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Everything you need to know about Dutta Barutia: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Dutta Barutia: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Threats to Indian IT industry and two faces of hacking

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The recent data theft by hackers from two Indian companies processing prepaid cards for several overseas banks, which led to a global fraud of 45 million dollars, has made India's 100 billion dollar IT industry a primary target of spam, phishing and viruses. The security breach has reopened the debate on IT security norms followed by Indian firms and the role played by 'ethical' hackers.

Ishita's sister Tanushree guiding force in her life

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Unlike her big sister Tanushree Dutta, Ishita decided to enter showbiz through television show "Ek Ghar Banaunga". The newcomer says that even though she makes her own decision, she considers herself lucky to have a guiding force in her elder sister.

Lukewarm response to 'Gippi', 'Go Goa Gone'

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) "Clean" family film "Gippi" and zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone" have got an average opening and earned Rs.75 lakh and Rs.3.75 crore, respectively, on the opening day at the box office.

Yami Gautam concludes 'Aman Ki Aasha' (Movie Snippets)

May 12, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who made a successful transition to films from TV with "Vicky Donor", has completed shooting for her second movie "Aman Ki Aasha".

'Thanks Mom' says Bollywood

May 11, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With Mother's Day being celebrated Sunday, some of Bollywood's well-known celebrities remember the memorable moments they spent with their mothers and feel they are not meant to be loved for just one day.

I don't think TV interests me at all: Divya Dutta

May 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) She had her stint on the small screen with shows like "Shanno Ki Shaadi", but Divya Dutta is not interested in the medium anymore.

Star cast of 'Gippi' promotes film in New Delhi

May 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Bollywood debutant Riya Vij along with the entire star cast of the movie 'Gippi' was spotted promoting the film in NCR on Wednesday.

'Hope 'Gippi' proves Dharma can make small-budget films'

May 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Director Karan Malhotra, who made his debut with Dharma Productions' "Agneepath" last year, hopes "Gippi" proves that Karan Johar's banner can even make good quality small-budget films.

I'll stick to reality in my films: 'Gippi' director

May 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Debutant director Sonam Nair, whose first film is "Gippi", says she will always make films that are close to life and its realities.

For Lara, daughter is the boss (Movie Snippets)

May 5, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta is enjoying her stay in Madrid, Spain, and says her daughter Saira is the boss when it comes to choosing food when they go out to eat.

'Gippi' will make its own mark, says Divya Dutta

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dharma Productions' "Gippi" and Saif Ali Khan's production "Go Goa Gone" are hitting the screens together May 10, but actress Divya Dutta, who plays a mother to a teenage girl in "Gippi", is not worried. She says her movie has its niche audience.

My 'Gippi' script got me support: Sonam Nair

May 3, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Sonam Nair gives credit to her "Gippi" script for impressing producer Karan Johar and convincing him to produce her first directorial venture.

Nagaland Governor releases book on Northeast cuisine

May 3, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Dimapur, May 3 (ANI): The variations in cuisine from region to region in India is quite staggering. In a major boost to exploration of the food culture of different tribes and communities of northeast, Nagaland Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar recently released a book titled 'Food Trail- discovering food culture of NE India.'

Don't have Facebook, Twitter account: Tanushree Dutta

April 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta says she does not have any personal account on social networking platforms like Facebook or Twitter.

Navneet Kaur Dhillon sets sight on Bollywood

April 27, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Ponds Femina Miss India Navneet Kaur Dhillon, who will represent India at the Miss World pageant this year, has already set her eyes on Bollywood.

Why only Parambrata for 'Bhooter Bhabishyat' remake?

April 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Satish Kaushik, who is directing "Gang Of Ghosts", the Hindi remake of Bengali film "Bhooter Bhabishyat", says it was a conscious decision to keep out the original cast, and retain only Parambrata Chatterjee from it.

Bengal chit fund scam: FIR against Trinamool MP, Assembly to pass fresh bill (Roundup)

April 27, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Compounding the miseries of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, employees of a news channel run by the collapsed Saradha Group lodged an FIR against party MP Kunal Ghosh while protests continued to rock the city and the districts over the chit fund muddle Friday.

Trinamool MP named in FIR for financial irregularities

April 26, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) Compounding the misery of West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government, employees of a news channel run by the Saradha Group have lodged an FIR against the party MP Kunal Ghosh.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Armed robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house here, police said Thursday.

Divya Dutta signs Hollywood film

April 25, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A mixed bag of Bollywood and Hollywood films is keeping Divya Dutta busy these days.

