Three years ago, concept art to an unconfirmed Disney film started floating around the internet. The images were rumored to be for a new project—a 2D animated film based on the Hindu epic “Ramayana.” Until 1998, Disney’s success grew from its adaptations of mostly Western-influenced folklore and mythology. Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, … Continue reading
After the Miss World ceremony moved from mainland Indonesia to Bali, Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World 2013 on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who was born in the United States and migrated to the Philippines at the age of 10, took home the crown amid tight security on the island. “Thank you so much … Continue reading
FOX’s The Mindy Project commenced its second season this past week and this brings to the foreground a prominent Indian-American actress acting in mainstream American sitcoms. Mindy Kaling, the titular protagonist of the sitcom, rose to fame as an airy yet clever character on NBC’s The Office. Her character in her own show is closely … Continue reading
With television taking a turn for the mythical, the fantastic and the horrific, shows with origins in folklore, horror and fairy tales are practically run of the mill network television staples. But Sleepy Hollow is not your ordinary retelling of an old classic. It’s a witty, fast-paced and suspenseful depiction of the story of Ichabod … Continue reading
For the second year in a row, New York holds the title for Miss America! Winner Nina Davuluri is the first contestant of Indian descent to wear the crown. Read more from the Associated Press here. Continue reading
Maybe FOX should’ve kept that original show title. The Mindy Project’s second season premieres on Tuesday, September 17, but FOX released the episode 2×01 a week early. They did this with the pilot last year, too, and the marketing actually worked. The show created a massive buzz, and Mindy Kaling became the new rom-com, sit-com … Continue reading
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