Patna, Feb 19 (IANS) Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are keen to open their centres in Bihar, state Education Minister P.K. Shahi Wednesday said. “JNU’s official has informed us that they will open a centre in Bihar after permission from the union human resource ministry,” Shahi said. Shahi said he had […]
Ever since I started covering the Hindi film industry, I have heard artists complaining how tough it’s for “outsiders” to succeed in showbiz and what a cakewalk it is for star kids. Contrary to popular belief, however, star kids too have to slog it out to win star status – and it’s a journey where […]
Chennai, Feb 18 Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan is impressed by the trailer of Tamil drama “Cuckoo”. He says it features details as intricate as one would find in a novel. The trailer was shown Tuesday at the film’s audio launch, where Kamal was the chief guest. “I may not have the regular cinema philosophies, but I […]
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 18 At a time when onscreen smoking finds place in films under the guise of creative freedom, a Malayalam movie is promoting public health. Recently released “Om Shanti Oshaana”, a romantic movie directed by Jude Antony Joseph, it subtly drives home tobacco harms and makes a public commitment against onscreen smoking. It is […]
Kolkata, Feb 18 Actor Kunal Kapoor Tuesday clarified there was nothing official about his wedding to long-time girlfriend Naina Bachchan rumoured to be solemnised later this year. Kapoor said the two were “dating and together”. Naina is superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s niece. “It is not official. When we are ready, we will definitely talk about it,” […]
Mumbai, Feb 18 Bollywood celebrities Tuesday said they were all set to perform and entertain their fans at the 15th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards to be held in Tampa Bay, Florida. “IIFA is my family and I have been associated with IIFA for the last 15 years. I am grateful to IIFA and […]
Mumbai, Feb 18 Actress Bipasha Basu, who is in the news for her relationship with Harman Baweja, says she is looking for an eligible bachelor. Bipasha is all set to perform at the IIFA awards in Tampa Bay, Florida. Asked if she going to the IIFA awards with Harman, Bipasha said: “I am going to […]
New Delhi, Feb 18 The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the government to include delay as a criteria in deciding the mercy petition of a death row convict. Pointing out that the government has set out certain criteria for deciding mercy petitions, the bench of Chief Justice P. Sathasivam, Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Shiva Kirti […]
Kolkata, Feb 18 Actor Kunal Kapoor’s online crowd-fund raising portal “Ketto” will focus on gathering contributions for animal welfare and environmental organisations this year, its CEO said Tuesday. “Ketto”, formed by Kapoor, and its CEO Varun Sheth, partnered Kolkata’s new boutique hotel and restaurant “The Corner Courtyard”, to raise funds through a charity dinner to […]
New Delhi, Feb 18 The live telecast of the Lok Sabha proceedings was disrupted Tuesday soon after the house started discussing the bill to create a separate Telangana state. While a parliament official said it was due to a “technical problem”, the opposition termed it a planned “tactical glitch”. “They say the blackout of Lok […]