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Bhandarkar, Benegal honoured with Hindi promotion award (With Images)


June 20th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday honoured filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar with Ganga Sharan Singh Award along with Shyam Benegal and Girish Karnad for their contribution to ... Read more...

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Australia froths at Indian mouthwash advertisement


February 7th, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) The Australian cricket body has ordered the removal of a boundary-rope advertisement of an Indian mouthwash in Hindi after health authorities launched a probe over its ... Read more...

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I’m ready to direct: Omi Vaidya of ‘3 Idiots’ fame


December 2nd, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Indian American actor Omi Vaidya, who had the audiences in splits as funny man Chatur Ramalingam in "3 Idiots", is all set to wield ... Read more...

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Richness of our language getting lost: Amitabh Bachchan (Interview)


August 11th, 2011 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan feels the purity of written and spoken language is subsiding in these times of quick communication but hopes to restore the ... Read more...

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Hamid Ansari stresses on working of ‘three language formula’


March 29th, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday dwelt upon the working of the "three language formula" in the country.Addressing after releasing a book entitled 'Sahastra Varson ... Read more...

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After Paris decades, S.H. Raza wants to assimilate with India (Interview - with image)


January 20th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) One of India's oldest and best-known contemporary artists, S.H. Raza, at 88, has just begun work on a new series of art to mark his ... Read more...

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‘IGNOU committed to promoting Hindi’


January 13th, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is committed to conserving and promoting the Hindi language, Vice Chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai Thursday said."Keeping in mind the government ... Read more...

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Censor Board Kills Rani Mukerji’s ‘Kamini’ act in ‘No One Killed Jessica’


December 16th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
According to the latest reports in the media, the word ‘kamini’, used in the song ‘Aali Re Saali Re’ from No One Killed Jessica has to be removed! In a statement ... Read more...

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Katrina Kaif: From ‘Tees Maar Khan’ To ‘Housefull 2′!


November 26th, 2010 - 9:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Katrina Kaif is certainly going from one milestone in her career to another wherein she is being considered amongst the top rung actresses in B-town. This beautiful damsel has crossed all ... Read more...

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News Corporation’s STAR Launches 7-Channels On Bell Fibe TV


November 24th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 24, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): STAR, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS) and Asia’s leading media and Entertainment Company, has launched 4 top-rated South Asian STAR channels and ... Read more...

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Monami Ghosh Excited About Her ‘Munni’ Act In Anik Dutta’s Next


November 20th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
In a statement to the media, the actress confirms her association with the upcoming Anik Dutta venture and says that she is very excited about dancing to the track which will ... Read more...

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Salman Khan Likely To Do Surendar Reddy’s Next


November 16th, 2010 - 11:42 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): If reports are to be believed, popular Tamil director Surendar Reddy will soon make his debut in B-town. And joining the director in his first Bollywood ... Read more...

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Knowing Proper Hindi Is The Success Formula In Bollywood Says Madhavan


November 15th, 2010 - 9:16 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 15, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Not many Tamil actors gain equal popularity in Bollywood, but Madhavan is one among the exceptions. The actor, who has portrayed a variety of roles in ... Read more...

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First US Sikh soldier completes training with faith intact


November 11th, 2010 - 11:25 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Thanks to his Punjabi and Hindi language skills, 26-year old Simran Preet Singh Lamba has become the first Sikh soldier in the US army in two ... Read more...

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Music, Bollywood glitter at 57th National Film Awards ceremony (Roundup)


October 22nd, 2010 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) It was an evening to remember -- the entire Bachchan clan in attendance, a standing ovation for megastar Amitabh for his fourth Best Actor award, a ... Read more...

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Standing ovation for Amitabh at National Awards nite


October 22nd, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Friday received a standing ovation from the audience as he walked on to the stage to receive the best actor award for ... Read more...

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Sibal calls for efforts to propagate Hindi


September 29th, 2010 - 8:46 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday expressing confidence called upon the people to make united efforts for the progress of Hindi and reduce ... Read more...

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This should have been Bachchan’s 25th National Award: Balki


September 16th, 2010 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Director R. Balki, whose film "Paa" fetched Amitabh Bachchan the best actor award at the 57th National Film Awards Wednesday, said the megastar deserved 25 such awards. "This ... Read more...

