Can’t run kitchen with indie films: Sarthak Dasgupta

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) What it comes down to is commerce. Independent films like “The Lunchbox” and “Ship Of Theseus” managed eyeballs with the strong backing of Bollywood bigwigs, but India’s “censorship and distribution system” continue to be “teething pains” for most indie filmmakers, who can’t keep their kitchens running solely via moviemaking, says director […]

Pankaj, Aditya are trail-blazers: Sethi

Bangalore, Oct 9 (IANS) For snooker to take off in a big way in India, a lot would depend on the performances of Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta in the next week’s World Snooker Indian Open in New Delhi, but both have already blazed new trails according to nine-times World billiards champion Geet Sethi. In an […]

Acting needs to be learned, practised: Anupam Kher

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Acting might come naturally to many, but it is an art that needs to be “learnt” and “practised”, says veteran actor Anupam Kher, whose acting academy has been included in a documentary series about incredible schools around the world. He argues that reproducing emotions in front of the public needs […]

Indian Army calls off Keran operation

Srinagar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Indian Army called off the 14-day-long operation Tuesday to remove intruders, allegedly backed by Pakistan, in the remote Keran area of Jammu and Kashmir on the Line of Control (LoC). Head of the Northern Command, Lieutenant General Sanjiv Chachra, informed that the operation in Keran sector on the Line of […]

Seven militants killed in Kashmir operation: Army chief

Hindon (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 8 (IANS) Seven militants have been killed in the operation against heavily-armed guerrillas who infiltrated in the Keran sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said Tuesday. “This is not an intrusion, it is a desperate bid for infiltration,” […]

Top five ways to promote hair growth

New Delhi, Oct 2 What do you do when oil therapy and regular hair spa fail to keep your tresses healthy? An expert suggests use vegetables like carrots and onions to boost the growth. Hair transplant surgeon Sakshi Sareen explains how to prepare natural pastes for strong hair: – Onion: Squeeze an onion and take […]

Skip oily food in the morning

New Delhi, Oct 3  Workaholics tend to skip breakfast or indulge in fast food to save time. But the habit is unhealthy, says a nutritionist adding that consuming fatty and oily food is not an ideal way to start the day. Ambica Sharma, nutritionist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad, shares a list of food items that should […]

Lily Collins new face of Lancome

London, Oct 3  Actress Lily Collins is the new face of luxury cosmetics brand Lancome. She is excited about the high profile advertising campaign. The 24-year-old star follows in the footsteps of fellow British actresses Emma Watson and Kate Winslet as the latest representative of the brand. “It’s an absolute honour and privilege to have been […]

Ranveer Singh recovering, thanks fans for wishes

Mumbai, Oct 3  Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is suffering from dengue, is recovering at a hospital here. He has thanked his well-wishers for their support which he says has helped him “tide over my weakest hour”. The ailing actor reached out to his friends and fans via social networking platform Twitter Thursday. “Your love and […]