Everything you need to know about Maya Puri: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Maya Puri: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Saturday said he has returned a piece of land the state government had allotted him in Odisha as he was not allowed to construct on it.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the Danish 'grand prize' at the 2nd Copenhagen International Sand sculpture festival 2013 for his 15-foot coloured sand sculpture created on the "Go green, Save Earth" theme.
Puri (Odisha), May 19 (IANS) An Odisha policeman was suspended for his nexus with a murder suspect who was trying to evade arrest, police said Sunday.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The "whole culture" is one of surveillance, says US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair whose bangles recently set off a security alarm at the New York airport.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah marvels at the US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair's positive attitude and her perseverance to "experiment" with different styles of filmmaking.
Film: "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"; Cast: Riz Ahmed, Shabana Azmi, Om Puri, Kate Hudson, Kiefer Sutherland, Liev Schreiber, Martin Donovan, Nelsan Ellis, Imaad Shah, Adil Hussain, Haluk Bilginer and Meesha Shafi; Director: Mira Nair; Rating: ** 1/2
Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Actress Uma Thurman, who gave birth to her third child in July last year, wants to get back to work as she wants to strike a balance between her personal and professional life.
New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Internationally acclaimed director Mira Nair will be felicitated with the prestigious German Film Award for Peace - The Bridge 2013 for her upcoming film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'.
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor admits his "father made a living out of making remakes" and that he would love to be a part of the kind of cinema made by his father Boney Kapoor.
Washington, May 8 (ANI): 56 per cent of Americans trust Clint Eastwood, compared with the 45 percent who trust President Barack Obama, a new survey has revealed.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Acclaimed US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair said the audience shouldn't confuse "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" with a 9/11 story as the event is only a game-changer in her movie.
Hyderab May 7 (IANS) Southern actor Sundeep Kishan turned 26 Tuesday and he has planned to spend quality time with family in the morning and gear up for the biggest audio launch of his career in the evening here.
Melbourne, May 07(ANI): Formula One ace, Lewis Hamilton, was spotted showing off his new David Beckham style back tattoo while sunbathing at a friend's home with his pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, in Malibu, California.
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.
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The clock is ticking away for an Indian-origin professor at Stanford who is suffering from leukaemia and is desperately waiting for a bone marrow donor match.
Washington, April 26 (ANI): Finding from new excavations at Ceibal, an ancient Maya site in Guatemala, have challenged the two prevailing theories on how early Maya civilization began, suggesting its origins are more complex than previously thought.
Film: "Iron Man 3"; Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rebecca Hall, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany (voice), Jon Favreau, Ty Simpkins; Director: Shane Black; Rating: ***
Bhubaneswar, April 25 (IANS) Describing as "unacceptable" the recent incidents of child rapes and brutal assaults on women in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday called for introspection at the "repeated failure to ensure safety" and said solutions must be found.
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday arrived here on his first visit to Odisha after assuming the nation's highest post, a state official said.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A six-year-old girl was raped by a juvenile neighbour in the national capital, police said Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, April 24 (IANS) A man in Odisha, who had been released from jail six months ago and faces several criminal cases, has been arrested for allegedly molesting his 14-year-old daughter over several months and attempting to rape her, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Odisha on April 24 and 25.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Members Monday sought more stringent laws following the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl here and asked the government to call an all-party meeting for the purpose, even as some parties pushed for the death penalty in such cases.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) US-based Indian filmmaker Mira Nair says she decided to make "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" after her Pakistan visit.
Mexico City, April 19 (IANS/EFE) Police found 14 thoroughbreds at an illegal drug lab in Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico, and arrested four suspects, officials said.
Film: "Lessons In Forgetting"; Cast: Adil Hussain, Amey Wagh, Bhanu Prakash, Veena Sajnani, Uttara Baokar, Roshni Achreja, Maya Tideman, Raaghav Chanana, Karan Nair, Anuja Vaidya, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Parthiv Shah, Sukitha Aiyar; Director: Unni Vijayan; Rating: ***
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Carbon dating of a wooden beam from a Guatemalan temple has confirmed the end date of the Mayan Long Count calendar.
