Saturday 12 November 2016

Scarlett Johansson to star in 'Tangerine'

Actress #Scarlett_Johansson has been roped in for psychological thriller "Tangerine".

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"Tangerine" is a psychological thriller set against the political climate of 1950s Morocco.

Imperative Entertainment acquired the film rights to "Tangerine" - which is based on Christine Mangan's novel, reports variety.com. 

'Padmavati' to release next November

Actor #Ranveer_Singh, known for his quirky streak, announced the release date of his upcoming film "Padmavati" in Roman style.

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The actor shared the release date in Roman numerals. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, will hit the screens on November 17 next year. 

Ranveer will be seen as Alauddin Khilji, the second ruler of the Khilji dynasty, in the film.

'Dil Chahta Hai' sequel with girls would be fun: Farhan Akhtar

Actor-filmmaker #Farhan_Akhtar says he would love to make a sequel of his hit film "Dil Chahta Hai" with girls.

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"Dil Chahta Hai" released in 2001 with actors Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna in the lead. 

"We are not ignoring girls. We have always had very strong women characters in all our films... I'm a boy so it was easier for me to think from a boy's point of view. I do like this idea of 'Dil Chahta Hai' girl sequel. It's an idea worth exploring," Farhan told.

Sylvester Stallone's daughters don't want to act

Actor #Sylvester_Stallone's daughters have no plans to follow in their father's footsteps and become actresses.

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Sistine, 18, and Sophia, 20, have both agreed that pursuing careers in acting are "not" for them despite being brought up watching the Hollywood legend on the big screen and learning from watching him, reports etonline.com.

Asked if she would like to act, Sistine, who is a model, said: "That's definitely not for me."

Brisk walk can improve artery health of diabetics

Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with Type-2 diabetes, says a study.

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Compromised arterial health is an underlying mechanism that promotes the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in individuals with Type-2 diabetes.

Effectively managing cardiovascular disease risk in this population is a major challenge for health professionals.

The Vamps to play at Global Citizen Festival India

Britain-based boy band #The_Vamps will return to India later this month to play at the #Global_Citizen_Festival_India, where names like #Jay_Z and #Coldplay will plug their music chords.

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The Vamps, artistes of Virgin EMI UK, made their debut India visit earlier this year for a collaboration with Vishal-Shekhar for the song "Beliya".

They will be coming to India on November 16. Global Citizen Festival India will be held at the MMRDA grounds here on November 19. 

"Global Citizen Festival is an amazing event for such a good cause and we are honoured to have been asked to be a part of it," James McVey said in a statement issued on behalf of the band.

I love festive traditions: Tommy Hilfiger

American designer #Tommy_Hilfiger, whose Tommy Hilfiger Holiday 2016 collection will be available in India from November 18, says some of his favourite memories are from holidays spent with his family.

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"I love festive traditions and some of my favourite memories are from holidays spent with my whole family," Hilfiger said in a statement. 

Along with the collection, the brand is coming out with a global advertising campaign - Hilfiger Holiday Voyage, featuring the brand's global women's ambassador and model Gigi Hadid, alongside Francisco Lachowski.

'Commando 2' to release on January 6, 2017

#Vidyut_Jamwal and Adah Sharma-starrer "Commando 2" has been locked for release on January 6, next year.

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Vidyut took to Twitter to announce the release date of the film, which is the second instalment of the 2013 film "Commando".

"'Commando 2' releasing on 6th January 2017," he tweeted on Friday.

Sexual violence largely ignored by film industry: Big B

Megastar #Amitabh_Bachchan on Friday said the issue of sexual violence and sexual consent have been largely ignored by the Indian film industry, and questioned the absence of an independent word to denote female valour.

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Amitabh analysed the changing role of women in Indian cinema at the inaugural of the 22nd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival here.

"Meenal Arora, Falak Ali and Andrea Tariang (the female characters in 'Pink') are to all intents and purposes emancipated women with all liberties accorded by their financial independence. Yet the film raises unsettling queries largely ignored by our film industry. 'Pink' brings the issues of sexual violence and sexual consent into urban middle class homes," he said.

OnePlus 3 rated as best smartphone on Amazon India

Global mobile technology startup #OnePlus announced on Friday that its smartphone "OnePlus 3" has been rated as the best smartphone on Amazon India.

