RGV Wants To Join A Political Party!
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma at Navratri celebrations to promote his upcoming film Satya 2 in Mumbai on 12th Oct 2013. ( Photo: IANS) Politics and director Ram Gopal Varma are not made for each other…
All Stories
ICC, Unicef launch Team Swachh clinics in Nagpur
Nagpur, Feb 27 (IANS) Building up to the World Twenty20 next month, the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket for Good and Unicef, in partnership with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), launched Team…
Suriya to release trailer of new crowdfunded Tamil film
Hyderabad: Actors Suriya and Amala Paul Starring Movie “Memu” stills. (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Actor Suriya is set to release the trailer of upcoming crowdfunded Tamil film “Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Eduvum Thappila”. The…
Bengal youth detained for suspected IS links
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained a youth from West Bengal’s Burdwan district suspected of having links with the Islamic State (IS) terror group, an official said on Saturday. “The…
Claudia Schiffer plans her red carpet looks with photos
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Supermodel Claudia Schiffer prefers to be thoroughly prepared for big events, and so she takes photographs of her planned red carpet outfits to avoid forgetting anything. The German ensures she has…
Gandhi’s idea was of a non-armed India: Japanese author
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi saw a future in which India was not an armed nation, a Japanese author has said. Gandhi said that India should be non-armed and should be dependent on…
Chris Gayle gifts his bat to ‘legend’ Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was stumped when he was presented an autographed bat by cricketer Chris Gayle. He says he is in awe of the reach of Indian cinema and that finding…
US FAA certifies China’s Y-12F regional liner
Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) Chinese aircraft the Y-12F has received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Y-12F, a new regional turboprop aircraft, is the third in the Y-12 series, manufactured by the…
Muziris heritage project reminds us of our history: President
Kodungalloor (Kerala) Feb 27 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday inaugurated here the Muziris Heritage Project which showcases the history and culture of an ancient seaport and urban centre on the Malabar coast. “This project…
Two killed in Bengal explosion
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) At least two people were killed in a bombing in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Saturday, police said. The bombs were suspected to have been stored inside a house in Suri…
Golfer Chikkarangappa takes 2nd spot at Malaysian tourney
Shah Alam (Malaysia), Feb 27 (IANS) India’s Chikkarangappa S. settled for second place after a bogey on the last hole dashed his title aspirations at the PGM Northport Glenmarie Championship here on Saturday. Young talent…
Habib Faisal to direct YRF movie starring newcomers
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Do Dooni Chaar fame director Habib Faisal will helm Yash Raj Films’s new project with newcomers in the lead, the Bollywood production banner announced on Saturday. “YRFs next to launch two…
Robert Pattinson named new face of Dior menswear
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson is the new face of Dior menswear, marking the first time a celebrity has ever stepped into the role. In a campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld, Pattinson is…
We aim to work on International formats: Designer duo Lecoanet Hemant
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Indo-French brand Lecoanet Hemant has clocked 35 years and have impressed fashionistas with their uber luxe designs. Brand spokesperson Hemant Sagar says that they always try to work on international…
New dinosaur fossil found in Japan
Tokyo, Feb 27 (IANS) A new dinosaur fossil has been found in Japan’s Fukui prefecture, bringing the number of species discovered in the country to seven, the media reported on Saturday. According to fossil analysis,…
Sterling will shine in League Cup final: Pellegrini
Manchester, Feb 27 (IANS) Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has backed striker Raheem Sterling to put in a decisive performance against his previous club Liverpool when the two teams meet in the League Cup final…
Don’t expect Mustafizur to fire every time: Mashrafe
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 27 (IANS) Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza says young pacer Mustafizur Rahman has proved how mentally strong he is in the match against the United Arab Emirates after a poor performance against…
Are hookup websites helping spread HIV?
AIDS New York, Feb 27 (IANS) A large number of newly HIV diagnosed men in the US believe that they contracted the infection from a partner they met online, new research has found. More than…
Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe heaps praise on Mahmudullah
Mirpur (Bangladesh), Feb 27 (IANS) Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza is singing Mahmudullah’s praises after the all-rounder’s match-winning show against the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup here. Mashrafe insisted the role of the…
Palestinians hail victory of journalist in Israeli jail
Ramallah, Gaza, Feb 27 (IANS) Palestinians described the deal between Israeli authorities and a detained Palestinian journalist as a victory for him and the detainees in Israeli jails. Eassa Qaraqe’, head of detainees’ affairs commission…