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Everything you need to know about Dhule Vidya Nagari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dhule Vidya Nagari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Much ado about nose rings at Cannes

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Among things Indian that Bollywood actresses Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor flaunted at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, their bespoke nose rings, the traditional 'nath', drew immense attention. Designers believe this could set a trend of sorts among youth.

Ritu Beri gives thumbs up to Vidya, Sonam's Cannes look

May 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor may have received a mixed reaction for their red carpet appearances at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival but world renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri feels proud about their ensemble selections.

Vidya Balan to holiday in France with husband?

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who was seen walking the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, will set out for a holiday with husband Siddharth Roy Kapur in France after the movie extravaganza.

US consumer prices dip

May 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 17 (IANS/EFE) The US consumer price index dropped 0.4 percent in April, bring the 12-month inflation rate down to 1.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.

'Ghanchakkar' team gets break thanks to 'sync sound'

May 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The cast and crew of "Ghanchakkar" has managed to get a break from working on the movie thanks to sync sound. They didn't have to dub for it.

Sabyasachi wanted 'purist ethnic look' for Vidya

May 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Designer Sabyassachi Mukherjee, the man behind styling Vidya Balan's look at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, says that as "India is known as a bling country" he used a "little embellishment" to bring freshness.

Botham says Tests against Black Caps to 'baptise' England for 'packed cricketing summer' ahead

May 16, 2013 at 9:02 AM

London, May 16 (ANI): Former England Test captain Sir Ian Botham has warned England not to underestimate New Zealand during the Tests series starting on Thursday, saying that the English can count themselves lucky that they did not have slink away with their tail tucked between their legs in the last Test series against the Kiwis.

Vidya Balan stuns in Sabyasachi's lehenga-choli at Cannes

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Looking gorgeous in a maroon-black combination lehenga-choli and dupatta, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wowed with her desi look at a cocktail at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival that kickstarted Wednesday.

Gangster dramas lucky for me: Kangna Ranaut

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Himachal girl Kangna Ranaut entered filmdom with hit crime-romance "Gangster - A Love story" and the actress, whose latest release "Shootout At Wadala" also did well, feels gangster thrillers are lucky for her.

'The Great Gatsby' made us feel very grand: Carey Mulligan (Interview)

May 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The much misunderstood Daisy Buchanan was a product of her times, says Carey Mulligan, who felt real empathy for her character of the wealthy debutante in "The Great Gatsby" set in 1920s America and also "very grand" with the elaborate clothes and jewellery.

UTV brings together hit 'jodi' of Emraan, Kunal

May 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The hit pair of actor Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh will team up for a masala entertainer.

Yami Gautam concludes 'Aman Ki Aasha' (Movie Snippets)

May 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who made a successful transition to films from TV with "Vicky Donor", has completed shooting for her second movie "Aman Ki Aasha".

Three policemen killed, one injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

May 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Bastar, May 12 (ANI): Three police personnel were killed and another injured when Naxals attacked a Doordarshan TV tower in Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh's Bastar District early this morning.

Panettiere terrified by live performance

May 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Actress Hayden Panettiere, who plays the role of a country music singer in TV show "Nashville", is scared of performing live.

Rules to be followed during one night stands revealed

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Sydney, May 8 (ANI): A one night stand can be fun if both parties follow a few simple rules, experts have claimed.

Tomic's father banned by ATP for alleged assault

May 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

London, May 8 (IANS) The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was banned while ATP investigated an alleged assault of Tomic's training partner.

Sanjay Dutt's scene scrapped from 'Ghanchakkar'

May 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.

Driver of car that killed five Indo-Canadians is dead

May 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Toronto, May 7 (IANS) The driver responsible for the horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, that claimed five Indo-Canadian lives, has died.

It's Indian outfit for Sonam at Cannes

May 6, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) This is her third year at the Cannes International Film Festival and actress Sonam Kapoor plans to make a style statement in an Indian outfit at the red carpet there.

Kangna Ranaut ? gangster films' favourite moll? (With Image)

May 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kangna Ranaut has played various characters on the screen, but it seems she is getting more brownie points for playing a gangster's love interest in movies.

