Saturday 17 September 2016

When Sharon Stone 'died' and came back to life

Actress #SharonStone said there was a time when she was suffering from brain hemorrhage and claimed she had died before coming back to life.

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The actress spoke about the incident, which happened in 2001, to Closer magazine, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"I feel that I did die," the "Basic Instinct" said.


"This kind of giant vortex of white light was upon me and - poof! I sort of took off into this glorious, bright-white light," she added.

She said that she got to meet some of her late friends and loved ones.

"I started to see and be met by some of my friends... people who were very, very dear to me (who had died)," she recalled.

"I had a real journey with this that took me to places both here and beyond."

However, she didn't stay there too long.

"But it was very fast - whoosh! Suddenly, I was back. I was back in my body," she continued, adding that the experience "affected (her) life so profoundly that it will never be the same."

War on drugs an epic fail: Jay Z

Rapper #JayZ has condemned drugs laws that target minorities.


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In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the rapper labels the fight against drugs an "epic fail", reports mirror.co.uk.

The star claims that racial injustice has contributed to the issue, and he has urged the government to change policies that target the Black and Latino communities.

"Rates of drug use are as high as they were when Nixon declared this so-called war in 1971," states the singer in the illustrated video.

"Forty-five years later, it's time to rethink our policies and laws. The war on drugs is an epic fail."

Elton John announces Britain tour

Legendary singer #EltonJohn has announced plans to head out on a tour across the Britain next year.


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The four dates, which take place in June 2017, are a part of the Grammy Award-winning singer's Wonderful Crazy Night tour, where fans will get to enjoy a string of hits from the legend's illustrious career, reports mirror.co.uk.

The last show of the tour in Airdrie will mark the first time John has played in the Scottish town. While his performance in Derby marks the first show in the city since 1979.

Glad 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' being compared with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa': Prabhu Deva

Actor-director and choreographer #PrabhuDeva is happy that his upcoming film "Tutak Tutak Tutiya" is compared with #AkshayKumar starrer #BhoolBhulaiyaa.


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Directed by Priyadarshan, "Bhool Bhulaiyya" (2007) featured Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Ameesha Patel and Shiney Ahuja in pivotal roles with Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles.

"Tutak Tutak Tutiya" is Sonu Sood's home production and the actor added though both the films are from the same genre, the upcoming film is completely different.

Subhash Ghai wants to coin a challenging role for Nawazuddin

Veteran filmmaker #SubhashGhai expressed his willingness to work with actor #NawazuddinSiddiqui but after creating a challenging role for him.


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"I always want to work with Nawaz. In 2008, we've worked together in 'Black & White'. And who doesn't want to work with a brilliant actor like Nawazuddin?

"But also it raises the responsibility towards his talent. The kind of capacity he has forces me to create a role which suits him. I want to write a character for him, which I never did. That will be challenging for both of us," said Ghai speaking to the media while attending a seminar at the Whistling Wood International Institute along with Nawazuddin.

Law to prune permissions for film shooting soon: Naqvi

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs #MukhtarAbbasNaqvi on Friday announced that the government is contemplating a legislation to drastically prune the existing lists of permissions required to be obtained for shooting films by both domestic and overseas #filmproducers and #filmmakers.


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Present as the chief guest at conference "Film Tourism - India: The Focal Hub" organised by PHD Chamber on Friday, Naqvi said that the "proposed legislation could be brought about either in the forthcoming winter session or else latest by the budget session of the parliament".

"The government of the day is totally receptive to the needs of film industry since it connects and accelerates people-to-people contact, besides promoting tourism through films and other such modes of visual communications," he said. 

Vir Das to have his own Netflix comedy special

Actor-comedian #VirDas, whose popularity has seen a surge ever since he conducted two back-to-back successful tours in the US, will now have his own 'Netflix Original' comedy special.


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The streaming media and video on demand online platform has, in the past, produced a select number of 'Netflix Original' comedy specials with the top comedians in the world.

This list includes the likes of Kevin Hart, Louis CK, Aziz Ansari, Chris Tucker, Bo Burnham, Bill Burr and Russel Peters to name a few.

Vir's special entertainer will soon be filmed in India in his hometown Delhi, and it will be streamed on the Netflix across the globe in over 100 countries.

