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Mumbai-South Korea Biennale to be held from Oct 13-18
The first edition of the Mumbai- South Korea Biennale titled "Beyond the Frames" will be held from October 13-18 at the Sir JJ School of Art in south Mumbai. The biennale is jointly organised by Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai and K-Art International Exchange Association, South Korea in association with Inko Centre, Chennai. In a statement Friday, the city's premier fine arts institution said 120 artists from Korea and 70 from Mumbai will exhibit their works, including contemporary painting, print making and abstract painting, during the biennale. These works will be on concepts related to the artists' inner perceptions, cultural identity and exchange, freedom of expression and social cohesion, the statement informed. "It is also slated to bring together key speakers including leading international artists, art students, gallerists, art historians, curators, museum directors, critics and collectors to discuss a diverse range of topics," it added. "The audience will find an
Japanese designer revives 1960s retro fashion on LMIFW runway
Japanese designer Atsushi Nakashima brought back the 1960s' disco music and fashion with his line titled "Revival" on the penultimate day of Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week (LMIFW) here on Friday.
Maneka proposes panel to probe #MeToo allegations, Bollywood biggies speak out
Union minister Maneka Gandhi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Friday strongly backed women who narrated their experiences of sexual misconduct and more as the #MeToo floodgates opened wider with high-profile directors Sajid Khan, Subhash Ghai and Luv Ranjan the latest to be 'outed'. While big Bollywood projects "Housefull 4" and "Mogul" faced an uncertain future with their stars saying they would not work with those accused of sexual harassment, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said she plans to set up a panel of legal experts to look into the allegations. She also asserted that she believes in the "pain and trauma" of every complainant. The Congress president said the truth needs to be told "loud and clear in order to bring about change". "It's about time everyone learns to treat women with respect and dignity. I'm glad the space for those who don't, is closing," Rahul Gandhi said in his first comments on the #MeToo movement. Neither of the two Gandhis spoke on
It's extremely brave of every woman to have shared their stories: Riteish on #MeToo movement
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has come out in support of women who have been sharing their experiences of sexual harassment as part of India's #MeToo movement. Riteish's statement comes after his "Housefull 4" director Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by three female actors and a journalist. Sajid has since stepped down as the director of "Housefull 4", which also stars Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol. "Deeply disturbing to hear and read the news of so many women who had to go through these incidents of harassment in various fields. I think it's extremely brave of every woman to have shared their stories... All need to be heard and not judged. I stand with them today. #MeToo," Riteish tweeted. The film's lead star Akshay announced Friday that the shooting has been put on hold for now. "I've just landed back in the country last night and reading all the news has been very disturbing. I've requested the producers of Housefull 4 to cancel the shoot until further investigation," he wrote .
Guadeloupe author wins alternative prize in Nobel absence
Guadeloupean author Maryse Conde on Friday won an alternative award formed in protest to the Nobel Literature Prize, postponed this year over a rape scandal that came to light as part of the #MeToo movement. The New Academy Prize in Literature was formed in protest to denounce what its founders called the "bias, arrogance and sexism" of the venerable Swedish Academy, which selects Nobel laureates. The Swedish Academy was plunged into turmoil in 2017 over its ties to Frenchman Jean-Claude Arnault, who was jailed for two years in early October for rape. Conde "describes the ravages of colonialism and post-colonial chaos in a language which is both precise and overwhelming," the New Academy -- founded by more than 100 Swedish writers, artists and journalists -- said more than a week after the Nobel Literature Prize would have been announced. Swedish librarians nominated 47 authors who were later voted on by nearly 33,000 people from around the world, leaving four authors -- two women and
Tanushree to approach CINTAA again
Tanushree Dutta will be sending another letter to Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), requesting the body to revive her 2008 complaint of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar and others.Tanushree has alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of 'Horn Ok Pleasss' in 2008 while shooting for a special dance number for the movie.In her letter to CINTAA, the 'Dhol' actor will appeal to revive her complaint against choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sami Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang, as well.Earlier this week, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against veteran actor Patekar at the Oshiwara Police Station over the sexual harassment allegations made by Tanushree.She was accompanied by her lawyer Nitin Satpute to the police station, where she recorded her statement about the alleged incident, following which the FIR was registered.
