filter) courtesy of Hari Mari Hari Mari sandals, free drinks, clothing from soon-to-open TenOverSix and Original Octane, and live local music all in one scene? You can bet your sweet patootie all the cool kids will be at this warehouse party hosted by …
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