Friday 13 January 2017

'Viceroy's House' to premiere in Berlin

Filmmaker Gurinder Chaddha's #Viceroys_House will premiere at the Berlinale 2017 film festival in Berlin.

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The film, which stars actress Huma Qureshi, "Downton Abbey" star Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, and late actor Om Puri, among others, will have its premiere in Febuary. 

"Viceroy's House" is an official selection at Berlinale 2017. Huma will join Chaddha and rest of the cast in Berlin, immediately after wrapping up promotions of her upcoming film "Jolly LLB 2", read a statement.

"Huma has always had the knack of balancing great content with commercial cinema. After 'Jolly LLB 2', she will head to Berlin to promote 'Viceroy's House' with the rest of the key cast," said a source.
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Fashion picks for the season

It's time to look forward to statement sleeves, banker stripes and #fashion_picks from the 1980s this season, says an expert.

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Bhavya Chawla, Chief Stylist at Voonik, shares the trends that will make it big. 

* Ruffles: Ruffles will be the trend of 2017. It gives a romantic vibe to your outfit. It is time to go for structured high-fashion ruffles with wearability.

* Belts: Another trend not to be missed are the belts that flatter your waist. It gives an extra edge to your outfit. 

* Bralettes: Bralettes will be a summer favourite. It can be layered over and under your attire.

*Power shoulder: Puffed shoulder sleeves, or ballooning around the forearm, this trend is here to stay and give an arty vibe.

* Pretty florals: Florals have always been in fashion past few years. This time they are split into abstract and realistic prints and both are equally intriguing. 

*Statement sleeves: Statement sleeves are going to be one of the biggest trends of 2017. While cold shoulders dominated the 2016, statement sleeve trend has been trickled down from them and the bohemian trend. Look out for poet's sleeves, bishop's sleeves, gigot sleeves, sleeves trimmed with fluttering fabric accents, or sleeves with cut-outs. 

James Corden joins 'Ocean's Eight'

British actor and comedian #James_Corden has been roped in to star alongside #Sandra_Bullock in the upcoming film #Oceans_Eight.

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Corden will be seen as an insurance investigator in the film, reports variety.com.

Gary Ross will direct the film, which will also feature Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter.

Bullock's character is the leader of a group of thieves and cons who try to pull off a major heist. Damian Lewis will play Bullock's former lover and the target of the gang's robbery.

"Ocean's Eight" is slated to release on June 8, 2018.
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B-Town celebs praise Deepika's 'confident' Hollywood debut

Bollywood celebrities like Ashutosh Gowariker, Irrfan Khan and Preity Zinta have praised actress #Deepika_Padukone for her "confident" debut in #Hollywood with the action film #xXx_Return_of_Xander_Cage.

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"xXx: Return of Xander Cage", which also stars Vin Diesel and Donnie Yen among others, had a star-studded premiere here on Thursday. 

Post that, various celebs took to Twitter to praise Deepika's performance in the film.

Here's what these celebs tweeted:
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Andrew Garfield on smooch spree

After kissing #Ryan_Reynolds on the lips at the Golden Globes 2017, actor #Andrew_Garfield says he is comfortable kissing other men.

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He even kissed TV host Stephen Colbert. 

Garfield kissed Colbert during an appearance on TV show "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", reports ew.com.

Asked by Colbert if Garfield was comfortable kissing other men, the actor said he was and then kissed Colbert.

"What were we talking about?" Colbert joked after the kiss. 

"You're a very gentle lover," Colbert added. 

My life has changed massively: McAvoy

Actor #James_McAvoy says his life has changed "massively" ever since he split from his former wife and actress Anne-Marie Duff.

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McAvoy separated from Duff, with whom he has a six-year-old son Brendan, in May 2016.

"My life has changed massively. At the same time, so much has stayed the same," McAvoy told Mr Porter magazine, reports dailymail.co.uk.

"One of the things that's stayed the same is that I still don't talk about my personal life, really. Me and Anne-Marie, when we were together, it was our policy not to speak about each other in public," he added.

Proud to present my country to global platform, says Deepika

Bollywood sensation #DeepikaPadukone who is making her Hollywood debut with the film "XxX: Return of Xander Cage" along with Hollywood superstar Vin Diesel said that she is very proud to present her country to the world through the film and that her character is the representation of modern woman.

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"I feel so proud as an Indian to be representing our country India on the global stage. I also believe that female characters in a film like this have its due. You will get to see when you watch the film tomorrow (on Friday)," sad Deepika said addressing media in the presence of Hollywood sensation Vin Diesel and director DJ Caruso who were present here at the press conference for the film".

Deepika is playing the character of a strong woman called Serena Unger and shares steaming on screen chemistry with Vin Diesel.