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Vidya Balan down with dengue

Actres #VidyaBalan, who recently came back to Mumbai after shooting for "Kahaani 2", is down with dengue.

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A source close to the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with the disease on Thursday and has been advised bed rest for the next 10-15 days by her doctor.

The actress had just returned from US schedule of "Kahaani 2", her forthcoming film along with "Begum Jaan".

Rajinikanth's daughter appointed AWBI brand ambassador

#SoundaryaAshwin, elder daughter of superstar #Rajinikanth and most known for directing her father in India's first motion capture 3D film #Kochadaiiyaan, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Animal Welfare Board of India #AWBI.


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"AWBI is delighted to delighted to announce that Soundarya Rajinikanth has accepted our invitation to be a co-opted member of the Board and, in addition, to serve as a member of its Performing Animals Sub Committee," said AWBi Vice Chairman S. Chinny Krishna in a statement.

He further added that Soundarya will serve as the ambassador of the AWBI to the film fraternity.

"She will also work with them to ensure that their creativity in films is not affected while, at the same time, protecting the welfare of animals used in films and entertainment," he said.

Talk about women's empowerment in 21st century is shameless: Shoojit Sircar

Filmmaker #ShoojitSircar, who has co-produced latest courtroom drama #Pink, says he decided to make this film after his wife Jhuma once told him that it's "shameless" that we are talking about women's empowerment in today's modern times.


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"'Pink' is an everyday life story. Once there was one girl, who had called her friends at her place for a party in the night. Then other people in the society quipped that there is something wrong happening here. So Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury (Director of 'Pink') narrated this story to me," Sircar said here at a press conference on Friday.

"I kept thinking for few days how we will make a film on this. Then my wife Jhuma once said to me when we were having tea that in today's modern times, in the 21st century, we are talking about women's empowerment, isn't it shameless?"

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Namaste France fest shows India's cultural prowess

#NamasteFrance, a two-and-a-half-month-long festival which began here on Thursday, will serve as a window into #Indiantraditionalarts, music, dance, theatre, literature, cinema and fashion.


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The Indian Embassy in France, with the support of Indian Council for Cultural Relations #ICCR is organising Namaste France cultural festival, which will go on till November 30.

The fest was inaugurated by Indian Ambassadir Mohan Kumar at the La Villette here. 

"No two countries share such a special cultural relationship as France and India. While both countries are proud of their culture, they are open to the appreciation of other cultures. Namaste France is a wonderful opportunity to boost the vitality of our cultural exchanges. It is a reflection of the growing partnership between the two countries," Mohan Kumar said.

Big B embarrassed by India's 'land of rape' tag

Megastar #AmitabhBachchan says he finds it "embarrassing" when he travels abroad and foreigners tell him that India is a third world country and a "land of rape". The actor wants India to be known as a first world country.


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Amitabh, who was in the capital to promote courtroom drama film "Pink", which features him as a lawyer, said the aim behind making this film was to change people's perception about India.

"The aim behind making 'Pink' was to send its message as strongly as possible. I want people outside to recognise what is happening (in India)," Amitabh said on Friday.

"It's very embarrassing when you visit a foreign country and you see people there talking to you and say, 'Oh you are from India, the land of rape'. It's very embarrassing. I want that to go.

Telecom war spills over to Twitter with SRK in centrestage

Notwithstanding his 21.2 million followers on Twitter and countless fan clubs each with an account in the micro-blogging site, Bollywood superstar #ShahRukhKhan has come in the line of fire in the ongoing telecom war following the entry of #RelianceJio.


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In what appeared to be a one-sided tirade against the superstar and the new entrant in the telecom services space, one set of Twitterati has been relentless in trolling him.

Priya Pathak tweeted: "#JioRemoveSRK Yes the face of Shah Rukh Khan irritates me and other Indians. Reliance Jio make an Olympian your brand ambassador.

Some even called the "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani" star an anti-nationalist.

A user named 'World warrior Salman' wrote: "We will not tolerate an anti-nationalist as a brand ambassador #JioRemoveSRK."

