Ravi Subramanian, Indian banking’s John Grisham, goes digital with new book
September 17th, 2012 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With four incisive books, Ravi Subramanian has firmly established himself as the John Grisham of the Indian banking industry and is going digital with his ... Read more...
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Cricketer Shaun Tait to make Bollywood debut?
September 10th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Australian cricketer Shaun Tait has been approached to step into the acting pitch in Bollywood with Abhishek Kapoor's directorial "Kai Po Che!" He is ... Read more...
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Medium not important for Sushant Singh Rajput (TV Snippets) (With Images)
August 3rd, 2012 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, who shot to fame with the TV show "Pavitra Rishta" and is now set to begin his journey on the silver screen ... Read more...
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‘Heroine’ gets A-certificate (Movie Snippets)
July 14th, 2012 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar's ambitious project "Heroine" has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an A-certificate. The filmmaker isn't surprised."As expected ... Read more...
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I like taking risks, says Sushant Singh Rajput
July 13th, 2012 - 2:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput has proved himself as a dancer, a theatre artist and TV actor. Now he is ready to take on the big ... Read more...
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Amrita Puri calls Abhishek real star of ‘Kai Po Che’
July 13th, 2012 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, the only female actor in "Kai Po Che!", says that director Abhishek Kapoor is the USP of the film."Kai Po...", the ... Read more...
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It’s bad scripts that Raj Kumar Yadav avoids
July 12th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) He has just begun his career in filmdom, but one thing that "Love Sex and Dhokha" (LSD) fame actor Raj Kumar Yadav avoids is ... Read more...
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I survived because of TV, so I respect it: Amit Sadh
July 11th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Post "Bigg Boss" there was no work and too much criticism for Amit Sadh, leading to frustration. After six years, the actor has made ... Read more...
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Now I know why Chetan Bhagat is famous: Amrita Puri (Movie Snippets)
July 9th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, who will be seen in "Kai Po Che", a big screen adaptation of "3 Mistakes of My Life", says after reading the ... Read more...
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Kite flying - old passion finds new celluloid expression
June 30th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) For some it denotes a victory call, for others a struggle against obstacles and important life lessons -- India's age-old tradition of kite flying ... Read more...
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Bollywood needs fresh talent: Director Abhishek Kapoor (Interview)
June 29th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) After proving his mettle with "Rock On!!", Abhishek Kapoor wears the director's cap for "Kai Po Che" again and says he consciously chose newcomers ... Read more...
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Director Abhishek Kapoor doesn’t believe in weekend business
June 28th, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) From silver and golden jubilees, the business of Bollywood films has shrunk to the first three days collections at the box office, and filmmakers ... Read more...
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‘Kai Po Che!’ to release in January 2013 (With Image)
May 18th, 2012 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) "Kai Po Che!", the film adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life", will come out Jan 11, 2013.The movie, produced ... Read more...
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Recognise desi beauties, not foreigners: Abhishek
May 18th, 2012 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Giselli Monteiro, Barbara Mori, Amy Jackson... A slew of foreign beauties are playing key roles in Bollywood films. But director Abhishek Kapoor feels this obsession ... Read more...
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Sushant Singh Rajput in movie version of ‘3 Mistakes Of My Life’?
April 30th, 2012 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Director Abhishek Kapoor is shooting "Ka Po Che", a movie adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller "The 3 Mistakes Of My Life", reportedly with TV actors ... Read more...
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‘The 3 Mistakes of my Life’ movie gets Gujarati title (Movie Snippets)
April 9th, 2012 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The first look and the title of Abhishek Kapoor's next movie, based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of my Life", have been finalised. ... Read more...
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‘The 3 Mistakes Of My Life’ goes on floors this month
April 9th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) After directing super hit musical "Rock On!!", director Abhishek Kapoor will wield the magaphone for his next untitled movie based on the novel "The 3 ... Read more...
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12-day Kolkata Book Fair kicks off
January 24th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) The 36th Kolkata Book Fair, considered one of the world's largest in terms of footfalls, was inaugurated by renowned Italian author Beppe Severgni Tuesday. Literary ... Read more...
