Copenhagen Zoo kills four healthy lions

Copenhagen Zoo kills four healthy lions

Copenhagen, March 26 (IANS) Four healthy lions at the Copenhagen Zoo were euthanised by injection to make room for a new generation, the media reported Tuesday. The lions were among those who ate the remains of a young male giraffe killed by the same zoo last month because of “inbreeding”, Xinhua quoted Copenhagen Post as saying. […]

I’m not a patch on new actors: Amitabh Bachchan

I’m not a patch on new actors: Amitabh Bachchan

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) His talent and successes have won him the title of megastar, but Amitabh Bachchan, who features in the wish-list of every director, seems to be in awe of fresh talent and says he’s not in the same race as them. Even at 71, Big B still commands lead roles, a rare incidence […]

My films are based on stories I read in school: Santosh Sivan

My films are based on stories I read in school: Santosh Sivan

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) Cinematographer-filmmaker Santosh Sivan, known for directing films such as “Halo” and “Asoka”, says he has a fascination for tales and fables he heard during his schooldays, and therefore, most of his films are inspired by them. “I have always been fascinated with the stories I read in school. Even ‘Asoka’ is a […]

MEDIA RELEASE – MULTICULTURAL PORTFOLIO CHANGES HANDS

MEDIA RELEASE – MULTICULTURAL PORTFOLIO CHANGES HANDS

Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson Mr Chin Tan has paid tribute to outgoing Minister for Multicultural Affairs Nicholas Kotsiras. Mr Kotsiras has held the seat of Bulleen for 14 years and served as Minister for Multicultural Affairs for the past three years. In this time he has worked diligently towards building a vibrant and harmonious multicultural […]

Understanding the media outburst against Kejriwal

Understanding the media outburst against Kejriwal

It is amusing how self-righteous the Indian media can get over a so-called threatening admonition from Arvind Kejriwal. If I was in Kejriwal’s shoes, I would be as angry and upset as he is with sections of the fourth estate, some of the electronic media in particular. In no general election in my over three […]

Criticism gets personal: Harman Baweja

Criticism gets personal: Harman Baweja

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Actor Harman Baweja has resurfaced after five years to rebuild his dwindling career with “Dishkiyaoon”. Talking candidly about the wrong choices he made, he said one should take criticism in the right spirit and move on. After his debut debacle “Love Story 2050”, he had two releases: “What’s Your Raashee?” and “Victory”. […]

Former TATA CEO Talks to Indus Age

Former TATA CEO Talks to Indus Age

“With proper education and inspiration the entire country can change.”- Mahendra Bapna Recently, Isha Sahni, from the Indus Age team had an exclusive conversation with Mr. Mahendra Bapna. Former CEO of two Tata enterprises and a 2012 Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow at Harvard University, Mahendra Bapna, has launched a new initiative, University-21, a premier, global […]

Indus Age Interviews the Director of ‘Bewakoofiyaan’

Indus Age Interviews the Director of ‘Bewakoofiyaan’

“I remember in my early days I would do small projects to pay my rents” Nupur Asthana Recently, Isha Sahni from the Indus Age took an exclusive interview of Nupur Asthana, the director of the upcoming movie ‘Bewakoofiyaan’. She started her career directing the Indian serial ‘Hip Hip Hurray’ and made her debut on the […]