Media and Entertainment Management

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Media and entertainment management is the management discipline that concerns the management and administration of media houses, publications and various segments of the entertainment industry. As the global society is extremely dependent on the sharing of information and opinion between people from all across the socio-economic strata and geographical locations, the role of media is extremely important in determining various social, political as well as business factors and this is the precise reason why media and entertainment management is viewed as one of the most relevant management discipline in the present business scenario.

NHRC summons Odisha chief secretary

May 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Odisha chief secretary for failing to submit a report on the problems faced by patients and Ayush doctors in the state, a petitioner said Saturday.

Act on Cauvery Tribunal's final award, Jayalalithaa urges PM

May 17, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Chennai, May 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday urged the prime minister to order the implementation of the final award of Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.

Amar Chitra Katha launches collection of all 300 titles

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Amar Chitra Katha, which has depicted India's rich culture for generations of Indians through its comics, has launched a complete collection of its 300 titles.

Arab journalism awards for 2013 presented

May 17, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Dubai, May 17 (IANS/WAM) The 12th edition of the Arab Journalism Award (AJA) was held on the closing day of the two-day Arab Media Forum here.

'Need to give priority to risk insurance in disaster management'

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) There is need to give priority to risk financing and risk insurance as part of disaster mitigation strategy, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vice chairman M. Shashidhar Reddy said Thursday, calling for a standard insurance policy covering major hazards.

Reliance Capital profit surges 77 percent in 2012-13

May 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Reliance Capital Thursday said its net profit surged by 77 percent to Rs.812 crore ($149 million) in the financial year ended March 31, 2013.

Deepa Mehta to adapt novel 'Secret Daughter' into movie

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Toronto, May 16 (IANS) After adapting Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children" for the big screen, Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta is working on a script based on Shilpi Somaya Gowda's novel "Secret Daughter" about how two families are bound by an adoption.

Angry Birds movie to release in 2016 (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) An animated 3D comedy inspired by popular game Angry Birds is in the making and the makers plan to release it July 1, 2016.

Indian digital agency cited at One Show Interactive Awards

May 16, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A creative digital agency based in the national capital has become the first from India to be conferred with a Merit at the prestigious One Show Interactive Awards-2013 in New York.

Televangelist Pat Robertson tells wife of cheating husband to be grateful for marriage

May 16, 2013 at 3:26 PM

New York, May 16 (ANI): Media mogul Pat Robertson has raised eyebrows with his comment that married men "have a tendency to wander" and it is the spurned wife's job to focus on the positive and make sure the home is so enticing, he doesn't want to stray.

Being gay doesn't affect performance appraisals

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Being a gay actor significantly affects ratings of his masculinity, but it has no significant effect on ratings of his acting performance, researchers have claimed.

Jlo has not given up on her fairytale romance

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez has not given up on her idea of having a fairytale love story and might walk down aisle again in future.

Rahman in awe of 'Kochadaiyaan'

May 15, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama "Kochadaiyaan", describes it as "epic".

Cyclone kills seven in Sri Lanka

May 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Colombo, May 15 (IANS) At least seven people have been killed by stormy weather that has affected over 7,000 people in Sri Lanka, authorities said Wednesday.

China has world's largest new media market

May 15, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Beijing, May 15 (IANS) China has the world's largest new media market, highlighted by the country's growing Internet penetration and a vibrant range of new media applications.

Boston suspect gets support on social media

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Washington, May 15 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Professions of love and support for 19-year-old Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are popping up on social media websites by the thousands, driven in part by scores of US schoolgirls who insist the "brown-eyed, baby-faced teen" has been framed.

'Fukrey' music launched with band, baja, horses!

May 14, 2013 at 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The music of forthcoming movie "Fukrey" was launched with the lead actors of film making a grand entry at the venue on horses here Tuesday.

Procure relief material, equipment in advance to increase capacity to deal with natural disasters:

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Central Government has asked the states to procure relief materials and equipment in advance to increase their capacities to deal with natural disasters effectively.