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) India has made a strong case for reform of the UN Security Council, saying that while 80 more countries have joined the UN in the past 50 years the council has not undergone the slightest change, terming this an "unnatural situation of stagnation" in a dynamic international environment.
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) India has made a strong case for reforming the UN Security Council, saying that while 80 more countries have joined the UN in the past 50 years the Council has not undergone the slightest change, terming this an "unnatural situation of stagnation" in a dynamic international environment.
United Nations, April 17 (IANS) Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji has taken over as India's Permanent Representative at the UN, succeeding Hardeep Singh Puri who demitted office Feb 28.
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Tuesday demanded that president's rule be imposed in the state.
New Delhi, April 16 (ANI): Kate Hudson, who features in Mira Nair's upcoming film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist', has revealed that the director used to take utmost care of her on the set of the film.
Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Kaajal Vashisht, who is making her debut in southern cinema with the upcoming Telugu romantic-drama "Iddarammayilatho", is certain that she won't do item numbers as her focus is on performance-based roles.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) On the professional front, television actress Preeti Puri is trying comedy for the first time in "Aaj Ki Housewife Hai Sab Jaanti Hai" -- and in personal life, she is gearing up to experience motherhood.
Washington, April 12(ANI): One of the Mayan calendars, the Maya Long Count, is empirically calibrated to the modern European calendar, according to an international team of researchers.
Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati received a shot in the arm Thursday when an old associate and Dalit leader R.K. Chowdhary joined the party after a gap of 12 years.
New Delhi, April 11(ANI): Internationally acclaimed director Mira Nair who's much awaited film, 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' is all set to release in India, recently revealed how Kate Hudson became the ultimate choice to play the role of Erica in her film.
Colombo, April 10 (IANS) Sri Lanka Wednesday blamed India for the Tamil separatist war which dragged for 30 years on the island.
Film: "Commando"; Music Director: Mannan Shah; Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Daler Mehendi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Dhruv Sangari; Rating: ***1/2
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Due to logistical issues, Mira Nair faced an uphill task to recreate Lahore in Delhi,when she planned to shoot parts of her upcoming film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' in Pakistan.
New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): Due to logistical issues, Mira Nair faced an uphill task to recreate Lahore in Delhi,when she planned to shoot parts of her upcoming film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' in Pakistan.
Guatemala City, April 9 (IANS/EFE) Guatemala will advertise the country as a destination for foreign visitors with the aim of boosting the economy.
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid says he got along well with Mira Nair, who adapted his novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" into a movie.
Los Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Mira Nair says actress Kate Hudson was her first choice to play Erica in "The Reluctant Fundamentalist".
Washington, April 3 (ANI): A team of chemists from the University of Valencia and the Polythecnic University of Valencia (Spain) have come up with a new hypothesis about how Maya Blue, a highly-resistant pigment used for centuries in Mesoamerica, was prepared.
Los Angeles, April 2 (IANS) Actor Liev Schreibe, who plays an American journalist in Mira Nair's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", says the urge to work with the US-based Indian filmmaker was the first attraction for him to sign the movie.
Bhubaneswar, March 28 (IANS) The East Coast Railway Thursday said it will run 10 pairs of weekly special trains till the last week of June to cater to the extra summer rush.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The sounds of Indian drums and music resounded in Belize during a cultural festival held earlier this month to commemorate the arrival of Indians in the Central American country more than 150 years ago. Indians were taken to Belize in the mid-19th century to work on the sugarcane and banana plantations and in the logging industry.
Islamabad, March 25 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has met US Secretary of State John Kerry in Jordan and held discussion over the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, Geo News reported Monday.
The much awaited thriller of the year 2013 hit the cinemas today on March 22, 2013 to make this summer even sweating with its thrilling psychological evocation blended with extreme psychosomatic acts that induces fear successfully among the viewers and makes it worth watching..........
