International
Superman renounces US citizenship
MUMBAI: Superman has always been treated as a American national who constantly fights evil, but not anymore.
In Action Comics‘ 900th issue, the super hero has renounced his US citizenship following a clash with the federal government. “I intend to speak before the United Nations tomorrow and inform them that I am renouncing my U.S. citizenship,” the ‘Man of Steel‘ has reportedly said. “I‘m tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy,” he added.
Said DC‘s co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio in a statement, “Superman is a visitor from a distant planet who has long embraced American values. As a character and an icon, he embodies the best of the American Way. In a short story in Action Comics 900, Superman announces his intention to put a global focus on his never ending battle, but he remains, as always, committed to his adopted home and his roots as a Kansas farm boy from Smallville.”
Not everyone is outraged by Superman‘s citizenship surrender, though. Wrote Wired blogger Scott Thill, “Superman has always been bigger than the United States. In an age rife with immigration paranoia, it‘s refreshing to see an alien refugee tell the United States that it‘s as important to him as any other country on Earth-which, in turn, is as important to Superman as any other planet in the multiverse.”
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