Senior lawyer's son killed by robbers in Delhi

April 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Robbers smothered to death the 35-year-old son of a retired senior lawyer, while his parents were gagged and bound in another room of their house in east Delhi's Preet Vihar area, police said Thursday.

'Ek Thi Daayan': A 'Dayaan-mic' slick, spooky offering (IANS Hindi Film Review)

April 19, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Film: Ek Thi Daayan; Starring: Emraam Hashmi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Kalki Koechlin; Directed by Kannan Iyer; Rating: ****

Actresses Juhi Chawla, Zeenat Aman sparkle in dazzling jewellery

April 14, 2013 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Actresses Juhi Chawla and Zeenat Aman dazzled the ramp wearing exquisite and rare jewellery at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) here over the weekend.

When Bhandarkar hit the ramp (Movie Snippets)

April 14, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar, known for making a film on the fashion industry, himself walked the ramp at the recently concluded India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) and liked the experience.

Lara, Chitrangada, Yami make splash at IIJW

April 13, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood beauties Lara Dutta, Chitrangada Singh and Yami Gautam added their spark and glamour at the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). They walked the ramp here as showstoppers for different brands.

Loved doing Karan Johar's 'Gippi', says Divya Dutta

April 12, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who will soon be seen in Karan Johar's production "Gippi", says this is her first film with the filmmaker and she loved doing it.

Iccha's death in 'Uttaran' means progression: Vaishali Takkar

April 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Iccha, one of the lead characters in "Uttaran", dies in the popular TV show. Vaishali Takkar, who plays her onscreen mom, says such things happen in a serial and feels viewers won't miss Iccha as Meethi will compensate for her absence.

'Deny bail to rhino poachers'

April 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Guwahati, April 11 (IANS) Even as the CBI is set to probe the poaching of one-horned rhinos in Assam, forest officials and conservationists here feel that tightening the investigative process and denying bail to poachers will deter them from repeating the crime.

Divya Dutta's mother inspires her 'Gippi' character

April 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta, who plays the role of single mother in upcoming movie "Gippi", says she drew inspiration from her own mother for the role.

Dutta to make 'Border 2', 'Border 3' and 'Border 4'

March 29, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Movie Moghul J.P. Dutta, whose last directorial venture was 2006 release "Umrao Jaan", is all set to direct three back-to-back war films, all biopics on Param Vir Chakra winning war heroes.

AIFF Dubai meeting with overseas investors off

March 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) There is speculation over the reasons for the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone a meeting with overseas investors, scheduled for March 31 in Dubai, by week.

AIFF revives technical panel, brings in Bhutia

March 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has out of the blue brought to life a defunct technical committee by appointing former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who is still an active registered player, as itsthe chairman.

Punjab win easy against J&K in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

March 19, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Gurgaon, March 19 (IANS) Punjab defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 43 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament here Tuesday.

Dutta nominated as FIFA Conditioning Instructor

March 17, 2013 at 4:46 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has nominated All India Football Federation (AIFF) fitness coach Pradip Dutta in the FIFA Conditioning Instructors list.

I hope to die on sets: Kareena

March 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Bollywood actresses like Lara Dutta, Dia Mirza and Preity Zinta have tried their hand at film production, but Kareena Kapoor has no such plans. She says she is all for acting, and hopes she is on the set even when she takes her last breath.

Work-from-home, or WFH culture, gains popularity in India (Trend Feature)

March 6, 2013 at 1:23 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Mondeep Dutta is a full-time employee in a well-known IT company in Bangalore. It's a weekday, and he is sitting in the comfort of his beanbag and typing away on the laptop. No, it's not his day off. He's working from home (WFH) - an option increasingly being offered by companies to their employees to better manage their work-life balance.

AIFF happy with response from 30 corporates for I-league clubs

March 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday briefed 30 interested corporate groups, who have shown interest in bidding for two new teams for the 2013-14 I-League.

Divya Dutta hopes her story inspire other women

February 28, 2013 at 4:03 PM

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.

13 killed, several injured in Kolkata fire, TMC targets Left

February 27, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Kolkata, Feb 27 (ANI): At least 13 persons have been killed and several others sustained serious burns when a major fire engulfed a six-storey market complex in central Kolkata's Sealdah area early on Wednesday.

Oman thrash Fiji 7-3 in hockey

February 24, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Thirtysixth-ranked Oman men's team beat 70th-ranked Fiji 7-3 in a hard fought match on the seventh and last day of the Hockey World League Round 2 here Sunday.