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Writers flay Rushdie fiasco
January 24th, 2012 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Expressing unhappiness over Salman Rushdie's thwarted address via video link at the Jaipur Literature Festival, several writers Tuesday said it was a "sad day ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs bio still tops bestsellers (IANS Books)
January 21st, 2012 - 10:39 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' biography continues to lead the non-fiction section of the bestseller list while Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" yields the top ... Read more...
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Arjun wraps up ‘Love 2 Hate U’ shoot
January 20th, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has finished shooting his latest small screen project "Love 2 Hate U", in which celebrities came face-to-face with their haters."Finished ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs’ biography continues stint on top (IANS Books)
January 14th, 2012 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' biography continues to lead the non-fiction section of the booklist while Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" rules the fiction set.Non-Fiction1. "Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography"
Author: Walter ... Read more...
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Steve Jobs’ biography bestseller (IANS Books)
December 31st, 2011 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' biography topped the non-fiction section while Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" ruled the fiction charts this week.Non-Fiction1. "Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography"
Author: Walter Isaacson
Publisher: Hachette
Price: Rs.7992. ... Read more...
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Vinod Mehta, Chetan Bhagat’s books rule again (IANS Books)
December 24th, 2011 - 10:41 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Journalist Vinod Mehta's "Lucknow Boy" and Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" continue their stint on the top of the non-fiction and fiction sections of the ... Read more...
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Vinod Mehta, Chetan Bhagat top bestseller list (IANS Books)
December 17th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Noted editor Vinod Mehta's "Lucknow Boy" tops the non-fiction section this week and Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" dominates the fiction category on the ... Read more...
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Vishal Bhardwaj wanted to be a cricketer
December 6th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who is currently busy with his next film "Dedh Ishqiya", says as a teenager he dreamt of becoming a cricketer."Sports has ... Read more...
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Vinod Mehta, Chetan Bhagat top bestsellers (IANS Books)
December 1st, 2011 - 10:41 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Journalist Vinod Mehta's "Lucknow Boy" and Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" are again on the top of the non-fiction and fiction sections of the bestseller ... Read more...
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Vinod Mehta, Chetan Bhagat lead booklist (IANS Books)
November 24th, 2011 - 11:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Noted journalist Vinod Mehta's "Lucknow Boy" and Chetan Bhagat's "Revolution 2020" continue their stint on the top of the non-fiction and fiction sets of ... Read more...
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Vinod Mehta gets to top with ‘Lucknow Boy’ (IANS Books)
November 17th, 2011 - 11:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Noted editor Vinod Mehta's "Lucknow Boy" tops the non-fiction list this week while Chetan Bhagat dominates the fiction category with his new book "Revolution ... Read more...
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UTV bags film rights of ‘Revolution 2020′
November 16th, 2011 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Chetan Bhagat's books have always found a fancy in Bollywood filmmakers and his latest bestseller "Revolution 2020" will also be converted into a movie ... Read more...
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Dharmendra wanted to keep Esha away from showbiz (Movie Snippets)
October 28th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra admits he was never in favour of his daughter Esha Deol becoming an actress, but says that now he is proud ... Read more...
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Indian publishers should learn from young authors (Comment)
October 13th, 2011 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
The camaraderie is infectious. Their zest and spirit will put the top rugby team to shame. They back one another like there is no tomorrow. The world though labels them ... Read more...
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No scriptwriting for Bollywood: Chetan Bhagat (Interview)
October 8th, 2011 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) His books have invariably found a visual spin in Bollywood, but writer Chetan Bhagat, whose latest work "Revolution 2020" has just hit the stands, ... Read more...
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Business, sports, tarot on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)
October 6th, 2011 - 12:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The books on the shelf this week are serious, informative and fun.1. "Uncommon Ground: Dialogues With Business and Social Leaders"; Written by Rohini Nilekani; ... Read more...
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‘Rascals’ -an unfunny comedy (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *1/2)
October 6th, 2011 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
Film: "Rascals"; Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut, Lisa Haydon and Arjun Rampal; Director: David Dhawan; Rating: *1/2At some point in this pointless parody of all of David Dhawan's ... Read more...
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