Big B, Sircar want national anthem to be played at Indian theatres

Megastar #AmitabhBachchan and filmmaker #ShoojitSircar, whose film #Pink released on Friday, want the government to make it compulsory to play the Indian national anthem in theatres before the screening of every film.


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Recently, actor #HarshNagar, who is making his film debut with "Love Day", appealed via a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to make it mandatory for theatres to play the national anthem. 

Harsh even told that he has requested Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi to take note of the request.

Asked about the same, Amitabh, who was in the capital to promote "Pink", said that this tradition has been going on since a long time.

Beauty brand KIKO opens flagship store in India

Italian beauty brand #KIKOMILANO has opened its first store here.


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The beauty brand store, that will open its doors for customers on Saturday, is located on the ground floor in the DLF Mall of India here.

"The opening of our first store in India marks an exciting moment and an important milestone for KIKO MILANO as it embarks on its journey in the Asian subcontinent," Mark Koprowski, International Director, Percassi Group, said in a statement.

'Pollution, sun damage driving demand for chemical peels'

#Pollution and #skindamage by sun exposure is driving the demand for chemical peels, experts said here on Friday, cautioning against getting the procedure done by unqualified #beauticians.


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"Chemical peels are very mild acidic agents. We use different kinds of acids for beautification. Pollutants affect our skin in our day to day life... the dermis level of the skin which bears the brunt of pollutants," Naren Pandey, an allergy and asthma consultant, told.

"Pollution as well as the sun are the major factors influencing the popularity of chemical peels... sun is one of the biggest culprits wreak havoc on skin. Bad sun rays are affecting our skin," Pandey said.

If Want to stay slim - Go, tie the knot

Married people are more likely to stay in shape than those who remain single, says a study by Japanese researchers.


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The study also found that married men were less likely to suffer metabolic syndrome -- a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity which damages the blood vessels -- although the same did not apply to women, Daily Mail reported.

"Our findings show that being married and living with one's spouse reduced the risk of being overweight by approximately 50 per cent among patients with type two diabetes," lead study author Yoshinobu Kondo from Yokohama City University was quoted as saying.

How to take care of your footwear

If you want to ensure longevity of your favourite #footwear, make sure you store them right and use the best ways to keep them clean, suggests an expert.


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#DanishBajaj, Fashion Consultant at ladies footwear brand #LaBriza, has shared a few tips:

♦ Regular dusting: Always brush or clean your shoes before putting them in to the shoe rack. When you remove the dirt and dust after the use, it prevents dirt particles from entering the leather surface. 

Never leave dirty shoes in your closet because once the dirt settles, it completely spoils the texture and the shoe loses its shine and structure. 

Baby wipes is a good shoe cleaning alternative. Mild detergent for cleaning textile and PU shoes is also helpful.

Female sex hormone may help fight flu damage

A female sex hormone, found in most forms of hormone-based birth control pills, has the potential to ward off complications arising from influenza infection as well as help damaged lung cells to heal more quickly, a recent study has revealed.


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The study, conducted in mice, found that hormone progesterone was protective against the more serious effects of the flu by increasing the production of a protein called amphiregulin by the cells lining the lungs. 

Progesterone not only lessened the inflammation and damage associated with the flu, it also helped induce repair, the study said.

"Understanding the role that progesterone appears to play in repairing lung cells could really be important for women's health," said lead author Sabra L. Klein, Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in the US.

India Runway Week opens with ode to Indian textiles

#Indiantextiles and heritage are taking forefront at major fashion weeks in the country. Keeping in sync with the trend, the #IndiaRunwayWeek opened in the capital on Friday with a show dedicated to #Khadi and other #handlooms.


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The first day of season seven of the fashion gala that is taking place at Thyagaraj Sports Complex here started with a showcase by Bangladesh-based designer Bibi Russell followed by a show by Daniel Syiem from Meghalaya.

Russell, after giving a makeover to Rajasthan government textile division under the name of Rajasthali by Bibi Rusell, showcased her first collection under this label.

One witnessed a lot of mix and match in silhouettes with colours moving from subtle to bright shades.

Syiem, on the other hand, showcased designs that reflected his love for ethnic outfits with a lot of drama in terms of cuts.

