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Everything you need to know about Akulga Rani: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Haryana, Jharkhand in sub-junior hockey semis

May 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bhopal, May 23 (IANS) Haryana and Jharkhand women entered the semi-finals of the Hockey India Sub-Junior Men and Women National Championship (Final) being played here at the SAI Centre Thursday.

'I Don't Luv U' heart not in its theme (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

May 17, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Movie: "I Don't Luv U"; Cast: Ruslaan Mumtaz and Chetna Pande; Director: Amit Kasaria; Rating: ***

Senior women's hockey camp starts in Patiala

May 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Patiala, May 12 (IANS) The women's national hockey camp for the FIH World League Round 3 (semi-final) started at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) here Sunday.

'Bombay Talkies' - beguiling, befitting homage to Indian cinema (IANS Movie Review - Rating: *****

May 1, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Film: "Bombay Talkies"; Cast: Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Naman Jain, Khushi Dubey, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sudhir Pandey and Amitabh Bachchan; Directors: Karan Johar, Dibakar Bannerjee, Zoya Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap; Rating: *****

'Lagaan', 'Dil Chahta Hai' marked new period of Indian cinema: KJo

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) For filmmaker Karan Johar, 2001 was the turning point in Hindi cinema as two unique films - "Dil Chahta Hai" and "Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India" - truly set the ball rolling for change.

Star-studded screening held for 'Bombay Talkies'

April 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Prominent names from Bollywood, including veteran writer Javed Akhtar and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, turned up at a special screening of "Bombay Talkies" here.

Haryana beat Manipur in junior national women's hockey

April 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Ranchi, April 21 (IANS) Navneet Kaur and Rajni Singh scored thrice each as Haryana defeated Manipur 13-0 in Pool A of the third Hockey India Junior Women's National Championship played at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here Sunday.

I'm nomadic loner: Bhansali

April 16, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Sanjay Leela Bhansali confesses that there were "relationships that didn't work out". He admits that his life may be "unfulfilled", but it isn't "unhappy".

I am such a rotten actor: Big B on mistake in 'Black'

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) He is considered a legend in the Indian film industry, but megastar Amitabh Bachchan doesn't seem to be as impressed with his acting skills and calls himself a "rotten actor".

Jharkhand girls to face Odisha in sub-junior hockey final

April 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Nagaon (Assam), April 6 (IANS) Jharkhand girls will face Odisha in the final of the third Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship (East Zone) here April 8.

Now TV show on Maharana Pratap

April 2, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A historical drama "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", inspired by the life and times of the 16th century Rajput ruler, will roll out soon on Sony Entertainment Television.

Top Bollywood directors unveil their joint venture, 'Bombay Talkies' in Mumbai

March 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Mar 26 (ANI): Renowned directors of the Hindi film industry on Monday unveiled the first look of their upcoming flick, 'Bombay Talkies', which is a compilation of four short films made by Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johan and Zoya Akhtar.

Randeep Hooda praises KJo's acting skills

March 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Karan Johar is known as a successful director and producer, but Randeep Hooda feels the filmmaker is a talented actor too.

Sharmila wins her first Hero golf title

February 28, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Sharmila Nicollet Thursday showcased her consistency to win the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf tour at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club here.

Hockey India now plans a league for women

February 15, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) After the stupendous success of its inaugural city-based league, Hockey India (HI) is now mulling to start a similar tournament for the women players as well.

Rani unveils poster of Bhansali's debut TV show

February 15, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who unveiled the poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's TV show "Saraswatichandra", is confident that the filmmaker's debut TV show will be as spectacular as all his big screen projects.

'Bollywood a jungle, only the fittest can survive' (With Image)

January 19, 2013 at 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) There is plenty of fresh blood in Bollywood, but up-and-coming actress Swara Bhaskar, who plays the lead in upcoming film "Listen Amaya", compares the entertainment industry to a jungle where she believes the "survival of the fittest" dictum truly applies.

'Talaash' enters Rs.100 crore club

December 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Aamir Khan-starrer suspense thriller "Taalash" has made it to the Rs. 100 crore club. The film has raked in Rs.131.78 crore worldwide.

'Talaash' actors celebrate success of film in Mumbai

December 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Mumbai, Dec. 12 (ANI): Basking in the success of their film 'Talaash', Bollywood actors Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukherjee celebrated its success in Mumbai.

Not trying to be different, says Reema Kagti

December 11, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Reema Kagti, who made her debut as a director with "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd." in 2007, and has now helmed "Talaash", says her choice of different subjects is not deliberate.

'Talaash' not a universal film: Aamir Khan

December 4, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan knows his latest release "Talaash" does not cater to a universal audience, but he is glad with the response it has received.