Indian American surgeon to discuss 'Obamacare' impact on India

May 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Boston, May 14 (IANS) Noted Indian American surgeon Mukesh Hariawala will discuss the business implications of President Barack Obama's second term on the Indian healthcare system at a leadership conclave in Mumbai in June.

Home Ministry to host annual conference on disaster management

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here today to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon and to discuss other disaster management related issues.

3,500 people to attend Arab Media Forum

May 14, 2013 at 3:26 AM

Dubai, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Over 3,500 media representatives, analysts, writers and journalists are expected to attend the 12th edition of the Arab Media Forum that will begin here Tuesday.

Disaster management during monsoon, conference in Delhi tomorrow

May 13, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The annual conference of top officials of states and union territories will be held here tomorrow to review the status of preparedness of dealing with crisis situations resulting from the forthcoming south-west monsoon.

TV ratings to become more transparent

May 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Television ratings, that determine how the Rs39,000 crore ($7 billion) advertising pie is shared among channels, will soon have independent oversight to insulate it from charges of manipulation and bias.

Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon as `Late Night` host

May 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Seth Meyers will be hosting the 'Late Night' show next year, replacing Jimmy Fallon.

Workplace stress heightens diabetes risk

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Tel Aviv, May 13 (IANS) Scientists in Israel have linked development of diabetes to stress at the workplace, made worse by low social support.

SAIL MT admit card 2013 download date delayed

May 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

According to the latest notification published on the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)'s official website, online download of the SAIL MT admit card 2013 has been delayed and the candidates can now download the online SAIL MT recruitment admit card 2013 from 28th June, 2013. Earlier, the date for SAIL MT Admit card 2013 download was May 13.

Judge suspends Brazil stadium privatization

May 13, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS/EFE) A Brazilian judge has suspended the decision to grant a concession for the Maracana stadium to a private consortium headed by Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht, judiciary officials said.

Facebook owes me billions of dollars, quips Vin Diesel

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Vin Diesel has jokingly said that Facebook owes him billions of dollars for the millions of fans he has on the social media site.

Jessica Alba accidentally drank alcohol at age 11

May 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Jessica Alba has revealed that she was a bit of a wild child during her formative years in Claremont, California.

Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

May 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down.

Soha, Sharman end shooting in Bikaner

May 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan, who was filming the climax scene of her film "War Chod Na Yaar" near Bikaner with actor Sharman Joshi, says it wasn't easy to film in such a hot place.

Stressful work conditions can up diabetes risk

May 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Work conditions can predict development of diabetes in healthy employees, a new study has found.

Pele to be a part of upcoming Cannes Film Festival

May 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New York, May 9 (ANI): Legendary footballer Pele will reportedly be seen at the Cannes Film Festival this month as the Imagine Entertainment plans to shoot a film on him, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Dennis Rodman to celebrate 52nd b'day in strip club

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New York, May 09 (ANI): Dennis Rodman will be celebrating his 52nd birthday this month surrounded by topless ladies.

Lin Dan gets World Championships wildcard

May 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (IANS) Four-time champion Lin Dan of China will defend his World Championship title in August, courtesy a wildcard given by the the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thursday.

Gwyneth Paltrow names Miranda Kerr 'best-dressed celebrity' at Met Gala

May 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Miranda Kerr was the best-dressed celebrity to walk the red carpet at this year's Met Gala.

Shareholders call for Rupert Murdoch to step down as News Corporation chairman

May 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is being pressed once again by dissident shareholders to step down as chairman of News Corporation.

There's a rock star in all of us: Harshavardhan Rane (WIth Image)

May 8, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Telugu actor Harshavardhan Rane says he didn't seek any inspiration for his rock star role in upcoming Telugu romance "Prema Ishq Kaadhal" because he wanted to be real and authentic.

Make style statement with short hair, bright lips

May 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The next time you visit a salon, ask your stylist to cut your hair short. Stylist Yatan Ahluwalia says this season "short" is fashionable for men as well as women, who can enhance their looks by wearing bright lip shades.

Ambala factory fire: Management cooperating with authorities

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

New Delhi/Ambala, May 8 (ANI): The raging fire that engulfed a chemical factory in Ambala on Monday night has been brought under control, and the management has said that it is cooperating fully with the district authorities.