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Priced at Rs 27,999, the smartphone comes with 16MP primary camera, 8MP front camera and optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with full-HD resolution.

The 4G-VoLTE device has Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor clocked at 2.2 Ghz, 6GB LPDDR4 RAM.

Friday 11 November 2016

Concept Photography by Nihal Nair

There are several photographers who have done concept photoshoot and without a doubt, they excel in what they’ve done. No doubt. I like to check online references for concepts when I plan on doing a shoot, and when I see there are no results for such photoshoots I feel happier because I might experiment it for the first time but there is equal nervousness because nobody wants to fail the efforts and manpoer that’s been put in creating those pictures.

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Our motto was to create the best from the limited time and we started preparing for  both the shoots.

Aamir Khan wishes luck to 'Rock On 2' team

Superstar #Aamir_Khan has wished good luck to the team of "Rock On 2", and says he has been hearing good things about the film.

aamir-khan-wishes-luck-to-rock-on-2-teamAamir also wished the film's director Shujaat Saudagar for his maiden directorial venture, which released on Friday. 

"All the best Shujaat for your first directorial venture. I've heard only good things about 'Rock On 2'. Congratulations," Aamir tweeted on Thursday evening.

Charlize Theron rejects ageism in Hollywood

Oscar-winning actress #Charlize_Theron has dismissed fellow female stars' claims that ageism is alive and well in the entertainment industry.

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Theron, 41, recently spoke about ageism in Hollywood during an interview with Vanity Fair Italy for their November 2016 issue, reports eonline.com. 

She said: "I don't agree with that (notion), and I'm not happy to hear people talking like that about Hollywood. Now that I'm 41, I work much more than 20 years ago, and I enjoy it even more. And all the women I know say the same thing, so it's time to stop this cliché."

Theron hopes to turn the focus towards promoting a message of body positivity. 

Loss of films is loss of country: Javed Akhtar

Loss of films is the loss of the whole nation, poet and lyricist #Javed_Akhtar said here on Thursday referring to the inferior content of cinematic texts and lyrical music.

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"Loss of films is the loss of the whole country. Films have a heavy impact on the masses and thus if film music is inappropriate or vulgar, the whole nation is affected ," Javed said. 

"You can't blame the writer for that. Problem is not with the music makers, it is with the masses, who appreciate it and make it a hit," he added.

Farhan Akhtar hates doing topless photo shoots

Actor-filmmaker #Farhan_Akhtar says he prefers to cover up his body for photo shoots.

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In the latest episode of Colors Infinity's "Vogue BFFs", when host Kamal Sidhu unveiled a picture of Farhan from his shoot for Daboo Ratnani's calendar for this year, Farhan recalled the shooting days, read a statement from the channel.

Kolkata filmfest to kick-off on Friday under demonetisation shadow

The 22nd edition of the week-long #Kolkata_International_Film_Festival begins here on Friday under the shadow of demonetisation with organisers roping in the Whos Who of Bollywood and a galaxy of global cine personalities to kick-start the event with the usual punch.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the presence of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, his wife and actress Jaya, stars Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, and Parineeti Chopra at the inaugural ceremony.

Chitrangada to start 'Band Of Maharajas' shoot by November end

Actress #Chitrangada_Singh confirms that she will begin the shoot for her next film, "Band of Maharajas" by end of November.

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"I have a film coming next, that is 'Band of Maharajas', we are going for its schedule by the end of November," said Chitrangada at a fashion event here.

"We are starting its 2nd schedule. I am playing a character of a singer-musician.The name of my character is Billo Mumtaz. It is a very very interesting character," she added.

Vir Das inspired by Joker for 'Raakh' role

He usually makes the audience laugh, but for short film "Raakh", #Vir_Das took on a serious avatar and says he found inspiration for the role from the famous "Batman" character Joker.

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"Raakh" is a short film directed by Milap Zaveri. It also features Richa Chadha and Shaad Randhawa in a tale of vengeance.

For his negative role, Vir had been watching movies and exploring all possible material. 

Shibani Kashyap to perform in Cairo

Popular Indian singer #Shibani_Kashyap will perform at the prize distribution ceremony of 'Glimpses of India' painting competition here on November 17.

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The chief guest at the event will be celebrated Egyptian actress Dalia El Behery, whose first major appearance was in a video clip of the song "Tegeesh neaeesh" by Ali El Haggar, read a statement.

