Monday, 28 May 2012

Highlights: Cannes Film Festival 2012

The best bits from the red carpet at Cannes




Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Cannes red carpet 2012

'The Dictator' hits Cannes -- on a camel

Even before the official opening of the 65th Cannes Film Festival, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has attempted to steal the limelight by parading down the seaside resort's famous Croisette dressed as his latest film incarnation "The Dictator" -- and riding a camel.

Cannes favourite Audiard presents 'Rust and Bone'

Day two of the Cannes Film Festival sees French director Jacques Audiard present his film "Rust and Bone" as part of the official selection of 22 films fighting for the Palme d'Or.

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Bhopal tragedy casts shadow over London Olympics

There has been very little controversy in the run-up to the London Olympic Games but the decision to allow Dow Chemical to sponsor the Olympic Stadium cladding has drawn criticism in Britain and India. Dow is the parent company of Union Carbide -- whose pesticide factory in Bhopal ruptured in 1984, killing and disfiguring thousands.