Bollywood has become better for heroines: Divya Dutta

February 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta feels that with Indian cinema completing 100 years, the industry has got better for the female actors.

Triptha hopes to taste success with "Bloody Isshq"

February 21, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actress Triptha Parashar, who worked with Randeep Hooda in "Rang Rasiya", is happy with her co-star's success and hopes with her film "Bloddy Isshq" she too gets a taste of it.

PVR's V-Day special tribute to Yash Chopra

February 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) He's known as the King of Romance, thanks to his romantic sagas like "Kabhi Kabhie", "Silsila" and "Lamhe" and Valentine's Day is an apt time to pay tribute to Yash Chopra.

Heavy fog wreaks havoc in Delhi; flights, trains hit

February 1, 2013 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) After heavy fog Friday morning that disrupted air and rail traffic severely, the skies remained clear and sunny through the day. The Met office has forecast similar conditions Saturday as well.

It's east meets west at Storm music fest

February 1, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Coorg (Karnataka), Feb 1 (IANS) From Indian names like Indian Ocean, Karsh Kale, Raghu Dixit, Advaita to international Electronic Dance Music (EDM) artists like Dash Berlin, Michael Woods and Bobina - the second edition of Storm Music Festival, starting Friday, promises much more for enthusiasts.

'David' - magnificent morality tale (IANS Movie Review)

February 1, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Film: "David"; Actors: Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Nasser, Rohini Hattangadi and Monica Dogra; Director: Bejoy Nambiar; Rating: ****1/2

Dense fog in Delhi, 86 flights delayed

February 1, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of fog Friday with low visibility hampering air, rail and road traffic. More than 80 flights were delayed, several trains cancelled and road traffic was forced to slow to a crawl.

Farhan Akhtar to groove for Goa Carnival

January 29, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Panaji, Jan 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar will swing and sing to the Goa Carnival mood, when the festival week opens up on the streets here next month.

Lara Dutta nostalgic about 'David'

January 27, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Former beauty queen Lara Dutta, who is looking forward to "David" release, recalls the time when she shot for the film. She says her daughter was just five months old at that time.

Goa Carnival adds Bollywood to fun and frolic this year

January 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM

Panaji, Jan 24 (IANS) Goa's King Momo may have just gotten lucky this carnival.

Manoj sought CBI friends' help for 'Special Chabbis' role

January 23, 2013 at 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayee is playing a CBI agent in the upcoming film "Special Chabbis" and to make his role look authentic, the actor turned to his real-life CBI friends for help.

SAB TV to pay tribute to comedy in cinema (With Image)

January 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) SAB TV pays tribute to comedy in Indian cinema -- and for this, the channel has launched its non-fiction show "Safar Filmy Comedy Ka". The show traces the journey of comedy through 100 years of cinema.

Norway kids back in mom's custody

January 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Kolkata, Jan 11 (ANI): It was a major relief for Sagarika Bhattacharya, the mother of two Indian kids caught up in a Norwegian custodial dispute, as the Calcutta High Court has granted the interim custody of children to her.

Norway kids case: Children to remain with mother, says court

January 10, 2013 at 11:29 PM

Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday granted the custody of two siblings - brought from Norway after a legal and diplomatic fight last year - to their mother till the final disposal of the case.

Latest in Bollywood: Actresses play journalist

January 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Film stars may have a love-hate relationship with the media, but it seems playing a journo on the big screen is the latest popular trend among actresses. Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Rao and now Nargis Fakhri are essaying the role of journalists in their forthcoming movies.

Latest in Bollywood: Actresses play journalist

January 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Film stars may have a love-hate relationship with the media, but it seems playing a journo on the big screen is the latest popular trend among actresses. Kareena Kapoor, Amrita Rao and now Nargis Fakhri are essaying the role of journalists in their forthcoming movies.

'Table No.21' - surprisingly taut thriller (IANS Movie Review)

January 5, 2013 at 12:55 PM

Film: "Table No.21"; Cast: Rajeev Khandelwal, Tena Desae, Paresh Rawal; Directed by Aditya Dutta; Rating: ***

Isha Sharvani highly committed actor: Vikram

January 4, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Tamil actor Vikram considers Isha Sharvani, his co-star in forthcoming film "David", very professional and committed.

Shared great camaraderie with Vikram in 'David': Jiiva

January 4, 2013 at 12:07 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Jiiva said Thursday that he shared great comradeship with co-star Vikram in the forthcoming bilingual action-thriller "David" and he felt like he was working with his own brother.

