Tamil Review: 'Dhoni' is an entertaining film

Tamil Review: 'Dhoni'  is an entertaining film Chennai: Film: 'Dhoni'; Cast: Prakash Raj, Akash Jagannath, Radhika Apte, Brahmanandham, Thanikala Bharani, Thalaivasal Vijay and Nasser; Director-Producer: Prakash Raj; Composer: Ilayaraja; Rating: *** Prakash Raj, an all-rounder, has now proved to be a dependable captain with his new role as director. His directorial venture 'Dhoni' is all about change as the movie highlights the flaws in the present education system. Subramanyam (Prakash Raj) alias Subbu is a government employee....
07:57 PM, Feb 12, 2012

StarGaze: 'Kahaani' audio launch and more

Vidya Balan, Sujoy Ghosh and music director duo Vishal Shekhar launched the soundtrack of 'Kahaani'. Vishal at the audio launch. Vidya Balan at the 'Kahaani' audio launch at the Kala Ghoda Festival.
06:37 PM, Feb 12, 2012

Malaika Arora turns 'Anarkarli' for 'Housefull 2'

Malaika Arora turns 'Anarkarli' for 'Housefull 2' Mumbai: After 'Munni Badnam Hui', Malaika Arora Khan is ready to scorch the screen with another item number, 'Anarkarli Disco Chali'. The pair of choreographer Farah Khan and Malaika have given songs such as 'Chaiya Chaiya' (Dil Se), 'Kaal Dhamaal' (Kaal) and 'Munni Badnaam' (Dabangg). Farah is now looking forward to 'Anarkali Disco Chali', an item song in her brother Sajid Khan's upcoming film Housefull 2. "'Anarkarli' put pressure on...
06:21 PM, Feb 12, 2012

Let music do the talking this Valentine's Day

Let music do the talking this Valentine's Day New Delhi: Want to woo your Valentine? Try dedicating a romantic song to him or her in filmy style. IANS makes it a little easier for you to pick a love song and make your Valentine feel special. Kuch to hua hai: The song from the movie 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' has a magical feel that leaves you humming the tune for days. Beautifully sung by Alka Yagnik and Shaan...
12:08 PM, Feb 11, 2012

We don't support separatists, says Mamata

We don't support separatists, says Mamata Siliguri: Ahead of her meeting with Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) top leaders on Saturday on the Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said she did not support separatists. "We do not want any division (between the hills and the plains). But we want unity among the hills and the plains. I do not support separatists," Banerjee said while inaugurating the week-long North Bengal Utsav...
10:54 PM, Feb 10, 2012

North India battles a fresh cold wave

North India battles a fresh cold wave New Delhi: Mercury plunged five degrees below normal on Thursday morning bringing back cold conditions in the city which was experiencing a spell of relatively pleasant weather over the last few days. The low was recorded at 4 degree Celsius, down by 4.5 degrees from Wednesday's minimum temperature of 8.5 degrees, the MeT office said. Cold winds added to the chill in the air early in the morning but a...
05:21 PM, Feb 09, 2012

Pak fishermen catch giant 7000 kg whale shark

Pak fishermen catch giant 7000 kg whale shark Karachi: In what is believed to be one of the biggest catch in the high seas, Pakistani fishermen have caught a giant whale shark - about 36 foot long and weighing over 7,000 kg. The fishermen brought the giant fish to the Karachi Fish Harbour and claimed to have found it dead in the open sea. Some experts believe that the shark might have been killed after it got entangled...
08:41 PM, Feb 08, 2012
Madhuri Dixit talks about her favourite roles

Madhuri Dixit talks about her favourite roles

Diva Madhuri Dixit gets candid about her top three roles including the ones in 'Khalnayak', 'Hum Apke Hain Kaun' and 'Devdas'. ...
06:26 PM, Feb 08, 2012

Actor Imran Khan finds beard annoying

Actor Imran Khan finds beard annoying New Delhi: Imran Khan is playing a guy from Haryana in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' and is growing a beard and mustache for the role. But the actor does not like it and says he would prefer clean shaven look. "Keeping beard is always very annoying. Honestly, it is not fun at all. I would prefer being clean shaven but what to do? We have to do...
11:56 AM, Feb 08, 2012

BSY, 11 ministers in K'taka BJP's hall of shame

BSY, 11 ministers in K'taka BJP's hall of shame New Delhi: In the last 44 months, nearly one-third of the BJP government has resigned on charges ranging from rape to corruption in Karnataka. It is a record and a shameful one at that: - The total sanctioned strength of Karnataka Cabinet is 34 including the chief minister. - 1 chief minister (BS Yeddyurappa) and 11 ministers have resigned till now. - 4 ministers resigned over sleaze. Ex-Chief Minister BS...
11:06 AM, Feb 08, 2012
Don't need flowers, candles to show love: Imran Khan

Don't need flowers, candles to show love: Imran Khan

Imran Khan shoots for Valentines special issue of L'Officiel magazine, talks about posing for the camera and his upcoming films. ...
02:31 PM, Feb 07, 2012

PLS: Argentine Sorin to be icon player for Haldia

PLS: Argentine Sorin to be icon player for Haldia Kolkata: The Rs 1.5 crore-prize money Premier League Soccer (PLS), that has already grossed over Rs 100 crore, is tentatively slated to begin March 24, with the final scheduled for May 6, the organisers said on Monday, while announcing Argentine 2006 World Cup skipper-Juan Pablo Sorin as the icon player of the Haldia franchisee. The franchisee, bought by the Grey Mind Communications, will be coached by former England star John...
11:58 PM, Feb 06, 2012

PLS to kick off on March 24, final on May 6

PLS to kick off on March 24, final on May 6 Kolkata: The much-anticipated Premier League Soccer (PLS) will kick off in West Bengal on March 24, with the final scheduled to be held on May 6, paving the way for a collision with the Indian Premier League. The likes of Fabio Cannavaro and Hernan Crespo, along with some of the world's renowned coaches, will arrive in the city early next month as the pre-season training will begin on March 3....
10:51 PM, Feb 06, 2012

Madonna's crackling performance at the Super Bowl

Madonna performed with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A at the Super Bowl Halftime. Madonna performs at the Super Bowl Halftime. Madonna and Cee Lo Green performing together at  Indianapolis.
03:22 PM, Feb 06, 2012

11 states ignored by domestic carriers: Report

11 states ignored by domestic carriers: Report New Delhi: A latest report prepared by the civil aviation ministry has made some startling revelations. The report indicates that a mere 14 per cent of scheduled flights which operate in the country cater to a mammoth 55 per cent of the nation's total population. The report states that Haryana, Sikkim, Puducherry, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli have almost zero connectivity, while 11 states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh,...
09:31 AM, Feb 04, 2012