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Daily Archives: Nov 11, 2017

Technology hasn’t really changed storytelling much: Director Michael Winterbottom

Acclaimed British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom feels technology hasn't really changed storytelling that much. The "A Mighty Heart" maker says although now anyone can...

Vintage movie cameras on display at KIFF

From bulky Mitchell 35mm professional movie camera, which auteur Satyajit Ray used to shoot his masterpiece "Pather Panchali", to a Maurer 16mm camera with...

Superstar Mammootty meets tribals, offers help

Malayalam superstar Mammootty, known for his benevolence, spent time with a group of tribals on Saturday and promised them help for a better quality...

Ajay-Priyansha-Bagga win ‘Dropout Pvt Ltd’

After making business pitches, multiple presentations, and solving real-world business problems, Ajay Vishnu from Gurugram, Karmaditya Bagga from Delhi and Priyansha Jain from Jabalpur,...

Alibaba founder Jack Ma unveiils debut film’s trailer at sales fest

Chinese e-commerce major Alibaba's founder Jack Ma unveiled the trailer of his debut film on Friday at the company's 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, an...

Ivanka likely to attend Rahman’s concert at Hyderabad global business summit

Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman will begin his multi-city tour titled A.R. Rahman Encore -- The Concert by setting the tone for the forthcoming Global...

Mohan Kumar made Saira Banu sing for the one and only time

Prolific filmmaker Mohan Kumar, who died earlier this week, made two of his most important films with Saira Banu. The actress says she will...

Natasha Suri shoots film with Urvashi Rautela

Former Miss India World Natasha Suri, alongwith model-actress Urvashi Rautela, is on board for a yet untitled film, co-produced by Zee TV.Natasha, who won...

Mewar royals want government to stop ‘Padmavati’ release

A Mewar royal on Saturday penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani and censor board chairperson...

I deserve to be in a Khan-starrer, says actress Neetu Chandra

Actress Neetu Chandra says that with her potential, she deserves to be in a film opposite any of the three superstar Khans of Bollywood.Neetu...

Sonu Nigam offer prayers at Bodh Gaya

Singer Sonu Nigam offered prayers at the Buddhist holy site of Bodh Gaya on Saturday, officials said.Sonu Nigam arrived at Bodh Gaya, about 110...

No Shave November: Let your sideburns, mustache grow with care

If you're joining the No Shave November brigade of men who aren't shaving this month to raise awareness about men's health issues, don't forget...

Give your mattress a long life

From cleaning it regularly to checking out for bed bugs -- there are various ways to ensure your mattress continues giving you a good...

‘Qarib Qarib Singlle’ rakes in Rs 1.75 crore on opening day

"Qarib Qarib Single", which is being appreciated as a breezy romantic comedy, raked in Rs 1.75 crore on its opening day, the makers have...

‘Fukrey Returns’ to unleash ‘wild side’ of ‘Fukrey’ gang (Movie Snippets)

"Fukrey Returns" will see a "wilder" side of the gang of its original film "Fukrey", says producer Ritesh Sidhwani.The new posters of "Fukrey Returns",...

Akshay gives self-defence lessons on TV (TV Snippets)

Actor Akshay Kumar stressed on the importance of learning self-defence tactics for women to the audience which came to watch the shooting of his...

Susan Sarandon a big fan of Kathryn Hahn

Actress Susan Sarandon admires her "A Bad Moms Christmas" co-star Kathryn Hahn, and says she is "enormously talented and big-hearted".Sarandon and Hahn are playing...

I’m not Sachin Tendulkar: Irrfan on numbers game in Bollywood

Actor Irrfan Khan, who is enthralling movie buffs with his romantic comedy "Qarib Qarib Singlle", says he is not bothered by the numbers game...

‘Bulleya’ hitmaker wants to sing for A.R. Rahman

"Bulleya" fame singer Amit Mishra says he wants to sing for "all the best composers" of India.He would especially like to work with award...

Politicians aren’t bigger than the nation, says Javed Akhtar

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, an active social commentator, on Saturday said those who call others "anti-national" need to digest the fact that they and...

Sustainable fashion in limelight at Fair Trade Forum India

The ongoing Fair Trade Forum - India hosted a fashion show titled 'Style me Sustainable' that witnessed clothes made from natural fabrics and fibres,...

Honeymooners prefer beaches over cities: Survey

With the onset of the wedding season, couples have been booking and searching more beach destinations for their honeymoon, according to a survey.Online travel...

Second highest tax slab for artistes illogical, says Shubha Mudgal

Veteran vocalist Shubha Mudgal, who has been batting for royalty rights for artistes, has now questioned the logic behind a tax slab of 18...

Elvis Presley’s divorce document on auction

The divorce settlement papers of Elvis and Priscilla Presley will be up for auction.The document is dated August 15, 1972, reports people.com.The yellowed papers...

Modelling not just about being pretty: Taapsee Pannu

Actress Taapsee Pannu, who first stepped into showbiz as a model, says modelling is not just about being pretty.Taapsee, who has made her mark...

Richard Dreyfuss accused of sexual misconduct

Actor Richard Dreyfuss has been accused of exposing himself to female writer Jessica Teich 30 years ago.The 70-year-old actor's son Harry had recently claimed...

Willing to screen ‘Padmavati’ for anyone after CBFC approval, say film makers

The makers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" are willing to show the epic drama to anyone doubting its content, but only on getting a...

Man claims Kevin Spacey groped him

Freelance marketing consultant Andy Holtzman says actor Kevin Spacey groped him and became "incredibly angry" when rejected.In a new USA Today report published...

Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna returns to alma mater with culinary museum

Here's one man who can't just sit still: He runs a hugely-successful fine diner in New York, his auction of a 16 kg tome...

Surprising relationships: A scale to understand our universe and us (Book Review)

Title: The Scale of Things; Author: Mike Fairbrass & David Tanguy; Publisher: Quadrille Publishing; Pages: 145; Price: Rs 599If all our Milky Way's stars...