Emotional leaders may have better leadership skills

Leaders often believe that they should show anger to make subordinates more compliant. Though angry leaders are perceived by others to wield more power, followers warm up more easily to those showing more vulnerable emotions, such as sadness, a study has found.


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Emphasising that leaders should consciously reflect on the emotions they display, the study revealed that though angry leaders are considered to be more powerful than sad leaders, they still score lower on their leadership report cards.

"Subordinates form impressions of their leaders when they view their displays of emotion in negative work situations", said Tanja Schwarzmuller from the Technical University of Munich in Germany.

Long daytime nap may increase diabetes risk

Do you pine for a long nap during the day? Be careful, as it could be a warning sign for Type-2 diabetes, suggests a recent research.


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In the study led by Yamada Tomahide from the University of Tokyo, the team conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies involving more than 300,000 people.

They found that long daytime naps of more than 60 minutes may lead to a 45 per cent increased risk of Type-2 diabetes, compared with no daytime napping. 

However, it was also possible that people who were less healthy or in the early stages of diabetes were more likely to nap for longer during the day. 

Friday 16 September 2016

Aidan Turner backed as next James Bond

Actor #AidanTurner is being backed by his colleague and actor #RobinEllis to portray the role of #JamesBond, a popular fictional character.


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Turner, 33, is best known for his roles as Kíli in the three-part fantasy film "The Hobbit" and has now been tipped to take on the role of James Bond in the popular film franchise, reports mirror.co.uk.

Ellis, who earlier essayed the role of Captain Ross Poldark in 29 episodes of the BBC classic series "Poldark", while Turner portrays the same role in the recent remake of the show.

Talking about Turner's chance of playing James Bond, 74-year-old Ellis said: "I like Aidan. I think he's doing a wonderful job as Ross. He looks great and has a brooding presence. He's registered enormously with the public, and that's terrific.

Victoria Beckham uses coconut oil for smooth skin

Singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham has revealed that she relies on the humble coconut oil to keep her skin smooth.


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Instead of using expensive cosmetic products, the 42-year-old says coconut oil is better than anything on the market for moisturising one's body, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Sharing beauty tips in an interview for a TV show, Beckham shared that it is important to eat a "balanced diet packed with good fats such as avocado, nuts and lots of oily fish".

"Number one I would say coconut oil. So I use coconut oil - the kind of oil that you would cook with - I use it all over my body as well because it's really, really moisturising, so I would say coconut oil and always taking off your make-up before you go to bed," she said.

The former Spice Girls star also shared her love for fashion and said that make-up was instilled in her as a child when she used to watch her mother Jackie get ready.
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Ticket sales for Global Citizen Festival India 2016 sold out

The first two phases in which the ticket sales for the #GlobalCitizenFestival India 2016 were opened for online booking are now sold out.


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#BookMyShow, an online entertainment ticketing brand, opened its ticket counter to the public on Thursday itself with the limited early bird tickets priced at Rs 5000 each.

The festival will be headlined by the British rock band Coldplay.

"BookMyShow is elated and overwhelmed by the response received towards the online ticketing for the Global Citizen Festival India 2016 as we saw unprecedented demand and traffic on its platforms. Just as we had expected and foreseen, Phase 1 and Phase 2 tickets were sold out within a very short period of time, for both the Silver and Gold categories.

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Sunny Leone has all the talent to become mainstream heroine: Rajeev Chaudhari

"Beiiman Love" helmer #RajeevChaudhury thinks actress #SunnyLeone has enough talent to be a mainstream heroine.


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"Why not Sunny Leone? I think she has all the talent to become a mainstream heroine. She has the Indian look. I watched her films like 'Jism 2' and 'Ragini MMS'. I was so convinced that she definitely deserves much better than what she is doing," he said at the music launch of the film when asked why he chose the "Jism 2" actress for the film. 

"I prepared the script for Sunny. Sunny liked the script and we tried to give the film a different look. Sunny is different in this film. She is not the same Sunny what you have been seeing till now. She performed very well in all her films and in this film too. But in this film, she has done something out of the box. She has done a substantial job which is going to become a new track for her. That's what I feel," he added.

'Judwaa 2' to release in September next year

The second instalment of the 1997 blockbuster film "Judwaa" is set to hit the silver screen on September 29, 2017.


