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Money isn't great: Cheryl Baker slams 'Dancing On Ice' salary
English television presenter Cheryl Baker has claimed that she wasn't paid that well to appear on reality show "Dancing on Ice" this year.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to visit Princess Diana before wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Princess Diana's grave before they get married later this year.
Zeenat Aman files molestation complaint
Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman has filed a molestation and stalking complaint against a businessman, Mumbai Police said on Monday.The complaint has been registered under sections 304 D (stalking) and 509 (insulting modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code.The police said the two had known each other for a while; however, the relationship had soured over some issues following which Aman had stopped talking to the businessman.Nevertheless, the businessman allegedly kept calling and following her.After failing to convince the person to stop stalking, the veteran actress approached the police and filed the complaint at Juhu police station.An investigation has been launched into the matter.
Meryl Streep files trademark to protect her name
Hollywood veteran Meryl Streep has filed a trademark application for use of her name.
Liam Gallagher to perform on London rooftop
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has announced he's performing on the roof of Global HQ here on February 12.
Bengali classic 'Chowringhee' to be reproduced on celluloid
Popular Bengali classic 'Chowringhee', which got translated into a number of Indian as well as foreign languages, will again be brought alive on celluloid by National award winning Bengali filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee.
Attended musical concert to mark attendance, clarifies Devendra Pratap
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Devendra Pratap Singh on Monday said he attended the musical concert in Etah just to mark attendance.Singh's clarification came after a video of singer Kailash Kher's concert shows Singh, enjoying the performance from the front row."We didn't go to watch the program but went in the end just to mark attendance," Singh told ANI.Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj town had been gripped with tension ever since conflicts broke out between two groups on January 26.Five buses and three shops were torched and a farmhouse owned by a local resident had been vandalised.
Jaipur Literature Festival concludes sans controversy
The five-day Jaipur Literature Festival came to a close today with a hard-hitting session on the popular #MeToo campaign, spearheaded to highlight the prevalence of sexual asault and harassment against women. The literary festival this year saw a 23 per cent increase in the footfall, the event's producer Sanjoy Roy said. "We saw 4,50,000 people last year and with the 23 per cent increase, we believe the number has crossed half a million. We will have a definite number soon. We expect it to go beyond 6,00,000 next year," he said. Author-historian and festival co-director William Dalrymple announced the names of a few dignitaries who have confirmed their participation for next year. "We are going to get bigger next year, and we have already received confirmation from Neil Gaiman, Yuval Harari, Mohsin Hamid, Hari Kunzru, Tilda Swinton, Zadie Smith, Richard Ford and Ian McKellen among others," he said. Thanking the participants, Roy said it was a "successful JLF this year, ..
Literary light from the 'Dark Continent': A trio of emerging African authors
Still largely perceived as the "Dark Continent" beset by underdevelopment, violence, instabilityand more, Africa is changing in many ways, not the least of which is in literature with a new crop of upcoming writers, whose work seeks to break these stereotypes and give a more credible voice about life there, with problems galore but also aspirations for better times.
Devdutt Pattnaik turns consultant for 'Ishqbaaaz' track
Noted author Devdutt Pattnaik, known for his works on mythology, has been roped in as a consultant for a special "Ramayana" track in television show "Ishqbaaz".
Amitabh Bhattacharya thrilled over first live performance
Popular lyricist and singer Amitabh Bhattacharya says the Bollywood Music Project here marked the first time that he performed live, and he was pleased by the experience.
Beating Retreat regales crowd, tribute piece for Arjan Singh
Amid soulful classical renditions and foot-tapping numbers rending the air as the Raisina Hill dazzled in a kaleidoscope of colours, the Beating Retreat ceremony was held here today, which marked the culmination of Republic Day celebrations. Held at the majestic Vijay Chowk, the event included a tribute piece for late Marshal of Indian Air Force Arjan Singh. The function began with President Ram Nath Kovind arriving at the venue, his first appearance at the Beating Retreat ceremony as the Head of State, with his ceremonial motorcade. Incidentally, his predecessor, Pranab Mukherjee, had ridden the ceremonial buggy down the Raisina Hill last year for the event. Several performances by Army, Air Force and Naval bands, among other troupes, thrilled the audience with patriotic fervour, as they cheered loudly against the backdrop of a delightful twilight. But, one piece by the Air Force Band was rather special and it lifted the spirits of the crowd high in the air -- 'The ...
Rajeev Nigam cast in political satire for TV
Comedian Rajeev Nigam has been cast in the lead role for "Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai", a show about a corrupt and funny politician in his madcap world.
