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Indian Army Band brings together Nepali, Indian tunes
The lawn of the India House in Indian Mission to Nepal on Friday evening was enthralled with the tunes of various Nepali, Indian and English songs.A band from the Indian Army-Pipes and Drums Band from the 14 Gorkha Training Center and Military Band from 58 Gorkha Training Center filled the environment with tunes.The band from the Indian Army has arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the parade which is scheduled to be organised on the occasion of the Nepal Army Day next week."It is the most important things amongst all. I am pleased that the Nepalese Army on its day has invited the band from India and we are pleased that we could present them to you all too today," Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeeb Singh Puri told reporters after the event.The Nepalese Army which will be celebrating its Army Day next week has invited Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat as the chief guest of the event.General Rawat, who will pay a four-day visit to Nepal from February 11, will witness the Army Day
Unlimited movie-theater deal could be too good to survive
MoviePass is trying to bring to movie theaters what Netflix did for DVDs and online streaming: Let subscribers watch as many movies as they want for USD 10 a month. In doing so, MoviePass has struck a chord with moviegoers and a nerve with the movie industry. For many people, going to the movies is worth it only a few times a year. Ticket prices keep rising, and moviegoers have plenty of cheaper alternatives, including Netflix. MoviePass believes it can get people to theaters more often. Major theater chains and movie studios aren't so sure, putting MoviePass' business plan at risk. Subscribers with MoviePass can watch a movie a day, be it a splashy blockbuster or an indie movie contending for the Oscars. Though MoviePass works at most theaters, it has key restrictions: It excludes pricier 3-D and Imax showings and most advance online sales. And even if everyone in a group has a subscription, tickets must be purchased individually. Subscribers also complain that ...
Amitabh visits Mumbai hospital, discharged after treatment
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was briefly admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai this evening after he complained of pain in his lower back, a hospital source said. "He came to hospital for pain in lumbar (lower back) region. He was given injections and discharged," the source said. Reports earlier in the day suggested that the 75-year-old actor was suffering from a gastrointestinal problem and had also complained of pain in neck and spine. The actor will be seen next in "102 Not Out", which also starring Rishi Kapoor. The teaser of the film, directed by Umesh Shukla, was released today on Twitter. It is set to release in May this year.
'The 15:17 to Paris': Dramatically passive and disappointing (IANS Review, Rating: **)
Film: "The 15:17 to Paris"; Director: Clint Eastwood; Cast: Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler, Judy Greer, Jeena Fischer, William Jennings, Bryce Gheisar, Paul-Mikel Williams, Thomas Lennon, P.J. Byrne and Tony Hale; Rating: **
Media mainly responsible for young generation's ignorance about classical art: Sonal Mansingh
Acclaimed classical dance exponent Sonal Mansingh on Friday said she feels saddened by the young generation's lack of knowledge about the country's classical arts and the iconic artistes it has produced over the years and held the popular media responsible for not highlighting India's cultural ethos.
Bandmaster shot dead by drummer
A bandmaster has been shot dead by a drummer for not sharing the tip amount received from the guests in a wedding party in Vasundhra colony here, police said today. Last night, a band party had come from Nandnagri in Delhi to perform at the marriage party. The deceased has been identified as Abrar, who was shot thrice by the accused drummer Sajid, said Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Mishra. Abrar's brother Iqrar said that when he was counting the tip amount with him, the four drummers Deepak, Gulfam, Sazid and Neeraj reached there and asked them to divide the amount equally. They then have heated argument and while Neeraj and Gulfam took Abrar in their grip and Sajid fired three times at Abrar, police said. Abrar was taken to Mohannagar hospital where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, police said. Deepak and Gulfam have been arrested while Sazid and Neeraj are still at large, police said, adding Sajid is the history-sheeter of Nandnagri police ...
India Art Fair 2018 begins; major platform, say neighbouring countries
From the master strokes of prominent artists to the contemporary installations, the India Art Fair (IAF), which began here on Friday, offers a heaven for art connoisseurs, exhibitors and art lovers not only from the country but from its neighbours too.
Amitabh in Mumbai hospital for check up
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital here this evening for a routine check up, a source close to the actor said. "Bachchan has been admitted to the hospital for a routine check up. There is nothing serious. He is fine and it is just a normal check up," the source said. Bachchan, 75, is likely to undergo endoscopy before being discharged from the hospital, the source said. There were reports that the actor is suffering from a gastrointestinal problem and was complaining of neck and spine pain, but there was no official word on this. The actor will be seen next in "102 Not Out", also starring Rishi Kapoor. The teaser of the film, directed by Umesh Shukla, was released today on Twitter. The film is set to release in May.
Bachchan in Mumbai hospital for routine check up
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital here this evening for a routine checkup, a source close to the actor said. "Bachchan has been admitted to the hospital for a routine check up. There is nothing serious. He is fine and it is just a normal check up," the source said. Bachchan, 75, is likely to undergo endoscopy before being discharged from the hospital, the source said.
