'Singham 2' teaser to be released today

'Singham 2' teaser to be released today Chennai: The teaser of Suriya starrer Tamil action-drama 'Singam 2' will hit the web Thursday evening. "We will release the teaser online today (Thursday) at 5 pm. Initially, we had plans to have an official launch, but we scrapped the idea later," a source from the film's unit told IANS. 'Singam 2' is directed by Hari Gopalakrishnan, who had also helmed the superhit prequel 'Singam', which also featured Suriya. The...
11:22 AM, May 16, 2013

'Maryan' Music Review: AR Rahman creates magic again

'Maryan' Music Review: AR Rahman creates magic again Ace film director Bharatbala's 'Maryan' is a much awaited release. There are huge expectations attached to the film. Recently, the music of the film was launched and has been liked by the audiences. The single track 'Nenje Ezhu' composed and sung by AR Rahman has become a popular chartbuster in the South. Music Director: AR Rahman Singers: AR Rahman, Vijay Prakash, Swetha Menon, Chinmayee, Javed Ali, Haricharan, Shakti Sree Gopalan,...
02:45 PM, May 14, 2013

'New Pak govt will inherit effects of policy inertia'

'New Pak govt will inherit effects of policy inertia' Islamabad: Nawaz Sharif's emphatic victory at the hustings in Pakistan will provide him sufficient room to shape his party's own agenda, the global rating agency Moody's said but warned the new government will inherit the effects of overall policy inertia. The rating agency also said any flare up in relations with India could impact Pakistan's credit fundamentals. "(Nawaz Sharif's) PML-N's near majority should provide it with sufficient political room to...
01:52 PM, May 14, 2013

'Pak under Sharif may improve ties with India'

'Pak under Sharif may improve ties with India' Beijing: Pakistan may improve its ties with India and fine tune its anti-terror strategy under the new government headed by PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, Chinese analysts have said. Under Sharif, the relationship between Pakistan and India might also improve, Wang Dehua, head of the South and Central Asian Studies Institute at the Shanghai Institute for International Strategic Studies told state-run Global Times said. "In 1999, Sharif managed to invite then...
12:44 PM, May 14, 2013

Pak polls: PML-N emerges as single largest party

Pak polls: PML-N emerges as single largest party Islamabad: Nawaz Sharif's PML-N has emerged the single largest party in Pakistan's landmark general elections by bagging 122 of the 272 parliamentary seats that went to the polls on May 11, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday. The PML-N's two closest rivals the Pakistan People's Party and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf lagged far behind with 31 and 26 seats, respectively. Earlier, trends emerging from the counting of votes had shown...
12:36 PM, May 14, 2013

Sharif's decision to invite Manmohan a positive step: US

Sharif's decision to invite Manmohan a positive step: US Washington: Nawaz Sharif's decision to invite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a "positive sign", the United States has said and expressed its willingness to work with the new government in Pakistan. "We have seen those comments. I don't want to analyze it too much, but to say that it is a positive step and we look forward to working with the new government as it's formed," State Department spokesperson Jen...
11:00 AM, May 14, 2013

David Cameron congratulates Nawaz Sharif

David Cameron congratulates Nawaz Sharif London: British Prime Minister David Cameron has telephoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif to congratulate him on his party's success in general elections. Cameron, who took time out of an official US tour to telephone Sharif, agreed to work with him to strengthen bilateral relationship. "The Prime Minister spoke to Nawaz Sharif earlier today to congratulate him on his party's success in the recent Pakistani elections. They agreed...
09:36 AM, May 14, 2013

MFN status to India by new Pak govt will be a positive step: KC Singh

MFN status to India by new Pak govt will be a positive step: KC Singh Nawaz Sharif is very much seen as an insider of the anti-India Punjabi establishment of Pakistani politics. So will it be easier for him to steer Pakistan to path of friendship with India? Which issues are likely to be resolved more easily and which ones are likely to be stumbling blocks for both sides? Former diplomat KC Singh joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue. Q. How will...
06:39 PM, May 13, 2013

Pakistan: Sharif vows warmer ties with India

Pakistan: Sharif vows warmer ties with India Washington: Nawaz Sharif, poised for a record third term as Pakistan Prime Minister after his party's emphatic win in the landmark general elections, has vowed to pursue better relations with the US while seeking "warmer ties" with India. In an interview to The Wall Street Journal after the impressive victory of Pakistan Muslim League-N in the polls, Sharif recalled that his country's relationship with the US was quite good when...
01:58 PM, May 13, 2013
Pakistan polls: Nawaz Sharif's challenges going forward

Pakistan polls: Nawaz Sharif's challenges going forward

Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif is seen as someone who is pro India. PM Manmohan Singh has already invited him to India. Here's our Foreign Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar with more on his challenges going forward. ...
01:29 PM, May 13, 2013

'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Music Review: It's high on Punjabi flavour

'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Music Review: It's high on Punjabi flavour Music Directors: Sharib-Toshi Singers: Rahul Seth, Sanchita Bhattacharya, Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Diljit Dosanjh, Sachinn Gupta, Dharmendra, and Suzzanne D'Mello Rating: 2.5 If the theme of director Sangeeth Sivan's forthcoming movie 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' has a strong Punjabi flavour, its soundtrack is high on the same too. Keeping in sync with the theme, composer duo Sharib-Toshi has embellished the five tracks...
10:00 AM, May 13, 2013

Tamil film 'Singam's sequel to be released on June 14

Tamil film 'Singam's sequel to be released on June 14  Roaring with confidence the 'Singham' team has some news out finally. The sequel to the blockbuster 'Singam' will be having an international release on June 14th. That said, the audio launch should take place at least two weeks earlier to garner some publicity. Devi Sri Prasad will be crooning the music again. Hari is shooting across some International regions this time and so its time for Suriya is to kick...
07:33 PM, May 11, 2013

Pakistan election diary: 1997, 2008 and now

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Lahore: Banned pacer Mohammad Aamir has finally had a meeting with the top two officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during which its chairman, Zaka Ashraf, expressed his disappointment at the bowler's action. Aamir met with the chairman of...
08:23 PM, May 10, 2013

Junior NTR , Harish Shankar team up for their next

Junior NTR , Harish Shankar team up for their next Telugu superstar Junior NTR is all set to mesmerise his audience with his upcoming film 'Ramayya Vasthavayya', directed by Harish Shankar of 'Gabbar Singh' fame. The film will star Samantha as the leading lady in the film while Shruthi Haasan will play a pivotal role in the film. The major sequences of the film are shot at Ramoji film city at the Manduva Logili. The film will feature Junior NTR...
06:55 PM, May 08, 2013