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Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment finally announced the release date of their movie on Thursday.

Announcing the release date of the Film, Nadiadwala Grandson entertainment tweeted: "Mark your calendars! Judwaa2 releasing on 29.09.17 Directed by #DavidDhawan *ing @Varun_dvn x2 Produced By #SajidNadiadwala #29Sept17Judwaa2."

Sajid Nadiadwala's "Judwaa 2", is a sequel to Salman Khan starrer "Judwaa" (1997).

TV actor Anuj Sachdeva lends helping hand to elephant care

Popular TV actor #AnujSachdeva on Thursday visited an elephant rescue centre for which he has raised Rs 100,000.


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Anuj took up the initiative to make Ganesh Chaturthi festivities unique.

While he has been bringing the lord Ganesh idol to his place for the last two years, this year he decided to donate funds to Wildlife SOS, an NGO which runs the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura, which houses 22 rescued elephants.

He calls this initiative 'Helping the Living Ganesha'.

Through this initiative, he set a fundraising target where he aimed at raising Rs 100,000 in ten days.

Celebrities like Ramesh Taurani, Juhi Chawla, Lovey Sasan, Nisha Rawal and several animal lovers came forward to support the project.

"For the last few years, I have seen the 'tamasha' that happens in the name of celebration. Adding to this is the pollution we cause in our environment by setting up plaster of Paris idols, and then immersing them in the sea, thereby harming marine life," Anuj said.

Kapil Sharma is good human being, not a criminal: Vivek Oberoi

Actor #VivekOberoi says he finds nothing wrong in helping #KapilSharma in sorting out the controversy created by the comedian's tweets on corruption in the BMC, as he feels he is "no criminal and just a good human being."


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According to media reports, Kapil has sought Vivek's help to reach out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after his tweet complaint of bribe demands by the civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ended up in a row.

"The Kapil Sharma Show" host said in his tweet that he has been paying Rs 15 crore income tax every year since the past five years, and yet he was asked to pay a bribe of Rs 500,000 to a municipal officer for expediting his office work.

Rs 500 crore infrastructure boost for Kerala film industry

Kerala is set to get a film city on the lines of Hyderabad's #RamojiRaoFilmCity, 100 new theatres and a permanent venue for the International Film Festival of Kerala #IFFK with a total investment of Rs 500 crore to boost the #Kerala film industry, Cultural Affairs Minister #AKBalan said here on Thursday.


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"A Rs 50 crore state-of-the-art venue for the IFFK and a Rs 25 crore film city is going to come up in around 60 acres at the present campus of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation here," said Balan.

The state government will also set up 100 new theatre complexes across the state, each having a seating capacity of around 250.

"At present, the state government owns about two dozen theatres and with 100 new theatres, we expect that Malayalam films will get a wide release. Today due to lack of theatres, several Malayalam films are ending up in the red," added Balan.

Makers of Tom Cruise film sued

The family of a victim of the #Colombiaplanecrash that occurred during the production of #TomCruise-starrer "American Made", has filed a wrongful death suit against Imagine #Entertainment and other production companies.


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The suit claims that safety was compromised because flight operations were "rushed" to save money when the movie, which was originally titled "Mena" fell behind schedule, reports variety.com.

The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday on behalf of the family of Carlos Berl, one of the three victims of the crash. 

The twin engine Aerostar 600 plane took off near a jungle filming location on September 11, 2015, and crashed about ten minutes after departure en route to Medellin. Jimmy Lee Garland, the pilot in command, was severely injured and a stunt pilot, Alan Purwin, was killed.

B-Town hails Devendra Jhajharia's Paralympics win

Bollywood celebrities including #AmitabhBachchan, #AkshayKumar and #AnushkaSharma have praised #DevendraJhajharia, who won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 #RioParalympics.


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Jhajharia cemented his legend status as he bettered his own world record to win the gold medal.

He also won the gold medal in the javelin event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with a record throw of 62.15 metres, becoming only the second gold medallist at the Paralympics for his country, and on Tuesday improved upon the mark with a throw of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao) here.

