Vinoa Puri

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

Naseer impressed with Mira Nair's never to give up spirit

May 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

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.

Don't confuse 'The Reluctant...' with 9/11 story: Mira Nair

May 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

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.

Sundeep Kishan's special birthday - mix of work and family (With Image)

May 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM

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.

'Commando' showcases its composer's musical genius (Music Review)

April 10, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Film: "Commando"; Music Director: Mannan Shah; Lyricist: Mayur Puri; Singers: Daler Mehendi, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Dhruv Sangari; Rating: ***1/2

Devotees fast, pray in Odisha

March 10, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Devotees fasted and thronged Shiva temples across Odisha Sunday on Maha Shivratri.

Priyanka to sport two distinct looks in 'Zanjeer' remake

March 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

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.

'Kai Po Che': Marvellously-made coming-of-age account (IANS Hindi Film Review)

February 22, 2013 at 10:58 PM

Film: Kai Po Che; Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Raj Kumar Yadav, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri; Directed by by Abhishek Kapoor; Rating: ****

A good filmmaker should have clear context: Shyam Benegal

February 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM

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.

Sushant Singh's future plans: Determined to direct commercial film

February 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM

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.

Mamma Mia - for new mothers to get into shape

January 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM

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.

Abhishek Kapoor offered to pen a book

January 25, 2013 at 7:12 PM

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.

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.

Food and drama for readers (IANS Books This Week)

January 19, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The bookshelf this week is mixed, with food, religion and drama all finding space. Sift the shelves with IANS...

'Alex Pandian': Gives no reason to cheer (Tamil Movie Review)

January 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Film: "Alex Pandian"; Actors: Karthi, Anushka Shetty, Milind Soman, Suman, Nikitha Thukral, Sanusha, Santhanam, Akanksha Puri, Prathap Pothen and Shannon Elijah; Director: Suraaj; Rating: **

Hermits getting training ahead of Maha Kumbh in Allahabad

January 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

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.

'Kai Po Che!' promotion plans - party in four cities

January 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

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.

Moulin Rouge to appear on 'Dil Dosti Dance' (TV Snippets)

November 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

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".

'Jaane Bhi...' stood test of time: Om Puri (Interview)

October 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

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.

The bees were heading for beesiness class (The Funny Side)

September 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

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."

Proving yourself biggest challenge: Suraj Jagan (Movie Snippets)

August 24, 2012 at 7:52 PM

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.

Indian women take the beach by storm in bikini-saris

July 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM

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.

Vice President, PM condole demise of Lakshmi Sahgal

July 23, 2012 at 4:27 PM

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.

I survived because of TV, so I respect it: Amit Sadh

July 11, 2012 at 4:48 PM

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.

Puri Rath Yatra chariots reach destination

June 22, 2012 at 2:03 PM

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.

Gujarat Police beef up security for Lord Jagannath Yatra in Ahmedabad

June 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM

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.

Sharman learns to toss egg omelette (Movie Snippets)

May 25, 2012 at 3:48 PM

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.

10 lakh students appear in all-India engineering entrance test

April 29, 2012 at 10:50 PM

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.

Nathalia is Pooja Bhatt's discovery, says RGV

April 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

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.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in India

April 26, 2012 at 8:26 PM

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.

Out of home, into limelight for MCD's women candidates

April 13, 2012 at 4:35 PM

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.

More than 100 Pak exhibitors to showcase their talent in Delhi

April 9, 2012 at 3:47 PM

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.

Usha Nadkarni to play 'sutradhar' (With Image)

April 6, 2012 at 2:09 PM

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".

Today's television frivolous, lacks worthwhile content: Om Puri (Interview)

March 27, 2012 at 12:08 PM

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.

Theatre keeps my skills sharp: Amrita Puri

March 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM

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.

World Book Fair 2012 ended with bigger hopes

March 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM

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

India calls on global community to play constructive role in violence-hit Syria

February 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

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.

India calls on global community to play constructive role in violence-hit Syria

February 1, 2012 at 12:27 PM

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.

