Creative Fraternity Expresses Solidarity with Tamil Writer Murugan
Kochi, Jan 17 (IANS) Eminent writers, film makers, musicians and political activists Saturday came together under the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2014
More Censor Board Members quit to Protest Government's 'Cavalier Manner'
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Eight members of the Censor Board, including Ira Bhaskar, Saturday resigned saying the events that led to chairperson Lee
India most 'Literate' Country in World: Hanif Kureishi
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Award-winning British playwright and author Hanif Kureishi Saturday praised Indians for their continued interest in literatu
Jaitley Blames UPA Appointees for Censor Board Row
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday hit out against Censor Board chairperson Leela Samson who quit
Tension as Ram Rahim's Followers Gather for MSG in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, Jan 16 (IANS) Thousands of fans of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Friday gathered at Leisure Valley Ground here to watch t
Book Chronicles Sunburn Festival's Journey
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) It is said that the language of music is universal but this was not on the mind of the creators of what is arguably Asia's
Goa Carnival to be held from Feb 14
Panaji, Jan 16 (IANS) Goa's popular Carnival festival will be held over four days from Feb 14, state tourism officials said Friday.The Carnival, a f
Censor Board Chief Leela Samson Quits
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Leela Samson has resigned as chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), citing interference, coercion and
'MSG' Gets Censor Board Approval: Dera
Chandigarh, Jan 16 (IANS) The producers of Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh starrer "MSG - The Messenger of God" claimed Friday that
An ode to Crime Thrillers (IANS Books This Weekend)
With Delhi all geared up to host India's first Crime Writers Festival Jan 17-18, IANS picked up some new and some old writers who have delved into t
International Kite Festival in Jaipur Jan 13-14
Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) The Rajasthan government will organise an international kite festival here Jan 13 and 14, a tourism department official said
Photo Show to Look into Bond Between Man and Nature
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) An exhibition of pictures of brooding mountains, expansive deserts and gurgling rivers and of urban chaos expressed throug
Aamir khan sends legal notice to Pak website
Aamir khan has sent a legal notice to some Pakistani websites for carrying his “fabricated” interview on religion with reference to his la
Festival of contemporary dance comes to Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The national capital will be hosting a week-long festival beginning Jan 11 that would showcase the various forms of contem
Hot air ballooning, amphibious tours in Goa soon
Panaji, Jan 6 (IANS) Goa would start hot-air balloon and amphibious tourism facilities by April, the state tourism ministry said Tuesday.Camping Ret
Bollywood bigwigs to gather at Jaipur literature festival
Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) Bollywood bigwigs like Naseeruddin Shah, Vishal Bhardwaj, Waheeda Rehman and Javed Akhtar will be present at the Zee Jaipur Li
'Two Women' and More: A diva's remarkable story (Book Review)
Title: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: My Life ; Author: Sophia Loren; Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK; Pages: 352; Special Indian price: Rs.699It was
A. Ramachandran doesn't believer in international art concept
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Talk of "international and global" art irks renowned artist A. Ramachandran, who feels such concepts dilute the distinctive
I will represent India in best possible way: Miss Universe aspirant
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangalore girl Noyonita Lodh has her eyes set on the Miss Universe crown this year. Aiming to represent India in "the best way
Malayalam Film Actor N L Balakrishnan Died on Thursday
Popular Malayalam film actor N L Balakrishnan died late on Thursday night, said family sources. The 72-year-old actor began his career as a still phot