The actress who met Vin five years ago during an audition of another film that didn't worked out at the last minutes, also shared her first memory of meeting Vin. 
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Deepika a beautiful soul and blessing in my life: Vin Diesel

Hollywood action star #VinDiesel, who will be sharing the screen space with #DeepikaPadukone in "xXx: Return of Xander Cage", on Thursday praised his actress and called her "an angel with a beautiful soul".

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"I was waiting for the opportunity to come here. And she is the queen and angel who is such a blessing in my life. She has a such a beautiful soul. To be a part of the magic that is made on-screen is a blessing of my life," said Vin about Deepika, who is making her Hollywood debut with this film.

Vin and Deepika arrived the city today morning for an extensive promotion of the film.A

Both the actors along with the director D.J. Caruso, hosted a press conference here to promote the upcoming action adventure, which releases in India prior to US.

"There is no one like Deepika. Though her origin is Indian, she is the queen of the whole world. I saw her in 'Bajirao Mastani' and she was mindblowing," said Vin, heaping praise on his co-star.
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Manish Malhotra launches virtual reality fashion show

Ace Indian fashion designer #Manish_Malhotra launched his virtual reality fashion show here on Thursday at the Innovation Centre and Training Academy of Etihad Airways airlines.

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The fashion show was filmed at the Lakme Fashion Week, sponsored by Etihad Airways, last year in August but the virtual reality - a computer generated simulation of a three dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or a physical way but a person using a special electronic equipment - version was officially launched on Thursday here.

More like a 360 degree view, the VR show was clearer, and a close view of the creations, the ramp and the models that Malhotra had on the show. 

The showstoppers that the eight-minute long video had were Bollywood actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor. 

While Sushant was clad in black bandhgala and a white Jodhpuri pant, Shraddha was in a resplendent deep green velvet lehenga paired with an embroiderd crop blouse. 

'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' celebrates global harmony: Diesel

Hollywood superstar #Vin_Diesel, who arrived here for the world premiere of his upcoming film "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" that also features Bollywood sensation #Deepika_Padukone, it is a celebration of global harmony.

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After arriving here to traditional 'band-baja' welcome that overwhelmed the actor, Vin addressing the Indian media at the Astor Ballroom of St Regis, Palladium here said: "The film celebrates global harmony." 

Recalling a childhood memory, he said: "It was a dream of a little boy to visit India, and all these years, I waited for an opportunity to come here. I would like to thank this queen here, this angel (indicating Deepika) who brought such a blessing in my life and make my dream come true," as he planted a kiss on Deepika's cheek.

Apparently, it was Deepika's idea to do a premier of the film here and Vin came here to keep his promise on the same.
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Found script of 'The Mother' gratifying: Raveena Tandon

#RaveenaTandon starrer #TheMother -- which looks at the road to justice for women who are victims of violence and rape -- will release on April 21. The actress says she found the script interesting.

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"I found the script very gratifying, as it showed how one can deal with criminals indulging in crime against women, while remaining on the right side of the law. As a society, we need to change our laws to protect women," Raveena said in a statement.

The actress, who has often spoken about women empowerment, essays the role of a mother in the film, which also features actor Madhur Mittal of "Slumdog Millionaire" fame, as the antagonist.

Written by Michael Pellico and directed by Ashtar Sayed, "The Mother" -- a crime thriller drama -- is produced under the banners of CDB Musical in association with Anjum Rizvi Film Co., Manoj Adhikari Production and Pugmark Films Pvt Ltd.
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Would like to direct my parents in future: Shriya Pilgaonkar

Actress #Shriya_Pilgaonkar, daughter of veteran actors Supriya and #Sachin_Pilgaonkar, says she wishes to direct her parents in the future.

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"I would love to get more opportunities to work with them (my parents) and also possibly direct them in the future," Shriya told over phone from Mumbai. 

The actress says she has already worked with the popular couple in her debut film "Ekulti Ek".

"My first film was a Marathi project, which was directed by my father. In the film itself, he played my father... My mother had a guest appearance in the film. She was my mother in the film as well. My parents are a very popular jodi (couple) of the Marathi film industry... Although in a small space, I did work with them," said the actress. 

Shriya will be coming to the capital on Saturday for her play "Internal Affairs" as part of the Zee Theatre Tour and will be performing at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts here. 

The actress says "Internal Affairs" happens to be her first full length play.
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Nawazuddin is a gem of an actor: Shah Rukh Khan

Superstar #Shah_Rukh_Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film #Raees, says his co-star #Nawazuddin_Siddiqui is a gem of an actor.

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Shah Rukh on Thursday treated his fans to a question and answer session, where a user asked him about how it was working with Nawaazuddin Siddiqui.