Palash Sen gets nostalgic about Delhi
Making his love apparent for Delhi, lead singer of an Indian rock band Palash Sen shared his nostalgia about the national capital recently.A member of Euphoria band, Sen was in Delhi to perform the Bollywood Music Project. He admitted to being proud of calling Delhi his hometown.Born in Lucknow and raised in Delhi, Sen told ANI, "Delhi is absolutely rocking all the time. It's my home, it's my identity and you saw the crowd"."Strange story, I was brought up in Jammu and Kashmir actually, and I shifted to Delhi when I was in school. The difference is that Delhi was less crowded then. Otherwise, Delhi ka Dil abhi bhi waise hi dhadakta hai jaise pehle dhadakta tha (the heart of Delhi still beats with the same kind of energy like it used to)", he added.He noted, "Each time amidst the rap of Raftaar and songs of Yo Yo Honey Singh, there was something about the 'Maaeri', 'Abh Na Ja', 'Dhoom Pichak Dhoom' that always brought back the best of memories. The songs of Euphoria endured with the ...
It's a relief, says Ranveer on 'Padmaavat' crossing Rs 100-cr mark
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who has set new milestones in his career with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat", says the film and the public response it has received has left him feeling fulfilled and relieved.
Memory skills that make you smarter
Smartness is the key to getting ahead in life. Whether it is the mastery of job skills or tackling regular day-to-day happenings, smartness ensures efficiency and effectiveness.According to The Independent, memory techniques are said to play an important role in being smart.Memory retrieval is one of the techniques. Here, the person recalls an idea from the memory and therefore strengthen neural pathways associated with the concept.Psychology experts call it 'testing effect'. They explain it as it becomes easier to remember in the future if you recall it when asked.According to Peter Brown, Henry Roediger, and Mark McDaniel - authors of 'Make It Stick: The Science Of Successful Learning" - elaboration is another.They explain, "The more you can explain about the way your new learning relates to prior knowledge, the stronger your grasp of the new learning will be, and the more connections you create that will help you remember it later".Another attributed skill is interleaving. ...
Back pain forces Rani to cancel shoot for TV show
Actor Rani Mukherji today cancelled the shoot for "India's Next Superstar" owing to a serious back pain. Rani, who had gone to the show to promote her upcoming film "Hichki", was preparing to shoot with show judges, directors Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty, when she felt the "excruciating" back pain, a source from the sets said. "Rani has been in excruciating pain for the past three days. She is a thorough professional and despite her back issue she landed up on the sets of 'India's Next Superstar' today. "She was getting ready to shoot with her best friend Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty and that's when she again felt a surge in pain. She couldn't move. Her pain was excruciating again and unfortunately she had to rush home to be attended by her doctor. We hope she gets well soon," the source said. "Hichki" marks Rani's return to cinema after three years. She plays the role of Naina Mathur who has a nervous system disorder, Tourette syndrome, that forces an individual to make
Palekar's plea on pre-censorship of films be listed for final
The Supreme Court today directed the registry to list for final hearing a plea by veteran actor-director Amol Palekar seeking guidelines for pre- censorship of films. The Centre told the top court that the plea should be referred to a high court given the "pressure" of pendency of cases on the apex court. A bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan rejected the submission of the Centre and said that since the pleadings have been in the matter, it would not be appropriate to refer the matter to a high court. "Let the matter be listed on a non-miscellaneous day for final hearing," it said. Additional Solicitor General P S Narasimha, appearing for the Centre, said that it would be appropriate if a high court deals with the issue allowing the apex court to have the benefit of the judgement rendered by it. "The Supreme Court has a huge pressure of pending cases. This petition can be referred to a high court and the apex court will have the benefit of the judgement ...
Taapsee Pannu to be Label Ritu Kumar's showstopper at LFW
Actor Taapsee Pannu will walk the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2018 as the showstopper for label Ritu Kumar. Ritu's collections, titled "Hip Hop Baroque", is a blend of street couture and rap culture. It is inspired by the rebellious spirit of the past subcultures, and has been re- contextualized to feel fresh and original. The collection mixes prints and introduces new-age textiles like shimmer jersey, Lurex georgette and handloom sequins, while its color palette is a study of contrasts with black, blue, and metallic interspersed with ecru, baby pink and ochre. The label has roped in Pannu to showcase their collection at the event. "We are excited to have Taapsee Pannu walk for our show this season as we showcase our collection titled Hip Hop Baroque. Taapsee is known for her spunk and joie de vivre and this collection is a perfect fit to her style," CEO Amrish Kumar said. "She is looked upto as a fashion & fitness icon by a huge audience and .
Kate Winslet regrets working with men of power
Actor Kate Winslet said she has bitter regrets over her decision to work with certain "men of power". The actor won an Oscar for Harvey Weinstein produced film, "The Reader" and worked with Roman Polanksi in "Carnage" and Woody Allen in "Wonder Wheel". Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment and in some cases of rape by multiple women in Hollywood. Allegations against him have been the catalyst for the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Polanski was charged with drugging and raping a 13-year- old girl and fled the US while Allen's adopted daughter with Mia Farrow has accused him of sexual assault while she was a child. She spoke out against Allen again in a recent TV interview. Speaking at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards, where she was honoured with Dilys Powell Award for excellence in film, Winslet said, "There are directors, producers and men of power who have for decades been awarded and applauded for their highly regarded work by both this industry and .