Rotterdam: Netherlands have re-appointed Louis van Gaal as coach in place of Bert van Marwijk who stepped down after the team lost all three group matches at Euro 2012 last month, the FA said on Friday. Van Gaal, sacked by Bayern Munich in 2011, will take charge of Netherlands for the second time having previously been coach from 2000-02. The Dutch FA (KNVB) said in a statement that the 60-year-old...
09:26 AM, Jul 07, 2012
Director Karu Palaniappan, who is known for films like 'Parthiban Kanavu' and 'Mandhira Punnagai', is busy giving the final touches to the script of his upcoming flick 'Paandiya Vamsam'. The filmmaker has cast director-actor Ameer and actor Rajkiran to play the titular roles of the film. While the director is not in town and not available for his comment, a reliable source informed City Express that the film will go...
11:12 PM, Jul 06, 2012
It will definitely be interesting to capture both, well known director TS Nagabharana and power star Puneeth Rajkumar together. The latest buzz was that Puneeth will be acting in a novel based film - 'Thumula', written by Sudhamurthy and to be directed by Nagabharana. But, looks like we need to wait as the director is yet to approach the power star. When City Express called to confirm with Nagabharana, he...
11:07 PM, Jul 06, 2012
Mumbai: The Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Friday filed its chargesheet in the murder case of Arun Kumar Tikku, the father of Actor Anuj Tikku. Accused Vijay Palande, Dhananjay Shinde, Gajkosh and small time model Simran Sood have been charged of criminal conspiracy and murder. In its 630-page chargesheet, the police claimed that Tikku was murdered so that Palande could get his hands on a flat owned by his son....
07:30 PM, Jul 06, 2012
New Delhi: A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is JK Rowlings first novel for adults. The cover is designed by Mario J Pulice, illustration and hand lettering by Joel Holland. It may lack wizards and witches, but JK Rowling and her publisher are hoping her first novel for adults. Earlier reports had suggested that 'The Casual Vacancy,' will have the magic touch. The book will be...
08:15 PM, Jul 03, 2012
New Delhi: In its efforts to bring lasting peace in Assam, the Centre today held talks with ULFA and discussed the group's demands to find a permanent solution to the three-decade-old insurgency in the Northeastern state. Top government officials led by Union Home Secretary RK Singh held the dialogue with the six-member ULFA delegation, led by its 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, and discussed the outfit's 'charter of demands'. "The meeting with...
02:08 PM, Jun 29, 2012
New Delhi: After proving his mettle with 'Rock On', Abhishek Kapoor wears the director's cap for 'Kai Po Che' again and says he consciously chose newcomers over big stars for the film because he wanted to execute the story without any changes. The director feels the industry needs more fresh talent. 'Kai Po Che', the big screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's book '3 Mistakes of My Life', features TV actors...
01:43 PM, Jun 29, 2012
Rajkot: In the continuing poster war against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, fresh posters have sprung up in parts of Rajkot town showing him in the company of Bollywood's wicked matriarchs and vamps. "Modi is more dangerous than Shashikala and Lalita Pawar. Modi has got Keshubhai and Shankarsinh quarrelling, has divided society, is he a dangerous mother-in-law?" says the poster, which has a saree-clad Modi flanked by the devious ladies...
06:19 PM, Jun 28, 2012
New Delhi: From silver and golden jubilees, the business of Bollywood films has shrunk to the first three days collections at the box office, and filmmakers are opting for aggressive marketing to create a strong buzz before the release of their films. But director Abhishek Kapoor begs to differ. "I don't look at the weekend business, I have faith that people will come to see the movie," Abhishek told IANS....
04:56 PM, Jun 28, 2012
New Delhi: Boman Irani worked in Rajkumar Hirani's first film 'Munnabhai MBBS' and recently teamed with Rajesh Mapuskar for his debut vehicle 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari'. The talented actor, known for his comic roles, says he has never hesitated to work with newcomers in his decade-long career. "I hold a record. I have done 22 films with new directors. There are a lot more young directors out there. I cannot be...
