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‘From Sydney with Love’ - a treat for music lovers (IANS music review)


July 11th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "From Sydney with Love"; Music Director: Sohail Sen, Thor Patridge and Nabin Laskar; Singers: Sohail Sen, Roshni Baptist,Mohit Chauhan, Monali Thakur Mika Singh, Palak, Neeraj Sridhar, Brooklyn Shanti; Rating: *** ... Read more...

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RDB pays tribute to Kuly with special song


June 30th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The members of bhangra and hip-hop band RDB are set to pay tribute to their late member Kuly by releasing a special song and a ... Read more...

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RDB’s Kuly died of brain tumour


May 24th, 2012 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Kuldeep Ral, a.k.a. Kuly of Punjabi bhangra and hip-hop band RDB, died of brain tumour. He was 35.Kuly, who was the music producer of ... Read more...

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‘Speedy Singh’ - A cliche-loaded NRI tale (IANS Hindi Film Review)


September 24th, 2011 - 2:16 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Speedy Singh"; Starring: Vinay Virmani, Camilla Belle, Anupam Kher,Noureen deWulf,Russell Peter, Rob Lowe; Directed by: Robert Liberman; Rating: Rating: **A star is almost born. Debutant Vinay Virmani has a ... Read more...

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Hip-hop meets desi bhangra for Sonakshi’s song


March 13th, 2011 - 10:38 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha is sure being pampered. When the actress who is shooting for Shirish Kunder's "Joker" got wistful at not having done any modern dance ... Read more...

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Chandigarh, neighbouring states usher in 2011 with gusto


January 1st, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) Overcast skies and chilly weather could not dampen the spirit of the people of the union territory of Chandigarh and the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana, and ... Read more...

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Michelle a better dancer now: Obama


November 8th, 2010 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Michelle Obama has turned into a "better dancer", thanks to her India visit, US President Barack Obama jovially said during the state banquet hosted by President ... Read more...

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Bhangra and folk too - Michelle vows Indian audiences


November 7th, 2010 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) She did some bhangra and joined in for a Koli folk dance. Quick to catch up on steps and looking as graceful as ever, US First Lady ... Read more...

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Dancing, playing hopscotch… Michelle bowls over children (Lead)


November 6th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) She did a little jig to a Bollywood number, thumped the tambourine and even played hopscotch barefoot! US First Lady Michelle Obama certainly conquered hearts with her ... Read more...

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Smiling Michelle breaks into gig with Mumbai kids


November 6th, 2010 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) With a wide grin on her face, US First Lady Michelle Obama spontaneously broke into a dance as the hit Bollywood number "Rang De Basanti" played, to ... Read more...

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Brand, Perry keeping wedding guests busy with safari, dance, shopping


October 23rd, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 23 (ANI): Katy Perry and Russell Brand's Indian jungle wedding festivities have begun and the couple is entertaining their guests with song and dance performances, shopping, and even an ... Read more...

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Specially-abled kids enthrall audiences at CWG pre-show


October 14th, 2010 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) A group of 200 specially-abled children, including the visually challenged, took the audience by surprise with a wonderful performance at the pre-show of the Commonwealth Games closing ... Read more...

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Pakistani, Canadian wrestlers find support in Indian crowd


October 11th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) It was like home away from home for Pakistani and Canadian wrestlers, who not only won gold in their wrestling bouts in the Commonwealth Games ... Read more...

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Pakistan bowler Umar Gul ties the knot


October 11th, 2010 - 1:10 am ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul hosted a grand reception for his family and friends in Peshawar, the capital of northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Sunday to celebrate his ... Read more...

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India celebrates gold wins at rock show


October 7th, 2010 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Deafening shouts for India and a loud cheer for the almighty - that is how Indian athletes celebrated the country's 11 gold medals so far at the ... Read more...

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Games ceremony takes guests on ‘Great Indian Journey’


October 4th, 2010 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Think Gandhi, think India. Think tea stalls and sweetmeat shops, think India. Think Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh and Aamir Khan, think India.A brilliantly choreographed piece, ... Read more...

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Ranbir Kapoor attends raising ceremony of Sikh Batallion in Mumbai


October 3rd, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
By Shaikh SharikMumbai, Oct.3 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor attended the 45th raising ceremony of a Sikh Battalion here over the weekend.The battalion soldiers performed many eye-catching acrobatic activities on the ... Read more...

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Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi in Malaysia


April 26th, 2010 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
George Town (Malaysia), April 26 (IANS) Thousands of Sikhs were joined by tourists at the annual Vasakhi Fest held in Malaysia's Penang state to mark Vaisakhi, the harvesting festival. The Saturday night event ... Read more...

