If you thought high-octane espionage dramas and action flicks suit the likes of Quentin Tarantino, John Woo and Micheal Bay, you’re off target. Armed with an Oscar, a BAFTA and several nominations, filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow is ready to silence her critics with her upcoming film Zero Dark Thirty. She talks to The Asian Age exclusively about her film and her inspirations.

We may not be as renowned as others, but the Sula Fest in Nashik sure gets its fair share of patronage. With the sixth edition set to take place in the beautiful city of Nashik on February 2 and 3, we catch up with youngsters who are making a beeline to be part of this eclectic and fun gathering.

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Roll out the red carpets, bring out the couture element. The glitz, chutzpah and glamour of awards are back. While the Golden Globes just concluded, the international entertainment fraternity is looking forward to the BAFTAs, Screen Actors Guild and of course, the mecca of all awards — the Oscars.

India has been attracting huge musicians in drones over the past years. The trend spills into 2013 with rapper Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion is all set to perform in Pune and Gurgaon on January 11 and 13 respectively. This is the country’s first high profile concert in the New Year and fans are visibly excited.

Maybe it’s time we all stopped wondering what the earth-shattering apocalyptic event, that was to be, would’ve been like. Because, destiny decided to retain the explosion for 2013.

The supposed Doomsday just went right past. It was an ordinary day and everyone went around their usual business. Maybe, some optimists were hopeful a meteor may strike some part of the world and they can finally prove it to the naysayers that apocalypse is finally here! But you know what they say?

Michelle Salins is making a splash on the worldwide fashion circuit. Her designs are being worn on international TV shows, like CSI New York and General Hospital.

Is it a bird, is it a plane? It’s Superman! Those words unravelled a magical world for most of us while we were growing up. Marvel’s superhero Superman is back to enthrall us in a new avatar. Even as the trailers of Man of Steel are making waves online, a whole generation of superhero fans are excited.

Stand up for what’s right — that’s a shout out to young minds through Mumbai band Pentagram’s latest hit single Tomorrow’s Decided. We catch up with vocalist Vishal Dadlani about the album, why the youth need to be inspired and how music is a powerful way of putting across a socially relevant message.

Goa is where you can head this month end. Apart from the iconic Sunburn Festival that is happening between December 27 and 29, the Soulscape Music Festival takes place on December 23 and 24, making the finish to 2012 a very eventful one. Partygoers from the city are already in the groove and getting prepped to hit the shores.