"Nawazuddin bhai is a gem of an actor and too much fun to work with," Shah Rukh tweeted. 

Another fan asked whether SRK had watched "Dangal" or not. 

"Have been busy with work so haven't seen it yet. Have promised Aamir will see it soon on a free day. It's awesome like we all know," he wrote. 
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Beauty tips for Lohri

Use natural ingredients to bring out your inner glow on the festival of #Lohri, which falls on Friday. Ensure that you have a proper sleep and rest before the celebrations, says an expert.

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Naresh Arora, Founder of Chase Aromatherapy Cosmetics and aromatherapist and cosmetologist, lists some tips:

* During winter, the skin becomes extremely dry and if make-up is not applied properly, it may appear flaky. You need to choose the right kind of lotion which should be applied before doing your make-up. A lip balm should be used before applying lipstick, so that the lips do not appear cracky.

* Your hair needs to look flawless and shiny. For the same, give your hair a massage with jojoba or lavender oil a night before Lohri and wrap it in a hot towel. Let the hair be in the steam for around 15-20 minutes. Wash your hair the next day.

India's first Madame Tussauds to open in Delhi in June

World famous wax attraction #MadameTussauds is set to debut in India in June, giving fans a chance to pose with, touch and feel wax statues of names like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and American pop star Lady Gaga.

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The tourist attraction will open doors in the centrally located Regal Cinema complex in Connaught Place here.

"We are a wax attraction where one can touch and feel the figures. There is a complete immersion and interactive experience with the figures. So, for instance, one can give a speech standing next to Mr Modi (Modi's statue)," Anshul Jain, General Manager and Director of Merlin Entertainment Pvt Ltd, told here.

The wax attraction will exhibit over 50 figures from diverse leagues such as history, sport, music, films and TV. 

Shraddha and I are anytime friends: Aditya Roy Kapur

Actor #Aditya_Roy_Kapur, who will be seen sharing screen space with his "Aashiqui 2" co-star #Shraddha_Kapoor in upcoming film #OKJaanu, says the duo can call each other whenever they want as they are "anytime friends".

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Aditya and Shraddha will be seen together promoting the film on the second season of "Yaar Mera Superstar".

Shraddha and Aditya shared on that show that they are on each others' speed dial. 

Asked whether they are four a.m. friends, Aditya said: "We can basically call each other whenever we want. We are anytime friends."

The episode of "Yaar Mera Superstar" featuring Aditya and Shraddha will be aired on Saturday on Zoom.
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Lisa Haydon pregnant, flaunts baby bump in bikini

Bollywood actress #Lisa_Haydon, who got married in October 2016, has announced that she is expecting her first child.

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Lisa on Thursday took to Instagram, where she shared a photograph in which she is flaunting her baby bump. And she does it with panache in a black bikini. 

"Humble beginnings," Lisa captioned the image.

Her statement of showing off her baby bump with a bold photograph seems inspired by how actress Kareena Kapoor Khan remained uninhibited about her fashion statements during her pregnancy. 

Lisa, who has had a successful modelling stint and has featured in films like "Aisha", "Housefull 3" and "The Shaukeens", got married to her beau Dino Lalvani after the two dated for a year. Lalvani is the son of Pakistan-born British entrepreneur Gullu Lalvani.
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Thursday 12 January 2017

Disha Patani goes topless for Daboo Ratnani's calendar

Actress #Disha_Patani, who ventured into Bollywood with 2016 biopic "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story", has posed topless for popular photographer Dabboo Ratnanis annual calendar.

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Disha took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a photograph of herself from the photoshoot.

In the photograph, Disha can be seen sitting with her left leg upfront, while covering her modesty with her hands. In the image, she is only wearing black underwear and boots.

"Dabboo Ratnani calendar 2017, Makeup - Jose, Hair - Shanky, Photographer - Daboo Ratnani," she captioned the image.

In all, the calendar features 24 celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra, Tiger Shroff, Parineeti Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Sunny Leone, Sanjay Dutt, Anushka Sharma, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon.

Tips to cure for cracked heels this winter

During winter, we apply lotions and creams to our hands, neck and face but miss out the most important part, the feet, thus causing #cracked_heels. Give your feet an oil massage and apply glycerine and rose water, says an expert.

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Monica Sood, Managing Director, beauty brand TBC by Nature, has shared some easy hacks to keep our feet and heels soft and tender this winter.

♦ Oil massage: Oils are the best natural moisturisers, not only for your dry feet but also for your skin anywhere. You can either use any hydrogenated oil alone or mix them to get added benefits of their different components.