Delhi residents protest police inaction on missing girl

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Protesting police "inaction" in the case of a missing girl, over a hundred residents blocked roads in east Delhi and also damaged six buses, police said Saturday.

Funeral of Indo-Canadian family killed in accident held

May 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Toronto, May 4 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family, who died in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, was held Friday with hundreds of people in attendance.

Vidya, Emraan to reprise roles to promote 'Ghanchakkar'

May 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan will reprise her role to promote fun movie "Ghanchakkar", as will her co-star Emraan Hashmi.

Uday Chopra showers praise on Nargis Fakhri (Movie Snippets)

May 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Uday Chopra fuelled rumours of his link up with Nargis Fakhri by praising the "Rockstar" actress's "beautiful smile" and "amazing body".

Five Indo-Canadians die in accident, funeral Friday

May 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Toronto, May 2 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family who were killed in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, will be held Friday.

Couldn't have asked for more, Vaibhavi on 'Apna Bombay Talkies'

April 30, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, who conceptualising the song "Apna Bombay Talkies" for "Bombay Talkies", is glad to have got an opportunity to pay tribute to Indian cinema.

Lewis Hamilton begs Nicole Scherzinger not do another stint at 'X-Factor'

April 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): Lewis Hamilton has requested his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger not to do another series of 'X Factor,' as he fears that he won't be able to see her for three months if she accepts the 1.5-million-pound-deal.

Oz batsmen need to channel 'lost art of century-making' like Waugh, says Oz media

April 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Sydney, Apr 28 (ANI): Australian batsmen have lost the art of making centuries and needs to follow legendary batsman Steve Waugh's example as he embodies the lost art of marathon batting they are seeking to channel, ahead of the Ashes, according to the Australian media.

'Ghanchakkar' looks like full-on entertainer: Siddharth Roy Kapoor

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Siddharth Roy Kapoor is looking forward to actress wife Vidya Balan's film "Ghanchakkar", which he feels looks like a complete entertainer.

Why only Parambrata for 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' remake?

April 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Satish Kaushik, who is directing "Gang Of Ghosts", the Hindi remake of Bengali film "Bhooter Bhabishyat", says it was a conscious decision to keep out the original cast, and retain only Parambrata Chatterjee from it.

Top US Air Force official to step down

April 27, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Secretary of the US Air Force Michael Donley is to step down and return to private life, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced in a statement.

RAF pilots now controlling drones in Afghanistan from UK soil

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 26 (ANI): Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots operated drone missions over Afghanistan from British soil from the first time.

When Vidya asked for Aditya's autograph!

April 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) After watching "Aashiqui 2", Vidya Balan couldn't stop herself from asking her brother-in-law and actor Aditya Roy Kapoor for his autograph.

B-town celebs attend special screening of 'Aashiqui 2'

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The star cast of 'Aashiqui 2', Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, attended a special show of their upcoming movie in Mumbai.

An honour to be a part of Cannes jury: Vidya Balan

April 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has been chosen to be member of the jury panel of the 66th edition of Cannes film festival, feels honoured.

Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee to join starry Cannes jury

April 25, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, April 25 (ANI): Nicole Kidman and Oscar-winning 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee are all set to join Steven Spielberg on this year's Cannes Film Festival jury.

Russia to spend $300 mn on training special forces

April 24, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian defence ministry will allocate 10 billion roubles (about $300 million) on training programmes for special forces, the commander of the Airborne Assault Forces (VDV) said Wednesday.

Sonam to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema at Cannes

April 24, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is gearing up to join the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival, where India is the guest country.

Vidya Balan among the jury of Cannes Film Festival

April 24, 2013 at 3:01 PM

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has made one more career achievement by joining the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival. She will now share the chair with other jury members that contains big names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.

Vidya Balan joins Cannes jury panel

April 24, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan joins the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival, which has names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.

Emraan, Altaf to shoot 'Jholuram' song video for 'Ghanchakkar'

April 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi and singer Altaf Raja will shoot for a music video for the song "Jholuram" for "Ghanchakkar".

