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Hindi version of Swedish children's book launched at World Book Fair
Here's good news for children attending the ongoing 26th New Delhi World Book Fair. Three Swedish books translated into Hindi have been released, bringing in more variety in the of children's books genre.
Richa wants to see more of Shefali Shah on-screen
Actress Richa Chadha, who has praised Neeraj Ghaywan's "Juice", says she wants to see more of the short film's lead actress Shefali Shah on-screen.
When Carey 'stole' Streep's chair at Golden Globes
Veteran actress Meryl Streep says she was not expecting to find singer Mariah Carey on her seat at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
Vin Diesel in talks to play superhero Bloodshot
"Fast and Furious" star Vin Diesel is reportedly in talks to play superhero Bloodsht in Sony's movie adaptation of the Valiant comic book series. Diesel is not new to the world of superheroes. He voiced the character of Groot in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy", reported Entertainment Weekly. Originally created in 1992 by Kevin Van Hook, Don Perlin, and Bob Layton, Bloodshot is a former soldier named Ray Garrison who gains superpowers after he is injected with experimental nanites by the mysterious Project Rising Spirit. He gains a white skin and red eyes and the nanites allow Bloodshot to regenerate from any wound, making him an ideal assassin. Bloodshot is planned to be part of a five-film universe from Sony and Valiant. The film is being directed by Dave Wilson while "Arrival" screenwriter Eric Heisserer is writing the screenplay. Sony is planning a 2019 release for the film.
E-books not cannibalising traditional readership: publishers
The numbers of people listening to audio books, or those switching on a Kindle might be on the rise, but a strong tribe of readers who still like to hold a book, and sift through pages, continues to flourish. As many readers and publishers wonder about the future of books with the advent of e-books, publishers at the New Delhi World Book Fair are not just confident but are also encouraged by the number of book lovers thronging the Pragati Maidan grounds here. According to them, e-books and books cater to different markets and despite the growing number of e-book readers the older medium is still growing strong. "When e-books came into the market publishers were worried about the future of books and about finding buyers. But with time we realised it's just another medium and it has also helped us," Arun Maheshwari of Vani Prakashan told PTI. He said that e-books, audio books, hard bound or paperback all are distinct from each other and all of those have their own ...
Winfrey's Globes speech creates buzz about 2020 prez run
Talk show host and actor Oprah Winfrey's rousing Golden Globe speech has set social media abuzz with speculation that she might enter politics with many celebrities already looking at her as a possible presidential candidate in 2020. The 63-year-old, who yesterday became the first African- American woman to win the Cecil B DeMille Award at Golden Globe Awards 2018, used the platform to say that discrimination based on race and gender was no longer acceptable. Two of her close friends told CNN on condition of anonymity that some of her trusted people had been urging her to run for the post and she was "actively thinking" about it. CNN quoted a source as saying that Winfrey was yet to make up her mind about running for president. Her representative is yet to respond to the claim. At the Golden Globes ceremony yesterday, host Seth Meyers rooted for Winfrey's electoral debut in his opening monologue itself. "In 2011, I told some jokes about our current president at the ...
We are not friends: Vikas Gupta on Shilpa Shinde
"Bigg Boss" contestant Vikas Gupta's equation with fellow contestant Shilpa Shinde may have improved over time but the producer says they are not friends. Shilpa, who became a household name as Angoori Bhabhi of "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai", had alleged that Vikas was behind her ouster from the popular TV show. Vikas said he had not met the actor after her controversial exit from "Bhabiji..." and was surprised to see her on the reality show. "For the first five weeks or so we did not get along well and later realised that this was not going anywhere, so as mature people we kept that thing away. We could have continued with it (drama of fighting) for 13 weeks as she is a good actor and I am a good writer. "But we thought of taking a break from all this and behave like normal colleagues. We are not friends. There are times when we still don't get along well, but we try to handle it in a mature manner," Vikas said in a media interaction here. Another housemate who does not gel ..
Aamir Khan gives 'mahurat' clap for 'Total Dhamaal'
Superstar Aamir Khan gave the mahurat clap for the upcoming film "Total Dhamaal" here on Tuesday.
