entertainment-newsWill change the way films are censored: Pahlaj Nihalani
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) As the new chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, producer Pahlaj Nihalani is adamant on cleaning up films and making censorship a quick clean and
Delhi to Celebrate Craft of Traditional Storytelling
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) From Tamil Nadu's ancient tradition of naratting stories with a unique musical instrument to ballad singing that brings alive a heroic battle fought by Manipuris against
Shah Rukh may Feature in West Bengal's New Tourism Campaign
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) With West Bengal ambitiously gearing up to promote tourism in the state with the creation of five distinct tourism circuits, Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan may feature
Bollywood Celebs Salute R-Day Parade, Feel Proud
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) On the country's 66th Republic Day Monday, a host of film celebrities not just recounted their memories of watching the annual parade but also tuned into the colourful
Humbled, Motivated: Prasoon Joshi on Winning Padma Shri
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Writer-lyricist and ad guru Prasoon Joshi feels humbled and motivated on being conferred with the Padma Shri."When years of hard work gets recognised especially by the
Carnatic singer Sudha Raghunathan gets Padma Bhushan
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Popular Carnatic composer and vocalist Sudha Raghunathan was Sunday named for the Padma Bhushan on the eve of the 66th Republic Day.Raghunathan will get the award for her
Mobile app for Kolkata Book Fair visitors
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Visitors to the 39th International Kolkata Book Fair, that begins Jan 28, now have assistance at their finger tips, courtesy a mobile app providing all the relevant details
India Fashion Week 2015 to start March 25
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The 2015 autumn-winter edition of the India Fashion (IFW) will begin here March 25, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has announced.The five-day fashion
Colombia's Paulina Vega wins Miss Universe 2014 title
Miami, Jan 26 (IANS) Paulina Vega of Colombia was Sunday night crowned Miss Universe 2014.Miss USA Nia Sanchez was crowned first runner-up, while Diana Harkusha from Ukraine was named the second
Cartoonist R.K. Laxman is dead
Pune, Jan 26 (IANS) Legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, creator of the iconic "The Common Man", died in a private hospital here Monday evening after a brief illness, his son said. He was 94.Laxman,
India failed to captalise on 'Feluda's' popularity: Author Ashwin Sanghi
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Indian authors have failed to create their own set of popular sleuths like Sherlock Holmes despite filmmaker Satyajit Ray giving us the iconic Bengali sleuth Feluda way back
Mahek Chahal now Sets Sight on Dance Shows
Mumbai, Jan 22 (IANS) Actress Mahek Chahal, who was voted out in a mid-week eviction from the “Bigg Boss Halla Bol” reality show Thursday, says she would love to do more shows on TV,
See History via TV on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Get a glimpse of Mahatma Gandhi's life, or see India via a road trip, revisit the story of how the East India Company ruled India for over 100 years and how India attained
Sam Smith Splits from Boyfriend
Toronto, Jan 22 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Sam Smith has split from his boyfriend Jonathan Zeizel. He is hopeful of finding love again.The duo has split after two months of dating.Smith, 22, is
LL Cool J to host Grammy's for Fourth Consecutive time
London, Jan 22 (IANS) Rapper LL Cool J will once again return to host the 2015 Grammy Awards, the organisers have announced.The 47-year-old, who has been hosting the annual awards show since 2012 is
Cara Delevingne goes Topless for Jewellery Ad
Los Angeles, Jan 22 (IANS) Model and actress Cara Delevingne has posed topless for a new advertising campaign.The 22-year-old took to Instagram Wednesday, to share a preview of the racy photoshoot
'The woman who really Modernised China'
Jaipur, Jan 21 (IANS) China's Dowager Empress Cixi has been long reviled as a despotic ruler who rose to power by harem intrigue, but it was she who transformed a medieval country into a modern
HC Notice over no Censor Certificate to two films
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Delhi Court Wednesday issued notice to the central government and the censor board on two separate pleas challenging the refusal of certificate for screening of two
Meet Brothers Anjjan Start 2015 on High Note
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) After the success of “Baby doll” last year, the trio of music directors Meet Brothers Anjjan have made a splendid start to 2015 with three of their tracks
Big B: I Never Dared to sing in front of Ilaiyaraaja
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who shared his experiences working with music composer Ilaiyaraaja, felicitated at a function here Monday for completing the music of his 1,000th
