‘Barfi!’ out of Oscar race
Los Angeles: Director Anurag Basu’s “Barfi!” has failed to qualify for the best foreign language film category for the 85th Academy Awards, according to the…
Developed world looks at India for investment, trade : US report
Washington: As the global centre of economic growth moves to Asia, India has captured the attention of developed economies looking for new investment and trade…
Planet’s biodiversity map updated after 136 years
London: A biodiversity map drawn up by British naturalist Russel Wallace in 1876 depicting how life evolved on our continents has been updated after 136…
‘Rise Of The Guardians’ – recreates magical folklore (Film Review)
“Rise of the Guardians” is first time director Peter Ramsey’s take on William Joyce’s book series – “Guardians of Childhood” and his short film…
Time to regulate internet – China daily
Beijing: The internet should be regulated since “exposure of private data as well as illegal online activity have destroyed the positive environment of this new…
Whatever moves you, you want to tell: Deepa Mehta
New Delhi: Boldness may be nudity for Bollywood. But for Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta, being bold simply means bringing heart-touching stories on screen without worrying…
Chinese daily flays West over Tibet
Beijing: A Chinese newspaper has hit out at the West for pulling up Beijing over self-immolation by Tibetans, saying Western critics needed to shed “stereotypes…
Bihar begins process to seize liquor mafia property
Patna: Bihar Police have written to the state government to seize the properties of liquor mafia dons following the deaths of more than 50 people,…
Who will be Himachal’s Chief Minister?
Shimla: Even after leading the Congress to victory in the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls Thursday, the sailing may not be smooth for state party president…
Modi’s candidature for PM gains weightage
New Delhi: Narendra Modi’s third successive victory in the Gujarat assembly polls is expected to pitch him for a more prominent role in the BJP,…