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Four fun fests to warm up in 2018

Driven by a young and dynamic crowd of art and culture enthusiasts, India is emerging as a highly promising destination for several exciting entertainments events and music festivals.The country's music, dance, and visual arts are as diverse as its landscapes, influenced heavily by the traditions and customs of the lands they originate from.Known for their grandeur and uniqueness, here are the top four fun events to look forward to in 2018.- Swan Lake BalletLocation: Four Indian cities, namely, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and KolkataDates: March 13 - April 15Swan Lake is one of the world's most famous and often staged ballet events. It has captured the imagination of audiences with its combination of powerful music, dance, and drama for decades.Following the tremendous success of Royal Russian Ballet's maiden shows in New Delhi last year, Navrasa Duende, an entertainment company, is bringing the classic ballet shows back to India this year. Touring the country, the Ukraine-based ...

'Winnie the Pooh' teases viewers with 'Christopher Robin' poster

Seems like, Disney Pixar is on a roll this week.After offering the first look of its upcoming sequel, 'Mary Poppins Returns', during 90th Academy Awards telecast on Sunday, the studio has released a teaser of its another live-action redo, 'Christopher Robin' on Tuesday.Starring the much-loved character, Winnie-the-Pooh, the Disney movie will be directed by Marc Forster of 'Finding Neverland' and 'Quantum of Solace' fame.The film is inspired by A. A. Milne's book 'Winnie-the-Pooh' and revolves around the titular character that has lost his way.The poster shows a glimpse of Winnie-the-Pooh, whose face is hidden behind a hat, lounging against a brown satchel bag, with an umbrella tucked in it. The poster carries the tagline, "Sooner or later, your past catches up to you".The film is slated to release in August 2018.

Kannada actor Upendra quits own party

Ahead of the Karnataka assembly polls in April-May, Kannada film superstar Upendra on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party he formed last year after "internal issues" and vowed to form a new party soon.

Wish there were more women on 'Tomb Raider' set, says Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander wishes there were more women involved in the production of "Tomb Raider", as the film is meant to be about strong girls. The 29-year-old actor plays the iconic gaming character Lara Croft in the forthcoming film and although she was thrilled that it revolves around a strong lady, she was ''disappointed'' that the majority of the cast were men. During an appearance on "The One Show" when host Alex Jones said she was disappointed that there were not many women involved in the movie, Vikander replied, "I got to work with Kristin Scott Thomas and she is an extraordinary actress, but me too, I agree. I was on the island and I was thinking: 'there are not enough women'. I was running around looking for them!'' The actor has taken over the role from Angelina Jolie, who played the icon in two movies in 2001 and then again in 2003. Vikander, however, said she did not try to ''copy'' the 42-year-old stars' portrayal because she could ''never compete'' with her. "I could never ...

I'm totally indisciplined, says Aamir Khan

Actor Aamir Khan, often known as Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist, says he is "totally indisciplined" in real life, but his work brings out the discipline in him.

Sexual harassment accused should face repercussions: Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy says she wants to see ''repercussions'' for those who have been accused of sexual harassment. The 47-year-old actor says the #MeToo and Time's Up movements are definitely ''changing the conversation'' surrounding sexual harassment in Hollywood, but she feels it is not enough and action must be taken against those who have been accused of misconduct. ''We can't confuse discussing things with actual, concrete change. Changing the conversation is a good way to start to change the actual climate. Now, what are the repercussions? If people do the wrong thing, we have to make sure there's real repercussions for it," McCarthy told the InStyle magazine. The #MeToo and Times' Up movements began after series of exposes revealed decades of alleged sexual misconduct by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The movement calls on people who have experienced sexual misconduct in the workplace to speak up.

Rohit Roy to host digital game show backed by Shilpa Shetty

Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty Kundra is set to launch a digital game show titled "iQ Trivia Live", which will be hosted by actor Rohit Roy.

Henry Cavill confused as internet declares him dead

Actor Henry Cavill has revealed he was shocked to find that he was mistakenly listed as dead on the Internet The 34-year-old actor, who is best known for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe movies, took to his Instagram account to express his bemusement at being listed as dead on Google. "When you learn that you died 2 days ago..." the actor posted along side a screen-shot of the Google page showing that he died on March 3. Cavill will be seen next as Reville Smites in "Mission: Impossible - Fallout".

New fest looking to make art more accessible, affordable

It is good news for art enthusiasts, who can now own works by leading as well as emerging artists at affordable prices at a new festival. The 1st edition of Rajnigandha HT Imagine Fest, which seeks to make art more accessible, will have on offer works of art priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 1.5 lakh. Scheduled to begin on March 10, the two-day event is aimed at enhancing its audience's experience by allowing them to access affordable, attainable and well-curated pieces, thereby enabling them to buy and enjoy art that is aesthetically pleasing to them. "The focus will be on visual arts further pushing the boundaries of art to makes it truly democratic. "Art lovers can experience a walk down a boulevard of trees interspersed with walls of art whilst in the back ground soft strains of different genres of music permeate the air," Aditi Kapoor, Co-founder & Director, Palate Fest, said. Interactive art workshops for children and adults by Amity Art Foundation, Artreach India and Sangeet .

