Anubhav Sinha’s next has no interval
August 16th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Director-turned-producer Anubhav Sinha says shooting for "Warning" has been wrapped up and the two-part underwater 3D movie will be released without any intermission."Warning is a 90-minute ... Read more...
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Big B shoots for Maggie noodle ad
June 10th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has endorsed various products, has now shot for a Maggie noodles ad and says making an effective commercial is tougher than ... Read more...
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Pakistanis win global award for film on drones
May 12th, 2012 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) A short film on the US drone attacks in Pakistan, made by students of Iqra University, has won an award at an international annual film festival ... Read more...
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Film on Indian cinema’s 100 years not documentary: Zoya Akhtar
May 8th, 2012 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Four diverse filmmakers Anurag Kashyp, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee and Zoya Akhtar have joined hands for a film called "Bombay Talkies" -- a tribute to ... Read more...
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Dangerous Liaisons: Wild cats as trophy pets in UAE (With Images)
April 20th, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, April 20 (IANS) As many as 3,000 people in the UAE keep wild animals like lions, tigers and cheetahs as pets in their homes, claims a bold documentary by ... Read more...
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‘Shor’, ‘Sujata’ to be screened at LA film fest
April 9th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Short films "Shor" and "Sujata", directed Neeraj Ghaywan and Shlok Sharma respectively will be screened at the 10th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles to ... Read more...
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Six trailers attached to ‘Housefull 2′, more coming
April 2nd, 2012 - 7:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) If the criteria for a film's popularity is the number of trailers of other films shown during release, then "Housefull 2" is the most popular ... Read more...
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Banned British film to be released after 23 years
April 1st, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 1 (IANS) A film banned in Britain for being blasphemous will be released in its original, uncut form after 23 years.The 1989 movie "Visions of Ecstasy" was considered ... Read more...
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A rare film that can claim to be a game-changer (IANS Hindi Film Review)
March 8th, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Kahaani"; Starring: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Nawazuddin Siddiqui; Directed by: Sujoy Ghosh; Rating: ****This is a great time to be a movie buff. Within a week of "Paan Singh ... Read more...
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New Yorkers applaud Pakistani documentary
March 7th, 2012 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) Oscar-winning Pakistani documentary "Saving Face" has been screened in New York and was well-received, it was reported here.Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's documentary about acid attacks ... Read more...
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Was amazed to see Advani’s energy during yatra: Prasad
December 24th, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, who accompanied senior leader L.K. Advani during the Jan Chetna Yatra, would sometimes get tired after a hectic schedule, but he ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Chota Cinema Centre - a window for Goan filmmakers
December 1st, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) The 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here is not just about international cinema as the spotlight is also on local filmmakers who can showcase ... Read more...
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Capture essence of India on video - to win
November 15th, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Just pick up your video camera and shoot a three-minute film if you think you can capture the essence of India, wherever you are. ... Read more...
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I was moved by ‘The Desire’ script: Shilpa Shetty’s mom
September 21st, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Sunanda Shetty was so moved by the script of "The Desire", which stars her daughter Shilpa in the lead role, that she decided to bail it ... Read more...
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Paid news an electoral malpractice: Poll panel
September 15th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) News paid for by candidates during assembly and parliamentary elections should be considered an electoral malpractice that will attract two-year imprisonment, says Chief Election Commissioner ... Read more...
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Indian filmmaker ruffles feathers in Nepal
August 18th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Aug 18 (IANS) An Indian filmmaker, who followed the trail of migrant Nepali labourers from poverty-racked farwestern Nepal to India's glamour and business capital Mumbai and their return home ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Filming the Taj - a pointless exercise?
August 15th, 2011 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
Agra, Aug 15 (IANS) The Taj Mahal's beauty is best left to the eye of the first-time visitor. The gaining consensus follows the city administration's proposal to package the monument ... Read more...
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Swami Vivekananda’s life in 3D animation
August 5th, 2011 - 12:06 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) A 3D animation film depicting the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda will be released worldwide in 2013 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of the ... Read more...
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Meetings to raise public awareness on Lokpal Bill in Delhi
May 22nd, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a bid to increase public awareness on the anti-graft Lokpal Bill, the volunteers of pressure group India Against Corruption (IAC) are holding several meetings ... Read more...
