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Raveena extends help for education of martyrs' children
Actress Raveena Tandon says her Foundation will look into the education of martyrs' children.
Maharashtra wishes 'all the best' to Rinku Rajguru for HSC exams
When National Award winning heroine Prerana alias 'Rinku M. Rajguru stepped out to write her first HSC exam paper, virtually the whole state wished her 'all the best" here on Thursday.
Hugh Jackman becomes Guinness World Records holder
Actor Hugh Jackman has fulfilled his dream of becoming a Guinness World Records holder by being feted with the honour for having the Longest Career as a Live Action Marvel Superhero.
World Sacred Spirit Festival begins on Friday
The spiritual fervour of Mira Bai's poetry, the timeless couplets of Kabir, the ecstasy of Amir Khusrau's music and the soaring rhythms of Kurdish Sufis from Iran -- the World Sacred Spirit Festival that begins here on Friday will have all this, along with performances by artistes from Sweden, Scotland, France, Spain and Algeria.
Lady Gaga splits from fiance Christian Carino
Actor-singer Lady Gaga has ended her engagement to fiance Christian Carino. The news was confirmed by a representative of the singer, reported Entertainment Weekly. "It just didn't work out. Relationships sometimes end. There's no long dramatic story," the representative said. There were rumours about turmoil in their relationship after Gaga attended the Grammy Awards without her fiance last Sunday and was pictured without her engagement ring. Gaga also did not mention Carino when she won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for hit song "Shallow" from "A Star is Born". Gaga and Carino, a talent agent, had kept their relationship low-key from the beginning. They had started dating in January 2017. The actor had confirmed her engagement to Carino when she referred to him as "my fiance, Christian" during her speech at Elle's 25th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration in October last year. Before Carino, Gaga was engaged to actor Taylor Kinney, whom she dated for four years before he proposed .
The law is against music composers: Rajesh Roshan
Upset over the remixed version of his 1978 song "Mungda", Rajesh Roshan says the law is against composers, who have no legal control over their creations.
All Out Launches #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata Campaign Urging Moms in India to put Aside the Pressure of Having to Know-it-all
/ -- SC Johnson's All Out takes a powerful stand for mothers in India with its latest campaign #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata. The campaign celebrates mothers who are tough enough to acknowledge that they don't know everything. It features a film (watch here) about a mother's #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata story which aims to help Indian moms be more aware and vigilant against the threat of dengue. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/824992/All_Out_Campaign.jpg ) In the film, a mother describes how societal pressures made her believe that she knows how to protect her child. But as her son is treated in the hospital for dengue, she realises she didn't know that her own home could become a breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes. Sonali Bendre, campaign spokesperson and a mother herself, uses the platform to inspire mothers to share their #IDidntKnow / #MujheSabNahiPata stories to help their peers be more vigilant and support each other. With the premise that one mother's
BRITs 2019 sparks fixing claims
The BRITs 2019 has sparked 'fix' claims after an advertisement revealed the show's results hours before the ceremony.
Chennai Photo Biennale begins Friday
Works by over 50 artists from 13 nations will be displayed at exhibitions in a variety of public spaces here as part of the second edition of Chennai Photo Biennale, starting Friday.
John Wayne's racist and homophobic comments from 1971 Playboy interview resurfaces
An old interview of late American screen legend John Wayne, who ruled the screen for three decades with his classic westerns such as "The Searchers" and "True Grit", has resurfaced where the actor had laid bare his racist and homophobic views. The movie star was interview by Playboy's Richard Warren Lewis in 1971, where he shared his views on topics such as diversity in Hollywood, slavery and American history. The excerpts of the interview were first posted on Twitter by Tennessee-based screenwriter Matt Williams. The thread went viral on Twitter, generating thousands of responses. During the interview, Wayne, a revered figure in Hollywood, was asked about professor and civil rights activist Angela Davis To this, Wayne said, "With a lot of blacks, there's quite a bit of resentment along with their dissent, and possibly rightfully so. But we can't all of a sudden get down on our knees and turn everything over to the leadership of the blacks." "I believe in white supremacy until the ...
Chennai Photo Biennale to feature works by 50 artists from 13 countries
Over 50 artists from 13 countries will are set to showcase their photographic works at the second edition of Chennai Photo Biennale that begins Friday. The biennale this year is themed around the Chinese myth of 'Fauna of Mirrors', and will be curated by renowned sculptor and photo performance artist, Pushpamala N. "The philosophy for this edition is 'Fauna of Mirrors', an old Chinese myth that talks about an alternate universe that exists behind the mirror, another dimension which is home to unknown creatures and unknown worlds," organisers said. The curatorial concept uses the ancient fable to ruminate in a philosophical and poetic way around photography today. "The Chennai Photo Biennale(CPB) seeks to expand the field of photography with a terrific array of photo-artists who use the language of photography to speak to the world," Pushpamala N, Artistic Director, CPB said. The Biennale will feature large scale exhibitions across important historical and contemporary public spaces ..