The 'Glimpses of India' painting competition is an annual feature in Egypt that commemorates the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi, India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and independent India's first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

Brad Pitt thanks fans for their support

Actor #Brad_Pitt, who has been cleared of child abuse allegations, has thanked fans for their support.

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Pitt, 52, attended his first public red carpet event since splitting from wife Angelina Jolie in September -- at the premiere of his new movie "Allied" here on Wednesday.

The actor, who wasn't wearing his wedding ring, spent a lot of time signing autographs for fans and said he was grateful for their "kindness", reports mirror.co.uk.

Kylie Jenner denies being in Terror Jr band

Reality TV star #Kylie_Jenner has denied being a part of US band Terror Jr.

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Some of her fans speculated that Kylie had recorded a song with Terror Jr. She later took to Snapchat to shut down the rumours, and even took a dig at the band, reports mirror.co.uk.

"So public announcement: I'm not the singer of Terror Junior or whatever, I love their music but for those wondering it's not me guys... it's not me," she told her followers.

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen passes away

Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter #Leonard_Cohen died at the age 82 according to his official profile on the social network Facebook.

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"We have lost one of the most venerated and prolific visionaries of music," the text said on Thursday night, which did not report the place or cause of death. 

A highly-respected artist known for his poetic and lyrical music, Cohen wrote a number of popular songs including the often-covered "Hallelujah", CNN reported.

Lakme Fashion Week and Ensemble celebrates with Indian Kabaddi team

#Lakme_Fashion_Week, in association with multi-designer retail store Ensemble, hosted an evening here to celebrate sports and fashion with the World Cup champion Indian #Kabaddi_players and leading menswear designers.

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"In India, though we celebrate sports but whether it is with cricket, badminton and tennis, we never turned the spotlight on kabaddi. So when Lakme and IMG Reliance came with the idea, we just grabbed the opportunity. We recently launched our menswear store and working with lots of young designers. So I think, this is the right occasion to celebrate," fashion designer Tina Tahiliani told. 

Goa to host new music and arts festival

A boutique music and arts festival, GOAT, will be held in January 2017 in Goa.

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The three-day multi-genre festival starting on January 27 will take place on the beaches of Ashvem and Morjim in Goa.

The GOAT festival is presented by GOAT Music, a London-based music and events agency, founded by Dave Gaydon and Lou Birkett.

"After leaving The Roundhouse in the summer of 2015, never would we have imagined to be able to present our own festival in Britain, let alone in India. The reception has been so encouraging. We are very grateful to be working in such a progressive and creative landscape," Gaydon, CEO, GOAT Music, said in a statement.

Eli Lilly, Disney to release books for kids with diabetes

Pharma major #Eli_Lilly India, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, on Thursday announced the release of custom books for children suffering with Type 1 diabetes in India, the company said.

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The books -- "Go, Team Coco!" and "Coco's Fun Activity Book" -- will be available in both Hindi and English.

The books, which originally debuted in the year 2001, will help nearly 70,000 children under the age of 15 and suffering from Type 1 diabetes in India. 

"Through this initiative, we hope to provide an empowering message for families with children who have Type 1 diabetes. These books can help children and their families feeling inspired and empowered to live a full, active life even with the disease," said Edgard Olaizola, Managing Director, Eli Lilly and Company (India). 

Thursday 10 November 2016

John Abraham's Marathi production to go on floors in March

Actor John Abraham says he might start his first Marathi film production by March next year.

Present at the trailer launch of Marathi film "Fugay" (Baloons) here on Wednesday, John congratulated director Swapna Waghmare Joshi, and said: "It's a fantastic trailer. According to me, this film will do a great business. I am very lucky to be working with Swapna in future as a producer and may be as an actor too."

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"I am doing my first production with Swapna and we are hopefully starting in March. It's a fantastic script. I am really excited and looking forward to working with her."

The actor, born to a Malayali father and a Zoroastrian mother, was brought up in Mumbai.

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Once audiences decide to watch a film, nothing can stop them: Farhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to demonetise high value currency notes will not have any effect on the release of "Rock On 2", says actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar who feels nothing can stop the audiences from coming to theatres once they decide that a film needs to be watched.

