Daily Archives: Jan 27, 2017
Odisha actors Uttam Mohanty, Asit Pati join BJD
In a major boost to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ahead of the panchayat elections, two veteran Odia film actors -- Uttam Mohanty and Asit...
I’m Hindu and Muslim both: Salman Khan tells court (Lead)
Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who appeared before a court here on Friday in connection with an 18-year-old blackbuck poaching case, pleaded "not guilty". The...
Chetan Bhagat, Faisal Rashid launch life-size book
Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat on Friday launched a life size book titled "Guide to Understanding Women" along with actor Faisal Rashid, who will next...
Hindu caste system has created false lineage for Muslims: Javed Akhtar
Renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar believes it is the Hindu caste system that has forced Muslims to live under a false lineage, he...
Shooting of ‘Padmavati’ hit
Activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, protested and misbehaved with the crew of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film "Padmavati" here on...
Could relate well with script of ‘Pink’: Andrea
If Amitabh Bachchan-starrer "Pink" created a flutter last year with its content that challenged rigid social concepts, actress Andrea Tariang, who impressed one and...
‘Raees’, ‘Kaabil’ witness big hike on second day
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khans "Raees" and actor Hrithik Roshans "Kaabil" witnessed a big hike in their box office collections on the second day...
An average Hindu is just like an average Muslim: Javed Akthar
Talking on a topic that revolves around radicalism, fundamentalism and Islamophobia, the renowned poet and lyricist Javed Akthar on Friday said that there is...
Inclusivity to take centre stage at Lakmé Fashion Week 2017
Breaking stereotypes, the forthcoming season of Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2017 focuses on "inclusivity in fashion" through its shows, designers and models.The five-day...
Mitsubishi fined for faking fuel consumption data
Japan imposed a fine of 480 million yen (about $4 million) on auto giant Mitsubishi Motors on Friday, for falsifying fuel consumption data of...
Going unplugged has its own risks, rewards: Benny Dayal
Singer Benny Dayal, who will perform at the sixth season of "MTV Unplugged", says performing unplugged has its own risks and rewards."Going unplugged has...
Making a mark as an actor important, says Sonakshi Sinha
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was last seen on screen in "Force 2", says making a mark as an actor is more important for her...
Lara Dutta roots for Roshmitha Harimurthy for Miss Universe
Former Miss Universe and actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi has come out in support of Roshmitha Harimurthy, who will be representing India at the upcoming...
‘Moonlight’ gets February release date in India
Oscar-nominated Hollywood film "Moonlight" is set to release in India next month.The Barry Jenkins directorial will hit the Indian screens on February 17, read...
Akshay Kumar’s love for police officers
Actor Akshay Kumar, who runs a hospital for the police here, says once he saw people lying on the floor in a hospital while...
Salman, other stars plead not guilty in blackbuck poaching case
Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his "Hum Saath-Saath Hain" co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Neelam Kothari, Sonali Bendre and Tabu, pleaded "not guilty" in an...
Zooey Deschanel expecting second child
Actress-singer Zooey Deschanel is expecting her second child with her husband Jacob Pechenik.Deschanel was spotted with a baby bump while filming her TV series...
Deepika, Priyanka trying to achieve ‘different things’
Actress Deepika Padukone, who is often compared with actress Priyanka Chopra, feels there is no need to compare the two as both are trying...
Javed Akhtar pens new Parle-G campaign
Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has been roped in to write the new campaign, titled "Bharat Ka Apna Biscuit", for Parle Products Parle-G.The campaign brings...
Jacqueline Fernandez joins mixed martial arts league
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been announced as the brand ambassador of Goa Pirates for the Super Fight League (SFL), a mixed martial arts (MMA)...
‘U-Turn’ Tamil, Telugu remake still in nascent stage
The yet-untitled Telugu and Tamil remake of last year's Kannada sleeper hit "U-Turn" will take time to go on the sets as the project...
Vikram’s ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ starts rolling
Actor Vikram's upcoming Tamil spy thriller "Dhruva Natchathiram", which is being helmed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, has started rolling, says a source."On Thursday, the...
Johansson, Dauriac step out together amid ‘split’
Actress Scarlett Johansson and her husband Romain Dauriac were spotted together while attending an art exhibition here amid reports that the duo has called...
Age not important: 97-year-old musicologist on Padma Shri honour
Manipuri musicologist Laishram Birendrakumar Singh, 97, is happy that he was recently named for Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour, and...
Punjabi audiences’ appetite has increased: ‘Sarvann’ director
Karaan Guliani, whose directorial debut Punjabi film "Sarvann" is running in theatres since past few weeks, says with the film he tried "something different"...
Tips to take care of carpets, rugs
Having trouble cleaning your rugs and carpets' Use a light vacuum and avoid keeping furniture with razor sharp legs on top of them, says...
Joanna Krupa ordered to produce gynaecology records
Model Joanna Krupa has been ordered by a Florida judge to hand over years of her personal gynaecological records in her legal battle against...
Chris Brown’s luxury car wrecked in crash
Singer Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador car is said to have been totally destroyed in a car crash.The 27-year-old's luxury car was found wrecked in...
Elton John to pen ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical
Legendary singer Elton John has been roped in to write the music for the Broadway adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada".John will work with...
Vishal likely to play antagonist in Malayalam debut
Popular Tamil actor Vishal Krishna, who is foraying into Malayalam filmdom with the upcoming Mohanlal starrer, is likely to be seen playing the prime...