Emraan avoids unidimensional characters

April 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi might have played the role of a lover boy in several Bollywood movies in the past, but he won't opt for roles that don't have "any depth" or "logic".

'Cash stealing' BadNews bug hits Android app store

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): A bug that stoles cash by racking up charges from sending premium rate text messages has been found in Android Apps store.

Vidya Balan to change her surname?

April 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Most of Indian women change their surname post-marriage and actress Vidya Balan, who married Siddharth Roy Kapoor last year, is reportedly no different.

Vidya to shoot quirky music video for 'Ghanchakkar'

April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan will shoot a quirky music video for "Ghanchakkar", which will be dedicated to men. Director Rajkumar Gupta says women folk would relate to it

Pataky avoids dressing daughter in pink

April 15, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Sydney, April 15 (IANS) Spanish model Elsa Pataky says she hates making her daughter wear pink dresses.

Vidya, Kalki refining typical glamour doll roles: Huma

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi, who garnered positive response for her role in "Gangs Of Wasseypur", says things are changing and actors like Vidya Balan and Kalki Koechlin are refining the quintessential role of a glamour doll in the showbiz.

I would love to do a 'Delhi Belly': Aditya Roy Kapoor

April 14, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) He has his family to fall back upon during any crisis, but otherwise Aditya Roy Kapoor would like to make it big in filmdom on his own. The actor says he and his two brothers may think about working together in a movie.

April is exciting month for Siddharth Roy Kapoor

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The month of April is exciting for Siddharth Roy Kapoor as both his actor brothers have got releases this month.

Cobblers to polish work skills through varsity course

April 12, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The humble roadside cobbler has now been given an opportunity to acquire higher education, courtesy a state government initiative with the Y.B. Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), a top official said here Friday.

Drunk man throws acid at priest at Delhi temple

April 11, 2013 at 10:28 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A 25-year-old man threw acid at a priest and another man here when he was prevented from entering a temple, police said Thursday.

Chris Hemsworth's daughter likes surfboards

April 11, 2013 at 9:00 PM

New York, April 11 (IANS) Actor Chris Hemsworth says his 11-month-old daughter India Rose really likes surfboards and keeps crawling on them.

Emraan Hashmi plays Maharashtrian in 'Ghanchakkar'

April 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will play a Maharashtrian character in "Ghanchakkar", says the film's director Rajkumar Gupta.

Vidya looks back at 'conscious effort' to go modern

April 9, 2013 at 3:17 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who now makes graceful fashion statements in Indian designer suits and saris, admits she was making a "conscious effort" to be a certain way in her looks. However, that was taking her away from her real self.

Emraan to go on a cash hunt in 16 cities!

April 8, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will travel to 16 cities across the country looking for cash as part of promotional activity for his forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar". Director Raj Kumar Gupta says it would be fun to promote the funny drama in this manner.

Micromax Ninja A91 available online at Rs. 8,499

April 8, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Micromax has come up with another phone of its most sought Ninja series as it revealed Ninja A91, which is priced at Rs 8499 in India and can be ordered online with instant shipping.

No one should dare to remake 'Mother India': Vidya Balan

April 8, 2013 at 2:29 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Remaking Mehboob Khan's Oscar-nominated "Mother India" is an unachievable feat, says Vidya Balan and if someone dared attempt this, she wouldn't be a part of this.

'Ghanchakkar' was 'loud', but enjoyable for Vidya

April 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has played intense roles in films like "No One Killed Jessica" and "Kahaani," will now be seen in a very loud and colourful avatar in "Ghanchakkar". She says she enjoyed the experience.

I'd never make sequel just for money: Abhishek Chaubey

April 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) At a time when sequels are trending in a big way in the film industry, "Dedh Ishqiya" director Abhishek Chaubey says he didn't plan "Ishqiya" part two to cash in on commercial viability of the original.

'Pakistan is fake'- Katju

April 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Hyderabad, Apr 7 (ANI): Katju also said that today an overwhelming majority of Hindus and Muslims were "communal", this was not the scenario a century ago.

Vidya Balan hopes for reduction of Sanjay Dutt's sentence

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (ANI): National award winning actress Vidya Balan hopes that fellow actor Sanjay Dutt's sentence of five years for possession of arms will be reduced.