♦ Glycerine-rosewater remedy: Glycerine is one of the best moisturisers that one can imagine. Applying glycerine on cracked heels can accelerate the healing process as well. Blend together one tablespoon of glycerine with two teaspoons of rosewater and half a tea spoon of freshly extracted lemon juice. Apply this mixture on your heels and wear a pair of clean socks. You should follow this remedy just before you turn in for the night. It can give you smooth and soft heels without any cracks.

♦ Oatmeal-jojoba oil remedy: Another good exfoliating foot mask can be made using ground oatmeal and jojoba oil. Grind up a tablespoon of oatmeal in your blender, pour it into a bowl and add jojoba oil to create a thick paste. Massage this into the damaged skin on your feet, and put your feet up for half an hour. When the time is up, rinse your feet with cool water.

India's ace designers to showcase collection in Dubai

India's known designer names like #Satya_Paul, #Lecoanet_Hemant, #Charu_Parashar along with some of the known names from the #International_fashion_world will showcase their line at the first edition of Higgins Fashion League that will take place in Dubai later this month.

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Founded by Sriram and directed by Liza Varma, the three-day long fashion extravaganza will start on January 26 at Sobha Hartland. And to mark the launch, there was a preview party hosted by the organisers at Taksim - The Restro Bar in the capital. 

This preview presented the works of a few participating Indian designers.

Sriram, who is the founder of the Higgins Fashion League said: "With support of young corporate the Higgins Fashion League has shaped as a multifaceted platform for its participating designers. We have over 50 designers from all across the globe showcasing with us and our sole aim is to provide them numerous learning, networking and business opportunities."

The main event will see the participation from over 50 exhibitors including various national and international designers. Some of the other names include David Tlale from South Africa, Hindi Couture from Paris, Lida Oreilly from Mauritius, Royal Fables Trunk Collection, Silver Tulip, It's all about weaves and many more.

Vin Diesel welcomed in India with 'desi' fanfare

Dhol, 'tutari' and 'tilak' made up for a rousing reception for Hollywood star #Vin_Diesel, who is here to promote his forthcoming release "xXx: Return of the Xander Cage".

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The American actor was accompanied by co-star and Indian actress Deepika Padukone and Director DJ Caruso. 

They arrived to the typical desi fanfare of women dressed in red saris and yellow turbans. Diesel looked excited as he waved out to the media and to the crowd there with much gusto.

Dressed in white jeans, a black t-shirt and a pair of shades, he walked out of the airport here hand-in-hand with Deepika, who sported an all-black look complete with black stilettos.

They flashed their smiles and looked around at the mania which made up for the grand reception they received here with the 'band, baaja'.

A traditional 'Tilak' lent a further desi touch to the welcome ceremony after which the three celebrities happily posed for the shutterbugs. They kept waving and showing the thumbs up sign as the cameras went clickety click.
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Banderas to play master of fraud in next

Actor Antonio Banderas is set to play a master of fraud in "Beyond the Edge".

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The actioner, being directed by Aleksandr Boguslavskiy, marks the third film tie-up between Banderas and AMBI Media Group, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

They previously collaborated on "The Music of Silence" and "Black Butterfly". Both films are currently in post-production. 

Being shot in Italy, Russia and Georgia, "Beyond the Edge" sees Banderas's character forced to come to the aid of his son, a master thief with plans to rob a casino. When his son's plans are foiled by an adversary with an identical agenda, but seemingly supernatural abilities, the only route to success is to assemble a team with telekinetic, hypnotic and telepathic powers of their own to carry out the heist.

Affleck's sex scenes with Miller ended in tears

Actress #Sienna_Miller was left shaking with tears running down my face after a marathon love scene session with her Live By Night co-star #Ben_Affleck.

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Affleck plays notorious gangster Joe Coughlin in the crime drama, which he also wrote and produced. Sienna features in the film as Emma Gould. For the film, Miller and Affleck had to shoot several intimate scenes.

"It's hysterical," Miller told eonline.com. 

"Ben and I are like brother and sister, thank god, so there was no awkwardness. There was just a lot of stupid giggling. He's very professional - I am not, but he is. In that environment, it was a cool scene."

Even before she joined the cast, Miller knew her role was rather risqué.

"There was a montage in the script saying we did it everywhere: in the car, in the bar... I was like, 'That's an entire day of just love scenes! Okay. How do we do this?'" Miller said. 

"Obviously, by the time nine hours of it has gone past, I was shaking with tears running down my face. I mean, I can't tell you - but you have to laugh. Ben is just professional. It is what it is."

Gwen Stefani selling Beverly Hills mansion

Singer #Gwen_Stefani is selling her #Beverly_Hills mansion that she brought with former husband #Gavin_Rossdale.