'Talaash' mints Rs.48.99 crore with Aamir's Midas touch

December 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Aamir Khan's Midas touch seems to be working again. The actor's suspense-thriller is raking in the moolah at the domestic box-office earning Rs.48.99 crore in the opening weekend.

'Talaash' based on real-life incident

December 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The suspense of "Talaash" has taken everyone by surprise. But little do people know that the climax of the film takes its cue from a real-life incident involving writer Zoya Akhtar.

'Talaash' has something for everyone: Kiran Rao

November 30, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Filmmaker Kiran Rao is really happy with her husband Aamir Khan's latest film "Talaash", saying it offers something for everyone.

'Talaash' - unpredictable, thrilling (IANS Movie Review)

November 30, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Film: "Talaash"; Cast: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shernaz Patel; Director: Reema Kagti; Rating: ****

Aamir urges fans not to reveal 'Talaash' suspense

November 29, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan, whose new film "Talaash' releases Friday, has urged his fans not to reveal the suspense of the film in public.

'Talaash' one of most sensitive performances: Kareena

November 27, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor played a sex worker in "Chameli" and does so again for "Talaash", a role she describes as amongst her most sensitive and powerful.

Low?key publicity for 'Talaash' was deliberate

November 27, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Nov 27 (IANS) Aamir Khan is known for extensive and innovative marketing of his films but his forthcoming movie "Talaash", releasing Friday, was being under?promoted until last week. Director Reema Kagti says it was deliberate.

Would cut off my arms to work with Aamir Khan again: Reema Kagti

November 26, 2012 at 11:19 PM

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) Reema Kagti, the director of forthcoming movie "Talaash" that sees Aamir Khan in the lead role, wants to work with him again and willing to cut of her hands for the purpose.

I've soft corner for Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir: Rani Mukherjee

November 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Candid Rani Mukerji has confessed she has a soft corner for all three Khans of Bollywood?Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir? with whom she worked at an impressionable age.

Never looked at Aamir's eyes, feared falling in love: Rani

November 25, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) There was a time when Rani Mukerji didn't have the courage to "look into Aamir Khan's eyes" and now is a time when she "keeps gazing into his eyes until he asks me not to".

Zoya Akhtar starts scripting family drama

November 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Writer?director Zoya Akhtar, who won accolades for her last project "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", is now busy scripting a family drama.

Aamir gets under the shower again!

November 17, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Remember Aamir Khan's shower scene in "Ghajini", which turned out to be a turning point in the film? A similar shot will feature in the actor?filmmaker's new film "Talaash" too.

Annu Kapoor returns to TV (TV Snippets)

November 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Annu Kapoor is set to recreate the magic of his memorable show "Antakshari" with some of the actors of Zee TV's popular shows in a one?off episode.

What drew Aamir to 'Talaash'?

November 12, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Actor Aamir Khan, who plays a cop in his next film "Talaash", says the script, which is thrilling yet emotional, attracted him most to the project.

Preity Zinta is in no rush to tie the knot

October 21, 2012 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Preity Zinta has revealed that she has no time to think about marriage, and asserted that she is in no rush to get married.

Aiyyaa Movie Review: Weak Fairy Tale with Raunchy songs

October 12, 2012 at 11:42 AM

Here is the movie review of Aiyyaa. Story of Aiyyaa is this - a girl's parents are forcing her to get married, meanwhile she falls in love with a boy. That's it. However, the movie has some good movements and raunchy songs.

Isn't India's audience ready yet for mature romance?

October 8, 2012 at 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Filmmakers are constantly trying to take on-screen romance to a new level but the audiences are not yet adventurous enough to appreciate them. For this they blame "the young movie-going crowd" and the mindset of the people.

'Bigg Boss 6': Truly 'Alag Che'

October 8, 2012 at 12:37 AM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) A wacky hairstylist, two social activists, a divorced celebrity couple and 10 others. With such an eclectic line-up of contestants, the sixth season of reality show "Bigg Boss" seems to be true to its tagline, "Alag Che" (it's different).

BJP's women wing protests in Lucknow over Jaiswal's 'sexist' remarks

October 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Lucknow, Oct.4 (ANI): The womens' wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to streets of Lucknow on Thursday to protest against Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal's 'sexist' remarks.

Rani challenged for belly dancing skills! (Movie Snippets)

October 3, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji, who has attempted a belly dance number in her forthcoming film "Aiyyaa", was challenged for her skills by comedian Bharti Singh.

Why is playing Maharashtrian special for Rani?

September 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) A Bengali brought up in Mumbai, Rani Mukherjee says essaying a Maharashtrian girl in "Aiyyaa" made it all the more special.

