Everything you need to know about Vinoa Puri: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Vinoa Puri: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
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.
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.
Film: "Commando"; Music Director: Mannan Shah; Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Daler Mehendi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Dhruv Sangari; Rating: ***1/2
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.
Film: Kai Po Che; Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Raj Kumar Yadav, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri; Directed by by Abhishek Kapoor; Rating: ****
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) It is how one contextualises a thing that makes the difference between a good film and a bad film, believes Shyam Benegal, the director of many good films.
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) His debut movie "Kai Po Che!" is ready to come out and, unfazed by what the box office has in store, "fearless" Sushant Singh Rajput has kept his options open. He says that if he won't succeed as an actor, he may go back to TV or direct an out-and-out commercial film.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who shot his forthcoming film "Kai Po Che" in Gujarat, has been approached by publishers in the state to pen his experiences while shooting there.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The bookshelf this week is mixed, with food, religion and drama all finding space. Sift the shelves with IANS...
Film: "Alex Pandian"; Actors: Karthi, Anushka Shetty, Milind Soman, Suman, Nikitha Thukral, Sanusha, Santhanam, Akanksha Puri, Prathap Pothen and Shannon Elijah; Director: Suraaj; Rating: **
Allahabad, Jan. 7 (ANI): Newly inducted hermits reached Allahabad on Monday, ahead of the 'Maha Kumbh' to get their training and to get acclimatized to their nomadic existence.
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor is ready with his third directorial project "Kai Po Che!", a big screen version of Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life". And he also has a four-city unusual promotional strategy in place.
New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Acclaimed dance and entertainment troupe Moulin Rouge has made inroads to Indian television with Channel V's youth show "D3: Dil Dosti Dance".
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) There was so little money that the film crew would sleep on the ground without any pillow or mattress, remembers Om Puri about the shooting of "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro". Little did they know that the film would go on to become a cult black comedy and be re-released 29 years later.
DID YOU SEE that news story about a swarm of bees which declared war on an airport? They buzzzzzed into the cargo hold of a passenger flight in Kolkata and had to be chased out. Less than an hour later, they were back, this time nesting on a cockpit window, the Time of India reported. The pilot slammed his foot on the accelerator (or whatever the pilot equivalent is) to shake them off. I wonder what he told passengers? "This is your captain speaking: I've put the seatbelt sign on as I'm going to try something I've never done before."
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Singer Suraj Jagan says having contacts in the industry helps getting an easy entry, but to stay put, it is important to prove your mettle.
London, July 30 (ANI): Indian women, who are shy to step out in skimpy bikini, can now look elegant yet cool while relaxing poolside or by the beach thanks to the bikini sari.
New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Monday condoled the demise of noted freedom fighter, women's rights and social activist Captain Lakshmi Sahgal.
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Post "Bigg Boss" there was no work and too much criticism for Amit Sadh, leading to frustration. After six years, the actor has made a comeback and bagged plum movie projects like "Kai Po Che" but gives credit to small screen for his career in films.
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees resumed pulling the chariots of the deities in the world famous Rath Yatra at Puri Friday, and the chariots reached their destination, the Gundicha temple, an official said.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), June 19 (ANI): Elaborate security arrangements were made in Ahmedabad on Tuesday for the 135th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra to be held from Thursday.
Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Actors often undertake diction lessons and special workshops to perfect their characters, but Sharman Joshi, who plays a single parent to a 10-year-old child in his upcoming film "Ferrari Ki Sawaari", learnt to make and toss egg-omelette.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Around 10 lakh students Sunday appeared in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) 2012 at 1,735 centres across the country.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma says he found the Indo-Brazilian model Nathalia Kaur, who is doing an item number in his forthcoming movie "Department", because of Pooja Bhatt.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, accompanied by his wife Ban Soon-taek, and senior advisers, arrived in India Thursday on a three-day official visit during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss India's role in the global body, including its reforms.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Leaving their jobs and household chores aside for a change, women candidates in Sunday's Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls are enjoying the limelight of campaigning and the challenge that lies ahead.
Karachi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) held a press conference in Karachi on Friday to announce the country's first mega lifestyle exhibition, Lifestyle Pakistan, in New Delhi, India.
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) TV actress Usha Nadkarni, popular for playing a sweet-and-sour mother-in-law in "Pavitra Rishta", will now play a 'sutradhar' (narrator) for a weekend special of "Kairi - Rishta Khatta Meetha".
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Om Puri returns to the small screen after over a decade as a 'sutradhar' or storyteller for new TV show "Chhal Sheh Aur Maat". But the veteran actor feels today's television is frivolous and lacks meaningful content.
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Actress Amrita Puri, who was noticed for her behejni-turned-modern makeover in her debut film "Aisha", says theatre helps her maintain her acting skills.
The 20th edition of World Book Fair ended with a hope of a bigger event next time on Sunday. The nine day-long book fair, that was inaugurated by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Human Resource Development Minister, on 25 February was concluded on 4th March 2012
New York, Feb.1 (ANI): India has called on the international community to play a constructive role in facilitating political dialogue to end the crisis in violence-hit Syria.
New York, Feb.1 (ANI): India has called on the international community to play a constructive role in facilitating political dialogue to end the crisis in violence-hit Syria.
Puri (Orissa), Dec.25 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created the world's biggest green coloured Santa Claus at the Golden beach of Puri to spread the message of 'Go Green'.
