Delhi government honours Amjad Ali Khan, Ruskin Bond, Girija Devi
June 22nd, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Sarod exponent Amjad Ali Khan, vocalist Girija Devi and writer Ruskin Bond were Friday honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit ... Read more...
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Today’s children want to burst into poetry: Ruskin Bond (Interview) (With image)
June 19th, 2012 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Today's youngsters are writing a lot of poetry to put their emotions into words unlike in the past when they liked to read and ... Read more...
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Drama, innocence & creativity on bookshelf (IANS Books this Week)
June 2nd, 2012 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The bookshelf this week is pure innocence and drama - from children's cult writer Ruskin Bond to one of the greatest story-tellers of our times ... Read more...
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Three publishing vets push English literary fiction in India
April 11th, 2012 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The growing English language publishing industry in India has taken a step north with three veteran publishers - David Davidar, Ravi Singh and Kapish G. ... Read more...
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Ruskin Bond returns with ‘Rusty’(With image)
March 29th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Indo-Angian writer Ruskin Bond's lovable character "Rusty" is set for a comeback after 15 years with "Ek Tha Rusty-2" ready to hit the small screen.Rusty ... Read more...
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Bollywood should look for stories in books: John Abraham
February 18th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Actor John Abraham feels that instead of getting inspired by Hollywood films, Bollywood filmmakers should start adapting stories from books."Most of the time, in our ... Read more...
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12-day Kolkata Book Fair kicks off
January 24th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) The 36th Kolkata Book Fair, considered one of the world's largest in terms of footfalls, was inaugurated by renowned Italian author Beppe Severgni Tuesday. Literary ... Read more...
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Erotica, healing, Ruskin Bond on book cart (IANS Books This Week)
December 8th, 2011 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The book case this weekend is packed with action and gripping titles.1. "The Appeasement of Radhika: Radhika Santawanam"; Written by Muddupalani, translated by Sandhya Mulchandani; ... Read more...
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Children’s films: Bollywood wakes up from its slumber (Nov 14 is Children’s Day)
November 12th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Once upon a time, films catering to children remained in the precincts of parallel and serious cinema in Bollywood. Over the years, the genre ... Read more...
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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...
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Ruskin Bond’s book shortlisted for Vodafone-Crossword award
July 28th, 2011 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) "Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi, Ruskin Bond's "Mr Oliver's Diary" and Upamanyu Chatterjee's "Way to Go" are amongst the 30 books shortlisted for the ... Read more...
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I’m not doing ‘2 States’: Priyanka Chopra
June 29th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has denied signing a film based on Chetan Bhagat's book "2 States: The Story of My Marriage", which is said ... Read more...
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Old Cottonians gift a Parents’ Room to alma mater
June 6th, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 6 (IANS) The more than half a century old Bishop Cotton School (BCS), which boasts of famous alumni like writer Ruskin Bond and golfer Arjun Atwal, has a ... Read more...
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New book from Ruskin Bond on his birthday
May 19th, 2011 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Novelist Ruskin Bond, who celebrated his 77th birthday Thursday, gifted his fans a brand new collection of stories about one of his most endearing characters ... Read more...
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This is the best of times for Bollywood: Vishal Bharadwaj
March 14th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Filmmaker-screenplay writer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is revelling in the success of "7 Khoon Maaf", says the movies have now become a holistic experience in ... Read more...
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Women writers spice up thriller scene (March 8 is International Women’s Day)
March 7th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The world loves Agatha Christie, Ruth Rendell and P.D. James. And now a tiny tribe of women writers in India is striving to break ... Read more...
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Wave of women-centric films a welcome trend
March 7th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) "No One Killed Jessica", "Mirch", "Turning 30" and "7 Khoon Maaf" - all women-centric films in the last few months show the female leads ... Read more...
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10-day spring literary carnival in Delhi from March 4
March 2nd, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Literature and spring will blend to form a creative cocktail at the 10-day Spring Fever, an annual literary festival, here March 4-13 at the India ... Read more...
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After good reviews, ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ earns Rs.28 crore
February 22nd, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Vishal Bhardwaj's films may not be money spinners, but they are high on content as is his Priyanka Chopra starrer "7 Khoon Maaf" that has a ... Read more...
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I would love to do a comedy film: Neil Mukesh
February 20th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) He has always played intense and serious roles, but not many know that Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh has a humorous side which he would like ... Read more...
