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Mangaluru to host lit festival on "Idea of Bharat" from Nov 3
A literary festival on the'Idea of Bharat, christened 'Mangaluru Lit Fest 2018', will be organised in the city from November 3 to 6. The festival is an attempt to showcase the ancient Indian wisdom of peace, brotherhood and universal well-being through intellectual discourse by the finest literary minds from across the country, the convenor of the event Sriraj Gudi told reporters here Tuesday. The festival intends to provide a platform for intellectual deliberations for monologues, panel discussions, conversations, book reviews, symposiums and book exhibition on'The Idea of Bharat,' Gudi said. Saraswati Samman awardee Padmasree S L Byrappa willbe felicitated with the lifetime achievement award during the festival for his immense contribution towards literature, he said. The patrons of the festival are Nitte Education Trust chairman N Vinaya Hegde, Taranga weekly executive editor Sandhya Pai and Rajeev Chandrashekhar, MP. The Lit Fest aims to highlight the literary ...
Was offered 'Black Widow' film by Marvel Studios, says Lucrecia Martel
Argentinian filmmaker Lucrecia Martel on Tuesday revealed that Marvel Studios had invited her for a meeting regarding "Black Widow" solo film as they were looking for a female director who could "mainly concentrate on Scarlett Johansson's character". The director, best known for her films such as "The Holy Girl" and "The Headless Woman", said several studios are trying to involve more female filmmakers today. "I received an e-mail from Marvel for a meeting. Because they were looking for directors for 'Black Widow'. So I went to the reunion. I actually signed this thing where I can't talk about that reunion. Marvel and other such production houses are trying to involve more female filmmakers," Martel said. The "Zama" filmmaker was speaking at a masterclass at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star here. "I do believe another female director is making the movie (now). What they told me in the meeting was 'we need a female director because we need someone who is mostly concerned with ...
'Kedarnath' teaser exploitative, tacky
Okay, so here is the explosive story of Abhishek Kapoors controversial "Kedarnath". Hindu pilgrim to Kedarnath, played by Sara Ali Khan, falls in love with Muslim 'pithu (the hired recruits who carry pilgrims on their backs to the shrine at the top of the mountain) as the weather God plays villain.
Rajiv Malhotra, Swapan Dasgupta appointed as JNU honorary professors
Hindutva ideologue Rajiv Malhotra and BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta have been appointed as honorary professors at the Jawaharlal Nehru University's Centre for Media Studies (CMS). Tagging a link of the CMS' faculty page, Malhotra tweeted, "As a visiting prof at JNU, I will deliver my first lecture on 2nd Nov afternoon. I will probably discuss my project on SANSKRIT NON-TRANSLATABLES. Next time I can proceed to other topics." Malhotra, apart from being a Hindutva activist and an author, is a physicist and computer scientist by training. His books include "Indra's Net: Defending Hinduism's Philosophical Unity", "Battle for Sanskrit" and "Academic Hindophobia". In 2015, Malhotra was accused of plagiarism by historian Richard Fox Young, who alleged that the author had quoted verbatim from other works and picked ideas without acknowledgement. Rajya Sabha member Dasgupta is a self-professed believer in British conservatism and has often been seen to be supportive of the Bharatiya Janata Party and .
I'm fearless as a storyteller: Swati Semwal
Actress Swati Semwal is also a writer and director, and her upcoming short film is a humorous journey of two sisters from a conservative family exploring their fantasy of a sex toy. She says she is fearless as a storyteller.
Honor Reminisces the Forgotten Bond This Diwali With #YehDiwaliHonorWali Campaign
/ -- Honor, a leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, recently kick started its #YehDiwaliHonorWali campaign this festive season. Honor launched a new brand film for the campaign which aims to highlight the bond with their special ones which have faded away with time. Diwali is a festival of Homecomings, get-togethers, celebrations and shared joy. This Diwali, Honor intends to break the barriers of hesitations between the loved ones and extend a hand of friendship. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/682098/Honor_Logo.jpg ) Speaking on the film, Suhail Tariq, CMO, Huawei India, said, "The season of Diwali is always a time for celebration, and we at Honor are here to celebrate the bond which Indians have with their loved ones. Through this campaign, we want to highlight the uniqueness and importance of each relationship that we tend to have forgotten in our monotonous lives. Diwali is all about oneness of family, friends, celebrations and traditions and Honor is a brand .
