Savour a mix of friendship, fashion, love in ‘Cocktail’ (IANS Preview)
July 10th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) If you've loved films like "Dil Chahta Hai" and "Dostana", chances are you would want to taste "Cocktail" too! With a heady mix of ... Read more...
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Rain, storm lashes Delhi ahead of monsoon’s formal arrival (Second Lead)
July 6th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Delhi residents finally heaved a sigh of relief Friday as pre-monsoon showers lashed several parts of the capital and brought down the mercury. The weather ... Read more...
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Dubai’s grand gurdwara brings religion, tradition alive in style (With Images)
July 3rd, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 3 (IANS) Ornate 24-carat gold canopies for the Guru Granth Sahib religious text of Sikhism, Italian marble on the walls and floor, stunning chandeliers and a five-star kitchen ... Read more...
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From glamour to business, Rajasthan Fashion Week promises to be grand
May 23rd, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) The Pink City is all set to host its first ever fashion week and the three-day Rajasthan Fashion Week (RJW) extravaganza promises a heady mix ... Read more...
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‘Dangerous Ishq’ heady mix of mythology and supernatural element (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *** 1/2)
May 11th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Dangerous Ishq"; Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajniesh Duggal, Ravi Kissan, Divya Dutta; Director: Vikram Bhatt; Rating: *** 1/2Karisma Kapoor's grand-slam of a return to form (and shape) in ... Read more...
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Action, comedy, drama - a summer bonanza for movie-goers
April 29th, 2012 - 12:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Movie aficianados are in for a summer delight! From Hollywood treats like "The Avengers" and "Madagascar 3" to Bollywood potboilers like "Jannat 2" and ... Read more...
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‘Bittoo Boss’ packs right punch with desi tadka, global sound (IANS Music Review)
March 28th, 2012 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Bittoo Boss"; Music Director: Raghav Sachar; Lyricists: Kumaar, Luv Ranjan, Aseem Ahmed Abbasi; Singers: Mika Singh, Raghav Sachar, Sonu Niigaam, Shahid Maliya, Master Saleem, Shreya Ghoshal, Tulsi Kumar, Natalie ... Read more...
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Islamist politics rages in sun-kissed Maldives, India worried (Lead)
February 13th, 2012 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The dramatic transfer of power in the Maldives has ripped the mask off a placid tourist paradise with sun-drenched beaches and global jetsetters. Behind ... Read more...
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Mamata plans to honour Hollywood directors
November 17th, 2011 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said her government plans to felicitate renowned directors and actors of Hollywood and Bollywood in the 2012 Kolkata ... Read more...
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Film Mart launched at Kolkata fest to lure bigger market
November 11th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) A Film Mart was inaugurated Friday at the 17th Kolkata Film Festival in an endeavour to create a platform for the Bengali film industry to showcase ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh, Sharmila inaugurate 17th Kolkata film fest
November 10th, 2011 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Balancing glamour and tradition, the 17th Kolkata Film Festival (KFF) started here Thursday with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Sharmila Tagore inaugurating the ... Read more...
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SRK, Sharmila to inaugurate 17th Kolkata film fest
November 6th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan and yesteryear's actress Sharmila Tagore will inaugurate the 17th Kolkata Film Festival (KFF) starting Nov 10, the organiser's said.Veteran actress Supriya ... Read more...
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Mix of colours, contrast and bling at WIFW
October 9th, 2011 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) kickstarted here Saturday with a heady mix of colour, contrast and bling for the modern woman.The first show ... Read more...
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Movie-watching gets luxurious with Director’s Cut
October 4th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Four avant-garde auditoriums, a cafe, a chic restaurant-cum-bar, a lounge, a patisserie and a book shop devoted to movies -- the movie-watching experience in ... Read more...
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Colourful pile: Of victory, tigers, love and Krishna (IANS Books This Week)
March 17th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The pile of books this week is inspirational and exciting, featuring a mix of facts and fictions.1. "The Habit of Winning"; Written by Prakash Iyer; ... Read more...
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ODI an exciting mix of Test and T20, says Dhoni
February 18th, 2011 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Dhaka, Feb 18 (IANS) Lauding the One-Day International (ODI) format as an ideal mix of Test and Twenty20 cricket, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday exuded confidence that the ongoing ... Read more...
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Kavita Bhartiya Presents “Transculturation” Fashion Line
December 10th, 2010 - 4:40 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Her clothesline presented on Sunday was divided into the graffiti, souvenirs, timelines and origin of colors categories. The main focus for graffiti was on texture of the cloth used, while souvenirs relied on ... Read more...