It's rugged looks for Arjun in 'D-Day' (With Image)

May 8, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Described as one of the most good looking actors in Hindi cinema, Arjun Rampal will sport rugged looks in his forthcoming film "D-Day".

Indian-origin Ivan Menezes named Diageo CEO

May 7, 2013 at 5:04 PM

London, May 7 (IANS) British liquor giant Diageo has appointed Indian-origin Ivan Menezes as its next chief executive officer.

PM condoles veteran Assamese journalist Borua's death

May 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday condoled the passing away of veteran Assamese journalist Profulla Chandra Borua.

I am not watching my sex tape, says Farrah Abraham

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

New York, May 7 (ANI): Farrah Abraham, who had previously claimed that her sex tape was made for her own personal viewing, has said that she has no desire to watch it, after the adult video was released on Monday.

New film reminded Ethan Hawke of divorce

May 7, 2013 at 2:40 AM

Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Actor Ethan Hawke re-lived the pain of his divorce from ex-wife Uma Thurman while working on his new movie "Before Midnight" because, like him, his character has to say goodbye to his children at the end of a perfect summer.

Luke Evans to play lead in 'The Crow' remake

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 AM

London, May 7 (IANS) Welsh actor Luke Evans will be seen playing the lead character in ?The Crow? remake.

UN chief voices concern at Israeli air strikes on Syria

May 6, 2013 at 7:24 AM

United Nations, May 6 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced "grave concern" at reported Israeli air strikes on Syria, and called on all sides to "exercise maximum calm and restraint".

'Smartphone chat apps taking over text messaging'

May 5, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Wellington, May 5 (ANI): Chat apps and free messaging services designed for smartphones are slowly killing text messaging with businesses and teenagers shifting their way of communication.

Kylie Minogue honoured with 'Courage Award for breast cancer battle'

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 05 (ANI): Kylie Minogue has been honoured by the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund for her battle with breast cancer, in America on Thursday.

First session of National Platform for Disaser Risk Reduction to be organised on May 13-14

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The first session of National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) with the theme "Mainstreaming DRR in Development: From Risk to Resilience" will be held at New Delhi on May 13 and 14.

UN calls for safety of journalists

May 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Expressing concern over the killing of over 600 journalists in the last decade, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called for ensuring safety of journalists on World Press Freedom Day Friday.

How about a 'Zombie Keel-er' donut?

May 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Picture this - a donut, dipped in white chocolate, topped with blood red jelly and dark blueberry compote - it's the 'Zombie Keel-er', a special donut created as part of a tie-up with Bollywood's upcoming zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone".

Marvel studios planning to make female superhero film

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Johannesburg, May 03 (ANI): Marvel studios, which has enjoyed incredible success with movies such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, is hoping to release a comic book movie featuring a female protagonist.

Over-protective parents trigger depression among teens

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Sydney, May 3 (ANI): Teaching over-protective parents to control their emotions could be the key to preventing mental illness in their children, researchers have claimed.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon 'shut down' Disneyland to renew nuptials

May 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New York, May 2 (ANI): Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows for the fifth time and shut down all of Disneyland to do it.

Sony Music bags 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' rights

May 2, 2013 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Music label Sony Music will launch the album of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's much-awaited movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

XAT 2013 results declared; Download XAT 2013 score cards

May 2, 2013 at 3:51 PM

XAT 2013 results have been declared by XAT 2013 results declared by The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI). Candidates appeared for Xavier Admission Test (XAT) 2013 can check their results and download their score cards by visiting the official website of XAT at: http://xatonline.net.in/

'Female superhero' film in Marvel Studios' plans?

May 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) Marvel Studios, which has created and promoted superhero characters like Spider-Man, Captain America and Black Panther, is now planning to make a film with a female superhero as its protagonist.

Militant hideout busted in Kishtwar

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 2 (ANI): A militant hideout has been busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District.

Jargons becoming annoying with office staff

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, May 2 (ANI): A new survey has found that management-speak and all-staff emails have become some of the biggest office bugbears.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renew vows for 5th time

May 1, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows for a fifth time in Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Tuesday.