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The "Used to love you" singer has relisted her hilltop mansion, known as The Summit, for $35 million. The property is listed with Stephen Shapiro of Westside Estate Agency, reports people.com

Stefani, 47, purchased the 12,000 sq ft estate with Rossdale, 51, in 2006. 

The pair split in August 2015. Stefani has been dating Blake Shelton since November 2015.

The seven-bedroom, eleven-bath residence also has an infinity pool, playground, chicken coop, lighted tennis court and expansive outdoor living spaces. The master suite boasts two full bathrooms and two separate dressing areas.

Phoenix, Mara found love while filming biblical movie

Actor #Joaquin_Phoenix and #Rooney_Mara reportedly fell in love with each other while shooting for the upcoming biblical movie "Mary Magdalene".

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In "Mary Magdalene", Mara plays the title character, with Phoenix as Jesus Christ. It was filmed in Italy last year. Phoenix and Mara fell for each other on the set and have been spending a lot of time together ever since, sources told pagesix.com.

Mara's most recent film "Lion" was up for four Golden Globes on January 8. But the actress and Phoenix were instead "holed up together in the desert", a source said, rather than in Los Angeles for the awards ceremony with her co-stars Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.

Mara and Phoenix were spotted together numerous times when cameras weren't rolling, including when they were smoking together on the balcony of their hotel room in Southern Italy in November last year.

Phoenix's representative insisted that they are "just good friends".

Taapsee owes her 'Pink' success to 'Runningshaadi.com'

Actress #Taapsee_Pannu says she owes her "Pink" success to her forthcoming film "Runningshaadi.com".

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Amit Roy has directed the film, which also stars Amit Sadh and is produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sircar.

"When I was selected for 'Runningshaadi.com', Shoojit sir had not even met me once. And while we were shooting, he only came to the location once. We barely had any interaction during 'Runningshaadi.com'," Taapsee said in a statement. 

She added: "It was only once he saw the footage of the shoot that he probably thought of me to do the role of Minal Arora. I'm happy I was the first one he approached for that role. I owe a lot to 'Runningshaadi.com' and 'Pink' is one of them."

"Runningshaadi.com" narrates the story of two young individuals who start an online site, and want to bring lovers together.
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Bloc Party to perform in India in February

English indie rock band #Bloc_Party will make their India debut as one of the headliners at the tenth edition of #SulaFest, which will take place here in February.

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Bloc Party, which comprises Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Justin Harris and Louise Bartle, will play tracks from their recently released album "Hymns", read a statement. 

The three-day SulaFest, known for its mega mix of music genres like electro acoustic, techno, house, pop, electronica, rock, percussion, indie and reggae, will begin from February 3 at Sula Vineyards.

Multilingual folk fusion band The Raghu Dixit Project will also be performing at the fest, where Germany-based music artistes Nico Stojan and Dana Ruh will take to the stage too for their debut India performance.

Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons engaged

Actress #Kirsten_Dunst and her "Fargo" co-star #Jesse_Plemons are engaged, say sources.

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According to pagesix.com, they got engaged over the Golden Globes weekend. The awards ceremony took place on January 8. 

Dunst and Plemons were seen kissing at an Emmys after-party for their show in September last year, and they have been spotted out together here many times since.

The couple's representatives are yet to comment on the engagement news.

First look of 'Mona_Darling' released

The first look of actors #Sanjay_Suri, #Anshuman_Jha and #Divya_Menons upcoming horror thriller film #Mona_Darling was released on Wednesday.

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Set in the contemporary, post-cyber world, "Mona_Darling" is a whodunit that tells the story of a college campus where a few mysterious deaths occur and the only common link between the victims is that, seconds before their deaths, they all accepted a Facebook friend request from a certain profile page of "Mona_Darling". 

"'Mona_Darling' is India's answer to the whodunit genre. Wiki as a character is very special and close to me because he is most unlike a hero. He's a sociopath nerd who loves gaming and codes," Anshuman said in a statement.

Don't just make right food choices, exercise too

Being healthy is more than just making the right food choices - it's also about supplementing #healthy_food choices with increased participation in #physical_activity, says an expert, who feels a few exercise trends must be incorporated into one's daily life.

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Susan Bowerman, Director of Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training, Herbalife, has shared tips and trends for those who resolve to be fitter in the New Year, but lose interest with time.

♦ Ditch the office chair: Just because you work in an office setting, it doesn't mean you can't be active. Adding more activity to your day can be as easy as standing at your desk while you make phone calls, holding walking meetings, or even taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

♦ Take a walk at lunch: To combat afternoon slumps in energy and focus, take a walk during your lunch hour. A recent study, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, showed that lunchtime strolls can boost people's moods and ability to handle stress at work. If you combine your walk with a meal replacement shake, you are getting a convenient meal while getting some exercise. 

