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'Game of Ayodhya' to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan: Dir
A special screening of the film 'Game of Ayodhya' would be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday, according to its director. Sunil Singh said he has been asked to hold a screening of the film, which has the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute as its background, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "The film will be screened at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 30, and on December 31, it will be screened at the auditorium of the Film Division," Singh told PTI. The film is based on the Liberhan Commission report and was released on December 15. But protests by several organisations have hindered its screening in theatres. It explores the situation in the immediate aftermath of the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. Singh has extensively used videos and documents of that time in the film, including of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former home minister L K Advani.
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux holidaying in Mexico
Putting their busy work schedules aside, Jennifer Aniston and her husband Justin Theroux are spending some quality time together in Mexico this New Year's weekend.The couple, who tied the knot in 2015, is holidaying with fellow actor Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka in Cabo San Lucas, Us Weekly reported.In the recent pictures that surfaced on the Internet, the actors can be seen relaxing along the poolside in their swimwear.On the work front, Theroux is busy filming Netflix's comedy series 'Maniac' in New York, while Aniston is shooting for musical comedy film 'Dumplin' in Atlanta.
Filipino 'Dancing Queen' wows Mumbai audiences
Remember Swedish pop group ABBA's effervescent "Dancing Queen"? Well, a Filipino "Dancing Queen" has been wowing audiences at a tony eatery here as the lead singer of the Sino Sikat band that is known for its mix of jazz, soul, funk, rock and groovy beats.
There is a golden age in every era: Pandit Jasraj
Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj on Thursday disagreed with the oft spoken concept of a "golden era" in music, saying there is a time in every generation which can be called its finest.
AR Rahman to pay tribute to Tamil Nadu in January 12 concert
Music maestro A R Rahman is all set to pay his respects to his homeland, Tamil Nadu, in a concert marking his 25-year-long musical journey. The A R Rahman concert will be held at Y M C A grounds, Nandanam, Chennai on January 12, 6 pm onwards. The 50-year-old music composer will perform in the city after a gap of two years and enthral the audiences through his show 'Netru Indru Naalai' (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow). "We've had the opportunity to work with AR Rahman on several projects... More recently the premiere of his 25-year celebration at the Metlife Stadium in New York. "The concert before his home fans is a truly exciting opportunity because they have followed and encouraged him through this entire journey and he is their pride. We are grateful to Rahman for giving us the opportunity to produce and promote this celebration," Wizcraft International director and co-founder, Sabbas Joseph said in a statement. The three-hour musical and visual extravaganza will also ...
Mandeera Manish narrates Urvashi's tale through enchanting dance drama
In an age where western dance forms are splashed across reality TV shows and silver screens, very few have taken up the mantle of carrying forward our culture and traditional dance forms.Mandeera Manish is one such performer whose only love has been the classical dance form since age 10.Renowned choreographers have put together a mesmerizing performance on Urvashi's intriguing and beautiful fable that brings together several genres of dance and music, ranging from Hindustani, carnatic to western classical. With the dwindling audience for classical dance forms, Mandeera wished to be a part of a blend of classical and modern dance that would appeal to the younger generation.Premiering at the Ravindra Natya Mandir on December 29, the show is set to return to Mumbai in February 2018 after touring other cities across Maharashtra.Trained as a solo dancer, Mandeera has studied dance academically and has topped the university. She also has several performances to her credit both as a solo ...
Honey Singh's 'Dil Chori' tops trend list
Just like its teaser, Honey Singh's recently-released song, titled 'Dil Chori', is trending at number 1 position on YouTube.Since Honey Singh had announced about his next song, his fans went crazy and made it trend on Twitter.The song, from upcoming Bollywood flick 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety', has garnered 10 million views in just 20 hours.Ever Since the time, it was released it became one of the most viewed songs globally within 24 hours.The 'Blue Eyes' hit-maker has revamped and re-energised the classic song 'Dil Chori', which was sung by Hans Raj Hans.Honey Singh's last song 'Dheere Dheere' was one of the record breaker tracks.'Brown Rang', 'Angrezi beat de' and 'Blue Eyes' are some of his super-hit chartbusters.
'Star Wars' star Alfie Curtis dies at 87
British actor Alfie Curtis, who is known for his character Dr Evazan in 'Star WarsHis death was announced on the Star Wars Comic Book website and the cause has yet not been confirmed.Actor Mark Hamill took to his Twitter to pay tribute to Curtis, writing, "ALFIE CURTIS made the #StarWars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even MORE memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind & a real gentleman. Thanks Alf- you'll be missed. #RIP ??- mh".The news of his death came a year after his fellow 'Star Wars' legend Carrie Fisher passed away at the age of 60.Curtis also appeared in a film 'The Elephant Man' in 1980 and TV series 'Cribb'.