Padman effect: city-based media firm offers free napkins
Joining the 'Padman' Challenge to promote the cause of menstrual hygiene coinciding with the release of the Akshay Kumar starrer movie today, Sathyam Cinemas said free sanitary napkins would be dispensed across its properties. "Here's our take on the #PadmanChallenge, @akshaykumar! Starting today, vending machines will dispense free sanitary napkins," it tweeted. "Padman", directed by R Balki, is a fictionalised account of Tamil Nadu-based Arunachalam Muruganantham, who created affordable sanitary napkins for the women of his village. SPI Cinemas said the initiative would be expanded to its other properties located in various cities. "In the following weeks, these (napkins) will be made available across the rest of our properties", it said, and share an image that read, "We're here for you PERIOD". SPI Cinemas operates 52 screens in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Nellore, Puducherry, Thiruvananthapuram and Warangal. Akshay Kumar plays the lead role in the movie .
International book fair begins in Morocco's Casablanca
Rabat, Feb 9 (IANS/MAP) The 24th Casablanca International Book Fair has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together 709 exhibitors from the Kingdom and around the world.
Adaptation of 'Khwabon...' into book commendable: Mahesh Bhatt
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's TV show "Khwabon Ka Safar" has been adapted into a book with the same name. He finds the move "applause-worthy and commendable".
Sonam should do more films: Manish Malhotra
Ace designer Manish Malhotra says actress Sonam Kapoor is very talented and should take up more films.
Disney all set to launch online live streaming service
The much-loved Disney productions is all set to launch its very own Disney live streaming service without restricted category contentThe new Over-the-top (OTT) service of Disney is set to launch by the end of 2019.The OTT platform will be initially launched in the U.S. and will later release overseas.The R-rated content will be released separately on Hulu, another U.S.-based video-on-demand service.According to the Deadline, around five original movies and five TV series will be launched on the Disney online channel in the first year.The production cost has gone up to $35 million for a 10-episode TV series.Some of the movies including Lady and the Tramp, The Paper Magician, Stargirl and Togo have been slated for the release on the Disney online channel under the direction of Julia Hart and Ericson Core.Among the television series High School Musical, Monsters Inc series, Marvel live-action based series, and Star Wars will be streamed.The subscription cost of the Disney content has not
Raja Kumari, Teri Miko to headline HolyDistrict 2018
Grammy-nominated Indian-American songwriter Raja Kumari and DJ Teri Miko will be performing at music fest HolyDistrict 2018.
Literature mirror of society, bedrock of civilization: Sonowal
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said literature is the bedrock of any civilization and it is through books a society can pass over its culture and traditions to the future generations. Literature is the society's mirror and reflects its strengths and weaknesses, Sonowal said after inaugurating the second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival here. "Considering the immense power of literature, we want our youth to dedicate themselves to literary and cultural activities. This literary event is not just a festival but an investment made for a strong and vibrant future," he said. The chief minister hoped that the festival will open new opportunities for exchange of ideas among the youths and guide them in the art of creative writing. "This intellectual exchange will definitely inspire our youth, encourage new ideas and promote the habit of reading among them," he added. Sonowal urged authors to focus more on pressing issues of the modern times such as climate
Gaelic music to enthrall Kolkata audience tomorrow
The British Council and the Indian Museum, Kolkata, have joined hands with Scotland arts centre 'An Lanntair' for a live music concert in the city tomorrow. 'Yatra; Journey, a live music concert' will be a tribute to Scottish army officer Colin Mackenzie, who travelled from the Isle of Lewis to Indian shores in 1783 to study about the culture and languages of the country, Debanjan Chakrabarti, the director of British Council East and North East India, told PTI today. "The programme will see a confluence of Indian classical music and Gaelic songs from Scotland. There is an eclectic mix of musicians involved in this project," he said. This year marks the 70th anniversary of British Council in India, Chakrabarti said, adding that the concert is musical homage to the epic journey Mackenzie made to India. UK-based Tabla player Dalbir Singh Rattan, one of the participants of the concert, said the 12 'Sur' (musical notes) is the same for both western and Indian music. "No ...
Jennifer Garner to star in new series by Lena Dunham
Actor Jennifer Garner is making a comeback to small screen after a decade and will star in a new series "Camping". The series is based on the UK show by the same name and written by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, reported Variety. The series has an eight-episode order from HBO and both Dunham and Konner are executive producing it via their company A Casual Romance. It follows a group of people as they come together to celebrate Kathryn's husband Walt's 45th birthday over a weekend spent back in nature, before it becomes a weekend of tested marriages and woman-on-woman crime. Garner will play the role of Kathryn Siddell-Bauers, which has been described as "messy, tough and provocative and really really fun". "We love Jennifer's restraint and comedic timing, and we cant wait for the warmth and intelligence she'll bring to our central character, Kathryn. It's truly a dream to have her first on our call sheet. Now we just have to write her some stunts," said Denhum and ...
Proud that men handled 'Pad Man': Gauri Shinde
Writer-director Gauri Shinde, wife of "Pad Man" director R. Balki, says she is proud that the movie on menstrual hygiene has been handled by men.
Beauty of indie music often overlooked: Luke Kenny
Multi-talented Luke Kenny, an actor, musician and a former video jockey, says amid the hype around mainstream artistes, it is important to recognise those who dare to go off the beaten track.