♦ Eat more mindfully: Eating mindfully means that you pay attention to the foods you choose in order to properly fuel your body. Establish regular eating habits and follow a few simple rules for a healthier diet -- include plenty of vegetables and whole fruits at meals and snacks, limit your intake of fats and sweets, make sure to feed your muscles with protein, and drink plenty of water.

I'd love to do an action film: Aditya Roy Kapur

#Aditya_Roy_Kapur, in his eight-year career in Bollywood, has mostly portrayed a lover boy, but he says it's merely a coincidence that the scripts he likes are mostly in the romantic zone. He says he would like to explore action movies now.

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Aditya and Shraddha on Wednesday visited the capital to promote their forthcoming film "Ok Jaanu", directed by Shaad Ali. The film, releasing on Friday, is a love story.

When we asked him what attracts him to such roles, Aditya said here: "It's a coincidence that those are the scripts I have liked so far. It's not a conscious decision that I only want to do romantic films. I love different kind of genres. I grew up watching action movies. I would love to do an action film."

Why hasn't an action film happened for him so far?

"Maybe I haven't been offered enough action films, and the ones that have been offered, haven't been so nice. So it's a coincidence that this is how it has turned out. I would like to experiment. I am looking for different genres to do now," he added. 
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Wednesday 11 January 2017

World’s First Publishing Free Zone in Sharjah

Indian publishers and printers keen to expand their businesses to global markets are being offered the chance to set up shop in the world’s first-of-its-kind publishing free zone which will open in #Sharjah this year, offering top class built-up infrastructure, a slew of tax incentives and hassle-free relocation.

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A flagship project of the government-owned Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the Sharjah Publishing City is a free-zone covering 400,000sq m of land with office and warehousing space for companies to set up regional, as well as international sales and marketing presence. The zone is expected to open in the first quarter of 2017.

Sharjah, one of the seven Emirates of the UAE, has the advantage of a strategic geographical location with access to the vast Middle East, African and Asian markets.

The UAE’s publishing market is estimated to be $233 million and expected to triple in size by 2030. The Arab World collectively imports $1 billion worth of books annually, with the EU currently having a 29% market share.

India exports about $26 million worth of books and other printed materials to the Arab World, with the UAE claiming a 37% share of this.

Kaabil Singer Payal Dev Lends voice For 'Swachh Bharat' Campaign

Singer #Payal_Dev who has sung the special song ‘Haseeno Ka Deewana’ from #Kaabil, now lends her voice for #Swachh_Bharat_campaign.

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The 27-year-old singer told in an interview, “I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to become a part of such a big campaign. This drive is close to my heart. All we have to apply small changes in daily lives, like using dustbin to throw away the garbage instead of the road and all.”

The song is composed by Hrishikesh Pandey, who has given music for various social initiatives like ‘School Chale Hum’.
“I’ve already sung for Hrishikesh in two social songs. So when he approached me for this I immediately agreed. I am feeling very happy to be associated with country’s most ambitious ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. I am glad that IAS Indore Mr. Narahari gave me opportunity to sing this song and the way Hrishikesh has penned the lyrics and composed this song; I feel anyone can instantly connect with the song”, singer added.

Shilpa Shetty proud to host fundraiser in London

Bollywood actress, who has associated with British boxer #Amir_Iqbal_Khan to host a charity concert to raise funds for orphans, is proud of the initiative and has urged people to donate.

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Shilpa on Wednesday tweeted: "Proud to announce my first international fundraiser for Shilpa Shetty Foundation in association with Amir Iqbal Khan. Orphan Aid London. April 29, 2017. Donate."

Shilpa Shetty Foundation works towards transforming lives of orphan children.

The 41-year-old actress also shared a photograph of herself along with her husband Raj Kundra and the professional boxer. 

The event is slated to be held on April 29.

Singer Buddy Greco dead at 90

#Buddy_Greco, a jazz pianist and singer, who recorded more than 60 albums and had a hit with a version of "The Lady Is a Tramp", is dead. He was 90.

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Greco died here on Tuesday here and the cause of his death is yet to be revealed, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

Born as Armando Greco in Philadelphia, he was hired at the age of 16 to sing on tour with Benny Goodman's orchestra. He left the band at 20 and returned to singing in nightclubs.

Greco's version of "The Lady Is a Tramp" was released in 1962 and sold over a million copies. He also appeared in TV series and films including "Away We Go" and "The Girl Who Knew Too Much".

Among his popular pop, jazz and country songs are "Oh look a-there", "Ain't she pretty", "Up, up and away" and "Around the world".

Sonam Kapoor 'thrilled' to star in 'Pad Man'

Actress #Sonam_Kapoor has been roped in for the upcoming film "Pad Man" directed by R. Balki.