Here's what the celebrities had to say about his win:

Amitabh Bachchan: Another gold at Paralympics for Devendra Jhajharia! Incredible feat... You have given all Indians great Pride! Come on India.

Rahul Khanna wants to portray crook on screen

Actor #RahulKhanna, who has featured in movies like "Earth" and "Bollywood/Hollywood", says he would love to essay a crook at least once in his film career.


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Rahul, who is rarely seen on the small screen, is currently hosting NDTV Good Times's TV show titled "The Mavericks", which explores the world of whisky and addresses the nuances behind the making of single malt scotch brand Glenfiddich. 

He says he doesn't take up a lot of projects as "he can't be in two places at the same time". Rahul says that he is open to trying new things, and a lot of factors could influence him to pick his projects.

"I am open to new things. I could like the script, the character or the people who are making the movie or the commercial aspect of it... So, many factors," Rahul told IANS here.

David Beckham on road trip with Kevin Hart for ad campaign

Former football star #DavidBeckham has reunited with actor #KevinHart for the new 'Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham' campaign for #Swedishfashion retail giant H&M. Both the celebrities will be seen enjoying a road trip together in the commercial.


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This new campaign, with Beckham and Hart wearing identical looks from the brand's autumn/winter 2016 collection, follows the latter's plans to star in "I, Beckham: The Musical".

The full commercial will launch on hm.com on September 26.

"I loved shooting the first campaign with Kevin for H&M so much, we just had to do a sequel. This time we've pushed the story even further. I hope everyone likes it, we certainly enjoyed filming it," Beckham said in a statement issued by the brand.

Hart said: "It's great to have the opportunity once more to show the world what everyone really knows, that I am the true inspiration for David Beckham's style. He copies everything from me."

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'The Girl On The Train' to release in India on October 7

Filmmaker #StevenSpielberg's next production titled "The Girl On The Train" will hit theatres in India on October 7.


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"The Girl on the Train", helmed by Tate Taylor, is co-produced by #DreamWorks Pictures and Reliance Entertainment.

The film revolves around a divorced lady named Rachel Watson, who takes the train to work every day and spends her commute fantasising about a young couple living down the street from her former husband. One morning, she sees something shocking and finds herself entangled in a mystery that promises to forever alter the lives of everyone involved, read a statement from Reliance Entertainment.

Halle Berry didn't want to essay 'gorgeous girl' roles

Actress #HalleBerry didn't want to play "the gorgeous girl" when she first started out in the film industry.


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The "Extant" star came from a modelling background and was desperate not to be cast in movies solely on her looks, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I didn't want to play the gorgeous girl. I came from the world of beauty pageants and modelling and right away when people heard that I got discounted as an actor," W magazine quoted Berry as saying.

"I took on roles early on that really didn't rely on my physical self at all and that was a good way to sort of get some credibility within my industry," added the actress, famous for the "Die Another Day" scene in which she walked out of the sea in a bikini.

The 50-year-old said had a hard time convincing film director Spike Lee to cast her as a "crack ho" in his movie "Jungle Fever".

Kristen Bell satirises gender pay gap in short film

#KristenBell has a new business strategy for big businesses looking to maximise their output while cutting cost. The actress has come up with a short film titled "Pinksourcing" that satirises the wage gap between men and women in the US.


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"Why outsource all of your production to far away countries like India, China and Narnia when we have the cheapest and the best work force right here in the good old US of A, women," Bell says in the short film, reports variety.com.

"You don't have to pay women overtime, they'll never ask for a raise and they don't complain about their working conditions," Bell jokes as the camera pans to a woman working on the floor wearing a head light.

Bell later poked fun at the gender pay gap in the US and pointed out that women are the cheapest labour and "are the only ones that'll bring baked goods into the office".

She also mentioned that there is no reason for women to be upset for making $30,000 less than men because the bathrooms are stocked with free tampons.

David Beckham steals Victoria's beauty products

Singer-turned-designer #VictoriaBeckham says her husband and former football star #DavidBeckham steals her beauty products.


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The 42-year-old fashion designer, who has children Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 14, Cruz, 11, and five-year-old Harper with her husband, shared David's secret to always looking good, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"David does steal my beauty products! It doesn't annoy me, he looks so beautiful, that no, it doesn't annoy me," Victoria said on a TV show.

