Jammu, Feb 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly Wednesday witnessed an ugly scene when an opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator slapped a marshal of the house. PDP legislators raised a hue and cry in the assembly Wednesday alleging that the state government was trying to protect the sexual assault accused former minister against […]
Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham says she never shaves her legs using razor. The 39-year-old says that she abandoned tiresome shaving for a more hi-tech method of hair removal, reports dailystar.co.uk. “I don’t shave my legs. I got laser (treatment) which is amazing. You can go back for little touch-ups if you […]
Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Kit Harington, who plays sword-wielding roles in popular TV Series “Game Of Thrones” and his latest film “Pompeii”, accepts that he has been typecast. “I think a lot of actors early in their career get somewhat typecast in these roles, and I definitely am, as far as period pieces or […]
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities market was trading flat in Wednesday’s late afternoon trade session as metal and automobile stocks declined. The 30-scrip sensitive (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 20,643.85 points, was trading at 20,696.39 points around 2.00 p.m., up 62.18 points or 0.30 […]
Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are keen to open their centres in Bihar, state Education Minister P.K. Shahi Wednesday said. “JNU’s official has informed us that they will open a centre in Bihar after permission from the union human resource ministry,” Shahi said. Shahi said he had […]
Ever since I started covering the Hindi film industry, I have heard artists complaining how tough it’s for “outsiders” to succeed in showbiz and what a cakewalk it is for star kids. Contrary to popular belief, however, star kids too have to slog it out to win star status – and it’s a journey where […]
Chennai, Feb 18 Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan is impressed by the trailer of Tamil drama “Cuckoo”. He says it features details as intricate as one would find in a novel. The trailer was shown Tuesday at the film’s audio launch, where Kamal was the chief guest. “I may not have the regular cinema philosophies, but I […]
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 At a time when onscreen smoking finds place in films under the guise of creative freedom, a Malayalam movie is promoting public health. Recently released “Om Shanti Oshaana”, a romantic movie directed by Jude Antony Joseph, it subtly drives home tobacco harms and makes a public commitment against onscreen smoking. It is […]
Kolkata, Feb 18 Actor Kunal Kapoor Tuesday clarified there was nothing official about his wedding to long-time girlfriend Naina Bachchan rumoured to be solemnised later this year. Kapoor said the two were “dating and together”. Naina is superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s niece. “It is not official. When we are ready, we will definitely talk about it,” […]
Mumbai, Feb 18 Bollywood celebrities Tuesday said they were all set to perform and entertain their fans at the 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards to be held in Tampa Bay, Florida. “IIFA is my family and I have been associated with IIFA for the last 15 years. I am grateful to IIFA and […]