Anushka Sharma mum on ‘Bombay Velvet’
August 8th, 2012 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma says she is looking forward to working with director Anurag Kashyap, but is not willing to talk about whether she is ... Read more...
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Today’s children want to burst into poetry: Ruskin Bond (Interview) (With image)
June 19th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Today's youngsters are writing a lot of poetry to put their emotions into words unlike in the past when they liked to read and ... Read more...
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‘Bombay Velvet’ on cards, waiting for right time: Kashyap
June 15th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's plans to make "Bombay Velvet" with Ranbir Kapoor have been put on hold as his brother Abhinav has signed the actor for ... Read more...
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Pakistani writer recalls Indian heritage of storytelling
April 17th, 2012 - 11:37 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India's biggest export to the world has been stories, powerful narratives that have influenced literature throughout history, says Karachi-based Musharraf Ali Farooqi, who shot to ... Read more...
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Army chief blames ‘rogue elements’ for controversy
April 7th, 2012 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh has blamed "rogue elements" in the bureaucracy for stroking controversies and denied any rift between him and Defence Minister ... Read more...
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I’d like to write an autobiography some day: Sonam
April 6th, 2012 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is known for style statements, is a voracious reader and would like to pen down her autobiography some day."You know I ... Read more...
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India’s Sufi pictorial takes Islam to children worldwide (With Image)
February 18th, 2012 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) "O Imam Ali, can you tell us how far it is to heaven?" asked a group of Muslim pilgrims to which the wise one replied, ... Read more...
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16th century Mumbai museum manuscript to be restored
January 19th, 2012 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) A 16th century illustrated manuscript in a Mumbai museum will be restored with funds from Bank of America through its conservation project, officials said here Wednesday.The ... Read more...
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American state celebrated New Year with Panchatantra tales
January 9th, 2012 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Denver, Jan 9 (IANS) On New Year's day, children in Colarodo woke up to celebrate the new year with an animation series made by Denver-based Indian American Manick Sorcar. The ... Read more...
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Compassionate man with wicked humour, say Mario’s friends, fans
December 11th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Friends, associates and members of the art fraternity remember eminent cartoonist Mario Miranda as a "warm, wickedly humorous and compassionate man who reacted positively to ... Read more...
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Stuff that make Mumbai fabled (IANS Book Review)(With Image)
August 23rd, 2011 - 10:21 am ICT by IANS
Book: "Mumbai Fables"; Author: Gyan Prakash; Publisher: Harper Collins-India; Pages: 352; Price: Rs.425As described in an earlier work, Mumbai comes across as maximum city in "Mumbai Fables" too, a new release ... Read more...
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Two-day folk festival to celebrate India’s forest
August 4th, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Folk musicians from across the country will celebrate the country's bountiful forests at a two-day festival of folk music at the India Habitat Centre here ... Read more...
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Food fables: Eatables have a story to tell
December 3rd, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Food was once a good word. It symbolised fulfilment, nutrition and well-being. But when did it all change? When did we become such guilt-ridden ... Read more...
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We are with you, Obama tells Indians
November 8th, 2010 - 8:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Monday gave a simple but strong message to Indians - "We are there with you shoulder to shoulder"."As you carry on ... Read more...
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Bigg Boss 4: Romance And Scandals Comes Out In Open
November 8th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 8, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Salman Khan anchored show ‘Bigg Boss 4’ is poised at an interesting stage midway and is witnessing a lot of ups and downs, twists and turns.From ... Read more...
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Willow Smith, Justin Bieber : An Unlikely Tale Of Love
November 6th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Justin Bieber, the globally renowned Canadian singer, has always been vocal about his love for older ladies- be it the sultry Kim Kardashian or the iconic Cheryl ... Read more...
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‘Amar Chitra Katha’ to come alive on TV
March 17th, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) "Amar Chitra Katha" comics, which have entertained generations with interesting historical tales, epics and fables, is all set to come alive on television through Cartoon Network.
The 26-episode ... Read more...
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Dali exhibit opens in Mexico
January 25th, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Jan 25 (IANS/EFE) The work and life of Spanish surrealism genius Salvador Dali, who died 21 years ago, is being remembered in the southeastern Mexican city of Merida with an ... Read more...
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I want Hamza adventures to reach English readers: Pakistani translator
January 10th, 2010 - 10:02 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) It is not Harry Potter. But "Tilism-e-Hoshruba: The Enchantment of the Senses" is no less than any tale of magic and sorcery across the world, ... Read more...
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Parents tell 3,000 white lies to kids while bringing them up
October 23rd, 2008 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): Its not just children, who always lie, even parents know the art quite well, according to a new survey, which has shown that they tell up to ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp enters ‘Alice In Wonderland’ as Mad Hatter
July 28th, 2008 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) After playing a pirate in "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, versatile Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is set to play the Mad Hatter in the film version of "Alice ... Read more...
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