entertainment-newsExhibition showcases French photographer's love for India
Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) More than 30 photographs of everyday life in Indian cities captured in the early 20th century by French Orientalist painter and photographer Georges Gaste are on display
Japanese, Indian puppetry on display in Kolkata
Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) Myriad facets of puppetry are being showcased in the city with traditional Japanese and Indian puppets in a unique theatre festival that concludes on Saturday.A drama
Colombian sounds at Delhi International Jazz Festival
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) A Colombian fusion band is set to enthral Delhiites on Saturday at the fifth edition of the annual Delhi International Jazz Festival.The Delhi International Jazz
Bengaluru court orders police probe into 'fake art' case
Bengaluru March 20 (IANS) The chief metropolitan magistrate here has ordered a police inquiry into the alleged “fake art” case after it found out the complainant had made out a prima
Indian Textile Day at LFW sees innovative use of traditional fabric
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) The Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) dedicates a day to Indian textiles in every outing and the second day of the summer-resort edition 2015 on Thursday saw felicitation of
Fashion no more a trivial pursuit: Manish Malhotra (Interview)
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) The year 2015 is special for him as it marks his quarter century as a stylist for him and 10 years of his label Manish Malhotra. The designer, who has played a key role in
World's shortest man from Nepal regales audiences in Mumbai circus
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal, the world's shortest man, visited the Rambo Circus playing in the city and was greeted with resounding cheers by the audience on
James Bond ditches formals for latest film poster
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Sony and EON productions revealed a new teaser poster for the upcoming 24th sequel in the Bond films franchise, "Spectre", and it features James Bond's character
Lives of pioneer 'invisible' women related through an exhibition
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India has many women whose contributions have made the country proud. But most of them remain “invisible” to mainstream audiences. Attempting to showcase their
Big B to attend unveiling of Gandhi statue in London
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will attend an event in London, where a statue of late Indian icon Mahatma Gandhi, known for his non-violence movement against British rule, will
'India's Daughter' doesn't defame India: Farhan Akhtar
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) After veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar voiced his strong opinion in favour of "India's Daughter", his son Farhan Akhtar has come forward to support the controversial
Actor Aditya Pancholi nabbed for pub brawl, gets bail
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) A Mumbai magistrate granted bail to Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi who was arrested for a brawl in a pub, officials said here on Sunday."Aditya Pancholi was arrested today
Hit-and-run case: Salman doesn't need to produce driving license
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) In a relief for Salman Khan in the hit-and-run case, a Mumbai court on Wednesday rejected the prosecution's plea seeking directions to the Bollywood actor to produce his
Salman Khan illegal arms case: Verdict deferred further
Jaipur, March 3 (IANS) The verdict in the case relating to illegal possession and use of arms by actor Salman Khan has been deferred further as the court in Jodhpur on Tuesday partly accepted
10 plays selected for Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Ten plays from India's diverse cultural and linguistic belt have been shortlisted for the prestigious Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META). They would be staged
Women Celebrate Spirit of Experimentation through Films
New Delhi March 3 (IANS) Women filmmakers across the globe have come together to participate in a festival that would highlight their craft and experimental streak. The festival that began on
India, Pakistan to celebrate richness of Urdu in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani writers Intizar Hussain, Javed Akhtar, Ashok Vajpayee, and Nida Fazli, among others will participate in an Urdu festival in Delhi to celebrate and
I live to paint, I paint to live: S.H.Raza
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) I live to paint; I paint to live. At 93, the revered modernist S.H. Raza continues to paint and project many dualities and pluralities of life through his favourite
Ben Hardy joins X-Men: Apocalypse
Los Angeles, Feb 26 (IANS) The upcoming superhero film “X-Men: Apocalypse” will reportedly star actor Ben Hardy in a “key, as-yet-undisclosed” role.According to TheWrap, Ben
Next Spider-Man won't be white?
Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) The upcoming Spider-Man movie will reportedly feature an African-American or Latino protagonist, instead of a white man, if a revelation by a film journalist is to be