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Farhan, who plays one of the leads in "Rock On 2" and is also the film's co-producer, wonders if there is ever the perfect time to release a film.
"Finally, it's not about how much you market your film. If intense marketing helped sell a film to the audience, every film would be a hit. I feel the public makes up its mind whether it wants to see a film or not early in the process of a film's marketing. If they've decided they want to see a film, nothing can stop them," he said.
After Modi announced scrapping of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, there was a buzz that the makers of "Rock On 2" were contemplating postponing its release to avoid the immediate backlash of the currency shortage among consumers.
"Wrong," said producer Ritesh Sidhwani, and added: "We are releasing on schedule this Friday."

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Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations

Actor Brad Pitt has reportedly been cleared of child abuse allegations.

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The Los Angeles county department of children and family services has concluded its investigation into child abuse allegations against Pitt, sources told people.com.

"It was a full and thorough investigation and the determination has been made that no charges should be brought," said a source, adding that there was no finding of abuse. 

"The likely next step is a referral to family court so that the matter of custody can be determined. There is no permanent custody agreement currently in place, only an arrangement pending the outcome of this investigation. Now, with this conclusion, custody can be determined," the source added. 

Deepika, Alia are fantastic actors, says Shahid Kapoor

Actor #Shahid_Kapoor says actresses #Deepika_Padukone and #Alia_Bhatt are absolutely outstanding in their achievements as well as their performances.

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"There are so many actresses over the years who've been absolutely outstanding in their achievements, in their performances. Maybe Nargisji, Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol -- or among the contemporaries, people like Deepika, Alia. There have been so many fantastic actors over the years, and one learns from seeing their performances. And one enjoys working with the contemporary lot," Shahid said in a statement. 

Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh to celebrate best of Indian menswear

Fashion gurus Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Kunal Rawal are among designers who will celebrate the best of Indian menswear at the second edition of`Van Heusen + GQ Fashion Nights.

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To be held on December 3-4 at the Taj Land's End, here, fashion designers like Shantanu & Nikhil, Sahil Aneja, Abhishek Paatni, and Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, will also present six shows at the event. 

Talking about his collection, Pratap Singh said in a statement: "The collection I'm showcasing is all about a new direction in silhouettes and construction. The looks will be pure, modern and definitely from small town India."

Designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil say they are "extremely excited" to be a part of the fashion event and their collection "is a progressive take on menswear with sensibilities of layering and temporal details, materials such as leather and metal featuring through the showcase".

Rawal feels great to be a part of a platform that encourages menswear fashion, and said: "It's great to be part of this platform which showcases and encourages menswear to be in the forefront." 

When 'Kala chashma' hogged limelight in New Zealand

Bollywood songs have a strong fan base across the globe and one got to view this madness when #BaarBaarDekho actor #Sidharth_Malhotra arrived at the Christchurch airport. Much to his surprise, he was welcomed by children who performed to his popular Bollywood tracks like "Kar gayi chull" and #Kala_chashma.

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It didn't take long for the actor to join the children, dressed in yellow glittery outfits, and flaunt his dance moves.

"I was very ecstatic to see the kids perform to my songs... with such a warm welcome," the actor, who is once again in New Zealand to unwind from his hectic schedule. 

Former Black Cap cricketers Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum also welcomed the actor at the airport.

Not politically motivated: SRK on Modi's demonitisation

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to demonitise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes to curb black money. He says it isn't politically motivated and is a great move.

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The central government on late Tuesday night notified the changes.

"Farsighted. Extremely smart. And not politically motivated. Will bring such a positive change for Indian economy. Great move Narendra Modi," Shah Rukh tweeted on Wednesday night. 

The "Fan" star, who has completed 25 years of his journey in Hindi filmdom, on Wednesday launched a biography on him by "Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye" director Samar Khan. 

'Saansein' release date pushed after demonetisation move

The makers of the upcoming romantic horror film "Saansein" have pushed the release date of the film after Indian Prime Minister #Narendra_Modi scrapped Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes.

saansein-release-date-pushed-after-demonetisation-move"Saansein" was slated to release on Friday. Its new release date is still not finalised. 

"After an internal meeting with the team and with respect to Modiji's decision, as an investor, the best was to push the release of the film," Goutam Jain, producer of "Saansein", said in a statement. 