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Big Pictures’ projects bag 14 trophies at 57th national awards


September 15th, 2010 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) It was big moment for Big Pictures, a Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, at the 57th National Film Awards Wednesday as its four production ventures ... Read more...

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Bollywood shares National Award honours with Malayalam, Bengali cinema (Roundup)


September 15th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood triumphed at the 57th National Award by winning 15 awards, including the best actor prize that went to megastar Amitabh Bachchan for his performance as ... Read more...

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3 Idiots Fetches 10.88 TVR; Sony Zooms To Third Spot


August 5th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 5, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): If there's still any doubting Thomas who thinks Aamir Khan isn't the best actor, take a look at these facts. 3 Idiots, the most successful film ... Read more...

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‘Bal Hanuman 2′ sure to give you a headache (IANS Film Review)


May 16th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi Film: "Bal Hanuman 2"; Director: Pankaj Sharma; Rating: 1/2One could endlessly list the drawbacks of 3D animation film "Bal Hanuman 2" - it lacks imagination and is an ... Read more...

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Sri Lanka to host International Indian Film Academy Awards in July


March 26th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar. 26 (ANI): The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards will be held this year at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo from July 2 to July 4.The country's Minister ... Read more...

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‘MNIK’ is Shah Rukh’s top seller in US with record haul


March 1st, 2010 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) "My Name Is Khan" has set a new all-time career record for Shah Rukh Khan by becoming the Bollywood star's top-grossing film in North America ... Read more...

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MNIK tops one-day sales record for Hindi films in US


February 16th, 2010 - 11:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Grossing $761,000 Sunday, the highest one-day gross ever for any Hindi-language film in North America, Shah Rukh Khan starrer "My Name Is Khan" is on a ... Read more...

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Disney releasing ‘Taare Zameen Par’ on DVD in US


December 18th, 2009 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will be releasing Aamir Khan's award-winning film "Like Stars On Earth" (Taare Zameen Par), its first-ever Hindi language release, on DVD on ... Read more...

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MNS resorts to Hindi while seeking votes: Azmi


November 10th, 2009 - 10:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov. 10 (ANI): Highlighting the hypocrisy of the Raj Thackray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday accused the MNS of having resorted to ... Read more...

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“ROAD, MOVIE” SUCCESSFULLY JOURNEYS ONTO DOHA TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL


October 6th, 2009 - 8:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The story of ROAD, MOVIE continues its successful international launch with its Middle East premiere at the inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF) in November. This third accolade in quick succession follows ... Read more...

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Take oath again or face dismissal, Nepal’s vice president told


August 24th, 2009 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 24 (IANS) The flaming row over the use of the Hindi language for official work in Nepal, which split the republic afresh last year, is now headed for a climax ... Read more...

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Karan Johar Foxed by the deal!


August 18th, 2009 - 12:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
By Subhash K Jha You've apparently inked a deal with 20th Century Fox for an astronomical never-heard-of amount of money? Let me tell you the amount mentioned is nowhere near being a realistic ... Read more...

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Nepal government deals another blow to Hindi


August 13th, 2009 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar Kathmandu, Aug 13 (IANS) The use of the Hindi language for official work was dealt a second blow by the Nepal government Thursday with most of the ruling parties ... Read more...

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B.R. Films settles Fox studio’s plagiarism charges


August 8th, 2009 - 1:08 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood production house B.R. Films has settled a plagiarism case by Hollywood studio 20th Century Fox for allegedly lifting the latter's film "My Cousin Vinny" for a Hindi ... Read more...

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Rakhi Sawant’s fiance busy arranging Canadian visa for her


August 3rd, 2009 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Instead of hosting a grand party following his win on "Rakhi Ka Swayamvar", 30-year-old Elesh Parujanwala is busy arranging a Canadian visa for his fiancee Rakhi Sawant, ... Read more...

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Nepal Supreme Court says vice-president’s Hindi oath illegal


July 24th, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar Kathmandu, July 24 (IANS) In yet another blow to the Hindi language in Nepal, the republic's Supreme Court Friday said the nation's first vice-president, Parmanand Jha, had erred in taking ... Read more...

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Blue’s music bought by T-Series - releasing worldwide on Diwali


June 6th, 2009 - 4:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The music of the mega- budget and this year's most awaited film, "Blue" has been bought by T-Series(Hindi language rights). The film is produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Ltd. and directed ... Read more...

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