01:58 PM, Jun 26, 2012
Tollywood actor Sharvanand, who made his presence felt in Kollywood with films such as 'Kadhalna Summa Illai' and 'Engaeyum Eppothum', is now eyeing to expand further his presence in Tamil industry. Recently, the actor was roped in by ace director Cheran for his comeback directorial venture 'JK Ennum Nanbanin Vazhkai'. Also, Sharvanand's 2010 Telugu hit 'Prasthanam' is set to be dubbed and released in Tamil. Titled 'Padhavi', the movie will...
08:02 PM, Jun 25, 2012
Mumbai: Cement stocks, including those of ACC and Ambuja today lost ground, falling up to 6.3 per cent after competition watchdog CCI slapped a hefty Rs 6,307 crore penalty on 11 companies for price cartelisation. Shares of ACC tanked 5.17 per cent to Rs 1,191, while Ambuja Cements lost 5.18 per cent to Rs 162.70 and Jaiprakash Associates plunged 5.96 per cent to Rs 70.10 on the BSE. Among others,...
12:39 PM, Jun 22, 2012
Allahabad: After Haryana, comes another shelter shocker, this time from Uttar Pradesh. And again like the last time, it is the government-run shelters that are in the net. While four minor girls were allegedly abused in Allahabad, six went missing from Ghaziabad, many fearing that they may have been forced into the flesh trade. On April 5, 2012, a peon working at the Rajkiya Bal Grih in Allahabad, allegedly sexually...
01:58 PM, Jun 19, 2012
If our sources based in Chennai are to be believed, director Charan, who has several story-based films like 'Autograph' (remade in Telugu as Naa Autograph) to his credit, is planning to rope in Sharwanand and Nithya Menen for his next entertainer. It looks like after 'Engeyum Empoddhum' (Journey in Telugu), Sharwa is now a familiar face in Kollywood. This might have earned him the recognition of many, but a film...
11:04 AM, Jun 19, 2012
The director in Cheran took a break, after he became a busy actor. But things are no more the same, as the 'Vetri Kodi Kattu' and 'Porkaalam' maker is gearing up to start his new directorial venture soon. According to sources, the film will have Sharvanand, who was appreciated for his decent performance in 'Engeyum Eppodhum', as the lead actor. Nithya Menon is expected to play the female lead. Interestingly,...
05:34 PM, Jun 18, 2012
If you had any doubts that something was wrong with the Netherlands football team, they were compounded after defeat to Denmark over the weekend. If you still thought it was just one bad loss and that one of the pre-tournament favourites would bounce back, then you missed Wesley Sneijder's strong comments before the game against Germany on Wednesday. "It is time we let these pathetic egos go. If somebody is...
01:33 PM, Jun 14, 2012
Mumbai: PC Sorcar Jr is magic. The robe-and-wand yielding, feather-turban clad, abracadabra kind that takes over your mind and opens it to a world where everything is limitless and impossible is nothing. MiD DAY catches up with him as he returns to the city after a gap of 12 years to perform in aid of cancer patients, and comes back mystified. Sans his dramatic on-stage avatar, and with his smiling...
10:44 AM, Jun 13, 2012
Compared with some of his predecessors, Bert van Marwijk has had an easy time managing the Netherlands over the last four years when it comes to crisis management. The Dutch have been notorious over the years for in-fighting and feuds that can ruin harmony in the squad and destroy their hopes in major tournaments. Van Marwijk has avoided such issues through intelligent management and, more importantly, strong performances and results...
11:19 AM, Jun 12, 2012
New Delhi: Chief Minister Narendra Modi may have yet again staked his claim for a larger say in national politics. However, in his own backyard, trouble is brewing. At the BJP meet in Rajkot on Sunday, Modi was greeted by several people wearing masks of Sanjay Joshi, the former BJP leader who quit the party, allegedly under pressure from Modi. Even as the party state executive met to kickstart preparations...
10:13 PM, Jun 10, 2012