Zahirabad (Andhra Pradesh), March 22 (IANS) He stands at just four feet, but can make a full-grown man disappear. The tricks of 57-year-old magician Sayeed Nannu are not just enchanting; they come with messages that spread awareness among the masses about various government schemes.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The anti-rape bill, providing for enhanced punishment for rape, making stalking and voyeurism criminal offences and fixing age of consent for sex at 18, got parliamentary approval Thursday with the Rajya Sabha passing the bill with voice vote.
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Rajya Sabha members, irrespective of party affiliation, Thursday expressed concern over security of women and demanded strong measures for their protection as the upper house debated the anti-rape bill.
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Director Jagannath Puri has signed Bollywood actress Devashi Khanduri for his forthcoming southern project "Iddarammayilatho", and she loved shooting in Spain for a song.
United Nations, March 20 (IANS) As international forces led by the United States prepare to draw down from Afghanistan, India has warned that Kabul still faces an existential threat from terrorist groups ranging from Al Qaeda to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Washington, March 15 (ANI): Oprah Winfrey has credited Dr. Maya Angelou for giving her the best life lesson to date.
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Easy access to technology has led to an "explosion" of creativity in the media and entertainment industry, experts said here Thursday.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Shekhar Kapur had directed "Mr.India" years back, but the craze for the sci-fi superhero film is still intact. Now one can re-live the entire experience and meet the iconic Mogambo in a new ride at a theme park.
Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) Bipasha Basu confesses that the promotional tours of her upcoming film "Aatma" are giving her sleepless nights as she is being forced to face her fears and visit haunted places.
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Actor-anchor Shekhar Suman, who has turned director with "Heartless", has completed the filming of his maiden project.
Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Devotees fasted and thronged Shiva temples across Odisha Sunday on Maha Shivratri.
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra will don two distinct looks for the remake of 1973 film "Zanjeer", says designer Pria Kataria Puri, who is making her Bollywood foray with the movie.
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Annu Kapoor, who was applauded for convincingly playing Dr. Chaddha in "Vicky Donor" last year, describes himself as an "actor".
Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Om Puri, who will soon start shooting for "Jai Ho Democracy", says the film tries to bring forth political problems, albeit in a funny manner - almost similar to how "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" was years back.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The rules are changing for women when it comes to the complexities, profundities and experimentation with life and art.
Melbourne, Mar 2 (ANI): An Australian professional freediver has arrived in Hawaii to make final preparations for an unprecedented double world record attempt.
Mumbai, Mar 1 (IANS) Director Abhishek Kapoor is not at all exhausted after putting in four years to make "Kai Po Che". He is itching to get back to the sets as soon as possible.
Taiyuan (China), Feb 28 (IANS) American small forward Maya Moore has renewed her contract for three years till 2016 with Shanxi women's basketball team, club president Wang Haizhen said.
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Hardeep Singh Puri, one of India's most outstanding diplomats who long played a key role for his country on the world's high tables, bids farewell Thursday to the Indian Foreign Service after 39 years.
Abhishek Kapoor's directed Kai Po Che, which received a standing ovation at Berlin Film Festival is now raking mullah at the box office as well. Kai Po Che has collected approx Rs 18.10 cr nett in its opening weekend and is still going strong.................
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Veteran Indian diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri advocates a "very forceful response" on the part of India to deal with "snakes and vipers" of terrorism coming from a particular snake pit in its neighbourhood.
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Bullish on India, veteran Indian diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri says being on the UN Security Council is not an option but an imperative for a country of India's standing as that's where the real action is.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has alerted all its district authorities after a swab sample collected from a migratory bird tested positive for bird flu, an official said here Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Youth-oriented film "Kai Po Che!", about three friends, has inspired a new apparel collection, launched by the film's actors Amit Sadh, Raj Kumar Yadav and Sushant Singh Rajput.