Will hand the movie back to the fans: Jason Reitman on his 'Ghostbuster' film
Director Jason Reitman has kicked up a social media storm after he said that he plans to hand over the reins of "Ghostbusters" franchise to its fans. Reitman, whose directorial credits includes movies such as "Juno", "Up in the Air" and most recently the political drama "The Front Runner", had confirmed that he will be directing the latest installment of the famed franchise. His 72-year-old father, Ivan Reitman, had directed the original "Ghostbuster" films which featured Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis as parapsychology professors who hunts ghosts. According to The Playlist, Reitman shared his vision about the project while appearing on the most recent episode of Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast. "I'm not making the 'Juno' of 'Ghostbusters' movies. We are in every way trying to go back to original technique and hand the movie back to the fans," the director said. Reitman said his take on the beloved franchise will be a love letter to the fans of "Ghostbusters". "I love ...
How Jackie Shroff, Bachchan helped Vijay Varma shape his character in 'Gully Boy'
Actor Vijay Varma says he has been quietly "waiting in the wings" for his big moment in the spotlight, which has finally arrived with Zoya Akhtar's "Gully Boy". Though Vijay, 34, has appeared in films like ''Chittagong'', ''Pink'' and ''Monsoon Shootout'', his acting in the Zoya Akhtar-directed film is winning has brought him a lot critical acclaim. In the film, Vijay plays Moeen, a brother-figure to Ranveer Singh's Murad, a mechanic who moonlights as a carjacker by the night. ''When you are doing theatre and a play is happening, you are waiting in the wings for your entry. You enter and do your bit. I was in the wings, ready, with my costume on, knowing that now I will enter (the play). But sometimes I didn't get that entry. With 'Gully Boy', it feels like this is the time I am entering the stage and doing my bit,'' Vijay told PTI an interview. Written by Zoya and Reema Kagti, with dialogues by Vijay Maurya, the film traces the journey of a Mumbai rapper's rise against all odds. For .
Fawad Khan booked over 'polio refusal' for daughter
Pakistani authorities have filed FIRs against six individuals, including actor Fawad Khan, for refusing anti-polio drops to be given to their children by vaccination teams here. The actor has denied the charge.
Chris Hemsworth to play Hulk Hogan in biopic
Actor Chris Hemsworth is likely to star as wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in a biopic which is in early stages of development at Netflix.
Use of difficult English by journalists drives readers away: New book
The use of heavy English or long winding ledes by Indian newspapers and agencies makes it difficult for readers to understand news, a recent research-based book has revealed. 'Newspaper English' by veteran journalist and media academician Kiran Thakur sheds light on how scribes, more than often, resort to a language that is not "plain and simple", but is heavily jargonised. "I have concluded that Indian journalists often use long-winded sentences, unnecessary words and bombastic language.... often write news that common readers find difficult to understand," Thakur told PTI. According to the book, journalists often used jargon, technical terms and words common readers do not use, thereby impeding the communication channel with the reader. Thakur embarked upon the journey of studying the language of English newspapers about seven years ago after reading "Essential English" by American British-journalist Harold Evans. A former head of the Department of Communication and Journalism of ...
Film producer Raj Kumar Barjatya dead
Raj Kumar Barjatya, producer of popular films like "Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!" and "Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United", is dead.
Aamir Khan visits Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor and their get together is all about love!
Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor left his fans and the film fraternity in shock when he flew to the United States last year to undergo a medical treatment. He is often visited by friends from the industry, and recently Aamir Khan paid a visit to Rishi.Rishi's wife Neetu Kapoor, who is also in New York with him, took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of herself with her husband and Aamir.She wrote, "It's not how many hours one spends with a person it's how much u give in that time !!! Aamir gave so much n more Love Respect Warmth Laughter !! He is a true superstar."In the photo, the trio can be seen all smiles as they strike a pose together.Rishi has been in New York since last year to seek medical treatment for an unknown health condition. He had shared the news with his friends on Twitter and added that he would be back soon.Rishi's children Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima keep visiting him from time to time. Over the past few months, several celebrities including Alia Bhatt, ...
Chris Hemsworth to play Hulk Hogan in new Netflix film
Actor Chris Hemsworth is all set to portray wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in a biographical drama for Netflix. The film will be directed by "Hangover" maker Todd Phillips, who is currently shooting for Joaquin Phoenix-starrer DC project "Joker". The script will be written by "8 Mile" scribe Scott Silver alongside John Pollono, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film is expected to look into Hogan's rise from the Florida wrestling circuit to becoming the face of the World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s where he squared off with villain Andre the Giant. At his peak, Hogan graced the covers of magazines and headlined a Saturday morning cartoon. The term "Hulkamania" was coined in 1984, with Hogan referring to his legions of fans as "Hulkamaniacs" during interviews. The film, however, will not delve into the legal battle between Hogan; Gawker Media and its founder, Nick Denton, over a sex tape that the online media company published featuring the former WWE star. The lawsuit had ...
Kevin Costner, Diane Lane to star in suspense thriller 'Let Him Go'
Veteran stars Diane Lane and Kevin Costner will be playing the lead in Focus Features' new thriller "Let Him Go". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is based on a novel of the same name by Larry Watson and will be directed by Thomas Bezucha. Bezucha, best known for films "Big Eden" and "The Family Stone", has also penned the film's script. The story follows retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret (Lane) as they leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. Lane and Costner previously starred together in DC superhero projects "Man of Steel" and "Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice". The new project will be produced by Paula Mazur and Mitchell Kaplan of The Mazur Kaplan Company alongside Bezucha. Kimi Armstrong Stein, Jeffrey Lampert, Costner and Rod Lake will serve as executive producers.