Not just cooking in 'Bigg Boss': Shilpa Shinde
Television actress Shilpa Shinde, one of the top five participants of "Bigg Boss 11", says she does not take her fans for granted. She believes that with each episode of the TV reality show, she proves she is a deserving winner.
Multiple sessions on journalistic, reportage writing at JLF 2018
From the award-winning investigative stories blowing the cover on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church by The Boston Globes Spotlight team to the only writer to have ever gone under cover in North Korea, the programme at the 11th edition of ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2018 is rich with options for those who wish to get a firsthand knowledge of journalistic and reportage writing.
Path-breaking journalistic stories find place at JLF 2018
Among intense political and literary discussions by eminent authors and experts, the upcoming Jaipur Literature Festival will also witness award- winning journalists and media personalities sharing their experiences. The programme at the 11th edition of the literary fest will present visitors with an opportunity to get a firsthand knowledge of journalistic writing. While sessions like 'On Balance: Journalistic Objectivity', 'Rajasthan: Badalte Mahaul Mein Media' talk of issues closer to home; 'The Frontline Club', 'Spotlight: The Hunt for Truth', and 'Among the Insurgents' bring stories of media from across the world. The annual festival, beginning from January 25, will witness participation by the likes of Adrian Levy, Azeem Ibrahim, Carlo Pizzati, Falguni Bansal, Jeffrey Gettleman, Justin Rowlatt, Praveen Swami, Suki Kim, among others. In a session titled 'Spotlight: The Hunt for Truth', renowned journalist Michael Rezendes, famous for his investigative work as a ...
Vikas Gupta fears losing 'Bigg Boss' to Shilpa, Hina
As "Bigg Boss 11" is heading towards the finale, Vikas Gupta, a TV producer who is among the top five participants, fears losing in the television reality show after experiencing the public support that actresses and co-contestants Shilpa Shinde and Hina Khan received at a mall here.
Tough to break out once you're known as comic actor: Kunaal
Kunaal Roy Kapur, best known for his performances in films such as "Delhi Belly" and "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", says one of the biggest struggles for him is to break away from the tag of a comic actor. Kunaal, who has been acting for nearly two decades, started his career with the TV show "Just Mohabbat". "Once you're known as a comic actor, it's difficult to break out. People say 'Oh, he's a good actor but very good at comedy', so I think it'll be a long drawn out process for me (to break that). That happens with other actors as well... It takes a few years to reinvent yourself, to straddle genres," Kunaal told PTI. The actor is aware of his own "shortcomings" of not actively pursuing different films but says he tries to make the best of what is offered. "For me, as a Mumbai-bred guy, there is a certain zone in which I can or cannot be cast. That is something which people have now slowly started to see beyond. I'm hoping to do other kinds of roles - drama, serious ...
Kodak ties up with Flipkart for power banks
US-based consumer products maker Kodak today said it has tied up with Flipkart for its power banks. The company said it has launched five variants of power banks from 2,500 mAH to 15,000 mAH and few other models with the range of 20,000 mAh are expected to hit the Indian market soon. Kodak power banks were launched around a year back in association with Powerful Technologies Pvt Ltd. The products are available on other online retailers along with the distribution and retail channels. ************* Cleartrip launches 'Magic Finder' feature on Cleartrip app * Online travel firm Cleartrip today said it has launched the new feature, Magic Finder on Cleartrip local application. With this feature, travellers can share their interests from various options such as theme parks, music events, day outing, spa, or trekking, along with their preferred travel dates, the company said in a statement. Suman De, Product Head of Cleartrip Local said: "With the Magic Finder feature, now ...