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) As much she loves picking up glamorous roles, southern actress Tashu Kaushik says she loves doing more realistic cinema. She wants to strike a balance between playing a glam doll and proving her acting prowess.
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) International music composer and performer Edward Maya says that he follows Bollywood and likes superstar Shah Rukh Khan the most.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Sushant Singh Rajput, who has bagged plum Bollywood projects even before his debut film "Kai Po Che!" has hit the screens, says big names don't attract him. It is the script that draws him first.
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from Odisha on the allegation that construction activities have been undertaken illegally along the beach of the state's Puri town, a complainant said Friday.
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Amrita Puri hopes that she had the same skills to woo a boy as her character Vidya does in "Kai Po Che!".
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Be it a 'chick flick' like "Aisha" or a 'bromance' like "Kai Po Che!", actress Amrita Puri doesn't mind being a supporting actor, but says she is careful about staying away from movies in which she just gets to be an "accessory".
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, who debuted with "Aisha", is happy the way her career is progressing -- so far going upward.
London, Feb. 12 (ANI): The female CIA agent, who had spent her life working on hunting down al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden wept when she was shown his body, the Navy SEAL who shot him dead has revealed.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Michael Steiner Friday said they were "now in a new phase" because of continued trust in India's judicial and electoral system.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling the European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Friday said they trust India's judicial system.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Signalling the European Union's (EU) change of policy towards Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots in the state, Germany's envoy to India Friday said they trust India's judicial system.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Wanna dress up like a diva on Valentine's Day? Dig into designer Pria Kataria Puri's exclusive collection of dresses and gowns to get that perfect look for a perfect evening.
Kuala Lumpur, February 4 (ANI): Some women in Malaysia are offering men massage services at home, while their husband takes care of their children according to a reported.
London, Feb.1 (ANI): India's human rights situation took serious turns for the worse with respect to civil society protections, sexual violence against women, and the longstanding failure to hold public officials accountable for abuses, Human Rights Watch said today in the release of its World Report 2013.
Gurgaon, Jan 31 (IANS) Mamma Mia, a new fitness programme, introduced by Fortis Healthcare Limited, in collaboration with international celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza aims to give new mothers a healthy way to shed post-pregnancy weight.
United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) India has stressed that the UNDP should focus on "decimating poverty" and that UN development systems need to be "firmly rooted in its core focus area" of only development-related work in order to be successful.
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian community in the US celebrated India's 64th Republic Day with Ambassador Nirupama Rao unfurling the national flag at a colourful function at the Indian embassy here on a clear but chilly day.
United Nations, Jan 24 (IANS) India said it supports a negotiated solution to the Palestinian issue and welcomed the recent rapprochement between the Palestinian factions and hoped this would lead to the formation of a unity government.
United Nations, Jan 24 (IANS) India has vowed to ensure that the culprits involved in December's horrific gang rape and subsequent death of an Indian woman in Delhi are brought to speedy justice to send out a sternest possible message.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) The state administrative tribunal in Odisha has quashed the dismissal order served by the state government on a police officer in connection with the gang-rape in Pipili area of Puri district, a lawyer said Wednesday.
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) The Indian greeting of "Namaste" was among the salutations chosen by Cuban poet Richard Blanco to voice the message of 'one' America in his inaugural poem for President Barack Obama.
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) President Barack Obama was not there, but his maternal half-sister Maya Soetoro-Ng came to cheer with Indian-Americans as they had a ball to celebrate the second-term inauguration of the man they voted overwhelmingly.
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) People in positions of authority are quick to shrug off snubs or mild rejection and will seek out social bonding opportunities even if they have been rebuffed, according to a US study.
Washington, January 19 (ANI): People in power have thicker skin than one might think, according to a new research from the University of California, Berkeley.
London, Jan. 18 (ANI): Uma Thurman has revealed that it was her 14-year-old daughter Maya's idea to name her and financier beau Arpad Busson's first child: Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence.