This is what makes Priyanka, Nick's relationship work!
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are one of the most lovable and talked about couples of the entertainment industry. But, what is it that makes their relationship work?According to the 'Baywatch' star, it is definitely 'respect'. "Truly this is what worked for me, he has to be someone who respects you," PeeCee told People magazine at the launch of a dating app. "By that, I don't mean makes coffee for you, not that. But someone who respects the hard work you put into your life.""Who respects that if his work is important, so is yours," she continued. "Or if he makes choices that are important to him, so is your opinion. That's respect, and that's incredible to have."The 36-year-old further said that everything becomes extremely easy as "you give each other credit for your intelligence, you give each other the benefit of the doubt because you trust each other. There's so much that comes out of that. Don't settle for less than that."On Sunday, the bride-to-be's friends hosted a grand ...
Sara Ali Khan unveils teaser of 'Kedarnath'
The teaser of Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath' is finally out.Sara took to her official Instagram account to unveil the teaser of her debut film."Feeling blessed and excited...much like in this photo Kedarnath Teaser out now! Link in bio #thankful #bigday #kedarnath #kedarnathteaser," the post read.The teaser gives a glimpse of the love story which is set against the backdrop of the floods of Kedarnath.The one-and-a-half-minute long teaser looks powerful and promising with stunning visuals.At the beginning of the teaser, the audience can see darkness in the sky and the floods coming towards the holy temple while the people are struggling to survive it.Sushant and Sara's chemistry looks refreshing and crackling in the film teaser. Showcasing the power of love, the two stand strong as Kedarnath faces the wrath of nature in the form of the floods. The makers, the cast and the crew have been actively sharing the behind the scenes from the film on their respective
Shaan pelted with stones, paper balls for singing Bengali song
Singer Shaan was pelted with stones and paper balls during a concert here on Monday.The 46-year-old was performing in Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium when someone from the audience threw a paper ball at him after Shaan started singing a Bengali song.A visibly angry Shaan then stopped his performance and urged the miscreant to learn to respect the performer."If you don't like it, you can go away. I had a high fever. I am on antibiotics. And still I am here performing all night for you," Shaan told the crowd.After the episode, the singer took to Twitter to share his thoughts. While replying to a social media user, who apologised to the singer for the 'unfortunate incident,' he said it would be wrong to tarnish Assam over one unfortunate incident."Just for the records ...loved my Assam Tour!! Saw the most fascinating sights...made new friends..had huge turnouts at every concert.. Over one unfortunate incident it would be very wrong to Tarnish this Beautifull State!!! Whatever happened was ..
Maitreyi Foundation felicitates 'women with a difference'
Maitreyi Foundation founded by Kamal Shabnam Kapoor is being revived by her children Director Producer Seema Kapoor.The Foundation has worked for the betterment of several women and children and motivated women in society to go ahead and achieve their goals. Taking this noble initiative further, Seema Kapoor held a screening of her Award Winning film for the all women station - Matunga Railway Station and MLA (Versova) and Social Activist Dr. Bharti Lavekar.Seema Kapoor's Film "Haat - The Weekly Bazaar" has been to several Film Festivals in India and abroad including Tongues on Fire London Film Festival, Hidden Gems Festival, Canada, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Jagran International Film Festival, Jaipur International Film Festival amongst others and garnered immense acclaim.The film has been written and directed Seema Kapoor who held this special screening for the Star Cast of the Movie including Divya Dutta, Aroushika Dey, Meenal Kapoor.Apart from the cast and crew, eight women from ..
Rajit Kapur, Onir urge media to promote LGBTQ films
Actor Rajit Kapur and filmmaker Onir are hopeful LGBTQ stories will get prominence in the entertainment space after the Supreme Court repealed Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. They said unless the mainstream media promotes such films, the struggle will remain static.