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I’ve taken a chance by making woman-oriented movie: Bhardwaj
February 17th, 2011 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
By Mehru Jaffer
Berlin, Feb 17 (IANS) Director Vishal Bhardwaj admits Indian cinema is male-oriented and that he has taken a risk by making "7 Khoon Maaf", which revolves around a woman. ... Read more...
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I wasn’t nervous performing with dad Naseer: Vivaan Shah
February 17th, 2011 - 9:40 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) His father is an award-winning actor and is known for his powerful performances but Naseeruddin Shah's college-going son Vivaan was not at all nervous while sharing screen ... Read more...
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Priyanka swears by acting prowess of Naseeruddin Shah’s son
February 15th, 2011 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra is all praise for veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan, who forays into Bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj's "7 Khoon Maaf", and says the ... Read more...
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Not been approached for ‘Dhoom 3′: Priyanka
February 15th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Bollywood actres Priyanka Chopra has shot down reports that she has been roped in to star opposite Aamir Khan in Yash Raj's "Dhoom 3"."I have not ... Read more...
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‘7 Khoon Maaf’ - Bharadwaj ready with black comedy (Movie Preview)
February 14th, 2011 - 10:20 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Vishal Bharadwaj's fetish for big screen adaptations of books and plays is well-known. Continuing with what he is best at, the multi-faceted filmmaker is bringing on ... Read more...
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Eager to compose music for Bollywood again: Zakir Hussain (Movie Snippets)
February 5th, 2011 - 9:49 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) He composed music for critically acclaimed "Mr And Mrs Iyer" and now tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is eager to make music for Bollywood films again."The problem ... Read more...
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Eminent Scriptwriter, Matthew Robbins, Asserts That Susanna Of ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ Is An …
January 28th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Vishal Bharadwaj, the victorious Bollywood director, sought the assistance of Matthew Robbins, a prominent Hollywood scriptwriter, to inscribe the script of ‘7 Khoon Maaf’ (7KM), which is Bharadwaj’s celluloid version ... Read more...
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Priyanka Chopra Finds Playing 40 Is Tougher Than That Of 50s And 60s
January 25th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
. The actress plays the role of a woman, who ages from 21 to 65 year old in the film.However, the talented actress has done it wonderfully and the director is ... Read more...
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Playing 40 was the toughest: Priyanka Chopra (Interview)
January 25th, 2011 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) From a 21-year-old to a 65-year-old, Priyanka Chopra portrays almost every crucial stage in a woman's life in her new thriller "7 Saat Khoon Maaf". ... Read more...
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Ruskin Bond Has Special Appearance In ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’
January 24th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, which is based on the writer’s short story ‘Susannah’s Seven Husbands’.The novelist will have his big screen appearance and he has jokingly said that he asked Vishal not to cut ... Read more...
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I expanded my story for ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’: Ruskin Bond (Interview)
January 23rd, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
By Madhusree Chatterjee
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Ruskin Bond, the grand old "sahib" from Landour in Mussourie, has been bitten by the tinsel bug. The novelist will make his maiden foray on ... Read more...
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Shahid Kapoor Refused To Play One Of Seven Husbands Of Priyanka Chopra: Vishal Bharadwaj
January 22nd, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, the director had a straightforward answer that Shahid refused.We have all seen the amazing onscreen chemistry between Shahid and Priyanka in Kaminey, which was also directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. So, ... Read more...
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‘Darrling’ inspired by popular Russian song: Vishal Bhardwaj
January 22nd, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra has seven husbands in forthcoming "7 Khoon Maaf" and the song "Darrling", which has already created a buzz on music channels, is for her Russian ... Read more...
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Shahid refused to do ‘7 Khoon Maaf’: Vishal Bhardwaj
January 22nd, 2011 - 2:54 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) When Priyanka Chopra has seven co-stars in her forthcoming film "7 Khoon Maaf", the question arises why isn't Shahid Kapoor, who shares an amazing onscreen chemistry with ... Read more...
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7 Khoon Maaf – Is The First Trailer Revealing Enough?
December 27th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, she sets along this path again. In this film adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s book ‘Susanna’s Seven Husbands’, Priyanka is out to prove her talent.In the 2 minute 42 second trailer, ... Read more...
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