'The Shape of Water' leads Bafta Film Awards with 12 nods
Guillermo Del Toro's fantasy drama "The Shape of Water", about a lab cleaning lady who develops a bond with a sea monster, earned an impressive 12 nominations at this year's Baftas. The critically-acclaimed film also helped del Toro win the Golden Globe for Best Director last night though it faces tough competition from Martin McDonagh's Golden Globe Best Picture winner "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri", Joe Wright's "Darkest Hour" and Christopher Nolan's World War II drama "Dunkirk". "The Shape of Water" landed Bafta nods for the Best Film and Best Director for del Toro, Best Actress for Sally Hawkins and Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer. Hawkins will fight it out with Annette Bening, Golden Globe Best Actress (drama) winner Frances McDormand ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"), "I, Tonya" star Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan ("Lady Bird"), who also won the Best Actress (comedy/musical) Globe. "Three Billboards..." and "Darkest Hour" have .
'Game of Thrones' actor to endorse men's cosmetic brand
Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, known for his role of Jaime Lannister in TV series "Game of Thrones", has been announced as the global brand ambassador of the male grooming brand LOreal Paris Men Expert.
When Gary Oldman goofed-up at Golden Globes
Like a fairytale moment in his illustrious career, Hollywood veteran Gary Oldman won his first Golden Globe on Monday.And what could go wrong on such a happy occasion?While accepting his awards for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama', Oldman thanked many in his acceptance speech onstage, the time crunch made him space on one very special thank-you: his director, Joe Wright, reports The Hollywood Reporter.But the 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' did not miss his second chance to send his gratitude to Wright after the show.While giving an interview, he said, "The thing I was most sad about, I know the show is running a little long. I didn't get a chance to thank my director. I want to just say to Joe Wright, you are the captain of the gate. You're our poet. You have a great heart and a great vision. I share this with you."Oldman also revealed what the exact moment was like when he found out he won the trophy.The veteran actor noted, "When Susan Sarandon said my name, I ..
Wish I had more middle fingers: Rose McGowan outs H'wood predators
Actress Rose McGowan, who was one of the strongest voices in the #MeToo campaign, revealed that she wishes to have "more middle fingers" to hold up to those who have been accused of sexual harassment in Hollywood.A first look at Rose's new documentary series 'Citizen Rose' was aired on Monday, in which the 44-year-old actress spoke candidly about her decision to speak up, and said she wants more action to be taken, reports People Magazine.In the clip, she noted, "I was in the middle of my second movie for his company, and I get assaulted. And I decided not to stay silent. I knew others were out there, and I knew there were a lot of us. Being brave doesn't mean your ankles don't shake and that you're not scared. I wish I had more middle fingers."McGowan, 44, was one of the first women to come forward with allegations against power producer Harvey Weinstein, publicly accusing the 65-year-old of sexual abuse last year.'Citizen Rose' documents the 'Charmed' star's journey as an outspoken .
Shekhar Suman to pay tribute to music legends
Bollywood actor-filmmaker Shekhar Suman will be performing live in the national capital for the first time on January 20, 2018.The concert will see Suman crooning songs from the collections of music bigwigs such as Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Mohammed Rafi, and Manna Dey.The event, which will take place at the Pearey Lal Bhawan, is going to mark the beginning of the second leg of the concert, titled 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai'. The first leg of the tour saw a concert in Mumbai followed by one in Pune.The jamming session by Shekhar will also see female playback singer, Sanjeevni Bhelande, accompanied by six-piece orchestra band.Reportedly, Shekhar has put in close to two months for the preparations for regaling audiences in the assortment of romantic numbers from the bygone era of the 60s and 70s.Suman says, "I have been an ardent Mukesh aficionado and this is a small token of my appreciation towards his timeless music on his 41st death anniversary. There is no better way to launch my concert ..
Priyanka Chopra's second Marathi production goes on floors
Priyanka Chopra's next Marathi production, "Firebrand", has gone on floors. Set to be directed by Arunaraje Patil and backed by Priyanka's Purple Pebble Pictures, the work on the film started yesterday. The 35-year-old actor-turned-producer took to Twitter to make the announcement. "2018 is here and we've hit the ground running with our new Marathi production 'Firebrand' directed by the amazing @aruraje, which began filming yesterday. "All the very best team @purplepebblepic @chopramadhu1 @sandy_bhargava," she wrote. This would be Priyanka's second production venture in Marathi after the National Award-winning movie, "Ventilator". Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, the film won three National Awards, including Best Director, Best Editing and Best Final Mixed Track.