Aryabhata award for top defence scientist Saraswat

December 31, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Bangalore, Dec 31 (IANS) V.K. Saraswat, scientific advisor to defence minister and director-general of the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been selected for the Astronautical Society of India (ASI)'s prestigious Aryabhata Award 2011 in recognition of his outstanding contributions and lifetime achievements.

Anti-rape protesters scuffle with police outside governor's house in Kolkata

December 31, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Kolkata, Dec. 31 (ANI): Scuffles broke out between the police and protesters outside Raj Bhavan here on Monday, as scores of social activists, mostly women gathered to raise their concerns over sexual crimes against women following the December 16 gang rape death of a 23-year-old woman in Delhi.

Mohun Bagan thrown out of I-League, banned for next two editions

December 29, 2012 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) India's oldest soccer club, Mohun Bagan, was Saturday kicked out of the I-League and banned from the next two editions by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for abandoning a match against East Bengal mid-way Dec 9 after crowd trouble.

Banerjee government's run-ins with the judiciary (West Bengal newsletter)

December 22, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal seems to be having some uneasy moments with the judiciary. While some of its key policy decisions have been frowned upon by the courts, Banerjee and her ministers have launched scathing attacks against the judiciary.

National bridge: Railways 'A' sparkle

December 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Defending champions Railways "A" shook off their initial lethargy and forced a huge lead of 75 victory points against city-based Ajay Bagaria's team after session three of their quarter final match for the Ruia Gold Cup at the 54th Winter National Bridge championship here Wednesday.

National bridge: Title holders Railways 'A' at tenth spot

December 16, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) Defending champions Railways "A" trailed at the tenth spot after round three of the Ruia Gold Cup team event at the 54th Winter National Bridge Championship here Sunday.

Kolkata to reverberate with global folk music

December 12, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) Bringing the folk music from their countries to the city, artists from Israel and Australia will perform at the Kolkata International Folk Music festival at the Rabindra Sarobar grounds Dec 13.

Sara Khan wants to concentrate on production

December 10, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) TV actress Sara Khan has turned producer with the opening of her banner Louise Multimedia, and says she is determined to work hard and reap good results.

Motherhood is Lara's parameter for everything now

December 7, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta, who gave birth to daughter Saira earlier this year, says motherhood has become her parameter for choosing any new project.

Farhan's sporty look gets a thumbs up

December 5, 2012 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Actor Farhan Akhtar's hard work seems to be paying off as he is getting a lot of compliments for his athletic body in the upcoming movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

Notice to railways for arrest of disabled man

December 3, 2012 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday issued notice to the railways and sought a report over the arrest of a disabled person for illegally travelling in a ladies train in Sealdah in West Bengal.

Lara finds Farhan hot! (Movie Snippets)

December 3, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Farhan Akhtar has left a lasting impression on Lara Dutta with the trailer of his upcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' teaser best: Kunal (Movie Snippets)

December 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) The teaser of Farhan Akhtar-starrer much-talked about film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" is out and actor Kunal Kapoor can't stop heaping praise .

I'll never get into direction, production: Kareena Kapoor

November 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actresses like Lara Dutta and Dia Mirza have stepped into the film production arena, but Kareena Kapoor is happy just acting. She says she is not interested in trying her hand at either direction or production.

Lara to start shooting after daughter's birthday in Jan

November 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS) Actress Lara Dutta says she will be back in the studio after celebrating her daughter Saira's first birthday, which is Jan 20 next year.

FBI concludes white supremacist Sikh temple shooter 'acted alone'

November 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, Nov. 21 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said that the white supremacist, Wade Michael Page, who killed nearly six people at Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting, 'acted alone'.

India to play more FIFA friendlies

November 20, 2012 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Tuesday gave the go?ahead to the national team to play as many friendly matches as possible in 2013?2014 to better their world ranking.

Sadbhawana Yatra organized on birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi

November 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Ramesh Dutta, former Mayor of Delhi and Chief Organizer, Nehru Brigade today started Sadbhawana Yatra on the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi.

Shilpa to wear Anjalee?Arjun's creation at Miss Universe finale (With Image)

November 18, 2012 at 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Designer duo Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor have been roped in to design the finale costume for Miss India Universe 2012 Shilpa Singh.

CPI (M) lawmaker kicks up row after misbehaving with Tripura Police

November 16, 2012 at 8:02 PM

Agartala (Tripura), Nov.16 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) lawmaker Shankar Prasad Dutta has kicked up a row in Tripura after he was caught on camera abusing a policeman for arresting some of his acquaintances.