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Indian women’s cricket team also deserves an IPL: Anjum Chopra
April 18th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Indian women's cricket team also needs an Indian Premier League (IPL) like their male counterparts, says Anjum Chopra, former captain and a member ... Read more...
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Euthanasia fanatic ’showing videos on how to kill yourself to 14-yr-old students’
April 17th, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 17 (ANI): An Australian euthanasia activist has shocked the world by showing videos to young students illustrating assisted suicide.Dr Philip Nitschke, nicknamed Dr Death, is shown demonstrating his machine that ... Read more...
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Children, young people warned over dangers of ’sexting’
February 8th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 08 (ANI): The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (Ceop) has warned children and young people about sending sexually explicit images of themselves to others.Ceop has even created a 10-minute ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Premier League footballer’s ‘4-in-a-bed orgy with teammate, 2 brunettes’
January 28th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 28 (ANI): A video featuring a star Premier League footballer participating in an orgy with two brunettes and an international teammate has emerged.He plays for the same top ten clubs ... Read more...
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“Dhobi Ghat” Hits Theaters Today
January 21st, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) All the ardent Aamir Khan fans have something to look forward to this weekend when the directorial venture of Kiran Rao "Dhobi Ghat" releases in theaters ... Read more...
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Don’t drive drunk, take a cab: NGOs tell New Year revellers
December 30th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) It is that time of the year again when people in Delhi are in high spirits and set to party into the wee hours to usher in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Tripura film on Tagore gets national recognition
December 29th, 2010 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Agartala, Dec 29 (IANS) Tripura's first documentary film - "150 Raibik Path" - made on the life and ideals of Nobel laureate Rabindranth Tagore has been conferred national recognition by a ... Read more...
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Could Farah Khan’s “Tees Maar Khan” Con The Audiences Into The Theatres?
December 27th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
saw Farah churn out a brilliant mix of old school Bollywood with a dash of masala.Farah Khan misses her much-deserved hat-trick with the box office dude, Tees Maar Khan. Despite ... Read more...
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Kerala girls to make documentary on gender issues
December 16th, 2010 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 (IANS) The Kerala government has joined hands with film-maker Sanjiv Sivan to bring together 25 girls who will make a documentary video "Girls Unlimited". The film will be based ... Read more...
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Dubai world premiere for ‘Khule Darwaze’ short film
December 14th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Dubai, Dec 14 (IANS) Ashish Pande's short film "Khule Darwaaze" (Open Doors) is will have its world premiere at the 7th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival and the ... Read more...
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After ‘Iron Lady’, Manipur produces a ‘Mr India’
November 24th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 24 (IANS) If Irom Sharmila, who is on a fast for the past 10 years to protest human rights violations by security forces in Manipur, is the state's 'Iron Lady', ... Read more...
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Tyra Banks to make directorial debut on ‘America’s Next Top Model’
November 18th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Multi-talented Tyra Banks is all set to direct a two-minute film featuring the final four contestants of America's Next Top Model - Ann, Chelsey, Jane and Kayla."A ... Read more...
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Documentary salutes Kerala woman’s heroic work
November 17th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 17 (IANS) "I feel I've been successful," the 69-year-old lady said quietly, almost with child-like shyness. Coming after her devoting 30 years of her life to the poorest of the ... Read more...
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‘Devil’ - thriller that tells a simple moral tale (IANS Film Review; Rating:***)
November 6th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen Bordoloi
Film: "Devil"; Director: John Erick Dowdle; Cast: Chris Messina, Logan Marshall-Green, Jenny O'Hara, Rojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, Geoffrey Arend; Rating: ***When Manoj Night Shyamalan entered Hollywood, he became a master ... Read more...
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Life! Camera Action…
October 19th, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 19, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): “Life! Camera Action...” a feature film directed by Rohit Gupta is invited for screening and world premiere on November 14, 2010 in New York City at the ... Read more...
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Father and son capture space footage with iPhone, camera
October 11th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) It resembles satellite footage taken by a state-of-the-art NASA camera with a telescopic lens.But this amazing video was actually filmed by an innovative father-and-son team equipped with just ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |