Akshay in love with Marathi plays
September 13th, 2012 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actor-producer Akshay Kumar's quest for good stories and unique concepts is now taking him to Marathi plays. He has produced a film in the language."I ... Read more...
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West UP farmers upbeat after monsoon rains
September 1st, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Sep 1 (IANS) Dispelling fears of a drought, rains in August have lifted the spirits of farmers in western Uttar Pradesh with the region receiving more than the annual ... Read more...
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Brand to open own yoga studio
August 4th, 2012 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 4 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand is set to open his own yoga studio, but his reason for the new project is not his fascination for ... Read more...
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Dita Von Teese collects dead animals
July 18th, 2012 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 18 (IANS) American actress Dita Von Teese has revealed her fascination for vintage taxidermy and her unusual collection of stuffed animals."I collect vintage taxidermy. I have two big ... Read more...
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Simon Pegg remembers fascination for goth
June 25th, 2012 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 25 (IANS) Simon Pegg says he used to be a goth and enjoyed listening to music by Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy."I grew up listening to my ... Read more...
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Depp loved scary movies as a kid
May 15th, 2012 - 8:08 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp, famous for his dark and quirky portrayal in the "Pirates of Caribbean" series, says as a child he used to love ... Read more...
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Rahul Mishra named best womenswear designer
May 8th, 2012 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian designer Rahul Mishra was adjudged the best womenswear designer by Cotton Council International (CCI) Tuesday for his creations with the fabric."I am feeling extremely ... Read more...
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No villain in my show: Aamir
May 6th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor-producer Aamir Khan, whose "Satyameva Jayate" saw its first episode, dealing with female foeticide, aired Sunday morning, said there was no villain in his show ... Read more...
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Three cheers for Indian culture, say IPL’s foreign cheerleaders
April 12th, 2012 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Back home, they are bankers, school teachers or dancers. But many young women have come to India from foreign shores like Ukraine, Russia, Belgium ... Read more...
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Hugh Grant faces midlife crisis
February 19th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Hugh Grant enjoys being on 'sexiest film star' lists, but is "embarrassed" by his obsession with cars and thinks it stems from his midlife crisis."I have ... Read more...
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Rituparno Ghosh suffers infection due to eye make-up
December 15th, 2011 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh's cross-dressing style and fascination for make-up has left him with an eye infection."Was suffering from a strange itching, irritation in the left ... Read more...
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Shobhaa De predicts awards for Vidya (Movie Snippets)
December 2nd, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 2 (IANS) She is usually critical of actors and filmmakers, but columnist and novelist Shoba De is all praise for Vidya Balan's "Ooh la la" performance in ... Read more...
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Vampires are not attractive: Pattinson
November 23rd, 2011 - 3:12 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson thinks his "Twilight Saga" character, Edward Cullen, is "flawed" and "ugly" and said he does not understand why people are attracted to vampires.The ... Read more...
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Would love to work with SRK: ‘Twilight’ star Kristen Stewart
October 30th, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Hollywood's fascination with Bollywood stars continues. The latest to join the list is "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart, who is a huge fan of superstar ... Read more...
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We don’t have a sporting culture: Abhinav Bindra
October 24th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Olympic gold medalist-turned-writer Abhinav Bindra, whose shots have rarely missed the bull's eye, says India does not have a long-range sports policy and culture ... Read more...
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New Facebook features not so appealing, says poll
October 22nd, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 22 (IANS) While social networking site Facebook has been a fascination for a lot of people at offices and homes for quite some time, its changed features ... Read more...
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Something ‘un-French’ about this Frenchman
October 20th, 2011 - 10:19 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Actor, writer and director Martin Provost, whose film "The Long Falling" is being screened at the Mumbai Film Festival, is not your typical Frenchman.His heart beats ... Read more...
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Focus on global problems not gossips, Wilde instructs media
July 15th, 2011 - 3:09 am ICT by IANS
London, July 15 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde lashed out at America's tabloid media houses for ignoring global problems and focusing on gossip about reality television celebrities."The TRON: Legacy" ... Read more...
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Cheadle’s Bollywood dreams!