I've never been Bollywood fan: Surbhi Chandna (TV Snippets)

Actress Surbhi Chandna says that she has never been a fan of Bollywood films.

Sridevi's daughter Janhvi turns 21

As Janhvi Kapoor, the elder daughter of veteran actress Sridevi whose sudden demise in Dubai last month left her family and fans in shock and disbelief, turned 21 on Tuesday. Her cousin Sonam Kapoor called her the "strongest girl".

British singer Arjun unveils debut album

British singer-songwriter-producer Arjun, who has roots in Sri Lanka, has released his debut album "Closer To Home".

Oscars viewership ratings hit record low

The ABC telecast of 90th Academy Awards for American audiences attracted the fewest viewers from the time such records have been maintained, according to data released by Nielsen.

Emma Watson flaunts 'Time's Up' tattoo at Oscars afterparty

Hollywood actor Emma Watson lent her support to the Time's Up movement at the Oscars afterparty as she sported a tattoo promoting the cause. The actor, however, has not commented if the tattoo is permanent or temporary. The ink read "Times Up" on her arm, missing the apostrophe for the organisation. Watson, 27, has been an outspoken proponent of the Time's Up movement, which began after bombshell exposes revealed decades of alleged sexual misconduct by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The movement calls on people who have experienced sexual misconduct in the workplace to speak up. A number of Hollywood stars, including Watson, have voiced their support and donated to the movement. "There is no question that #TIMESUP should be and will be a global movement. A movement that is defined and led by those affected by the problem, not by those in power," , Watson wrote in a recent Instagram post.

Bollywood writer-editor Apurva Asrani suffers from Bell's Palsy

Writer Apurva Asrani, who penned the critically acclaimed drama "Aligarh", has revealed he woke up with Bell's Palsy -- a condition that leaves the face partially paralysed -- two months ago. He, however, says his condition is gradually improving.

Bollywood's favourite 'Shammi Aunty' dead

Veteran character actress for nearly six decades, Nargis Rabadi, popularly known as 'Shammi Aunty' in the industry, died at her home here late on Monday, a family friend said. She was 87.

Veteran actor Shammi dies at 89

Veteran actor Shammi, who acted in over 200 films and some popular television serials and was known for her impeccable comic timing, died today after a prolonged illness. She was 89. Born as Nargis Rabadi in a Parsi family, Shammi featured in many popular films, including "Ustad Pedro", "Bhai- Bahen", "Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi", "Half Ticket", "Jab Jab Phool Khile", "Ittefaq", "The Burning Train", "Kudrat", "Awara Baap", "Swarg", "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi" and others. She also acted in quite a few popular TV serials, such as "Dekh Bhai Dekh", "Zabaan Sambhal Ke", "Shriman Shrimati", "Kabhi Yeh Kabhi Woh" and "Filmi Chakkar". Shammi was married to film producer director Sultan Ahmed for seven years, before they got divorced. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan took to social media to express his grief over her demise. "Shammi Aunty... Prolific actress, years of contribution to the industry, dear family friend...passes away...! A long suffered illness, age. Sad... slowly slowly they all ..

Google celebrates women behind Play Store's best apps, games

Google is celebrating inspirational women in technology by featuring games and apps developed by them on the Google Play Store. The initiative is in honour of International Women's Day on March 8, which celebrates women's achievements around the world.

Man suspected of stealing Frances McDormand's Oscar arrested

Hours after winning her second Best Actress Oscar, Frances McDormand almost lost her gold statue, when the trophy went missing at the annual Governors Ball party. The actor went to attend the party after the award ceremony with her filmmaker husband, Joel Coen. The security was soon able to recover the trophy and returned it to her. "I can confirm that after a brief time apart, Frances and her Oscar were happily reunited last night. They celebrated their reunion with a double cheeseburger from In-N-Out," McDormand's representative told People magazine. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a man was later arrested for allegedly stealing the Oscar. "Best Actress winner Frances McDormand and her Oscar were happily reunited after a brief separation at last nights Governors Ball. The alleged thief was quickly apprehended by a photographer and members of our fast-acting Academy and security teams. The 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' star resumed her celebrations," a ..

Film industry becoming progressive over women roles: Renuka Shahane

Actress Renuka Shahane -- gearing up for her Bollywood comeback with "3 Storeys" -- has been trying to break free of the image of "Pooja bhabhi" of "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!" and says the changing age representation of women in Indian cinema is a progressive sign.