New Delhi, Dec.15 (ANI): A Sikh delegation met United States Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer here on Wednesday to submit a memorandum to US President Barack Obama against hurting religious sentiments of the Sikh community by asking them to remove their headgear at US airports.
Puri, Apr 6 (ANI): Around 3,000 people, comprising landowners and farmers, took out a rally on Monday to oppose the setting up of Vedanta University on their lands in Puri.
Chennai, Dec 17 (ANI): Models sashayed down the ramp at the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) that kicked off here on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Dec 14 (ANI): Designers here attempted to blend Indian and western styles into a trendy bridal wear to woo prospective brides.
London, Oct 29 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Thursday met British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues, including the current situation in Pakistan.
Washington, Aug.18 (ANI): The US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) has termed the questioning and checking of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan at the Newark International Airport in New Jersey as a teaching moment, and while lauding immigration officials for their professionalism, has demanded fair treatment to all tourists and visitors.
Washington, July 29 (ANI): The US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) has congratulated the members of the Senate Caucus on India for hosting a very successful reception to honor Meera Shankar, India's new ambassador to Washington.
Cannes, May 19 (IANS) Bestselling Indian author Vikas Swarup and veteran actor Om Puri are not physically present at the ongoing 62nd Cannes Film Festival but they are nonetheless receiving their share of media spotlight by virtue of being part of prestigious upcoming international movie projects.
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) Sudarsan Patnaik, who won a special prize in Moscow for a sand sculpture of the Taj Mahal, was greeted by hundreds on his return Saturday to his Puri hometown in Orissa.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) It was a holiday Thursday, but many Delhi voters still woke up early and queued up at polling stations to beat the crowds and the heat later in the day. Pamphlets lay scattered all around, party workers were busy assisting people and armed security personnel kept a hawk eye.
Bhubaneswar, April 23 (IANS) Up to 15 percent turnout was reported Thursday in Orissa in the first two hours of the second and final phase of polling in 11 Lok Sabha and 77 assembly seats Thursday, officials said.
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is fighting hard to retain its hold on Orissa and improve its bargaining position in national politics in the second and last phase of polling in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state Thursday.
Bhubaneswar, April 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani Wednesday, at a rally in Orissa, said that farmer suicides are happening only in Congress-ruled states and blamed the party for their plight.
London, March 24 (IANS) The cold and rain notwithstanding, leading Britons of Indian origin are ready to roll out the red carpet to the Indian Premier League (IPS) should the cricket tournament choose to play its second season in England.
Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) Avant-garde directors abandon their favourite actors once they find foothold in the mainstream, where stars are easily available to them. The latest to drop his favourite is Nagesh Kukunoor, who has stopped signing Shreyas Talpade for his films.
Puri, Dec.25 (ANI): Noted sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has sculpted Santa Claus and Jesus Christ at the Golden Beach of Puri, to spread the message of peace during Christmas festival in his inimitable way.
Puri, Dec 24 (IANS) Santa Claus is usually identified with snow, but artist Sudarsan Patnaik Wednesday claimed to have created the world's tallest sand replica of Father Christmas on the Puri beach in the state.
Film: 'Maharathi'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rwal, Neha Dhupia, Boman Irani, Tara Sharma, Om Puri; Director: Shivam Nair; Rating: ***
Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (IANS) Orissa Sunday opposed the 'Rath Yatra' (car festival) organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Delhi as it violates the Jagannath cult and hurts religious sentiments of the devotees.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) There was a time when viewers would burst out of movie halls mimicking one liners like 'Mogambo khush hua...' or 'Aray O Sambha!' as villains from Hindi films successfully left their image tattooed on people's minds. But these larger-than-life characters are getting rarer now in new age cinema.
New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees belonging to the International Society ofrishna Consciousness (ISKCON) took out a procession of Hindu deity lord Jagannath in New Delhi on Monday.
Film: 'Shoot On Sight'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Greta Scacchi, Gulshan Grover, Mikaal Zulfikar; Director: Jagmohan Mundhra; Rating: ***
Film: 'Kidnap'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty: Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Akriti Kakkar, Adnan Sami, Sandeep Vyas, Suzie Q, Shreya Ghoshal; Rating: **
Film: 'Kidnap'; Music Director: Pritam Chakraborty: Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, Akriti Kakkar, Adnan Sami, Sandeep Vyas, Suzie Q, Shreya Ghoshal; Rating: **
The leader of opposition and BJP Leader L.K. Advani has said that communal harmony in Jammu should be maintained at all costs and he appreciated
Singh is King - the name itself justifies the character of Super Cool Akshay Kumar who appears in an all new avtaar in his recent movie 'Singh is Kinng'
On the auspicious occasion of the annual Rath Yatra (the Chariot Festival) in Puri, mishappening in the form of stampede took
Puri (Orissa), July 3 (ANI): Noted Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has sculpted a statue of Lord Jagannath on the Puri beach here ahead of the chariot festival better known as Rath Yatra that starts Friday (July 4).
Balraj Puri, Convenor People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) J&K State, expressed shock and profound grief over the sudden death
Marathon kid Budhia Singh's former coach Biranchi Das was killed by three unidentified assailants on Sunday evening after he
India International Trade Fair though creating traffic snarl but the crowds in numbers are enjoying every bit of it. India Trade Promotion Organisation through this fare tries to bring the warmth of many countries in the cold month of November ...