Farah Khan responds to brother Sajid's sexual harassment allegations
Farah Khan has issued a statement in response to the sexual harassment allegations against her brother, acclaimed filmmaker Sajid Khan.Farah said she does not, in any way, support such conduct and if Sajid has indulged in an appropriate behaviour, "he has a lot to atone for."She took to Twitter to share her thoughts. "This is a heartbreaking time for my family. We have to work through some very difficult issues. If my brother has behaved in this manner he has a lot to atone for. I don't in any way endorse this behavior and Stand in solidarity with any woman who has been hurt," wrote the 53-year-old.Three women, namely actor Rachel White, assistant director Saloni Chopra and journalist Karishma Upadhyay, accused Sajid of sexual harassment and shared their heart-wrenching ordeals on their respective social media handles.Following the allegations, Sajid has stepped down as the director of upcoming comedy-drama 'Housefull 4'.
Malaika Arora on #MeToo in India: Better late than never
Malaika Arora is happy that the #MeToo movement - which began in Hollywood a year ago - has finally come to India.The 44-year-old, while talking to ANI, said she supports women a hundred percent. "MeToo has just started here and I think it's very good - better late than never. If you take this step now, in future, we will be able to control it.""If women have been through any kind of harassment whether it's physical, mental, emotional, any which way, I support them," added Malaika.The #MeToo movement began a year ago in Hollywood after The New York Times and The New Yorker published several stories about decades-long predation of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.It gained momentum in India after Tanushree Dutta accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of harassment. Following her revelation, accusations are being levelled against some powerful personalities in media and the entertainment industry including Sajid Khan, Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl, among others.
#MeToo complaints against Sajid Khan: Family, co-workers upset (Roundup)
As multiple women came out to share their #MeToo experiences with Sajid Khan, the Bollywood director stepped down from his project "Housefull 4", actor Akshay Kumar cancelled its shoot, and Sajid's family members Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar expressed disappointment on Friday.
Jodie Whittaker surprised by Backstreet Boys
Actress Jodie Whitaker got a suprised from American pop vocal group Backstreet Boys while she was in the midst of a radio interview.
First edition of AD Design Show to start on October 26
Design authority Architectural Digest is all set to host the inaugural edition of the AD Design Show - a luxury art and design fair to be held here from October 26-28.
Ranveer Singh appointed Dish TV ambassador
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has been appointed brand ambassador of direct-to-home company Dish TV ahead of the festive season.
LMIFW: Tabu, Yami celebrate 'tribes of world' with style
Bringing the fearless culture from tribes of the world alive, actresses Tabu, Yami Gautam, Athiya Shetty and Prachi Desai along with four designers presented a slice of tribal fashion from the world on the ramp of the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week (LMIFW) here on Friday.
Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra appears in court in copyright case
Film maker Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra was Friday granted bail by a court here in connection with a copyright violation case related to Bollywood movie "Rang De Basanti". Mehra appeared before a court at Aurangabad in Maharashtra after a resident of the city alleged that Mehra's 2006 film "Rang De Basanti", starring Amir Khan, was based on his story. Last month, the court had issued a bailable warrant against Mehra for non-appearance in the case, said advocate S M Patel, who represents the complainant. Mehra appeared before judicial magistrate (first class) Purvoday Upadhyay Friday and was granted bail on a surety of Rs 5,000, the advocate said. The next hearing of the case will be on November 20.
TN guv defends complaint against magazine editor, says he was hurt by slander
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday defended the police complaint against the editor of a Tamil weekly, saying he was hurt by the "continuous slander" published in the magazine against him and asserted that he would never be cowed down. Days after the arrest and subsequent release of R Gopal, the editor of the vernacular weekly 'Nakkheeran,' in connection with articles linked to an assistant professor of a college that allegedly disparaged the governor, the Raj Bhavan strongly refuted the charges. "Having been hurt by the continuous baseless slander, a complaint has been given under the law," a statement by Raj Bhavan said. "The links attributed to the governor or the Raj Bhavan in the issue concerning a college assistant professor Nirmala Devi is absolute falsehood and there is not a shred of truthfulness in it," it said, adding, "The statement given by Nirmala Devi to the police would itself bear out the truth." The statement said in a democracy, there can be a healthy .