MBD Grp to launch new line of interactive e-books at book fair
Education major MBD Group will launch robotics for school education and a new line of interactive e-books at the World Book Fair 2018 here in January. Digital content will also be showcased for CBSE Board, Maharashtra Board, Karnataka Board, Rajasthan Board, Assam Board, Andhra & Telangana Board, Madhya Pradesh Board, Delhi Board, Chhattisgarh Board, Gujarat Board, UP Board, Kerala Board, Tamil Nadu Board and for Sri Lanka and South Africa as well, a company release said. The group will be showcasing its educational apps for kids at the fair which will start from January 6 and will be on till January 14, 2018.
Rahman to pay tribute to his homeland, Tamil Nadu
Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman will perform in his homeland Tamil Nadu next month. He says the people of Tamil Nadu are always special and performing before them in his 25th year in the industry is a privilege.
'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle': Action packed and engaging (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle"; Director: Jake Kasdan; Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Jonas, Rhys Darby, Alex Wolff, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman and Morgan Turner; Rating: **1/2
Gauahar Khan launches YouTube channel
Actress Gauahar Khan launched her YouTube channel on Thursday, which marked four years of her journey since her stint in "Bigg Boss" season 7.
CBFC calls two Rajasthan profs to review 'Padmavati'
Two Rajasthan-based professors today said they have been invited by the Central Board of Film Certification to be part of a panel to review Sanjay Leela Bhansali's troubled film "Padmavati". The two academics are R S Khangarot, principal of the Agrawal College here, and B L Gupta, a retired Rajasthan University professor. Khangarot said he received a call from censor board chief Prasoon Joshi to view the film, which is awaiting a censor certificate. "I got a call from (Prasoon) Joshi recently. He sought my opinion on the film as a part of a panel of historians. I told him that I can be available for the review next week," he told PTI over phone from Dubai. Khangarot said it was a verbal invitation and he has received no written communication. "For me, this is not an issue between Bhansali and the Rajput community or between Bhansali and Karni Sena. I see it as an issue between the filmmaker and history and I will be reviewing the film in this light," he said. Gupta said .
Inter-ministerial panel established to look into violation by
An inter-ministerial committee has been set up in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to look into specific complaints of violation of programme and advertising codes by TV channels, the Lok Sabha was informed today. The minister of state for information and broadcasting, Rajyavardhan Rathore, said in a written reply to a question in the House that the IMC has representatives from the ministries of home affairs, defence, external affairs, law, women and child development, health and family welfare, consumer affairs, information & broadcasting, and a representative from the industry in Advertising Standards Authority of India. He also said the government has set up an Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC). The Centre has been mandated to monitor content telecast on private TV channels and report any violation of programme and advertising codes prescribed under the laws to the ministry, Rathore said. The EMMC currently does content acquisition of 798 ...
Penelope Cruz, Gal Gadot, Seth Rogen to present at Globes
Penelope Cruz, Seth Rogen and Gal Gadot are among the list of celebrities who will present at the upcoming 75th Golden Globe Awards. With this week, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has begun announcing the names of celebs set to present awards at the annual event, E! Online reported. It would be the "Wonder Woman" star's debut appearance at the Globes. The line-up of presenters also includes - "Scandal" actor Kerry Washington. TV presenter Seth Meyers will be the host at 2018 Golden Globes. The awards ceremony will take place on January 7.
'New Year - Ek Nayi Shuruaat': Short film on issues of modern living (Lead, correcting last para)
"New Year - Ek Nayi Shuruaat", a multiple story short film which portrays the problems of modern living, will have its digital release on New Year's Eve.
Bollywood is globally famous: Sundar Pichai
India-born Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who will be seen on Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khans TV show "TED Talks India Nayi Soch", said the Hindi film industry is famous worldwide.
Penelope Cruz to present Golden Globe 2018
The Golden Globes 2018 presenters list includes actresses Penelope Cruz and Gal Gadot and actor Seth Rogen.
'New Year - Ek Nayi Shuruaat': Short film on issues of modern living
"New Year - Ek Nayi Shuruaat", a multiple story short film which portrays the problems of modern living, will have its digital release on New Years Eve.
We are not collecting Aadhaar data: Facebook
Facebook has asserted it has no plans of "integration or authentication with Aadhaar" and is not linking the social media accounts to the 12-digit biometric identifier. The clarification came in response to reports that indicated that Facebook was running a test, where it requested for people's Aadhaar information when they signed up for a Facebook account. Facebook clarified that the test, which is now complete, included additional text explaining to users that if they used Aadhaar name it will help their family and friends recognise them. "We are not collecting Aadhaar data and do not require people to enter their Aadhaar name when they sign up to Facebook," it noted in a blogpost. Facebook said the goal of the test was to help new users understand how to sign up to Facebook with their real name and connect with their friends and family. The move by Facebook is being seen as part of the company's efforts to check the increasing number of fake accounts on the platform.