‘Main Tera Hero’ left in the lurch?

‘Main Tera Hero’ left in the lurch?

Nargis Fakhri has left the promotions of her upcoming film, ‘Main Tera Hero’, due to her Hollywood commitment. Her co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ileana D’Cruz now have to go the extra mile to make up for her absence. A source says, `Nargis promoted the film till March 26 and then left for the US for […]

‘Villain’ gets its title from Rajiv Rai

‘Villain’ gets its title from Rajiv Rai

Not many know but the title ‘Villain’ did not originally belong to Balaji. While the film was under production, the title was being used provisionally. However director Mohit Suri, the writers and producers (Balaji) were extremely keen to have that title for their Sidharth Malhotra-Riteish Deshmukh-Shraddha Kapoor starrer as they felt that it was extremely […]

Sonam finds Salman hot

Sonam finds Salman hot

Actress Sonam Kapoor, who had teamed up with Salman Khan in her debut movie `Saawariya`, will work with him once again in Sooraj Barjatya’s next directorial. She praised the superstar as `hot` and said the film will be `double dhamaal`. Sonam told IANS: “He is hot. It’s double ‘dhamaal’ with Salman since he is in […]

Hit And Run Case: Plight Continues for Salman

Hit And Run Case: Plight Continues for Salman

Bollywood actor Salman Khan today appeared before a Mumbai court in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, retrial of which has been adjourned to April 28 Mumbai: The re-trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan was today deferred till April 28 by a sessions court as the prosecution sought time to produce […]

‘Kochadaiiyan’ women empowerment at its best: Amitabh

‘Kochadaiiyan’ women empowerment at its best: Amitabh

Hindi cinestar Amitabh Bachchan finds Rajinikanth-starrer “Kochadaiiyan”, said to be the country’s first motion capture photo-realistic 3D animated movie directed by the southern matinee idol’s daughter Soundarya Ashwin, as a mark of women empowerment “at its best”. Big B launched the Hindi trailer of the forthcoming Tamil period drama here Sunday night, following which he […]

Haven’t found wide acceptance: Neha Sharma on Bollywood

Haven’t found wide acceptance: Neha Sharma on Bollywood

Neha Sharma, who started her career with southern films, has done a couple of Hindi movies but she still feels like an outsider in Bollywood and says “no one is your friend here”. She was seen in the films “Crook”, “Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum” and the recently released “Youngistaan”. “I don’t think I’ve found […]

Slavery: A Truth in India?

Slavery: A Truth in India?

Isha Shahni The Global Slavery Index 2013, compiled by non-profit Walk Free Foundation, presents quite a dismal picture about a reality in India: Modern slavery. It estimates that 13.3 million to 14.7 million people are enslaved in India, exhibiting the full spectrum of such rights violations. It is scary, heart-rending, exposes our underbelly and gives […]

INCREASED ON-THE-SPOT FINES TO START

INCREASED ON-THE-SPOT FINES TO START

Anyone engaging in drunken or anti-social behaviour is facing increased on-the-spot fines from tomorrow, as part of the Government’s crackdown on public drug and alcohol fuelled violence, Attorney General Greg Smith SC and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher announced today. Criminal Infringement Notices for offensive language and offensive behaviour will rise to […]

Taste sensations at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Taste sensations at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show

Tasty Sydney Royal cheese and deli plates, juicy corn on the cob, the freshest rock oysters and a delicious tub of fruit salad – whatever ignites your tastebuds, you’ll find it at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show). Showgoers will be licking their lips at the diverse selection of delicious food and beverage […]