Chris Hemsworth and bros 'great' with women, says wife

April 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Washington, April 7 (ANI): Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky has revealed that her husband and his brothers Luke and Liam are absolute gentlemen went it comes to handling women, despite their 'tough and manly' appearance.

Liam, Chris good with women, says Elsa Pataky

April 7, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Los Angeles, April 7 (IANS) Spanish model Elsa Pataky, who is married to actor Chris Hemsworth, says her husband and brother-in-law Liam are very good with women.

Ekta Kapoor again gears up for a biopic

April 6, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) After tasting the success of a biopic film with "The Dirty Picture", inspired by the life of late southern sex symbol Silk Smitha, producer Ekta Kapoor is gearing up to begin work on another biopic soon.

Not a fan of T20, says 'Kahaani' actor

April 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Actor Abir Chatterjee, who played Vidya Balan's husband in "Kahaani", Friday said T20 cricket matches are not his cup of tea.

One police officer dies every day in China

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Beijing, April 3 (IANS) At least one police officer has died on duty and nine have been injured every day on average for the last five years, making the job one of the most dangerous in China, said authorities.

One song, many international locations

April 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) One of the songs in upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Woo" will be shot in as many international locales as never heard before. Since it's a soothing romantic duet, the makers are likely to film it in European countries like Switzerland and Norway.

Vidya, Emraan to promote 'Ghanchakkar' in local trains

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Mumbai local trains play an important role in Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Ghanchakkar", so the makers have decided to promote the film in local trains.

Vidya was Agnihotri's first choice for women empowerment film

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to make a film on women's empowerment for T Series, was keen to sign Vidya Balan for the lead role.

Delhi Police now face ire over French circus

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) More than 2,000 people, including children, from the capital and the National Capital Region (NCR) were denied entry at the French trapeze theatre "Flying Angels" at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late Sunday.

Busty Shakira makes fans `go mad` in Paris

March 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Shakira's fans went crazy on the streets of Paris as they clambered to catch a glimpse of the singer when she arrived there to launch her perfume.

Busty Shakira makes fans 'go mad' in Paris

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, Mar 29 (ANI): Shakira's fans went crazy on the streets of Paris as they clambered to catch a glimpse of the singer when she arrived there to launch her perfume.

Independent filmmakers need support: Rajkumar

March 28, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Director Rajkumar Gupta feels that independent filmmakers, who are successfully telling their stories on the big screen, need some support from the industry and adds that such help can also pave the way for upcoming talent.

Russia, NATO to discuss Afghanistan bases

March 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Moscow, March 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian defence officials and NATO representatives will discuss the creation of army maintenance bases in Afghanistan in May, a defence ministry official said.

'Raanjhanaa' makes way for 'Ghanchakkar'? (With Image)

March 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Instead of Dhanush-Sonam Kapoor starrer "Raanjhanaa", Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi's "Ghanchakkar" will reportedly hit the screens June 28.

Dhule cop attacked by corporator's sons

March 27, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Dhule, March 27 (IANS) Ten days after a policeman was beaten up by several Maharashtra legislators in the state assembly complex, another policeman was attacked by the sons of a former corporator in Dhule, police said here Wednesday.

'Ghanchakkar' trailer to be released digitally

March 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta's much awaited film "Ghanchkaaar" will have its trailer launched digitally on Thursday.

Kunal Roy Kapoor to direct social satire

March 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Actor-director Kunal Roy Kapoor, who is gearing up for "Nautanki Saala" release, is scripting his second film as a director and says it will be a social satire.

It does seem a bit unreal: Usha Jadhav on National Award

March 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Usha Jadhav, who started her career in cinema with a small role in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Traffic Signal", has come a long way in just six years. Today she stares at the National Award for best actress for her work in Marathi film "Dhag" with some disbelief and a lot of gratitude.

Andy Murray's pooches get VIP passes for Miami Open

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 26 (ANI): Andy Murray has received official VIP tournament passes for his dogs for the Miami Open.