The former Spice Girl had earlier said that she would not have been able to do her job without the support of her husband.

Girl sues parents for sharing embarrassing childhood photos online

A 18-year-old Austrian girl has sued her parents for allegedly posting pictures, including embarrassing and intimate images from her childhood, on Facebook without her consent, media reported.


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The girl claimed that the parents made her life miserable as they have posted 500 pictures of her since 2009 on the social networking site. The photos were shared on Facebook with her parents' 700 friends.

The shared images include baby pictures of her having her nappy changed and later potty-training pictures, thelocal.at reported. 

"They knew no shame and no limit and didn't care whether it was a picture of me sitting on the toilet or lying naked in my cot -- every stage was photographed and then made public," the girl was quoted as saying.

Amy Jackson to walk at London Fashion Week

Bollywood actress #AmyJackson will walk the ramp as a showstopper for Welsh designer #JaynePierson at the #LondonFashionWeek.


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"I've know Jayne for a while now and I absolutely love her work. It's a huge honour for me to turn showstopper for her show at the London Fashion Week. Jayne isn't just a designer but an artist. Every piece she creates, is spectacular," Amy said in a statement.

Amy will fly to London later this week and will leave from there the same night for Chennai, where she is currently shooting Rajinikanth starrer "2.o".

The "Freaky Ali" actress says she is looking forward to walking the ramp.

Pierson, who earlier worked with popular names like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, has styled the likes of celebrities like Amber Rose, Gemma Arterton and La Roux.

How to make smart choices while hotel hunting

If you're looking to book a hotel for a holiday or work trip, make sure you at least check on the guest reviews and know about its vicinity, suggests an expert.


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Since a comfortable, clean and well-located hotel is essential, making a smart choice will be worth the effort and expense. 

Vikas Bhola, Regional Manager, Indian Subcontinent, at the online accommodation booking website Booking.com, has shared a few tips which can help you refine your search for the right accommodation:

♦ Research the area you would like to stay in and then look for hotels in that area. Looking at where the hotel is on a map is also helpful. If you are planning on using public transport, do check how far the hotel is from the closest metro station, bus stop or tram station.

Thursday 15 September 2016

Mumbai Juniorthon Is Back

#Mumbai #JUNIORTHON is the largest running event for children & junior athletes in Mumbai. JUNIORTHON is all about Mumbai children running towards a healthier future and supporting a good cause. The goal of JUNIORTHON is to encourage outdoor activities and physical fitness amongst children by giving them an opportunity to accomplish the goal of running.

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JUNIORTHON aims to create awareness on the rise of Childhood Obesity & related diseases due to lack of outdoor activities and teach the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle by encouraging children to walk and get active each day.

Mumbai Juniorthon, which is a marathon particularly for children in the age group of 6-15 years is back again in Mumbai. The marathon which received a lot of support from TV & Bollywood brought about a revolution in children's sedentary lifestyle.

The event will be held again in December this year is to encourage children to abandon their addiction to gadgets and to embrace running and other physical activities.
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Priyanka Chopra enters world's highest paid TV actresses list

Bollywood star #PriyankaChopra has become the first Indian film #celebrity to enter Forbes magazine's list of highest paid TV actresses in the world.

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Priyanka, who ranks eighth in the list, made her entry after starring in the American drama series "Quantico". Her earnings are pegged at $11 million, Forbes said.

While the former Miss World made her international acting debut last year with "Quantico", she is gearing up for its second season, where she will be seen essaying the character of a CBI agent named Alex Parrish.

In India, the 34-year-old actress has starred in two Bollywood films in the past one year -- "Bajirao Mastani" and "Jai Gangaajal" -- and will make her Hollywood film debut with "Baywatch" alongside Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson, the world's highest-paid actor.

Priyanka has also garnered her high earnings from her many endorsement deals.

The list of highest-paid TV actresses is topped by American actress Sofia Vergara, who is at the first position for the fifth year in a row.

Morgan Freeman, Mel Brooks to receive National Medal of Arts

Actors Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman and Audra McDonald, composer Philip Glass and record producer Berry Gordy are among the recipients of the annual National Medal of Arts, which US President Barack Obama will confer at a ceremony at the White House on September 22.