#MeToo Bollywood: Big stars speak up as Sajid Khan, Luv Ranjan and Subhash Ghai 'outed'
More skeletons tumbled out of Bollywood's closet Friday with directors Sajid Khan, Subhash Ghai and Luv Ranjan being accused of sexual harassment, leading to big stars Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar and Ajay Devgn expressing their solidarity with the #MeToo movement. Sajid Khan's sister, director-choreographer Farah Khan, also spoke out against her brother, saying she doesn't endorse his behaviour and stands in solidarity with any woman who has been hurt. "This is a heartbreaking time for my family. We have to work through some very difficult issues. If my brother has behaved in this manner, he has a lot to atone for," she said on Twitter. The anguished response came after three women actors and a journalist shared graphic details of the sexual harassment they faced at the hands of Sajid, who announced that he is stepping down as director of "Housefull 4" till he can allay the allegations. Twinkle Khanna was the first to call out the "Housefull" team, asking them to take a "firm stance" .
It was his general attitude towards women that would disturb me: Bipasha on Sajid Khan
Actor Bipasha Basu Friday said she was glad that women were opening up about their experiences with Sajid Khan, whose attitude towards female cast and crew members on the sets of a film disturbed her. Sajid has been accused of sexual harassment by two women -- actor Saloni Chopra and a journalist. Bipasha, who worked with Sajid on 2014 film "Humshakals", said though she never faced harassment at the hands of the director, she always found his behaviour towards women rude. "I am glad that women are speaking up about the atrocities of these men with power and clout... But nothing of that sort happened with me... It was just his general attitude towards women that would disturb me on set- he cracked lewd jokes openly and was pretty rude to all girls . "I was told by all not to say anything to him and stoop to his level- so I quietly finished my work as a professional and explained my stance to the producers, that I couldn't associate myself with this film anymore as I could lose my ...
Keira Knightley denies shaming Kate Middleton in childbirth essay
Actor Keira Knightley opened up about her highly-publicised quotes on Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.Last week, the 33-year-old actor made headlines for a letter that she wrote to her and James Righton's daughter, Edie (3), which is featured in Scarlett Curtis' new book 'Feminists Don't Wear Pink (And Other Lies)'.Knightley recently responded to the claims of shaming Middleton at the premiere of her upcoming film titled 'Collette', at the 2018 BFI London Film Festival, reported E! Online.Speaking on the claims, she said, "I think it's very interesting that certain parts of the media have, I don't want to say purposefully, but let's just say misrepresented my meaning and exactly what I said. So I would suggest to those people in the media that they re-read the entirety of the essay and not just take one bit out of it because the comments that I made are completely about our culture that silences women's truths and forces us all to hide and I absolutely did not shame anybody ..
Readers 60% more likely to buy, if author interaction is favorable
The last decade has seen authors change their approach to book launches completely. Book launches are now designed as interactive experiences; with quizzes, skits, authors doing joint readings and of course even the occasional Pottermania.Gaur Gopal Das, one of India's favorite monks with over 1.3 million followers on YouTube launched his book 'Life's Amazing Secrets' to a packed house on 8th October, 2018 at Crossword Bookstores.A brilliant speaker, his connect and chemistry with the audience was palpable, as he focused on 'interaction' and dialogue alone; never reading from or trying to selling his book. He also preceded his book launch with short, simple 'how to' videos on his YouTube channel, taking active interest in truly helping people balance their lives.Barely a week earlier, quizmaster Siddhartha Basu's book, 'A Quizzical History of the Makers and Making of Modern India', was launched through a live quiz at the Oberoi Mall atrium. There were four teams of two children ...
'Jalebi': An old-fashioned sweet tale of romance (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Jalebi"; Director: Pushpdeep Bhardwaj; Cast: Rhea Chakraborty, Varun Mitra, Digangana Suryavanshi, Aanya Dureja, Arjun Kanungo, Yusuf Hussain, Arya Poorti, Sonali Sudan, Farida Dadi and Mahesh Thakur; Rating: **1/2