I’m scared of horror films: Swara Bhaskar

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Versatile actress Swara Bhaskar, who features in forthcoming paranormal thriller “Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai”, says she is personally scared to watch horror movies but couldn’t have said ‘no’ to this project. “I dont hate horror films, but I am scared of watching them. I don’t watch horror films, but before signing […]

In your 60s? Connect on social media to stay fit

New York, May 29 (IANS) Social media is not all that bad, especially if you are in your 60s as you can connect with your family and friends for positive interactions and stay healthy. Having regular interactions and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to new research. “Close […]

I try to touch people’s hearts with my films: Prakash Raj

Chennai, May 29 (IANS) Actor Prakash Raj, who is gearing up for the release of his Telugu directorial “Ulvacharu Biriyani”, says he likes to helm films that not only entertain but also those that touch the heart. “Ulvacharu Biriyani” is the remake of Malayalam film “Salt N Pepper”. The film will also be released in Tamil […]

Sensex slips over 150 points; IT stocks dip

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading 154.94 points or 0.63 percent down Thursday as IT and technology, media and entertainment (TECK) stocks slumped. Selling pressure was seen in IT, TECK, metal and oil and gas sectors. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which […]

Will discuss Air India issue with PM: Civil aviation minister

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju said Thursday that he will discuss Air India’s revival with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters after taking charge at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, the headquarters of the civil aviation ministry here, Gajapati Raju said: “I will discuss Air India’s situation with the […]

Kush Sinha to direct TV adaptation of Jeffrey Archer’s book

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha’s son Kush, who has assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is set to turn a full-fledged director with an Indian televised version of Jeffrey Archer’s political bestseller “First Among Equals”. The rights to film the novel were bought by producer Sheetal Talwar at a reported Rs.1.5 crore. The series would be […]

Bluefin-21 completes its search for MH370

Canberra, May 29 (IANS) Deep-sea underwater search vehicle Bluefin-21 has completed its last mission to hunt for the missing Malaysia Airline flight MH370, the Joint Agency Coordination Centre (JACC) said Thursday. Bluefin-21 searched the remaining areas in the vicinity of the acoustic signals detected early April by the Towed Pinger Locator deployed from the Australian Defence […]