Crime is the next big space on TV: Ekta Kapoor
September 7th, 2012 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) She started the trend of saas-bahu sagas on the small screen and film and TV producer Ekta Kapoor believes that the next big thing ... Read more...
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Asha Bhosle wishes for audience’s love on birthday
September 6th, 2012 - 1:50 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who turns 80 Sep 8, wishes for love and support from her audience and fans for the rest of her life."Only one ... Read more...
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Join armed forces, AMU chief says
August 30th, 2012 - 10:05 pm ICT by IANS
Aligarh, Aug 30 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) vice chancellor Lt. Gen. Zamir Uddin Shah has urged students to consider armed forces as a profitable career option.
Gen Shah said ... Read more...
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At Earth Summit, Natarajan longs for some green food
June 21st, 2012 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 21 (IANS) Jayanthi Natarajan, India's environment minister and principal interlocutor at the Earth Summit who is assisting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, it appears, has enough ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Blogging de-stress new mothers
June 20th, 2012 - 11:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 20 (IANS) New mothers who read and write blogs are likely to be less stressed out, as they begin to feel more connected to their extended family ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
‘Indian Idol 6′ promises to shock with great talent
May 30th, 2012 - 2:38 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) As evident from the promos, the sixth season of popular singing reality show "Indian Idol" will not only strike an emotional chord but also promises to ... Read more...
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‘My personal experiences helped me play grandpa’
April 10th, 2012 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor and theatre artist Raghubir Yadav will be seen in the role of a grandfather in "Yeh Khula Aasmaan" and says while shooting, ... Read more...
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Translations, young India & health on book shelf (IANS Books This Week)
February 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) This weekend, the bookcart wheels a medley of thoughtful titles on a diverse range of subjects. Browse with IANS.1. "A Life Incomplete"; Written by Nanak ... Read more...
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Mubarak’s wife attempted suicide over corruption charges
February 8th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The wife of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has confessed in her memoirs about an attempt to commit suicide when she knew she would ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Twitter as a lifesaver?
November 13th, 2011 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 13 (IANS) Twitter could become a new mode of saving lives by providing vital information about health-related matters to its growing number of users.Researchers who studied tweets on ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Crossover flavour at Mumbai Film Festival
October 20th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) The past few years have seen a lull in crossover films but the Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) has screened six such movies, including "Lucky" and "Delhi ... Read more...
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Forging India-Israel bonds - over stories and theatre
September 30th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) When noted Israeli playwright-filmmaker Motti Lerner and popular short story writer Savyon Liebrecht presented their literature to a packed house here, it was a way ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
On bookshelf: Water, food, love and Ruskin Bond’s ‘Secrets’ (IANS Books This Week)
September 29th, 2011 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A study of the murky water politics in Asia, a compilation of gastronomic delights, Pakistani author Mohammed Hanif's story of a Catholic choohra and a ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘Mausam’ - a tale of timeless love (IANS Preview)
September 19th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut "Mausam" is described as a true romantic film in which he has teamed up with his actor son Shahid and Sonam ... Read more...
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Competitions, calendar release on Husain’s birth anniversary
September 16th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) M.F. Husain's art and life were marked by a rare synthesis of cultures, colours, creative expression and controversies that sent him on an self-imposed exile, ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Shahid, me shared professional relation while making ‘Mausam’: Pankaj Kapoor
September 9th, 2011 - 6:34 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Eminent actor Pankaj Kapoor, who made his directorial debut with "Mausam", revealed that it was his son actor Shahid Kapoor who instigated him to make this ... Read more...
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Now ‘…It’s Love in Bihar’ for Rajat Kapoor, Vinay Pathak
September 7th, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) After "Raat Gayi Baat Gayi" and "Bheja Fry", the hit jodi of Rajat Kapoor and Vinay Pathak has teamed up again for Praveen Kumar's "Jo ... Read more...
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I fight for movies I want to do: Mila Kunis
September 3rd, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 3 (IANS) Actress Mila Kunis, who was last seen in Oscar-nominated ?Black Swan?, is indulging in a variety of projects but says she still has to struggle ... Read more...