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Sonam shared the news on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday, saying she is "thrilled" to be a part of the film that also stars Akshay Kumar. 

"Thrilled to be a part of this prestigious project. R. Balki, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, 'Pad Man'," she wrote. 

This will be the second time that Akshay and Sonam will be seen sharing screen space together. The two have previously worked in the 2011 film "Thank You" directed by Anees Bazmee. 

Learn why your elder son owns up fast

If you find that your elder son often confesses his wrongdoings even if he stands to face punishment, he is not alone. According to researchers, the elder kids are more likely to confess their misdeeds than their younger siblings.

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Researchers from the University of Maryland conducted a study on four-to-nine-year-old kids about a series of hypothetical situations in which children committed misdeeds and then either lied or confessed.

The result found that four-to-five-year-olds were more likely to connect positive emotions to the act of lying and negative emotions for confessing their wrongdoing.

On the other hand, the seven-to-nine-year-olds more often associated guilt with lying and positive emotions with confessing. 

"The goal of the study was to investigate the emotions that children associate with lying and confessing," said Craig Smith, lead research investigator.

The study also tested whether these emotions were connected to children's tendencies to confess or cover up misdeeds in real-world situations.

'Homeland' like a diamond that fell from sky: Claire Danes

Actress #Claire_Danes says she was in agony over her acting choices before "Homeland" came along.

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In the February issue of Marie Claire, the 37-year-old actress talked about what motivates her to take such complex characters and why she feels like her role as CIA agent Carrie Matheson is perfect for her, reports dailymail.co.uk. 

She said: "My goal is always to do something that feels just beyond my reach, and 'Homeland' continues to do that. Every season, they find new ways to scare me. The show is like a diamond that fell from the sky. I'll always feel slightly bludgeoned by it, but in the best way possible."

The Emmy Award winner went on to explain how she struggled through a two-year break from acting while waiting to find more meaningful roles and characters. Then "Homeland" came along.

"It was a nightmare. I was in such agony. I had been so stimulated and energized, and I felt really robust and capable and eager. But I couldn't go back to the ingénue role or the limited secretary-type roles. I wanted to play someone who would move the story forward," she said.

No sexy time past 7 p.m: Zoe Saldana

Actress #Zoe_Saldana, who is married to #Marco_Perego, says that there is no sexy time after 7 p.m.

How does she manage to juggle a full schedule, her marriage and raise their two sons? 

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"For the first time, I'm saying I don't know how I'm doing it," Saldana told eonline.com.

"I've never met this kind of fatigue, this kind of exhaustion. We are still happy, though. Life will always have to be good... There's just a lot to worry about." 

One thing the "Live By Night" star is currently preoccupied with? 

"There's no sexy time past 7 p.m.," she said. 

"Whenever sexy time is going to happen, it has to be before the evening. As soon as those suckers are in bed and you hear that the last one is finally sleeping, you are like, ‘Do you want to watch a movie?' You are like, ‘Sure' and you pass out.

Mandy Moore is Ventimiglia's best on-screen kisser

Actor #Milo_Ventimiglia says his "This Is Us" co-star wife Mandy Moore is his favourite on-screen kisser.

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First Moore had declared him as her best on-screen kisser, and now Ventimiglia has returned the compliment to her via E! News, reports people.com. 

He said: "I respect and I appreciate that and she is mine. It's one of those things, like, your current girlfriend, you have to say ‘She's the best.' "

Ventimiglia added: "She may have had some steamy ones in the past, but I thank you Mandy for saying I'm the best. Right back at you!"
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Know the difference between real, fake leather jackets

With a number of options available in #leather_jackets, it's easy to get duped. Know the difference between fake and genuine leather by the texture and odour, says an expert.

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Arshbir Singh Bhatia, Director at Voganow.com, an online platform for buying leather garments and accessories, has given tips and tricks to check the authenticity of the leather:

♦ Easiest ways to check is by pressing the texture of the leather. If it is real, the texture would seem wrinkled and pulled. If it is fake, it would hardly make any difference to the texture when affected by the pressure.

Also, genuine leather does not crack easily and is quite durable. It can last for more than 10 years. One can easily see a drastic change in jackets crafted in faux leather after using for just one season.

♦ Try to check and feel the texture of the leather before making a purchase as little imperfections like creases or scratches are considered to be a good signal while testing the authenticity of genuine leather.

Get some best of beauty trend from Golden Globe Awards

The red carpet at #GoldenGlobeAwards2017 stunned everyone with looks that ranged from superlative beauty to understated glamour. The megawatt celebrities like Priyanka Chopra and Ratajkowski sported some stunning makeup artistry and now you have a chance to try out some by following few steps.