Nalini Singh starts well, takes three-shot lead over Smriti

September 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Gurgaon, Sep 19 (IANS) Nalini Singh Siwach was off to another good start as she carded a two-under 70 and opened a three-shot lead at the end of the first round of the Hero-WGAI Women's Pro Golf Tour.

No black magic for Emraan (Movie Snippets)

September 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi's recent release "Raaz 3" showcased the use of black magic, but the actor says he would never use it in his own life.

Malayalam actor Prithviraj gets 6-pack abs for 'Aiyya'

September 13, 2012 at 10:02 PM

Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) South Indian actor Prithviraj Sukumaran is all set to mark his debut in Bollywood. But that will not be the only fresh experience for this actor, who has also developed a six-pack abdomen for his role in "Aiyya" opposite Rani Mukherjee.

Rani's 'Aiyyaa' character fan of Sridevi, Madhuri, Juhi

September 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Mumbai, Sep 7 (IANS) Rani Mukerji's character in "Aiyyaa" takes inspiration from not one, or two but three actresses - Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla.

'Halkat jawani' crosses 1 mn hits on YouTube (Movie Snippets)

August 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor's peppy number "Halkat jawani" from "Heroine" is grabbing eyeballs. It has crossed over one million hits on YouTube.

'Halkat jawani' crosses 1 mn hits on YouTube (Movie Snippets)

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor's peppy number "Halkat jawani" from "Heroine" is grabbing eyeballs. It has crossed over one million hits on YouTube.

Playing dumb fun for Shivshakti Sachdev (With Image)

August 6, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Television actress Shivshakti Sachdev plays a beauty without brains in Disney channel's show "The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir" and says she enjoys the role much more than her other characters.

Beware! Passive smoking riskier than you think (May 31 is World No Tobacco Day)

May 30, 2012 at 12:15 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) For all those smokers out there, chances are you're not thinking about your child, spouse or others around you when you light up a cigarette. Think twice, say doctors.

Maken sanctions ex-gratia assistance of Rs. five lakh to archery player

May 17, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance of Rs. five lakh to Nisha Rani Dutta, an archery player from National Welfare Fund for sportspersons.

Sports minister gives ex-gratia aid to archer

May 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Sports Minister Ajay Maken has sanctioned an ex-gratia assistance of Rs.5 lakh to archer Rani Dutta from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons.

Sarita Devi advances in boxing world championship

May 13, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Qinhuangdao (China), May 13 (IANS) Asian Championship 2012 gold medalist Sarita Devi advanced to the next round in the 60 kg weight category by defeating Ayzanat Hajiyeva of Azerbaijan on points 27:11 at the seventh AIBA World Women Boxing Championships here. Compatriot Pooja Rani (75 kgs) bowed out with a 11:27 loss to Claressa Maria Shields of the US.

Shaan's love recipe - stick to one person at all times

May 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Singer Shaan, who has been happily married to wife Radhika for more than 11 years, says his love recipe is to bond with his partner.

Indian eves win bronze in Auckland hockey tourney

April 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Pakuranga (Auckland), April 22 (IANS) India beat the US 1-0 to claim the bronze medal in the second-leg of the Four Nation Women's Hockey Tournament at the Llyod Elsmore Hockey Stadium here Subday.

India come back from two goals down to hold New Zealand

April 21, 2012 at 9:01 PM

Pakuranga (New Zealand), April 21 (IANS) India came back from two goals down to hold New Zealand 3-3 in their last preliminary match of the second leg of Women's Four- Nation Tournament at Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium here Saturday.

Indian women's hockey team thrashed 2-5 by Australia

April 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Pakuranga (Auckland), April 19 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team went down fighting 2-5 to Australia in the second leg of the Women's Four-Nation Hockey Tournament at Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium here Thursday.

Indian women's hockey team lose 0-3 to US

April 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Pakuranga (Auckland), April 18 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team went down 0-3 to the US in their first match of the second leg of the Four-Nation Tournament at the Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium here Wednesday.

India women go down to New Zealand in four-nation meet

April 12, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Auckland, April 12 (IANS) The Indian women's hockey team Thursday went down fighting 1-2 to hosts New Zealand in their opening match of the Four-Nation Tournament at the Harbour Hockey Stadium here.

Nikhil Advani to make next film with seven beauties

April 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Director Nikhil Advani, who has been lying low after the release of "Patiala House", is scripting his next fun masala film where he plans to rope in seven classic beauties of the film industry.

One killed, seven injured in accident

April 1, 2012 at 11:01 PM

New Dehli, April 1 (IANS) A 40-year-old man, returning from a pilgrimage, died while seven others were injured after a speeding vehicle hit them in north Delhi early Sunday, said police.

Rani to lead women's hockey team in Auckland four-nation meet

March 26, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Ritu Rani will lead the 18-member Indian women's hockey team in the double leg four-nation tournament in Auckland, New Zealand April 12-22.