Sonam Kapoor meets Stan Lee in Hollywood

Bollywood actress #Sonam_Kapoor, who had a blink-and-miss appearance in Coldplay's single "Hymn for the weekend", had a superhero moment when she met legendary writer #Stan_Lee.

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Lee is credited with creating the Marvel Universe, a jamboree of comic book characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men, and the man behind the Indian superhero Chakra.

"Sonam, who recently traveled to Arizona to encourage the south Asian community to vote in the US presidential elections, made a pit stop in Beverly Hills here where she met Lee," said a source. 

Film industry not impacted by Modi's demonetisation move: Mukesh Bhatt

Film and Television Producers Guild of India's President #Mukesh_Bhatt has lauded Prime Minister #Narendra_Modi's decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes to curb #black_money. He says the entertainment industry will not be impacted by it.

film-industry-not-impacted-by-modis-demonetisation-move-mukesh"It's a good thing. But the film industry is not impacted by it at all. We don't deal in cash. The film industry has been completely corporatised and cleaned of all cash dealings," Bhatt, a well known Bollywood producer, told.

"From the year 2000 onwards, the industry doesn't deal with cash money. So we are not impacted by this," he added.

We can survive on fruit diet, says chef Ranveer Brar

Celebrity chef #Ranveer_Brar believes that fruit diet is the only food habit that a human body can survive on for a lifetime.

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The chef was present here on Tuesday at the launch of Belgian Conference Pears brought to the Indian market by IG International in association with BelOrta.

"If you look at our ancient eating tradition, you will see that 'Phalahar' is the only eating habit that gives human body everything that it's needed. So, I strongly believe that fruit diet is the only food habit that a human body can survive on for a lifetime," the chef told.

Middle-aged women may remember more than men

When it comes to better memory skills, the fairer sex seems to score more than men, researchers have found.

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However, the memory of women tends to fade as the oestrogen -- female sex hormones -- levels decline or as women enter the post-menopause phase.

Memory loss is a well-documented consequence of the ageing process.

In a study published online in the journal Menopause, the findings showed that as women enter the menopause transition period, they develop increased forgetfulness and "brain fog".

Go organic for skincare this winter

Pamper your skin with the goodness of an organic beauty and #skincare regime this winter, says an expert.

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Garima Singh, Research and Development Manager, Organic Harvest, has shared some tips to fight against winter woes.

♦ For oily skin: If all you can see is dull and oily skin staring back at you from the mirror then scan for additives like neem, lemon, lime, clove, cucumber, tea and strawberry while picking products for your skin.

Wednesday 9 November 2016

Chefs awarded for their skills and efforts

Chefs in huge numbers from around the country battled it out in a culinary competition and the best among them were the winners of 13th Annual Chef Awards.

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Organised by Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), the awards were evaluated by jury chairperson Alan Payen with renowned national and international chefs. 

The winners of the different award category were Rajan Loomba, The Ashok Hotel (Golden Hat Award), Imtiaz Qureshi (Lifetime Achievement Award) and Rinku Madan (Best food writer award). 

How to shine at your best friend's wedding

Pair jackets with exaggerated palazzos and try monotone hues of pink, turquoise, teal and mint green to make a style statement at your best friend's wedding, says an expert.

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Sidhika Gupta, Fashion Head, Roposo, has shared a few tips on styling for the wedding season:

♦ Jacket style: Jackets have become a versatile fashion statement that can be modified in many different ways. You could pair it with a lehenga-choli or team it up with an exaggerated palazzo. 

The jacket in zardosi, embroidery, or intricate velvet is the one-stop solution for fashionistas. Pick an opaque masterpiece in silk-brocade or go for a layered chiffon delicate. Fitted, flowing, flared, short, long, sheer, open or closed - doesn't matter how you style your jacket because it's all good.

Modi calls upon people for a corruption-free India

Terming his government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes as a "historic step to fight corruption", Prime Minister #Narendra_Modi on Wednesday called upon people to work together for a corruption-free India.

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"A historic step to fight corruption, black money and terrorism," Modi said on Twitter a day after announcing the decision to axe Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

With megastar Rajinikanth joining a host of actors to laud the Prime Minister for the move, Modi took the opportunity to call upon the people to join the fight against corruption and black money.

'Ra.One' comes to life in Dubai theme park

The story of science fiction superhero film "Ra.One", wherein superstar #Shah_Rukh_Khan was seen in a robot's avatar, will come alive at #Bollywood_Parks_Dubai here with a 4D multi-sensory virtual theatre ride titled Ra.One Unleashed.