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With washes of metallic gold eye-shadow, swivel of siren red lipstick, dewy complexion and ultra-feminine pink lippies, the beauty looks witnessed on the red carpet were everything from subtle and understated to bold and bright.

Wondering how to achieve these looks? Worry no more, as designers of red-carpet expertise -- L'Oréal Paris -- have decoded three of these gorgeous make-up looks, just for you!

* Statement Lips: Priyanka Chopra was a vision from head-to-toe at the event. Her stunning solid gold appearance, with deep oxblood lipstick was a scene-stealer and wowed everyone at the red carpet and on the stage. 

How to re-create the look

Step 1: Start by applying a nude-coloured eyeshadow on your eyelids to get a wide-eyed look
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Five tricks to beautify eyes

Arm yourself with an #eye_primer, highlighter, #mascara and more to make your eyes beautiful, says a make-up artist.

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Make-up artist Puja Taluja suggests how:

* Eye primer: It's important to always use an eye primer before starting the make-up on the eyes. This helps to intensify the colour of the eye shadow, smoothen out the eye lids and also makes the eye make-up last longer.

* Highlighter: Using a highlighter on the brow bone gives a beautiful shape to the eyes and makes them look more striking.

* Mascara: Using the right mascara can really help open out eyes. And it's important to use the mascara in an outward and upward direction. 

* Eye liner: Depending on the look you want to choose, you can opt for that shape with an eye liner. For instance winged eyes or cat eyes.

* Kohl pencil: If you don't have well defined almond shape eyes, then you should avoid filling a lot of kohl as it makes your eyes look smaller.

Yami Gautam calls Hrithik Roshan a 'super human'

Actress #Yami_Gautam has wished her #Kaabil co-star #Hrithik_Roshan a happy birthday and has called him a "super human".

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Hrithik turned 43 on Tuesday.

Yami took to Twitter to share a photograph of herself with Hrithik. In the image, the duo can be seen smiling while posing to the camera. 

"Your last birthday I knew you as a superstar! This one I know you as a super human! You touch lives more than you think! Happy Birthday Hrithik," Yami captioned the image. 

"Kaabil", which has been produced by Rakesh Roshan under his banner FilmKraft Productions, is set to release on January 25. 

This will be the first time Hrithik and Yami will be seen sharing screen space.
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Tom Alter to play Ruskin Bond in short film

Veteran actor #Tom_Alter has taken on a role as celebrated author Ruskin Bond in a new short film, its maker Bhargav Saikia has revealed.

Saikia, whose Kashmir-set independent thriller production "Kaafiron Ki Namaaz" and horror short film "Awakenings" was widely acclaimed, is happy to welcome the actor on board for his new project, which narrates one of Bond's short stories. The director-producer did not wish to name which story of the noted author he has picked to translate to the screen.

Talking about roping in Tom Alter for the role, Saikia told that his extensive acting experience in films, theatre and television, and his close friendship with the author, will be an asset to the film.

While Saikia is looking forward to a "fruitful collaboration" with the actor, he is happy that he has Bond's support for the film too.
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SRK gets 'Raees' fever to 'Dil Hai Hindustani'

Superstar #Shah_Rukh_Khan will soon become part of singing reality TV show "Dil Hai Hindustani" to promote his forthcoming film #Raees.

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With contestants from Russia, Brunei, New York, Rajasthan, Punjab and elsewhere, the show brings together singers from across the globe. The Star Plus show is judged by singer-composer Shekhar Ravjiani, filmmaker Karan Johar, singer Shalmali Kholgade and rapper Badshah.

"Shah Rukh is coming to promote 'Raees' and will shoot for the episode tomorrow. It will go on air around January 26," said a source from the channel. 

In the film, Shah Rukh essays the title role of Raees, a bootlegger. Directed by Rahul Dholakia, "Raees" also stars Nawazzuddin Siddiqui. It is slated to release on January 25, 2017.
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'The Ghazi Attack' trailer releasing today

Filmmaker #Karan_Johar on Tuesday announced that the theatrical trailer of #Rana_Daggubati and #Taapsee_Pannu starrer bilingual war drama #TheGhaziAttack will be released on Wednesday.

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Johar wrote on his Twitter page: "India's first war-at-sea film. 'The Ghazi Attack' trailer tomorrow."

Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the film is tipped to be India's first submarine film which will be about the mysterious sinking of PNS Ghazi, a Pakistan deployed submarine.

The film is partially based on the book Blue Fish, penned by Sankalp himself.

While Rana will be seen as a naval officer, Taapsee will be playing a refugee.

The story is about an executive naval officer of the Indian submarine S21 and his team who remain underwater for 18 days.

Johar's Dharma Productions has acquired the theatrical rights of the film.