Himachal to seek release of Rs.277 crore afforestation fund

May 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has said the state government would seek early release of Rs.277 crore for afforestation, an official statement Wednesday said.

Steven Tyler dumped by manager?

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Aerosmith's frontman Steven Tyler has reportedly been dropped by his manager due to disagreement with the musician's lawyer over business affairs.

Preity Zinta promotes 'Ishkq In Paris' in Mumbai

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, May 1(ANI): Actress turned film producer, Preity Zinta, promoted her upcoming film, 'Ishkq In Paris' in, Mumbai on Tuesday evening.

Tamil Nadu to tax Champions League T-20 matches

April 30, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has decided to levy entertainment tax on all Champions League T-20 cricket matches to be held here later this year.

No Tamil Nadu spy in Kerala secretariat: Chandy

April 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday rubbished media reports about a Tamil Nadu government employee acting as a spy in the state secretariat and passing on vital documents on the water sharing dispute between the two states.

'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham's sex tape fetches nearly $1M

April 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Former MTV's 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham's fame-boosting sex tape has reportedly been sold for nearly 1 million dollars.

Trinamool MP quizzed by cops in Saradha chit fund scam

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Kolkaata, April 29 (IANS) Police Monday quizzed Trinamool Congres MP Kunal Ghosh in connection with the Saradha Group chit fund scam that has rocked West Bengal.

Cash for weight loss works better when based on group performance

April 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Cash rewards for healthier habits may work, if you add on one more condition - peer pressure, according to a new study.

Iraq suspends licenses of Al-Jazeera, nine TV channels for promoting sectarian agenda

April 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr. 29 (ANI): Iraq has suspended the operating licenses of pan-Arab broadcaster Al-Jazeera along with nine Iraqi TV channels.

Iraq suspends 10 TV channels over sectarianism

April 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Baghdad, April 28 (IANS) An Iraqi commission has suspended 10 satellite TV channels for allegedly inflaming sectarianism in their coverage of a Sunni Muslim protest, state media reported Sunday.

IIM-Trichy to offer short-term executive courses

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli (IIM Trichy) will soon start several short-term executive education and customised management programmes for individual companies at its centre here.

Prince Jackson set to make acting debut

April 26, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Michael Jackson's eldest son, Prince, is making his television acting debut on CW's drama series '90210.'

38 killed in Moscow hospital fire

April 26, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Moscow, April 26 (ANI): At least 38 people were reported killed in a fire in a psychiatric hospital located north of Russian capital Moscow early on Friday morning.

Six cases filed against Saradha boss, gets 14 days's police remand

April 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Kolkata, April 25 (IANS) Six cases - four for non payment of salaries to employees and two others for duping depositors - have been filed against arrested Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen, who was remanded to 14 days' police custody by a court Thursday.

113 killed in Nigeria clashes in March

April 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Jos (Nigeria), April 25 (IANS) At least 113 people were killed in the violence which hit areas of Wase and Bokkos in Nigeria's north central Plateau State last month, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed Thursday.

A rebel group that is giving nightmares to Nigeria

April 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Lagos (Nigeria), April 24 (IANS) Boko Haram, a Nigerian rebel group which battled the military over the weekend and left 185 people dead, has become a major challenge for the security forces, pushing the army chief to ask soldiers to be alert and confront the guerrillas who use "unconventional weapons and tactics".

Motherhood changed my connect with children: Mandira Bedi

April 24, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Not so long ago, a cranky child on a flight would've left anchor-actress Mandira Bedi upset and disturbed but she says that has all changed since she became a mother herself.

Farrah Abraham takes dad and daughter along for porn film negotiation

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New York, April 23 (ANI): Former "Teen Mom" star Farrah Abraham recently met with Vivid Entertainment to work out out a deal for her sex tape with porn star James Deen-and strangely, she decided to bring her father, Michael Abraham, and her daughter, Sophia, to the negotiations.

Substituting white button mushrooms for red meat helps lose weight

April 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A new study has linked mushrooms to positive health outcomes in the area of weight management.