Dilip Kumar 'doing well'
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is "doing well", his close family has said amid rumours that the 95-year-old's condition is deteriorating.
Marathi music composer Yeshwant Deo dies
Veteran Marathi musician Yeshwant Deo, who had composed music for many films including Shabana Azmi-starrer "Saaz", passed away on Tuesday after suffering from a brief illness. He was 91. Deo breathed his last at Sushrusha Hospital in Dadar around 1.30 AM. "He was admitted there 20 days ago after he contracted chikungunya. He was later diagnosed with pneumonia which ultimately led to kidney dysfunction and other complications," a family source told PTI. His last rites will be performed at the Dadar Crematorium Tuesday. Born on November 1, 1926, Deo was a revered figure in the Marathi music circle and industry where he composed music for more than 40 Marathi films and plays. He worked in All India Radio as a sitar player. A recipient of the Lata Mangeshkar award, He was also knonw for his composition in Bhav Geet. He won several awards such as Maharashtra state award for music direction for the play Amrapali (1974). He also published books on devotional music.
Mirzapur girl wins digital cookery show
Akanksha Khatri, who hails from Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, has emerged the winner of digital food reality show "India's Digital Chef".
Respect key for relationship, says Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra says respect for each other in a relationship is vital. The actor believes it is this key ingredient that worked for her and fiance, singer Nick Jonas. "Truly this is what worked for me, he has to be someone who respects you. By that, I don't mean makes coffee for you, not that. But someone who respects the hard work you put into your life. "Who respects that if his work is important, so is yours. Or if he makes choices that are important to him, so is your opinion. That's respect, and that's incredible to have," Chopra told People magazine. The 36-year-old actor said she does not want women to settle for less than what they deserve in life. "Then everything is so easy because you give each other credit for your intelligence, you give each other the benefit of the doubt because you trust each other. There's so much that comes out of that. I think don't settle for less than that," she said. Chopra celebrated her bridal shower Sunday night ahead of her wedding with ...
Ava DuVernay working on Prince documentary for Netflix
Director-producer Ava DuVernay has collaborated with Netflix for a multi-episode documentary covering the life of singer-songwriter Prince. The project has the full cooperation of the late artiste's estate and will give DuVernay access to interviews archival footage, photographs and other material, said Variety. DuVernay, best known for her work on "Selma", "Queen Sugar" and "A Wrinkle in Time", said she is approaching the project "with love". "Prince was a genius and a joy and a jolt to the senses. The only way I know how to make this film is with love. And with great care. I'm honored to do so and grateful for the opportunity entrusted to me by the estate," she told Deadline. The "Purple Rain" hitmaker, 57, died of accidental overdose in April 2016.
Actor Sahil Vaid's father wanted him to be a soldier
Actor Sahil Vaid, popular for starring in films like "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania" and "Badrinath Ki Dulhania", says his father wanted him to serve the nation as a soldier.
Pankaj Tripathi excited to work with Satish Kaushik
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who will essay activist and farmer Lal Bihari from Azamgarh in a film by Satish Kaushik, is excited about working under his direction.
Jon Bon Jovi slams reality TV
Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi, who isn't a fan of reality TV, slammed Kim Kardashian and her reality show.Speaking to The Sunday Project, Jovi said that everyone lives in a horrific world, and confirmed that he hasn't even given "60 seconds" of his life, Page Six reported.The 'Summer of 69' singer, while commenting on Kim Kardashian's fame, said that in her autobiography, she will have to describe herself as the one who made an adult movie.He commented that fame seekers like her should seek something else. Slamming her show, he said that in order to gain fame, one should go and write a book or paint.Jon Bon Jovi is a singer-songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, and actor, who is well known for founding the band 'Bon Jovi' back in 1983.
Wife's directorial debut keeps Bejoy Nambiar busy
Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar says he has been busy just standing by his wife Sheetal Menon's side and watching her work on her debut short film as a writer and director.