Kolkata International Music Festival begins

November 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) With Korean group Be?Being belting out contemporary music from the east Asian nation, the fourth Kolkata International Music Festival (KIMF) began in the city Thursday.

Bazmee denies approaching Arjun for 'Welcome' sequel

November 11, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Director Anees Bazmee denies rumours about roping in Arjun Kapoor for "Welcome" sequel and says that right now his focus is only on "No Entry Mein Entry".

Sonowal new Assam BJP president

November 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The BJP Friday appointed former MP Sarbananda Sonowal as president of the party's Assam unit following the resignation of Ranjit Dutta.

Would like to try my hand at direction: Lara

November 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Lara Dutta, who is multitasking right now, says she would like to soon direct a film.

Three held for Rs.4.2 crore auto loan fraud

November 3, 2012 at 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Three people have been arrested for duping HDFC Bank of Rs.4.2 crore on the pretext of importing Bentley and Lamborghini luxury cars on auto loans, Delhi Police said Saturday.

Shed baby weight when you feel like: Sonali Bendre

November 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Actress Sonali Bendre, who is among Bollywood's yummy mummies, says there should not be any hoopla around the post-pregnancy weight of celebrity mothers.

Big B moved by courage of acid attack victim

November 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is blown over by the grit and strength of an acid attack victim, a female from Jharkhand, whom he met while shooting for a special episode of his game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 6" (KBC).

Tapasya back in 'Uttaran'?

October 30, 2012 at 5:32 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Mean and manipulative Tapasya, who made Ichcha's life hell in TV show "Uttaran", is ready to make a come back in the popular show that will complete 1,000 episodes Wednesday.

Chill out with shelf of peppy titles this weekend (IANS Books this Week)

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Wanton and creative... The IANS bookshelf this weekend captures the nip in the air with a cartload of light reads.

Diwali does not always bring 'Lakshmi' to Bollywood

October 27, 2012 at 1:43 PM

Wanton and creative... The IANS bookshelf this weekend captures the nip in the air with a cartload of light reads.

Let's defeat evils in our lives this Dussehra, says Bollywood

October 24, 2012 at 3:51 PM

M0umbai, Oct 24 (IANS) As the nation celebrates Dussehra Wednesday, a large number of Bollywood celebrities hope they will be able to defeat evil in their lives, while others simply wish love and happiness to fans, friends and loved ones.

Indian-American body seeks UNSC seat for India

October 24, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) The National Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA), an umbrella body of Indian community organizations, has called upon the United Nations to give India a permanent seat on the Security Council.

Sikkim-based model wins beauty contest in Dharamsala

October 22, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Dharamsala, Oct.22 (ANI): Young Sikkimese model, Rinchen Dolma Bhutia was chosen as the winner of the much coveted Himalayan Beauty Pageant contest that was held recently.

Mamata's 10-day puja holiday questioned (West Bengal Newsletter)

October 20, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) As a feisty opposition leader, she lost no opportunity to pull up the then Left front government for the lack of work culture in West Bengal. Now, when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered a ten-day holiday for state government officials this Durga Puja, there is surprise, and there are sniggers.

Lara to launch own ethnic wear line

October 17, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Former Miss Universe and actress Lara Dutta is excited about launching her own fashion line, an ethnic Indian wear collection.

Naga fashion designer makes presence felt at Delhi's Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week

October 15, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct.15 (ANI): Whether it is fashion, sports, politics or art, youth from India's northeast are making their presence felt in every sphere. Recently, a fashion designer from Nagaland livened up the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in New Delhi with his design collection.

For Bhandarkar, 'Heroine' verdict's phenomenal

October 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Madhur Bhandarkar faced many hurdles while making "Heroine" -- the filmmaker is now delighted to see the response and has expressed gratitude to the people who supported him all through.

Abidi, Dutta to showcase at Frieze Art Fair

October 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Contemporary Indian artist Bani Abidi, who was born in Pakistan and Adip Dutta will showcase two of their new works, "A Table Wide Country" and "Nestled" respectively at the prestigious Frieze Art Fair in London Oct 11-14.

Despite fever Big B keeps his commitment (Movie Snippets)

October 1, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan attended the GQ awards despite high fever.

What Dia Mirza likes in a man?

October 1, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza believes that the quality that makes a man stand out is his character.

Lara prefers creative side of filmmaking (Movie Snippets)

September 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) Lara Dutta turned to film production with "Chalo Dilli", but she says she loves the creative side of filmmaking more.