New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Suspension orders will be handed over to the principal of B.R. Ambedkar College for allegedly abetting the suicide of a former colleague, the Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) said Saturday. Pavitra Bharadwaj, 40, a former laboratory assistant at the college, set herself ablaze Sep 30 outside the office of the Delhi […]
mu (Rajasthan), Oct 12 (IANS) A fortified palace whose history stretches over 300 years in this Rajasthan town is fast turning into a Bollywood destination for filmmakers eager to showcase the rich splendour of a bygone era. Be it “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” in which Vidya Balan played with aplomb a woman with a split personality or “Bol […]
This is an important warning. NEVER speak while travelling. You may die of a misunderstanding. I guarantee that if you say “Good morning” with the wrong tone, it will actually mean “Kill me now” in at least one Chinese dialect. Consider this. I used to speak basic Cantonese but gave it up one night after […]
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) First they set fashion trends with their on-screen and red carpet wardrobes. Now actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora Khan and Deepika Padukone are taking their creative instincts a step further by creating apparel lines for mass brands, which in turn are minting good business. Several labels are thus […]
Srinagar, Oct 14 (IANS) Fitness gurus might do their damnest resisting the delectable but calorie-rich Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine but lovers of good food can hardly do, more so with Eid round the corner. As one of the most tasty non-vegetarian foods in the world, Wazwan has an intriguing history. While some suggest this special cuisine came […]
Buenos Aires, Oct 14 (IANS) Sebastian Abreu scored in the last minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Rosario Central against Boca Juniors in Argentina’s Inicial football tournament. Emanuel Gigliotti opened for Boca Juniors in the 12th minute at La Bombonera stadium here Sunday. In the second half, Rosario Central fired two shots at the post […]
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) New Zealand has done well in the last 10 months under the proactive leadership of Brendon McCullum who replaced Ross Taylor in controversial circumstances. McCullum has managed to get the best out of his young team and told IANS that the next couple of months and tours will give a clear […]
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) What it comes down to is commerce. Independent films like “The Lunchbox” and “Ship Of Theseus” managed eyeballs with the strong backing of Bollywood bigwigs, but India’s “censorship and distribution system” continue to be “teething pains” for most indie filmmakers, who can’t keep their kitchens running solely via moviemaking, says director […]
Bangalore, Oct 9 (IANS) For snooker to take off in a big way in India, a lot would depend on the performances of Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta in the next week’s World Snooker Indian Open in New Delhi, but both have already blazed new trails according to nine-times World billiards champion Geet Sethi. In an […]
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Acting might come naturally to many, but it is an art that needs to be “learnt” and “practised”, says veteran actor Anupam Kher, whose acting academy has been included in a documentary series about incredible schools around the world. He argues that reproducing emotions in front of the public needs […]