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Kolkata planetarium offers 45-minute trip to space
People in Kolkata can brace for a 45-minute cosmic journey as the M P Birla Planetarium on Friday introduced a new show to take the audience on a spaceship ride across the universe. The show - 'Our Universe' - will take people into the stellar worlds, beyond the Milky Way, he said. "The custom-made journey promises to give a never-before, unique feel of a spaceship ride," Debiprasad Duari, the director of the planetaurium, told PTI. The show, to be held at 6:30 pm everyday, will give a comprehensive, educative and entertaining experience, as the imaginary spacecraft fly past the planets, Duari said. "When the countdown begins, the dome of the planetarium will appear to take off like a spacecraft, leaving the city behind. All information and images about the planets will be up to date, keeping in sync with the latest observations," he said. On its return journey, a huge parachute will open up, allowing the audience to glide down to the planetarium. "The projector used for .
VP Venkaiah Naidu launches 'Yoga And Mindfulness' by Mansi Gulati
Famous yoga exponent and author, Mansi Gulati launched her book, "Yoga and Mindfulness" yesterday. The book was launched by the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu amidst the presence of Member of Parliament from the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Member of Parliament from the Lok Sabha Manoj Tewari, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Conference Hall, Vice President's House.Mansi Gulati addressed the audience and spoke about the benefits of yoga. She said her book 'Yoga and Mindfulness' is the most simple study, which revolves around the fact that Yoga, is not mere Asanas, anything you do with mindfulness and dedication is Yoga. This book aids in making yoga a part of daily life. It explored the linkage between physical exercises and mindfulness. Written in a lucid manner, the book helps in understanding the philosophy behind yoga and also illustrates with the aid of pictures how the various Asanas are executed. The benefits of every Asana are also listed.Vice President, M Venkaiah
Salman Khan suggested 'Zero': Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who launched the trailer of "Zero" on his 53rd birthday Friday, said he came to know about Aanand L Rai's film from his good friend Salman Khan. Shah Rukh plays the role of a vertically-challenged person in the film, which is set to be released on December 21. "It's not true that he (Rai) asked a lot of people... Salman had actually called me and said, 'there's this film, do it.' The reason he came and did that song was because of this. He wanted to be a part of the film," Shah Rukh told reporters at trailer launch.. "Salman is a wonderful human being... For him to remember that a year later or months later when the film was actually being told to Katrina to come back and say 'I want to be a part of this film because I've heard this film.' It was very dignified, decent of him," he added. It is the seasons of weddings in Bollywood with Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra set to tie the knot this year. When asked about the impending nuptials about ...
Zero: Anushka Sharma talks about her 'challenging' role
Anushka Sharma on Friday opened up about her "challenging" role in one of the most anticipated films of the year, 'Zero'.The trailer of the film was released at a grand event here, which was attended by the star cast, including Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka.In the 3 minute 14 seconds-long trailer, the 'Sanju' star - whose role was kept under wraps - features as a struggling scientist on wheelchair.Speaking at the launch, Anushka said, "I am playing a character who has a cerebral palsy. I realised it was going to be very challenging. I could emote so much as I was going through these ups and downs in the film. The only way I could emote everything I was feeling was by just really being centered and being on that chair and not move."The 30-year-old further talked about how she prepared for her role."I used to just come on the set and be there and only get up when I had to go for lunch or something. Otherwise, I used to just be on that chair on the set all the time," she ...
Deepika Padukone begins wedding celebrations with puja
Deepika Padukone has kick started the preparations for her wedding to actor and her "Padmaavat" co-star Ranveer Singh. The actor's stylist Shaleena Nathani shared pictures from a puja which was held at her residence in Bengaluru. In the photos, Deepika is joined by her hairstylist Gabriel Georgiou and the actor is dressed up in an orange Sabyasachi outfit. "Love you to the moon and back. So happy for you. Can't wait for it all to start. You deserve all the happiness in the world and more," Nathani captioned one of the pictures. Deepika will tie the knot with Ranveer later this month. Last month, in a post shared on their respective social media accounts, the couple had revealed that the wedding celebrations will take on November 14 and 15. "With the blessings of our families, it gives us immense joy in sharing that are wedding is set to take place on the 14th and 15th of November 2018. "We thank you for all the love you have showered upon us over the years and seek your blessings as ..