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Other honourees include author Sandra Cisneros, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, musician Santiago Jimenez, Jr, playwright and director Moises Kaufman, dancer and choreographer Ralph Lemon, playwright and actor Luis Valdez and painter Jack Whitten, reports variety.com.

The National Council on the Arts, which oversees the National Endowment for the Arts, reviews nominations and sends recommendations to the president, who determines the honorees.

Rakesh Roshan announces 'Krrish 4'

Filmmaker #RakeshRoshan has announced the fourth installment of the popular science-fiction superhero franchise #Krrish. It will once again star his son and actor #HrithikRoshan as the masked hero.

"When my wife showed me a tweet with Bappa's picture as 'Krrish', it reaffirmed my belief that 'Krrish' is the original superhero we have. It boosted my confidence and inspired me to make the fourth installment," Rakesh said in a statement.

Hrithik, who plays the title role of the superhero in film, on Tuesday shared an endearing photograph of lord Ganesha dressed Ganesha dressed as "Krrish". 

Destiny landed me lead role in 'Majnu': Priyashri

Actress #Priyashri, who is making her acting debut with Nani-starrer Telugu romantic drama "Majnu", says destiny helped her clinch her first big break in tinsel world when she was least expecting it.

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"I had come to Hyderabad for an ad shoot, and a casting director made me meet ‘Majnu' director Virinchi (Varma). I wasn't even told for which film I was going to meet him and nor did I know who is going to play the lead. We generally met, spoke casually and I went back to Mumbai," Priyashri told.

Three months later, she received a call out of the blue.

"I was least expecting a call. When I went this time, I was narrated the story and was subsequently signed on. I think it was destiny that landed me the offer. I must have woken up on the right side of the bed that day," she quipped.
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Khadi is the fabric of the future: Designer Bibi Russell

Bangladeshi designer #BibiRussell, who works closely with Indian artisans for her fashion creations, foresees a bright future for #khadi -- a fabric that Mahatma Gandhi used as a symbol of protest against the British Raj -- provided it is "contextualised" and is in sync with current tastes.

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"Khadi is the fabric of the future. It keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, it uses hand and human resources from step one till finish. What it needs is contextualisation in modern times," Russell told in an e-mail interview from Dhaka.

The designer is excited about showcasing her latest collection at the seventh edition of India Runway Week September 16-18 and said khadi would be the focus of the range.

"The collection that I will be showing is 100 percent khadi and 100 percent Rajasthani. Rajasthan is a goldmine for all sorts of culture and art. It is also the largest producer of woollen khadi or 'ooni' khadi as they call it," she added.

Ad films more challenging than movie-making: Onir

Filmmaker #Onir has stepped into ad film direction with a campaign for the AND Fall 16 collection titled #WhoYouAre, for which he shot with actress #KareenaKapoorKhan. He says trying this creative medium is tougher than making a film because of its time restriction.

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"Doing ad films is more difficult because you have to say everything in 30 seconds, which is very different from films. Also, it challenges you as a filmmaker... And I like challenges. It was exciting too because this is the first time I was doing a advertising campaign," Onir told on phone from Mumbai.

"I enjoyed the creative process and how you reach out to the audience. The end product is beautiful and people are reacting very well. In films, there is certain comfort because you have been doing them for so long. It's always nice when you try other forms of storytelling. 

Take natural route for glowing skin

No matter how much cream you rub on your skin, if your body is not functioning well from within, the signs of it will show on your face. Tweak your sedentary lifestyle a bit and eat right, says an expert.

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#AnupDhir, Senior Consultant, Cosmetic and Aesthetic surgeon, lists out some easy tips to get glowing skin.

♦Lifestyle changes: Sedentary lifestyle means more free radicals in the body leading to dents or folds in collagen bands. This leads to fine lines and wrinkles. Apart from applying day and night cream, one must hydrate skin by eating loads of green vegetables and fruits. Avoid junk food as much as you can.A

♦Low amount of water consumption: Hydration is the basic and most essential requirement for healthy glowing skin. Water helps regulate the body temperature, flush out toxins from the body and transports nutrients to the cell.A
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