“All the 12 stories are very different from each other and are from different regions of India,” says writer Keran Pantth Joshi on her book ‘IT FOLLOWS YOU’

“All the 12 stories are very different from each other and are from different regions of India,” says writer Keran Pantth Joshi on her book ‘IT FOLLOWS YOU’

From the writer of ‘Beyond forever… in love’ and ‘Check-in Checkout:…and the horrors within’, Keran Pantth Joshi brings another joyful-spooky ride with her book, ‘IT FOLLOWS YOU’. Read on… By Nidhi Kumari How did you come up with the idea of writing ‘IT FOLLOWS YOU’ book?   After writing Check-in Checkout, I wanted to write something […]

Lady Gaga needed to use Italian accent at all times for ‘House Of Gucci’

Singer-actress Lady Gaga thought it was “extra important” to have an Italian accent in everyday situations for her role in ‘House Of Gucci’, directed by Ridley Scott. The movie tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of hiring a hitman to kill her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci and Gaga spent months perfecting her character’s […]

“Thankful to Jagadguru Shankaracharya, Sringeri Math, who blessed us,” – Pandit Raghavendra Bhatta after successful Bhoomi Pujan for the new Parliament

By Nidhi Kumari With the foundation stone for the soon to be built Indian Parliament House, being laid recently, we spoke to Pandit Raghavendra Bhatta, one of the six acharyas who performed the pujan with PM Modi. Here, he enlightens us about the importance of Bhoomi Puja in Hindu culture, his feelings and interaction with […]

“The most important thing in life is to be able to strike a balance,” Former Miss Universe and Actress Lara Dutta in an Indus Age Exclusive

“The most important thing in life is to be able to strike a balance,” Former Miss Universe and Actress Lara Dutta in an Indus Age Exclusive

Lara Dutta made headlines when she won the coveted Miss Universe title in 2000. Dutta was not only beautiful but she also won hearts with her intelligence. 18 years later this beauty diva stands as one of the most inspiring Indian actresses of Bollywood. She advocates healthy living, dons the producer’s hat with proud, works […]

Any civilisation suppressing artistes’ voices is in grave danger: Anurag Kashyap

Any civilisation suppressing artistes’ voices is in grave danger: Anurag Kashyap

He never minces his words. And looking at the scenario where creative minds of the country are returning their awards and honours, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap feels suppressing voices of artistes can only put a civilisation into “grave danger”. Multiple writers, filmmakers and historians have returned their national awards over the past few weeks, as a […]

Indian supermodels get bitten by Bollywood bug: Neha Dhupia

Indian supermodels get bitten by Bollywood bug: Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia, a former Miss India who eventually turned to Bollywood, feels the era of supermodels is waning out from the country’s fashion scene because most models are smitten with the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. However, she finds nothing wrong with the trend. Madhu Sapre, Sheetal Mallar, Mehr Jessia Rampal and Nethra […]

I want to avoid unwanted controversy: Amitabh Bachchan

I want to avoid unwanted controversy: Amitabh Bachchan

At a time when writers, filmmakers and historians have revolted against a rising culture of intolerance towards freedom of speech, Indian cinematic icon Amitabh Bachchan, a widely followed celebrity on social media platforms, says he’s always cautious about expressing himself to avoid “unwanted controversy”. With over 20 million Facebook fans, a Twitterati of 17.5 million, […]

A pianist on a mission to create ‘positivity’ with music

A pianist on a mission to create ‘positivity’ with music

The country has been rocked with controversies like the Dadri lynching, rape assaults and attack on freedom of speech. But with the power of music, pianist Anil Srinivasan hopes to “contribute positively and creatively” to a world where grudges and blame-games are the order of the day. “Unfortunately, the country is in very a weird […]