'Good guys' in superhero films more violent than villains
Does your kid idolize superheroes that wield special powers to protect the public from villains? According to a new research, despite positive themes the "good guys" in superhero films engage in more violent acts, on average, than the villains.
Osho is a very ambitious project, says Shakun Batra
Director Shakun Batra, who is developing a story on the life of late spiritual leader Rajneesh, says it is a very ambitious project and it needs right people on board for it. The director said the preaching of Rajneesh, who was popularly known among his followers as Osho, was "timeless" and he feels very attached to the project. "It was always on back of my mind. It is a very ambitious project and it will need time and efforts and energy and right kind of infrastructure and people to fall in place," Shakun told PTI. "For me it is a subject that is close to me. I hope whenever it happens, it happens at the right time. But whatever he spoke about, whatever he said, was timeless. It has to come up," he says. The "Kapoor and Sons" director says he is aware about speculation in media regarding Osho. "I heard about him when I was 13 or 14 year old. He has become part of me in many ways. It is personal connect, spiritual connect that drives me on this journey. I like to wait on (project) ...
Tracking with 'great concern' fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India Friday said it is tracking with "great concern" fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against former editor M J Akbar and a decision on his membership of the top editors' body will be taken after "due process" is completed. In a statement, the Guild said it is discussing its future course of action on his membership. He is a past president and continues to be a member of the Guild. The statement came after a US-based editor of a leading media house accused the former Union minister of raping her in India 23 years ago. The Guild said it is "tracking with great concern fresh, and serious allegations of sexual misconduct" against Akbar. "In accordance with the decision of the Guild's last EGM (extraordinary general meeting), as ratified at the subsequent meeting of the executive, membership of those editors, whose profession has changed from journalism goes dormant. Mr Akbar's membership is also therefore dormant," the statement said. The Guild said that as ...
Deepika Padukone's pre-wedding celebrations begin with puja
The pre-wedding celebrations of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who will marry actor Ranveer Singh later this month, began with a traditional puja at her hometown here.
People can't complain about nepotism by just sitting in small towns: Manoj Bajpayee
If you have the skills, you may have to struggle but success can be yours, says actor Manoj Bajpayee who hails from a small town in Bihar, shifted to Delhi to study and then moved to Mumbai to make a mark.
Sanya Malhotra wants to take sabbatical to learn tap dance
"Dangal" actress Sanya Malhotra, who has broken her image with "Badhaai Ho", says after doing a few more movies, she would like to take a break to learn tap dance.
Auction of artworks to raise funds for rebuilding flood-hit
The Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) is organising an auction of select artworks, the proceeds of which would go to the Kerala government for rebuilding the state after the August floods and landslides. Paintings, sculptures and installations of more than 40 artists living in the country and abroad would go under the hammer at the event in the city on January 18 next year amid the fourth edition of the Foundation's Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), a KBF release said here Friday. Named ARK, as the acronym for Art Rises for Kerala, the auction would feature modern and contemporary works by reputed artists such as Dayanita Singh, Subodh Gupta and Anish Kapoor, organisers said. By bringing together the Indian and global art communities to help rebuild Kerala, the auction would have its proceeds directed to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund meant to benefit those affected by the region's worst calamity in a century, KBF founder-president Bose Krishnamachari said. "The ...
#MeToo is real and a complex situation: Leena Yadav
Filmmaker Leena Yadav says there are complex issues surrounding the #MeToo movement, which is a time for reflection in the industry. Leena's latest "Rajma Chawal" features Mukesh Chhabra in a cameo role. The casting director has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, post which he was suspended from his directorial debut "Kizzie Aur Manny". When asked if Chhabra's appearance in the project can be viewed problematic in the age of #MeToo, Leena told PTI, "It's a very complex thing so let's not bring that in the conversation around the film. I don't know how to answer that question because it is a time of reflecting for all of us. "#MeToo is a very real and at the same time a very complex situation which I don't want to speak in a sentence in context of one person." The "Parched" director says she is waiting to see where the #MeToo movement goes. "Right now people are being called out. What's the process, has anything been proved, what's going to happen to those? There are .
