Adnan Sami questions ‘selective convenience’ of Muslim clerics
Singer Adnan Sami has questioned Muslim clerics how “music is haram” after news surfaced online of US President Trump joining in traditional male-only sword dance in Saudi Arabia. Sharing a video clip...
View ArticleChanging names of girls for marriage irrelevant
It has been often noticed that when the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom don’t match, the woman is asked to change her first name. The name change, however, doesn’t have any impact on the...
View ArticleMaybe it’s time to join social media: Aishwarya (Movie Snippets)
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has so far stayed away from social media, is considering joining the celebrity bandwagon on the platform. “I think the time has come to join social media as everyone...
View ArticleShooting for ‘Bhavesh Joshi’ wrapped up
The shooting for Vikramaditya Motwane’s upcoming film “Bhavesh Joshi” has been wrapped up. Actor Harshavardhan Kapoor has thanked the filmmaker and the crew. Harshavardhan, son of veteran actor Anil...
View ArticleDan Reynolds honours Cornell at Billboard Music Awards
Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons band delivered a touching tribute to the late Soundgarden and Audioslave singer Chris Cornell at the Billboard Music Awards here. During the May 21 night’s awards...
View Article‘Hunter’s Prayer’ to release in India on June 16
Sam Worthington starrer “Hunter’s Prayer”, based on a novel by Kevin Wignall, will hit the Indian theatres on June 16. Worthington, who is also producing the modern action thriller, will be seen as an...
View ArticleProtests near Rajinikanth’s house, security beefed up
Security was stepped up at superstar Rajinikanth’s residence here on Monday amid protests by a fringe group over indications the veteran actor could make his political debut. Members of the Tamil...
View ArticleHope Rs 1,500 cr films augur well for industry: ‘Baahubali’ producer
Producer Shobu Yarlagadda, the man behind the “Baahubali” film franchise, on Monday hoped the success of “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” and “Dangal”, which has opened newer markets, works in favour of...
View ArticleDrake beats Adele’s Billboard Music Awards record (Lead)
Rapper-singer Drake took home 13 honours, surpassing Grammy winner Adele’s mark as the artiste with the most Billboard Music Awards wins in one night. “It’s crazy that we’re all here on earth for a...
View Article‘Resident Evil’ franchise yet to end
The “Resident Evil” movie franchise is set for a reboot. Information regarding the reboot director, stars, and how the reboot would fit into the franchise narrative are being kept under wraps. But...
View ArticleClint Eastwood will ‘visit’ acting again someday
Actor-filmmaker Clint Eastwood says he will return to acting in front of the camera someday. Eastwood was giving a master class at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21 and received a three-minute ovation...
View ArticleKamal Haasan glad Shruti met her ‘other hero’ Neil Gaiman
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan is glad his daughter met British novelist Neil Gaiman, whom he described as her “other hero”, at the ongoing 70th edition Cannes Film Festival. A fan of the author, Shruti...
View ArticleScott Disick’s house burgled
Reality TV star Scott Disicks Hidden Hills, California, house has been burgled. The incident happened in the early hours of May 21. Lost Hills Station deputies responded to the “Keeping Up With the...
View ArticleTamil outfit stages protest against Rajinikanth’s entry into politics (Lead)
Activists of a Tamil fringe group on Monday staged protests near actor Rajinikanth’s residence at Poes Garden here over indications the veteran actor could make his political debut. Police deployed a...
View ArticleWant to do roles which are beyond looking pretty: Manisha Koirala
Her flawless skin texture and glowing face made her count as one of the prettiest faces to emerge in Bollywood. In her comeback film “Dear Maya”, Manisha Koirala — who was on a hiatus from the arc...
View ArticleNational Award winning film ‘Ringan’ set for theatrical release
National Award winning Marathi film “Ringan” will get a theatrical release on June 30. The movie has been around in the festival circuits, and now Vidhi Kasliwal’s Landmarc Films will be releasing it...
View ArticleYoung Indian cartoonist wins top conservation award
Avid bird watcher, Rohan Chakravarty has turned his love for wildlife and environment into his muse by drawing cartoons centred on conservation issues under the banner of Green Humour, a comic strip...
View ArticleRaymond launches khadi label as part of Make in India initiative
Textile and apparel conglomerate Raymond Limited has launched sub-brand Khadi by Raymond — a move in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India initiative. The launch here saw the presence...
View ArticleNo Bollywood styling for designers Anjalee, Arjun Kapoor
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor love designing for Bollywood actresses, but they don’t prefer styling for movies as they feel it takes lot of time in coordination. “I love dressing Bollywood actresses, but at...
View ArticleTough to make independent films on insurgency: National Award winner
Jaicheng Jai Dohutia, who directed the National Film Award-winning Moran movie “Haanduk”, says as a filmmaker it is not easy to make independent films on topics like insurgency. His film tries to...
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