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The making of the ride video was released on Tuesday. 

Taking the visitors through a behind the scenes of what's to come, Shah Rukh is seen shooting for the opening sequence of the ride - "Ladies and gentleman, welcome! You stand on the threshold of the future", read a statement. 

Try banning illegal Indian film DVDs: Rishi Kapoor to PEMRA

#Rishi_Kapoor has spoken against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) after it enforced a blanket ban on Indian content in Pakistan. The veteran actor wonders how illegal Indian film DVDs will be banned there.

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"Think. PEMRA Bandh karwaya Indian content apne channels aur theatres mein! Zara bandh kar ke dikha illegal DVDs Indian films ke? (PEMRA, you have shut down Indian content from channels and theatres. Try to ban the illegal Indian film DVDs?)" Rishi tweeted on Monday night. 

No trace of Kannada actors who jumped into lake

A day-long search on Tuesday failed to trace the bodies of two actors who drowned in a nearby lake while enacting a stunt scene by jumping from a helicopter during the filming of a Kannada movie, police said.

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"Rescue teams have been searching the TG Halli lake since morning but were unable to trace the bodies of (Anil and Uday) till evening due to poor visibility, silt and water weeds in its polluted backwaters," police officer H.L. Nandeesha told from the location.

Actors' deaths pure criminal act by filmmakers: Sonu Sood

Bollywood actor #Sonu_Sood, who is known for his action films and recently worked with #Jackie_Chan on a Indo-China film "Kung Fu Yoga", said that the recent incident of two actors who lost their lives while attempting a stunt was a result of irresponsible attitude of the filmmakers.

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"I heard the news about the sad incident that has happened to two actors of the Kannada film while shooting a stunt. I am shocked, sad and angry at the same time! I saw the video and there was no safety precautions taken for those actors. I think it's a pure criminal act by the producer and action director; who make them jump into the water, when they didn't know how to swim! I think it is unpardonable," Sonu told.

Jaden Smith mistook Chloe Ferry for Kylie

Actor #Jaden_Smith reportedly went up to "Geordie Shore" actress Chloe Ferry at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards thinking she was his former girlfriend and reality TV star #Kylie_Jenner.

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During the event, held earlier this week, Smith later spent the entire night chatting with Ferry, reports mirror.co.uk.

"Chloe got a shock when Jaden came bowling over to her but she lapped it up," a source told The Sun newspaper.

Film celebrities laud Modi's 'masterstroke' of demonetisation

From megastars #Rajinikanth and #Amitabh_Bachchan to the young crop of actors like #Anushka_Sharma and #Sidharth_Malhotra have hailed Indian Prime Minister #Narendra_Modi's announcement of demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes to to curb #black_money.

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To give effect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to denotify Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to counter black money, the central government on late Tuesday notified the changes.

'Om Shanti Om' being made into musical in Japan

Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan's 2007 film "Om Shanti Om", which regaled Bollywood audiences with its song and dance sequences, is now being made into a musical in Japan.

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Farah's directorial, which revoleves around reincarnation and has an ensemble cast, clocked nine years since its release in the Hindi film industry on Wednesday.

"Maybe a good day to announce on nine years of 'Om Shanti Om' that it's being made into a huge musical in Japan," Farah tweeted on Wednesday. 

Big B sings Ganesh aarti in 'Sarkar 3'

Megastar #Amitabh_Bachchan has sung a Ganesh aarti song for the upcoming film "Sarkar 3", helmed by filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma.

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The 74-year-old thespian on Tuesday night shared two photographs of himself performing an aarti on a beach for a scene in the film. 

"In prayer for Sarkar 3' and the aarti for Ganesh, which I have sung," Amitabh tweeted. 

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Tuesday 8 November 2016

Dia Mirza and Kunal Kapoor appreciate Amin Rozani

#Amin_Rozani, The Managing Director of Spartan Poker, is one of the most influential and unmissable personalities of the Indian Poker industry today! 

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It seems that this mathematical mind set Rozani as India's best Poker Consultant. His involvement in the Poker business has covered all aspects from running Poker rooms, being a part of online Poker websites, heading the biggest Poker room in the country & now making it available online too. 

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