Leonardo DiCaprio, Andy Muschietti partnering for new 'The Time Machine' film
Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio will be teaming up with director Andy Muschietti for a new adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel "The Time Machine". Published in 1895, the novel tells the story of a time traveller who visits the year 802,701, where he encounters two major post-human races that occupy the Earth. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Muschietti, best known for helming horror blockbuster "It", will direct the project, and produce along with his sister Barbara Muschietti. DiCaprio will also produce the film alongside his Appian Way partner Jennifer Davisson. The director is currently working on the "It: Chapter 2" and also has Warner Bros feature "Attack on Titan". Wells' book was previously adapted twice for the big screen. Simon Halls directed the most recent adaptation, which was released in 2002 and starred Guy Pearce in the lead.
Ridley Scott to direct 'Gladiator 2'
British filmmaker Ridley Scott has begun working on a sequel to the "Gladiator", the year 2000 film which garnered 11 Oscar nominations and five wins including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.
Important for actors to keep their instinct alive: Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee believes self-obsession can destroy an actor's career as it stops them from channelling their instinct. The 49-year-old actor, who has made characters such as Bhiku Mhatre, Sardar Singh, Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras immortal, said an actor should be ready to learn and unlearn things. "Every actor has a way of preparing for a role. What is important is that an actor should be ready to drop and add ideas when giving the final performance. It is a difficult thing to do. It has a lot to do with the actor's personality. If somebody is stubborn about their idea they won't be able to do it," he said. The actor added that over the years, he has realised that he is not "obsessive about what I feel for the character". "And then there is instinct. Shekhar Kapur told me once, 'Actors start dying when their instinct starts failing.' He was so right. I believe actors' instinct can only be alive if you are ready to learn and unlearn all those things you have done in the past," ...
Rahul Sharma makes his singing debut with 'Sun Sada'
Indo-American singer, Rahul Sharma, recently released his first single titled 'Sun Sada'. The beautiful love song has been launched in India by Zee Music Company.The track is partially in Punjabi and Hindi. It is written by Irfan Saleem and music has been given by Zain Khan and Ayaaz Sonu. The song has been beautifully picturised and captured in a video, which features Rahul Sharma along with Monica Ahuja. The video is directed by Kaushik Sarkar and produced by Rahul himself.Talking about Sun Sada, Rahul says, "I am excited as it's my first song and I hope people will fall in love with this beautiful melody. My upcoming song will be a Punjabi dance number which features the sensational Hard Kaur."Originally from Delhi, Rahul is an aspiring singer who is currently lives in the United States of America. Music is his passion and his inspirations are his own parents, who have been a part of this industry since decades. While Rahul's mother Vani Sharma is a renowned singer, his father ...
Two-day sports literary meet begins in Odisha amid fanfare
Ahead of Men's Hockey World Cup in Odisha, a star-studded sports literary meet began here Friday with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik describing the event as a "one-of-a-kind platform for exchanges between authors, enthusiasts and players". Inaugurating the 'Ekamra Sports Literary Festival' here, the chief minister said the two-day event will develop a sports culture and generate interest about popular games among the youngsters. Sports can be a "life-changing experience", it can change one's outlook towards everything, Patnaik said. "The games and their impact, the players and their struggles, victories and rejoices, failures and disappointments, and if possible, the story behind each story - sports literature can truly captivate young minds," he said. Stating that there will be a "lot of writing" on the upcoming hockey event here, Patnaik said, "We welcome the finest minds in the world of sports to write, discuss and reveal their stories. This two-day fest will ...
Board of T.V. Today Network approves launch of new channel - Aaj Tak HD
At meeting held on 02 November 2018
Kate Mara, Simon Pegg to star in 'Inheritance'
Actors Kate Mara and Simon Pegg are all set to treat their fans as they are in talks to star in the independent thriller 'Inheritance'.British director Vaughn Stein will be helming the thriller, while Richard B. Lewis is producing the film alongside David Wulf, Dan Reardon and Santosh Govindaraju. Matthew Kennedy is writing the script for the flick, reported Variety.The film is based on what happens when the patriarch of a wealthy and influential family suddenly passes away, leaving his wife and daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and devastate their lives.Mara's credits include Ridley Scott's 'The Martian', 'Meagan Leavey' and 'Chappaquiddick'. She has earned an Emmy nomination for her work on 'House of Cards'.Pegg recently reprised the role of Benji Dunn, alongside Tom Cruise in the Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout', and was also seen in Steven Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' earlier this year. He will next appear in the horror action ...