Vidya Malvade felt like dancing in bridal outfit

March 25, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Malvade, who walked the ramp for designers Farah and Firdos Monday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says the bridal outfit was so light that she could have danced in it.

Vidya's 'Ghanchakkar' fashion puts designer in dilemma

March 25, 2013 at 1:46 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.

Vidya's 'Ghanchakkar' fashion puts designer in dilemma

March 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.

Madhuri congratulates Birju Maharaj (Movie Snippets)

March 21, 2013 at 5:37 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to congratulate Birju Maharaj for winning a National Award this year.

'Gangnam style' deal worth it: Vashu Bhagnani

March 21, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Producer Vashu Bhagnani negotiated for months to get the rights of Korean singer Psy's hit number "Gangnam style" for his Hindi film "Rangrezz". But seeing his son Jackky's performance in the film, the father feels it was all worth it.

Himachal issues over 51 lakh Aadhaar cards

March 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Shimla, March 20 (IANS) A total of 51,94,552 Aadhaar cards have been generated in Himachal Pradesh by the Unique Identification Authority of India, the assembly was told Wednesday.

Femina awards country's women achievers

March 20, 2013 at 12:42 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Mary Kom, Shabani Azmi, Nandita Das, Vidya Balan, Lisa Haydon and Sakshi Tanwar - such celebrated 'women of worth' of the country, and more were felicitated for their work done in their respective fields, at the L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2013 here.

Lot to learn from Farhan: Vidya Balan

March 20, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who has lost weight for her new film "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", says it is a different learning experience to share the frame with someone as multi-talented as Farhan Akhtar, who is a writer, actor, director and producer.

Appreciation makes the effort worth it: Sujoy Ghosh

March 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Director Sujoy Ghosh, who has won the National award for best screenplay for his film "Kahaani", says the prestigious honour is an appreciation which makes the effort worth it.

Bombay High Court ex-judge to probe Dhule riots

March 18, 2013 at 10:33 PM

Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) The Bombay High Court's retired judge Shrikant Malte will conduct an inquiry into the communal riots in Dhule in north Maharashtra that left six people dead in January this year.

Himachal BJP, Congress clash over anti-hail guns

March 18, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Shimla, March 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Monday saw a war of words and wits between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP over the effectiveness of anti-hail guns to protect crops and apple trees.

Namrata Rao 'overjoyed' at National Award for 'Kahaani'

March 18, 2013 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Namrata Rao is very overwhelmed to win the National Award for the best editor for "Kahaani".

Forget Hatha, Ashtanga and Bikram! Try Troga - the latest form of yoga

March 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Sydney, March 14 (ANI): A new form of yoga, nicknamed Troga, will be launching in Australia next week.

Emraan to show bare body in 'Ghanchakkar'

March 13, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) After doing kissing scenes, now Emraan Hashmi will shed clothes for a scene in his upcoming film "Ghanchakkar".

'Tattered' Oz cricket needed sacking fiasco to wake up from slumber

March 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): Australian cricket desperately needed a crisis like the sacking of four players from the squad facing India in the third Test match in Mohali to rescue it from the immeasurable mesh of mediocrity, according to sports journalist, Robert Craddock.

Katie Price's new hubby mistaken for 'armed intruder'

March 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

London, March 11(ANI): Security guards at Katie Price's home rang 999 after spotting an "armed intruder" - only to find it was the model's new husband.

Special promotion for Vidya's look in 'Ghanchakkar'

March 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) National Award winning actress Vidya Balan will be seen in an altogether new look in her upcoming comedy "Ghanchakkar" and director Rajkumar Gupta has designed a special promotional campaign around this.

Vidya Balan re-elected as Brand Ambassador of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

March 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Vidya Balan is all set to serve as the Brand Ambassador of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the second time in a row.

I can't carry film on my shoulders: Esha

March 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Three-film old Esha Gupta says that unlike Vidya Balan, she is not in a position to carry an entire movie on her shoulders.

63 trafficked kids rescued in China

March 10, 2013 at 6:35 AM

Beijing, March 10 (IANS) A total of 63 children and 14 women have been rescued in China during a cross-provincial anti-human trafficking drive, the government said.