FIFA president Blatter's 'hacked' Twitter account shows corruption 'admissions'

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): According to international football governing body FIFA, the Twitter accounts of its head Sepp Blatter and the World Cup team have been hacked, with spoof messages posted claiming that Blatter was involved in corruption.

Six dead in Russia shooting spree

April 23, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Six people have been shot dead in Belgorod city in southwest Russia, police said.

Tom Hiddleston in 'The Crow' remake?

April 23, 2013 at 2:28 AM

Los Angeles, April 23 (IANS) Actor Tom Hiddleston is reportedly in talks to star in a remake of 1994 film "The Crow".

YouTube ban in Pakistan likely to be lifted in May

April 22, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 22 (ANI): The ban on YouTube in Pakistan is likely to be lifted in the first week of May, as Google administration has approached the Ministry of Information Technology in a bid to permanently block the blasphemous content on the website, according to sources.

Good actor can enact scene in three million ways: Lakshmi Manchu

April 21, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Telugu producer-cum-actor Lakshmi Manchu said Saturday that a hallmark of a good actor is that he or she can perform one single scene in three million different ways.

Sikkim gets excellence in public administration award

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday presented to Sikkim an award for "extraordinary and innovative" work done by the state's Rural Management and Development Department.

Five-year-old rape victim in Madhya Pradesh shifted to Nagpur for treatment

April 21, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Bhopal, April 21 (ANI): The five-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped by a 35-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh's Ghansour town, has been shifted to a private nursing home in Nagpur for further treatment.

Zapak games cross 100 mn downloads on Nokia store

April 20, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Zapak Mobile Games, a mobile gaming division of Reliance Entertainment Digital, has achieved a milestone record of 100 million game downloads on Nokia Store, a company official said here Saturday.

Jamia begins undergraduate admissions process

April 20, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Jamia Hamdard University has began its admissions process for various undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2013-14, it announced Saturday.

Media baron Sivanthi Adithan dead

April 19, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Chennai, April 19 (IANS) Tamil media baron, educationist and sports administrator Sivanthi Adithan died here Friday night after prolonged illness. He was 76.

Psy's ' Gentleman' video banned by South Korean TV network

April 19, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New York, April 19 (ANI): One of South Korea's national TV networks has decided not to air the latest music video from Psy, due to a scene that involves vandalism.

Funny phone game helping illiterates in Pak get job opportunities

April 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr.19 (ANI): Pioneering the use of entertainment to reach illiterate and poorly-educated people, a funny telephone game has become viral in Pakistan as automated voice services enable the Pakistan people to learn about jobs and telephone-based services, a recent study has revealed.

Search on for Maharana Pratap's on-screen Chetak

April 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 19 (IANS) The casting has begun for upcoming show "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap", with the auditions for horses for the role of Chetak, the 16th century Rajput ruler's favourite steed.

Police officer shot at in US

April 19, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Boston, April 19 (IANS) A police officer was shot at in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus Thursday night, authorities said.

Kylie Minogue to be honoured for cancer charity

April 19, 2013 at 7:40 AM

Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Australian pop star Kylie Minogue will be presented with the 2013 Courage Award from the Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women's Cancer Research Fund for her work helping others battling the disease.

Chiranjeevi inaugurates new campus of IITTM at Bhubaneswar

April 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Bhubaneshawar, April 18 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi today inaugurated a new sprawling campus of Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) at Dumduma in Bhubaneswar.

Research could propel India to global leadership: Kalam

April 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), April 18 (IANS) Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Thursday said India would have to graduate to knowledge and innovative research to emerge as a global leader.

Loughborough Varsity academic develops improvement benchmark for sporting organizations

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): A Loughborough University academic is taking the lead in developing a toolkit to support international sporting federations improve their governance and accountability.

Mom worried I'll get serial kisser tag: Ruslaan Mumtaz (With Image)

April 18, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) He has kissed three different heroines in three films. No wonder actor Ruslaan Mumtaz's actress mother Anjana was worried that after Emraan Hashmi her son will get the "serial kisser" tag in Bollywood.

Matrimonial channel Shagun TV set for April 26 launch

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Shagun TV, said to be the country's first 24-hour matrimonial channel, will be launched April 26.