June 26th, 2011 - 7:32 am ICT by IANS
London, June 26 (IANS) The "Hotel Rawanda" actor Don Cheadle always had a fascination for Indian movies and would like to star in one."I would love to sing and dance ... Read more...
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Foster only wants to make movies about her life
June 20th, 2011 - 3:31 am ICT by IANS
London, June 20 (IANS) Actress-director Jodie Foster says she is only attracted to direct those films which she can relate to in some way."In some ways the movies I direct ... Read more...
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I am still to be successful as a painter: Shuvaprasanna (Interview)
June 19th, 2011 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Celebrated contemporary painter, social and political activist Shuvaprasanna has donned all mantles with ease. He has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Gunter Grass and ... Read more...
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A book on Indian maharajas and their cars
April 28th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A glimpse into the life of former Indian maharajas and the magnificent limousines they drove can be had in a new book that was launched ... Read more...
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Kristin Davis obessessed with elephants
April 18th, 2011 - 5:34 am ICT by IANS
London, April 18 (IANS) Actress Kristin Davis has revealed her life-long obession with elephants and says she always loved watching documentaries about the giant animals."I've had a fascination with ... Read more...
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New discovery allows electricity to be used to extinguish fires
March 28th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): Scientists have revealed a new discovery that involves electricity being used to extinguish fires.The discovery could support a new genre of fire-fighting devices, including sprinkler systems that suppress ... Read more...
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Gaga obsessed with unicorns
March 8th, 2011 - 5:52 am ICT by IANS
London, March 8 (IANS) Pop star Lady Gaga has confessed she is obsessed with unicorns because of their "magical" powers."I'm actually quite obsessed with unicorns. They are in essence a ... Read more...
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Palin’s visit to India a tactic to win Indian-American voters’ hearts: Analysts
March 7th, 2011 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's visit to India this month is viewed by many analysts as a tactic to win the hearts of Indian-American voters in the ... Read more...
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Time to experiment with Tagore works: German scholar
February 8th, 2011 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The rendition of Rabindrasangeet, the 3,000 odd oeuvre of songs composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, is often "too sugary" and should be open to ... Read more...
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‘Haunted’ is my most challenging film: Vikram Bhatt
February 8th, 2011 - 2:36 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt who directed horror flicks like "Raaz", "1920" and "Shaapit" has taken his fascination to a new level by making his next scary drama in the ... Read more...
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Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum enjoy geeky conversation
February 6th, 2011 - 4:19 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 6 (IANS) Model-turned-author Sophie Dahl and her husband Jamie Cullum love having "geeky" conversations.The couple married last year and are expecting their first child together."I only discovered the author Margaret ... Read more...
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“Green And Yellow” Lyrics Upsets The Saint Fans
February 5th, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Feb 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Controversial rapper Lil Wayne has hogged the headlines once again, this time for his song "Green and Yellow". The title of the song completely proves his ... Read more...
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‘Googleganger’ is Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year
February 4th, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 4 (ANI): The term "googleganger", which describes a person, who emerges among online search results for one's own name, has been named as word of the year by the Macquarie ... Read more...
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How Hou Yifan became world’s youngest ever women’s chess champion
January 30th, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Hou Yifan, who has become the youngest ever women's world chess champion at the age of just 16, is a typical Chinese teenager who has worked almost unimaginably ... Read more...
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Tyson’s love for pigeons mirrors Brando’s ‘Waterfront’ boxer character
January 24th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 24 (ANI): It seems Mike Tyson has some similarities with the boxer character actor Marlon Brando played in 1954 movie 'On The Waterfront', with both sharing a love for pigeons.Tyson, ... Read more...
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Eva Mendes would rather be considered funny than sexy
January 23rd, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 23 (ANI): It has been 10 years since 'Training Day' put Eva Mendes on the map. Since then, she has worked non-stop, dividing her time between action movies, cop dramas ... Read more...
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Prodigy Expresses Their Fascination Towards Bollywood
January 15th, 2011 - 8:03 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
International music makers Prodigy are, currently, on Indian shores enjoying their maiden experience and trip to India. And they are already swooning under the funky sounds of Bollywood i.e. the ... Read more...
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