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Chandigarh to host musical evenings to welcome Baisakhi


April 10th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, April 10 (IANS) The tourism department of this union territory has made elaborate arrangements to welcome the harvest festival of Baisakhi. Though Baisakhi is on April 13, the celebrations will start from ... Read more...

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This Abba is quite a dancer!!!


March 11th, 2010 - 7:53 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
March 11, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Well, we had heard of hot Moms of Bollywood (Kajol, Malaika and many more) but here is a hot new dad of the film industry – Boman ... Read more...

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International military music festival to promote peace begins today


March 3rd, 2010 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): To promote peace through music, New Delhi is all set to host military musicians and cultural troupes of six armies -- India, UK, Sri Lanka, France, Nepal ... Read more...

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New Delhi to host international military music festival


March 2nd, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 2(ANI): The national capital is all set to host military musicians and cultural troupes representing six countries- India, UK, Sri Lanka, France and Bangladesh- where the best of the ... Read more...

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Punjab hosts international folk festival


February 15th, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorPatiala, Feb 15(ANI): Cultural exchanges help build 'bridges of understanding' between people, and in this endeavour Punjab International Folk Festival was recently organized by Punjab Cultural Promotion Council in ... Read more...

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Third Amritsar International Festival delights folk dance lovers


February 7th, 2010 - 9:30 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinAmritsar, Feb.7 (ANI): Folk dance lovers had great fun watching a convergence of folk artistes from across the world for the International Folk Festival here recently.It was an endeavour ... Read more...

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Punjab plays host to youth festival showcasing country’s diverse culture


November 16th, 2009 - 10:07 pm ICT by ANI
By Avtar GillAbohar (Punjab), Nov 16(ANI): Dayanand Anglo-Vedic (DAV) College in Punjab's Abohar city recently organized a youth festival that showcased country's diverse and vibrant culture, which included folk dances and music.The ... Read more...

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When Bhangra and Bollywood met Buckingham Palace


October 14th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 14 (ANI): Bollywood music rocked the Buckingham Palace recently when the Queen hosted a reception for British Asians to celebrate the talent in the community.The monarch hosted a reception ... Read more...

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Pak cricket fans go ballistic with bhangra after emphatic win against India


September 27th, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Sep.27 (ANI): The whole of Pakistan erupted with joy when the home side defeated arch rivals India in the ICC Champions Trophy clash late Saturday night.Thousands of jubilant cricket fans came ... Read more...

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‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ is not woman-centric: Shahid Kapoor


September 16th, 2009 - 9:08 am ICT by IANS
By Joginder Tuteja Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The promos of "Dil Bole Hadippa" are centred on Rani Mukerji, giving an impression that the film mainly tells her story, but Shahid Kapoor maintains ... Read more...

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‘Kaminey’ was my litmus test: Shahid Kapoor (Interview)


September 7th, 2009 - 9:17 am ICT by IANS
By Joginder Tuteja Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Audiences and critics can't stop raving about Shahid Kapoor's performance in the hit film "Kaminey", but the 28-year-old actor says doing the dark thriller was ... Read more...

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180 Indian folk dancers to perform at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre


August 27th, 2009 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) A troupe of 180 grassroot folk dancers will bring alive the traditional performing arts of India at the New Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow Sep 3. The ... Read more...

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Balle balle Hard Kaur getting jiggy with Akshay


August 27th, 2009 - 4:55 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Anything for Akshay Kumar; that seems to be Hard Kaur's mantra these days. The Punjabi singer was recently asked to cut short her US tour and head to London immediately. Why? Because ... Read more...

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Pritam unable to earn Guru Dakshina


August 24th, 2009 - 10:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Pritam has been Guru to many Chelas when it comes to music industry. Although, the music director is heard to share good rapport with his followers, but the bottom line is that ... Read more...

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‘Slumdog-inspired’ Bollywood bug bites Britain


May 10th, 2009 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 10 (ANI): Thanks to the runaway success of Slumdog Millionaire, Britain's film industry has undergone "the Bollywood makeover".Following the triumph of the Oscar-award winning film, several British films are ... Read more...

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Annual heritage festival underway in Punjab


February 22nd, 2009 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
Amritsar, Feb 22 (ANI): A three-day cultural extravaganza, featuring the rich heritage of Amritsar, got underway with a colourful procession. People from all walks of life in the city are participating in ... Read more...

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‘Punjabi music is popular across the world’


February 16th, 2009 - 9:35 am ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) Punjabi has made its presence felt in every corner of the world, says Britain-based music composer Rajinder Singh Rai aka Punjabi MC, who uses a lot of Punjabi ... Read more...

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