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Mysore Dasara promises a feast of pomp and pageantry
October 9th, 2010 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
By Bhargavi Kerur
Mysore (Karnataka), Oct 9 (IANS) The famed Dasara festival that draws thousands of visitors to this cultural capital of Karnataka every year has got under way, promising a feast of ... Read more...
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‘Peepli Live’ took me back to my birthplace: Big B
August 13th, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) "Peepli Live" from Aamir Khan Productions has left megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his actress wife Jaya Bachchan highly impressed. He says the film reminded him of ... Read more...
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Pick on history, diaspora and adventure this weekend (IANS Books This Week)
July 22nd, 2010 - 12:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The reading cart flaunts a heady mix of history, romance, diaspora and hope this weekend.
1. "The Pleasure Seekers": Written by Tishani Doshi; Published by Penguin Books-India; Priced ... Read more...
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Lufthansa offers students a `Touch of Home’ in the air
June 7th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 7 (ANI-Business Wire India): German carrier Lufthansa is offering an 'Indianised' flight experience geared to give its passengers a touch of home away from home - be it on ... Read more...
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Dum Maro Dum to Crack the Non-Diaspora Global Market Again
May 4th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):After Shah Rukh Khan in My Name Is Khan, it is Abhishek Bachchan's turn to be marketed on a global platform by Fox Star. The company plans ... Read more...
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Media gets up, close and too personal - again (Comment)
April 15th, 2010 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
That same question of space again. From Sania-Shoaib to Shashi-Sunanda, it has been a seamless transition for the gossip hungry reader being fed by large sections of the media ... Read more...
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Ravi Kishan wants ‘Khaike paan’ for Bhojpuri ‘Don’ (With Image)
April 13th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Film actor Ravi Kishan is trying his best to get permission to incorporate the song "Khaike paan Benaraswala" in the Bhojpuri remake of Amitabh Bachchan's superhit ... 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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Playboy Twins Karissa And Kristina Shannon Set To Woo Viewers
October 12th, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct. 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Hugh Hefner and the hit reality television series of "Girls Next Door" is back on the circuit once more. Around this time, the blond bombshells who ... Read more...
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Wanda Sykes In HBO’s “I’ma Be Me”
October 8th, 2009 - 7:30 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) This bit of news is certainly going to prove to be a huge hit among all those viewers who are a big fan of Wanda Sykes. ... Read more...
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Non-stop Indian Mahautsav in Toronto this week
October 7th, 2009 - 9:12 am ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Oct 7 (IANS) A heady mix of Ramlila, bhangra, dandiya, yoga and fireworks will highlight a 30-hour-long, non-stop Indian Mahautsav here at the weekend.What has been described as the ... Read more...
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Movie Review : Fast Forward (2009)
September 25th, 2009 - 6:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Fast Forward: Skip this oneRating: 1.5 out of 5*Starring: Vinod Khanna, Akshay Kapoor, Rehan Khan, Bhavna Pani, Siddhant Karnick and SabinaDirector: Zaigham Ali SayedFast Forward narrates the tale of two best ... Read more...
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‘Kaminey’ going strong at box office
August 17th, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Vishal Bharadwaj's unusually titled and much-awaited dark thriller "Kaminey", starring Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, is turning out to be a strong player at the box ... Read more...
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Obamas’ to head for Martha’s Vineyard for summer vacation
July 6th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): For their summer vacation, the Obamas are reportedly headed to Martha's Vineyard.The trip, however, could come with some complications for the first family, reports Politico.By ... Read more...
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Tawang: Tradition, nature and Madhuri Dixit (Feature)
July 5th, 2009 - 1:12 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), July 5 (IANS) This is the route that the Chinese soldiers took in 1962 to enter Indian territory. Today known as "the hidden paradise" or "the land ... Read more...
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Modi’s speeches set to Gujarati folk tunes offered as ring tones
March 9th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speeches made at various forums are being set to the tunes of popular Gujarati folk songs as mobile ring tones and caller tunes ... Read more...
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This Mysore ink will leave indelible mark on voter’s finger
March 9th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Mysore (Karnataka), March 9 (IANS) Its manufacturing cost is less than one percent of the general election budget, yet the ink manufactured by a little known state-run enterprise here leaves ... Read more...
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‘Saas Bahu Aur Sensex’ - a good concept gone awry (Film Review - Rating: **)
September 21st, 2008 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Saas Bahu Aur Sensex"; Cast: Farooque Shaikh, Kirron Kher, Tanushree Dutta, Masumeh Makhija, Lillete Dubey, Sharon Prabhakar; Director: Shona Urvashi; Rating: **To be fair, putting together saas-bahu sagas and the sensex ... Read more...
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