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American history museum to host 9/11 exhibit
September 2nd, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) The National Museum of American History in the US capital will soon kick-off a nine-day exhibition of more than 50 objects related to the terror attacks ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Victor Banerjeee signs Indian-American director’s debut film
July 6th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Veteran actor Victor Banerjee will play an intense role in Indian-American Amit Kumar's directorial debut "Blemished Light", which will deal with discrimination that happens in ... Read more...
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Mayawati neglecting Bundelkhand: PM, Rahul
May 1st, 2011 - 3:48 am ICT by IANS
Banda (Uttar Pradesh), April 30 (IANS) Attacking Uttar Pradesh's ruling Bahujan Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), top Congress leaders Saturday blamed the Mayawati government for the prevailing backwardness and poverty ... Read more...
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PM, Rahul slam Mayawati for poverty in Bundelkhand (Lead)
May 1st, 2011 - 3:48 am ICT by IANS
Banda (Uttar Pradesh), April 30 (IANS) Attacking Uttar Pradesh's ruling Bahujan Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), top Congress leaders Saturday blamed the Mayawati regime for the prevailing backwardness and poverty ... Read more...
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Kirsten’s successor will have a tough act to follow: Pybus
April 13th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, April 13(ANI): India's retiring coach Gary Kirsten's empathy, kindness and inspiration have left an indelible mark on the Indian cricket team, and his successor will have a tough act to follow, ... Read more...
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I was darker than alcoholic Arthur: Russell Brand
February 27th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 27 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand, who has battled alcoholism and drug addiction, admits he was much darker than the alcoholic character he plays in "Arthur".Brand plays drunken millionaire playboy ... Read more...
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A family that plays together really does stay together
February 15th, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Most of us are familiar with an old adage 'A family that plays together stays together'.Now, a new study has confirmed this old maxim.Researchers from Concordia University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
UK Facebook users to get ‘bargain deals’ by sharing exact location
February 1st, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 1 (ANI): British Facebook users can have access to shop discounts and restaurant "bargain deals" by just sharing their exact location through a new smartphone feature.The Places Deals service ... Read more...
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Pakistani Hindu families demand bill on marriage registration
January 2nd, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 2(ANI): Families of the Scheduled Caste Hindus in Pakistan have demanded of the government that the Hindu Marriage Registration Bill should be passed by Parliament as early as possible.Women belonging ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
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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Future film projects would be small-budget, says Francis Ford Coppola
October 12th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Oct 12 (ANI): Francis Ford Coppola has made his intentions clear about his future films.The legendary director and winemaker have revealed that he is focussing on small budget flicks ... Read more...
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Botox Left Actress Dana Delany With A Droopy Eye
October 9th, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Former ''Desperate Housewives" star Dana Delany has revealed her horrifying experience with Botox in a recent interview to a leading magazine. The noted actress appears in the cover of ... Read more...
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Workshop to address adolescents issues
September 18th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) To deal with rising cases of drug abuse among teens, lack of knowledge about sex and addiction to social networking sites and mobile phones among the youth, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
So tweet! Three days old and already on Twitter
September 16th, 2010 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Jalandhar (Punjab), Sep 16 (IANS) Inayat is just three days old and already has a Twitter account. Her early debut comes as no surprise as she was born to a ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Saliesh A.k.a Tarak Mehta Is A Multi-Talented Personality!
August 13th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actor Shailesh Lodha, who is popularly known as Tarak Mehta of SAB TV's "Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', is a person with multiple talents. Apart from ... Read more...
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Online ad website accused of being ‘hub for child prostitution’
August 9th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Two young women have alleged that they were repeatedly sold for sex by Craigslist, the online classified advertising website.In an open letter to Craig Newmark, the website's owner, ... Read more...
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Pak women still facing harassment despite legislation
August 4th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 4 (ANI): A survey has found that crimes against Pakistani women are still continuing at workplaces, as the provincial government is unable to implement the Protection Against Harassment of Women ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |