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Everything you need to know about Ganesh Ganj Po: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Have no limitations as an actor: Pooja Gupta

May 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gupta, who is gearing up for her next film "Shortcut Romeo", says as an actress she doesn't have any limitations.

CM, his predecessor spar over corruption (Himachal Newsletter)

May 11, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Shimla, May 11 (IANS) Less than a fortnight after Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh directed the investigating agencies to speed up their probe on charges of corruption against the previous BJP regime, a verbal spat is on between him and arch rival and predecessor, Prem Kumar Dhumal.

Ameesha to flaunt 'desi' look at Cannes red carpet

May 6, 2013 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel, who is set for her maiden appearance at the Cannes International Film Festival, will flaunt Indian attire by Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra on the red carpet there.

Aubergine worshipped as 'reincarnation of Lord Ganesha' in England

May 5, 2013 at 10:28 AM

London, May 05 (ANI): Dozens of worshipers are flocking to a makeshift shrine in Leicester to pray to an aubergine that resembles a Hindu god- Lord Ganesha.

Tanishq to invest Rs.1,000 crore to expand retail network

May 4, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) India's largest jewellery retail chain Tanishq, part of Titan Industries, Saturday said it will invest more than Rs.1,000 crore this fiscal in opening new stores across the country.

Expatriate Indians throng film awards show in Qatar

May 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Dubai, May 4 (IANS) The inaugural Pearl Awards function, organised by Matrix Media and the Kerala Film Producers Association, was held at West End Park near the industrial area of Qatari capital Doha.

CPI-M expels member for having links with Saradha Group

May 4, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, May 4 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist Saturday announced that it has expelled Ganesh Dey, a party member, who was quizzed by police in connection with the chit fund scam, for maintaining links with the tainted Saradha Group.

Can't fool audiences with cliched humour: Ganesh

April 30, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Producer-turned-actor V.T.V. Ganesh, who is busy wrapping up his upcoming Tamil production venture "Inga Enna Solludhu", says comedy can click at the box office at any time of the year provided it is entertaining and fresh.

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik bags another laurel

April 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) India's noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the "Moscow choice prize" in Russia with a 12 feet creation of the Hindu elephant god Ganesha, who he says is a symbol of world peace.

Nakul Jaidev prefers one hit over 10 flops (WIth Image)

April 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Tamil actor Nakul Jaidev has done just seven films in a decade and says he believes in quality and not quantity.

Is a fifth Kerala Congress on the anvil?

April 24, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) In Kerala where politics revolves around various allies of the rival fronts, three of four factions of the Kerala Congress have been in the news for some time now. There is the possibility of a fifth faction coming into existence ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Hiding mental ailment costs suicide victim's kin dear

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Offering relief to the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), the apex consumer court has overturned the Rajasthan consumer commission's judgment directing the company to pay the claim after the suicide of a woman whose mental sickness was not disclosed by her husband when buying the policy.

Business analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet focuses on African market

April 19, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Business analytics and technology services company Dun & Bradstreet Technology and Data Services is focusing on African, Middle East and South Asian markets for its banking analytical solutions, said a top company official.

Man, Class 12 student commit suicide in Delhi

April 17, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) In two separate incidents, a 30-year-old man and a Class 12 student committed suicide by hanging themselves in the capital, police said Wednesday.

Prasanna missed remarrying Sneha in 'Kalyana Samayal Saadham'

April 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan, who plays a bridegroom in the upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" (KSS) -- a story about a big fat south Indian wedding, says he missed remarrying his wife-cum-actor Sneha on screen.

Former Kerala minister files for divorce

April 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Former Kerala minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, who quit the ministry over allegations of causing domestic violence, and his wife have finally sought divorce.

Lizards out of reach, goats may salvage Goa's ghumat

April 7, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Panaji, April 7 (IANS) Stringent wildlife laws are hammering long, legal nails into the coffin of one of Goa's very few indigenous musical instruments, the ghumat. Could goats be an alternative to the monitor lizard, whose tough treated skin is stretched taut across the mouth of the ghumat, which is actually a unqiuely designed clay-pot?

A hectic week in Kerala politics (Kerala Newsletter)

April 6, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) It was a hectic week for all those who matter in Kerala politics. Film-star-turned-politician K.B. Ganesh Kumar was Monday forced to quit the Oommen Chandy government as forest minister after his estranged wife accused him of domestic violence. The issue took precedence over Saudi Arabia's new labour policy that poses a threat to the half-a-million Keralites who work in that country.

Chandy warns CPI-M against 'politicising' family issues

April 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Friday asked the opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) not to "politicise" family issues, warning it of a "heavy price".

'Baadshah' will speak for itself: Producer

April 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday.

Junior NTR pays tribute to grandpa in 'Baadshah'

April 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao junior, commonly known as junior NTR, will pay tribute to his grandfather by grooving to several old hits of Senior NTR in upcoming action-drama "Baadshah".

Kerala government flays opposition unruliness

April 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 (IANS) The Oommen Chandy government Wednesday flayed the Left opposition for its "unruly behaviour" on the floor of the Kerala assembly.

Hectic discussions in Congress to fill Ganesh's portfolio

April 2, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) Hours after Kerala Forests Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar resigned, hectic discussions began in the Congress on his replacement as one of its members will possibly fill the vacant post and this may also lead to a reshuffle of portfolios.

Kerala: Minister accused of domestic violence resigned

April 2, 2013 at 10:58 AM

In a major development in the state, Kerala's Forest Minister K.B.Ganesh Kumar handed over his resignation to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy after his estranged wife accused him of ill-treatment.

Minister accused of domestic violence resigned in Kerala

April 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

In a major development in the state, Kerala's Forest Minister K.B.Ganesh Kumar handed over his resignation to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy after his estranged wife accused him of ill-treatment.

Uproar in Kerala assembly over ex-minister's domestic violence

April 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) The Kerala assembly Tuesday witnessed angry scenes over the way Chief Minister Oommen Chandy handled the complaint of the wife of his former cabinet colleague K.B. Ganesh Kumar.

Uproar in Kerala assembly over KB Ganesh Kumar's resignation

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (ANI): The Kerala Assembly was on Tuesday adjourned after an uproar over the resignation of Forest Minister KB Ganesh Kumar whose wife had accused him of physically abusing her, as well as having an extra-marital affair.

Kerala minister resigns following domestic violence complaint by wife

April 2, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 2 (ANI): Kerala's Forest Minister K.B.Ganesh Kumar has resigned following the filing of a police complaint by his wife alleging domestic violence.

Kerala minister quits over domestic violence allegation (Round Up)

April 2, 2013 at 1:00 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) Kerala's State Forest and Sports Minister K.B.Ganesh Kumar handed over his resignation to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy late Monday night after his estranged wife accused him of ill-treatment.

Chandy cheated me by ignoring complaint against husband: Minister's wife

April 1, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) The estranged wife of a Kerala minister Monday accused Chief Minister Oommen Chandy of "cheating" her by not accepting her complaint of domestic violence by her husband who is now moving to divorce her. Chandy dismissed the charge.

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga: Watch without expectation (Tamil Movie Review)

March 30, 2013 at 1:06 PM

Film: Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga

(After 12) Father-son clash haunts Chandy government (Kerala Newsletter)

March 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 (IANS) One's heard of fathers bending over backwards to promote their sons, but here's a curious case of a father hell bent on getting his son booted out of Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy's cabinet on disciplinary grounds.

Enjoyed playing bride, says actress Lekha Washington

March 21, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Chennai, March 21 (IANS) Actress Lekha Washington, known for playing offbeat roles, says she enjoyed playing a bride in upcoming Tamil romantic-comedy "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" (KSS), a story about the chaos of a big fat south Indian wedding.

Use renewable sources of energy, says Abdullah

March 20, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Wednesday called for making extensive use of renewable sources of energy to reduce the country's dependence on conventional sources.

Fan dies at 'Baadshah' audio launch stampede

March 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) What was supposed to be a gala evening turned sorrowful when a fan lost his life in a stampede at the audio launch of Junior NTR starrer Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" here Sunday.

Kerala budget to be presented on Friday

March 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 (IANS) The forthcoming budget session of the Kerala assembly is set to begin Friday. State Finance Minister K.M. Mani is set to present his 11th budget.

Ganesh Pyne: The king of dark imagery (Obituary)

March 12, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Painter Ganesh Pyne was one of the greatest exponents of the Bengal School of art, whose dark and brooding imagery got him international fame, premium prices and substantial influence among contemporaries and juniors in India through the decades.

Painter Ganesh Pyne dead

March 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Acclaimed painter Ganesh Payne died following cardiac arrest here Monday, family sources Tuesday said. He was 76.

Kerala to have new zoo

March 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Thrissur (Kerala), March 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will lay the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art zoo at Puthoor near here Saturday.

Parrikar government turns one: king of u-turns? (Goa Newsletter)

March 9, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Panaji, March 9 (IANS) If Goa has been bracing for a breath of fresh air with the toppling by the BJP of the corruption-ridden Digambar Kamat-led Congress regime in the assembly elections a year ago, the zephyr is simply not wafting in.

'Knowledge management key in corporate agenda'

March 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Knowledge management has become a key item on the corporate agenda and is increasingly seen as an enabler fostering an organisation's ability to innovate, industrialists said here Thursday.

Now, Ganesh Kumar faces charges from wife (Malayalam movie Snippets)(With Images)

March 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 (IANS) Minister for Forest, Sports and Cinema K.B. Ganesh Kumar has landed in fresh trouble after his wife Yamini Thankachy complained against him of physically assaulting her.

Truce between George, Kumar after Kerala UDF meeting

March 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 (IANS) Kerala's chief whip P.C. George and Forest Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar seemed to have reached a temporary truce Thursday after the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) met here over the sleaze charges against the latter.

'Baadshah' audio rights with Aditya Music

March 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The audio rights of Junior NTR's upcoming Telugu action film "Baadshah" have been acquired by Aditya Music.

Congress seeks time-bound probe into Himachal phone-tapping

March 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Shimla, March 5 (IANS) The Congress in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday demanded a speedy probe into the mass phone-tapping of politicians and government officials during the previous BJP regime.

CPI-M seeks action against Kerala minister for sleaze

March 4, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 (IANS) The CPI-M Monday demanded that Chief Minister Oommen Chandy act against state Minister of Forests and Cinema K.B. Ganesh Kumar who was allegedly beaten up by his lover's husband.

Kerala minister faces sleaze charge

March 3, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) Chief whip in the Kerala assembly P.C. George Sunday asked state Cinema and Forests Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar to quit after he was allegedly beaten up by his lover's husband.

Daler Mehndi sings Telugu number again

February 28, 2013 at 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Bhangra king Daler Mehndi has recorded a new Telugu song for NTR Junior-starrer "Baadshah".

Naxals persuade school children to join their outfits in Jharkhand

February 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Feb.25 (ANI): Tribal children in Jharkhand are continued to be misled by the red rebels to strengthen their numbers and to use them as human shields.

Karunakaran's image cannot be sullied: Muraleedharan

February 23, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (IANS) Each time the state film awards are announced in Kerala, a round of controversy follows. This time is no different, and former chief minister K. Karunakaran's name has been dragged into the controversy.

With 'ABCD...' sequel, there's pressure to surpass set standards: Remo

February 18, 2013 at 12:56 PM

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza, whose directorial venture "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance" did decent business at the box office, says that with a sequel in the offing there's pressure on him to surpass the set standards.

Father wants son out of Kerala cabinet

February 12, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (IANS) Kerala Congress (Pillai) leader R. Balakrishna Pillai Tuesday asked Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to drop his (Pillai's) son and minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar from the cabinet.

Sundar C's pace of work impresses Siddharth

February 12, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Southern actor Siddharth Suryanarayan, currently busy filming for upcoming Tamil comedy "Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru", is taken aback by the pace at which the film is shaping up.

'ABCD...' mints over Rs.19 crore during weekend

February 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza's "ABCD - Any Body Can Dance", the country's first 3D dance film, has got the thumbs up from the viewers. It collected Rs.19.5 crore in its opening weekend at the domestic box-office.

Prabhudeva to hike his price post 'ABCD' success

February 9, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Actor-director Prabhudeva, whose film "ABCD" has opened with an outstanding collection, says now he will hike his price as an actor.

Siva's next film to be produced by Bandla Ganesh

February 9, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) Director Koratala Siva, whose debut Telugu film "Mirchi" released Friday, has confirmed his next Telugu film will be produced by Bandla Ganesh Babu.

'Anybody Can Dance': Dances all the way, nothing else grooves (IANS Hindi Film Review)

February 9, 2013 at 12:03 AM

Film: Anybody Can Dance(ABCD); Starring: Prabhu Deva, Kay Kay Menon, Ganesh Acharya; Directed by Remo D'Souza; Rating: ***

Remo likely to make sequel to 'ABCD'

February 8, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) UTV Motion Pictures has signed a two-film contract with Remo D'Souza and one of them could be a sequel to his just realsed 3D dance film "ABCD - Anybody Can Dance".

I'm ashamed of Rs.100 crore game: Kay Kay Menon

February 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Versatile actor Kay Kay Menon says he is ashamed that there is no cinema left and it's only about box office business and big numbers.

American actress Lauren wants to take Bollywood dance to US

February 4, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) International dance reality show winner Lauren Gottlieb is "in love with Bollywood" and wants to popularise Bollywood dance in the US with her debut Hindi movie Remo D'Souza-directed "ABCD - Anybody Can Dance".

Prabhudheva not an interfering actor

February 3, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) When he is an actor, he just acts, says choreographer-turned-director Prabhudheva who never interfered while shooting for Remo D'Souza's "ABCD - Any Body Can Dance", a 3D dance move coming out Friday.

Murthy, Sujith lead Full Throttle sweep

February 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Mysore, Feb 2 (IANS) Bangalore's driver-navigator pair of Chidanand Murthy and Sujith Kumar BS led a team Tata Motors Full Throttle sweep as they won the Overall and Pro-Stock titles in the sixth and concluding round of the FMSCI-JK Tyre Indian National TSD Rally Championship here Saturday.

Remo uses 'Aa re pritam pyaare' in 'ABCD'

February 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza has used chartbuster "Aa re pritam pyaare" from the film "Rowdy Rathore", in his new film "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance". He says it will be shown in the movie with a new twist.

Dharmesh brushed up acting skills in bathroom!

January 30, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Reality show contestant and dancer Dharmesh, who makes his acting debut with "ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance", says he had a habit of imitating a lot of actors in his bathroom and that is something that helped him face the camera.

Remo to appeal for National Dance Day

January 29, 2013 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza, whose film "ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance" is ready for release, has decided to meet government officials to appeal for a National Dance Day.

Prabhudheva's hologram to help promote 'ABCD...'

January 22, 2013 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Owing to his tight working schedule, actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva will undertake the overseas promotion of his upcoming film 3D dance film "ABCD: Any Body Can Dance", with the help of a hologram.

Remo planning to perform at Maha Kumbh

January 21, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) A dance performance at the ongoing Maha Kumbh? If choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza has his way, he will perform with his dance troupe in Aallahabad in Uttar Pradesh soon.

Odisha artist to carve snow Ganesh in Japan

January 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Sunday said he would create a sculpture of Lord Ganesh on snow in Japan next month.

50 dance forms in 'ABCD'! (Movie Snippets)

January 17, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Songs-and-dances are a routine feature in Bollywood, but would you expect a melange of around 50 dance forms in one film? Remo D'Souza's forthcoming film "ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance" offers just that.

'Baadshah' final schedule from Jan 16: Telugu producer

January 15, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) The final leg of shooting of Telugu action-romantic "Baadshah", starring Junior Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), will begin Wednesday, says producer Bandla Ganesh. If all goes well, the film is likely to hit screens April 5.

Remo to perform at Maha Kumbh

January 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) The team of "ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance" will perform at the Maha Kumbh as a promotional activity for the film. Director Remo D'Souza says they will perform on a devotional song.

Nepal hands over 12,000 schools to people

January 8, 2013 at 1:27 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 8 (IANS) Nepal's education department has handed over more than 12,000 government schools to the people in the past 10 years, an official said Tuesday.

Remo to copyright dance sequences from 'ABCD...'

January 6, 2013 at 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza has decided to copyright certain dance steps used in the song "Bezubaan" from his forthcoming directorial venture "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", to prevent infringement.

'Table No.21' - surprisingly taut thriller (IANS Movie Review)

January 5, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Film: "Table No.21"; Cast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Tena Desae, Paresh Rawal; Directed by Aditya Dutta; Rating: ***

Got goosebumps on first day of shoot: Salman Yusuff Khan

December 31, 2012 at 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-actor Salman Yusuff Khan, who is making his silver screen debut with Remo D'Souza's "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", says he got goosebumps after seeing his name on a huge vanity van on the first day of shoot.

Thousands mourn gang-rape victim's death in Bangalore

December 29, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Bangalore, Dec 29 (IANS) Thousands of people from all walks of life, including young and old, men and women and boys and girls descended at the Freedom Park in the city centre Saturday to mourn the death of the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim in Singapore earlier in the day.

'ABCD' promotional tour to start from Bangalore

December 29, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 29 (IANS) The promotional multi-city tour for the movie "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", which was supposed to start from New Delhi, will now take off from Bangalore for the sake of injured choreographer-turned-actor Salman Yusuff Khan.

Myanmar invites India to invest in infrastructure, power

December 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Myanmar offers great opportunities for Indian business community to invest in infrastructure and power projects, visiting Myanmar President U. Thein Sein said here Friday.

Nothing inaccurate in 'Midnight's Children': Deepa Mehta

December 19, 2012 at 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Deepa Mehta has received flak for showing former prime minister Indira Gandhi in "poor light" as well as for using the country's map without Jammu and Kashmir in "Midnight's Children". But she assures the movie has nothing "historically inaccurate", and that she will make the necessary changes to the map.

India, Pakistan to clash in final of T20 for blind

December 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

Bangalore, Dec 12 (IANS) Arch rivals India and Pakistan will clash in the T20 World Cup for the sightless Thursday as both teams cruised through semi-finals Wednesday, beating Sri Lanka and England respectively at the Central College ground here.

Rs.21 crore sports projects getting ready in Kerala

December 10, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (IANS) In probably the single largest initiative for setting up of sports infrastructure in the country, Kerala has set an example by giving the nod for 84 various sports projects across multiple educational institutions and resident associations in the state costing Rs.21 crore.

Prabhudheva a friend, companion on 'ABCD...' sets: Salman Yusuff Khan

December 9, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-actor Salman Yusuff Khan, who is making his silver screen debut with Remo D'Souza's "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance", says working with Prabhudheva was a dream come true.

Growing Israeli passion for business with India

December 9, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 9 (IANS) Anat Bernstein-Reich wears many hats - lawyer, businesswoman, educator, journalist. But admittedly her passion is India.

'Giving vintage camera to Mohanlal will set bad precedent'

December 8, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 8 (IANS) If the Kerala government hands over to Malayalam filmstar Mohanlal the camera with which his first shot was taken, it will set a bad precedent and invite more pleas seeking release of state memorabilia, politicians and film veterans said Saturday.

Why Remo chose to go 3D with ABCD

December 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Choreographer-director Remo D'Souza says he chose to make his dance film "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance" in 3D because he wanted to portray a very common thing as dance in a very special manner.

Remo plans sequel to 'ABCD' with Prabhudheva

December 5, 2012 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Remo D'Souza's "ABCD - AnyBody Can Dance" is yet to hit theatres, but the choreographer-director is already planning a sequel for the movie. He says it will definitely feature ace dancer Prabhudheva in a key role.

India-based MphasiS set to acquire US firm

December 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Dec 5 (IANS) India-based global services provider, MphasiS, a Hewlett Packard (HP) company, is set to acquire Digital Risk, America's largest independent provider of mortgage risk, compliance and transaction management solutions.

MphasiS, Digital Risk deal to be through by next month

December 4, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) Digital Risk, America's largest independent provider of mortgage risk, compliance and transaction management solutions, is set to be acquired by India-based global services provider, MphasiS, a Hewlett Packard (HP) company.

Young choreographers bringing newness, says Prabhudheva

December 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ace actor-choreographer Prabhudheva, who has been wooing the audience with his fine and flexible dance skills for over two decades, says it is good to see young blood infusing freshness into movie choreography.

Official Trailer of Anybody Can Dance released: Superb dance by Prabhu Deva

November 28, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Official trailer of much awaited dance based film of Remo D Souza "Anybody Can Dance" has finally been released.

Speaking Hindi was test for me: Prabhudheva

November 28, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, Nov 28 (IANS) Actor?filmmaker Prabhudheva has dubbed in Hindi for the 3D dance film "ABCD ? AnyBody Can Dance" and says it was really tough.

Film fest, dance, night marches at One Billion Rising

November 27, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) A bouquet of films from India and abroad, highlighting the trials and tribulations and triumphs of women against oppression, will be screened Jan 4?6 as part of the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign at the Rotary Sadan here.

Remo pays tribute to evergreen icons in 'ABCD' promo

November 27, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Choreographer?director Remo D'Souza will pay tribute to evergreen actors like Dev Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra in the first promo of "ABCD ? AnyBody Can Dance". He will perform their signature dance moves.

Nepalese craftsmen convert Mt-Everest trash into art and sculpture

November 22, 2012 at 4:50 PM

London, Nov. 22 (ANI): Nepalese artists have converted eight tones of litter left on Mount Everest into 75 works of art.

'ABCD' has turned out really well: Ganesh Acharya

November 20, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 20 (IANS) Choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who features in "ABCD ? AnyBody Can Dance", says that the film has turned out to be really good and will benefit its director Remo D'Souza.

11 injured in clash at Delhi gurdwara

November 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A clash between two factions at a Delhi gurdwara Thursday morning left 11 people injured, including two seriously, police said.

Buyers, sellers and tourists gather at Bateshwar in UP as cattle fair kicks off

November 11, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Bateshwar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 11 (ANI): Nine-day long Bateshwar cattle fair kicks off in Bateshwar, Uttar Pradesh, which attracts buyers, sellers and tourists in large number.

Sonia to inaugurate coach factory in Rae Bareily

November 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the Rail Coach factory in her parliamentary constituency Rae Bareily Nov 7, a railway official said Saturday.

Rajasthan woman branded witch, killed by nephew

November 2, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Jaipur, Nov 2 (IANS) A woman in a Rajasthan village was branded a witch and knifed to death by her nephew who also injured her 10-year-old grandson, police said Friday.

Remo to host dance workshops across 16 cities

November 1, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza is set to organise dance workshops across 16 cities as part of the promotional campaign for his new film "Any Body Can Dance" (ABCD).