Women Hockey has good opportunity to qualify London Olympic: CR Kumar

February 18, 2012 at 7:31 PM

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Rani of Aditya's Heart

January 10, 2012 at 1:15 AM

Rani Mukherjee, who never commented on her much talked about relations with film director Aditya Chopra was spotted with him on Mumbai airport. They were returning from a trip abroad where they had gone to celebrate New Year.

Congress leaders defect to BJP in poll bound Uttarakhand

January 2, 2012 at 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in power in Uttarakhand, was the beneficiary of defections from the Congress party, which is in the opposition in the state assembly.

Maoists' extortion threat stings locals in Jharkhand

August 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Chakulia (Jharkhand), Aug 26(ANI): Aiming to create a fear psychosis, Maoists ultras have sent extortion letters demanding huge sums of money to a poor household in Jharkhand's Chakulia district, threatening of dire consequences in case of non-compliance.

Tejaswini Sawant, Jwala Gutta 'extremely happy' over making the cut for Arjuna awards

July 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Kolhapur, July 23(ANI): India's first woman world champion shooter Tejaswini Sawant, who has been recommended for the prestigious Arjuna award, has said that she was happy for the acknowledgement of her achievements.

Theatre festival at Shimla Gaiety Theater

June 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM

Shimla, June 26 (ANI): The historic Gaiety theatre in Shimla is the venue of a three-day theatre festival, which began yesterday.

First Indian Navy women aviators take charge

November 20, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Kochi (Kerala), Nov.20 (ANI): The Indian Navy created history on Friday by inducting two women aviators or combatants into its combat arm, which is happening for the first time in the Indian Armed Forces. Sub-lieutenants Ambica Hooda of Haryana and Seema Rani Sharma of Uttar Pradesh will now serve the nation as naval observers are airborne tacticians on the Indian Navy's multi-role Dornier aircraft, which are used for transportation and aerial surveillance and work at the front line during war situations.

First women combatants to be inducted by Indian Navy

November 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM

Kochi (Kerala), Nov.19 (ANI): Indian Navy is once again poised to create history by inducting two women combatants into its combat arm, which is happening for the first time in the Indian Armed Forces.

Bollywood fashion permeates Malay-Indians' Diwali celebrations

October 13, 2009 at 12:09 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 13 (ANI): The Indian community in Malaysia is increasingly getting influenced from the attire in Bollywood movies as they plan to get all decked up for Diwali celebrations.

Rani Mukhejree rejoices appreciation from deaf and dumb children

September 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Mumbai, Sept 26 (ANI): Bollywood actor Rani Mukhejree is happy following appreciation of her film 'Dil Bole Hadippa' from deaf and dumb children.

Post-IPL, channels vie to get back viewers

May 26, 2009 at 9:25 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) With the Indian Premier League (IPL) frenzy over, Hindi entertainment channels are seeking to woo back audiences with a variety of new programmes - game shows, stand-up comedies and women-oriented serials.

Rani hopes to set screen on fire in 'Hadippa'

May 1, 2009 at 8:34 AM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Rani Mukerji hit the gym with a vengeance for a toned look for 'Hadippa' with Shahid Kapur. The actress is quite happy with the outcome and feels that, like Aamir Khan, she will also set the screen on fire with her new avatar.

Heroines of the past and inspiration from 'Chai' at WIFW

March 10, 2009 at 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Be ready to watch great women of the past - Rani Lakshmibai and Chand Bibi - in today's fashion through designer Charu Parashar's modern outlook and sip a cup of 'Hi-Tea' with designer Nida Mahmood, as the two showcase their collection at the upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Asian journalist Anita Rani replaces Julia Bradbury as Watchdog host

March 3, 2009 at 4:25 PM

London, Mar 03 (ANI): Renowned Asian journalist and TV Presenter Anita Rani has replaced Watchdog's former host Julia Bradbury, after the latter was caught up in investigation about her flyer account with Virgin Atlantic.

Date problems just an excuse by actors: Sajid Nadiadwala (Interview)

December 12, 2008 at 9:09 AM

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) Bollywood producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who has hits like 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi' and 'Heyy Babyy' to his credit, says he has never faced date problems with stars but is aware that actors often use it as an excuse for not doing projects.

Promoting India-Arab cultural ties through film festival

October 27, 2008 at 12:11 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 27 (IANS) As part of a series of events to promote India-Arab cultural ties, the Indian embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is organising an Indian film festival here next month that will showcase some of the best works from Bollywood and regional Indian cinema.

Brothers get a Rakhi on their wrists on 'Raksha Bandhan'

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): Sisters across the country today tied Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers as a token of love wishing them prosperity and happiness, while the latter on their pledge to protect their sisters' honour.