Sand sculpture of Santa Claus spreads 'Go Green' message in Puri

December 25, 2010 at 9:26 PM

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'.

Frisking row: Sikh delegation meets US ambassador Roemer in New Delhi

December 15, 2010 at 9:28 PM

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.

Orissa peasants protest setting up of university on their lands

April 6, 2010 at 1:31 PM

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.

International Fashion Week kicks off in Chennai

December 17, 2009 at 1:04 PM

Chennai, Dec 17 (ANI): Models sashayed down the ramp at the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) that kicked off here on Wednesday.

Mumbai designers fuse Indian and western styles to woo prospective brides

December 14, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (ANI): Designers here attempted to blend Indian and western styles into a trendy bridal wear to woo prospective brides.

President Pratibha Patil meets Gordon Brown

October 29, 2009 at 1:08 PM

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.

USINPAC calls Shahrukh Khan incident a teaching moment

August 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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.

USINPAC praises senators for reinvigorating Senate Caucus on India

July 29, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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.

Vikas Swarup, Om Puri in Cannes limelight

May 19, 2009 at 12:50 PM

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.

Orissa artist returns home after winning prize in Moscow

May 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM

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.

Delhi enthusiastic, turns up for great polling festival

May 7, 2009 at 8:12 PM

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.

12-15 percent voting in Orissa in first two hours

April 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

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.

Keen contest for last phase of polls in Orissa

April 22, 2009 at 8:42 AM

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.

Advani blames Congress for farmer suicides

April 15, 2009 at 9:10 PM

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.

Never mind the April showers, bring IPL to England, say excited NRIs

March 24, 2009 at 4:36 PM

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.

Shreyas Talpade not Kukunoor's blue-eyed boy any more

January 20, 2009 at 8:50 AM

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.

25 feet Santa Claus in Puri

December 25, 2008 at 7:42 PM

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.

Sculptor Sudarsan Patnaik creates 'tallest sand Santa'

December 24, 2008 at 8:49 PM

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.

'Maharathi': stuffy but tidy thriller (Hindi Film Review)

December 6, 2008 at 6:09 PM

Film: 'Maharathi'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Paresh Rwal, Neha Dhupia, Boman Irani, Tara Sharma, Om Puri; Director: Shivam Nair; Rating: ***

Orissa protests 'Rath Yatra' by ISKCON in Delhi

November 23, 2008 at 12:08 PM

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.

Iconic villains fade away in times of experimental cinema

November 22, 2008 at 8:29 AM

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.

ISKCON devotees take out procession in New Delhi

November 4, 2008 at 12:18 PM

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.

'Shoot On Sight' lays out blueprint for global terrorism (IANS Film Review - Rating: ***)

October 17, 2008 at 5:14 PM

Film: 'Shoot On Sight'; Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Greta Scacchi, Gulshan Grover, Mikaal Zulfikar; Director: Jagmohan Mundhra; Rating: ***

'Kidnap' lacks composer Pritam's signature style (Music Review)

October 6, 2008 at 8:17 PM

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: **

'Kidnap' lacks composer Pritam's signature style (Music Review)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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: **

Maintain communal harmony in Jammu at all costs: Advani

August 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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 but not happy

July 17, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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'

Stampede leaves 6 dead in Jagannath Rath Yatra, Puri

July 4, 2008 at 1:01 AM

On the auspicious occasion of the annual Rath Yatra (the Chariot Festival) in Puri, mishappening in the form of stampede took

Sculpted Lord Jagannath reappears on Puri beach

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

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 condoles Nirmala Deshpande's death

May 2, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Balraj Puri, Convenor People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) J&K State, expressed shock and profound grief over the sudden death

Budhia's coach Biranchi shot dead in Bhubaneswar

April 14, 2008 at 1:01 AM

Marathon kid Budhia Singh's former coach Biranchi Das was killed by three unidentified assailants on Sunday evening after he

IITF, Pakistanâ??s Stall: The prime crowd puller

November 24, 2007 at 12:00 AM

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 ...