Digitization changing TV viewership patterns in India
byDigitization in the four metros of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai is pushing the battle for grabbing eyeballs into a decisive phase, where only…
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Vishwaroop: the narrative thrills (Film Review)
byVishwaroop, the Hindi version of the controversial Tamil movie Vishwaroopam is another war-packed movie that portrays the protagonist leading the war against Islamic terror….
Youth Film Festival Shimla to showcase budding talent
byShimla: To nurture talent and provide a platform where students and amateur filmmakers get a chance to showcase their productions alongside professionals, Youth Enlightening…
Jaipur Literature Festival in a recap
byThe five day Jaipur Literature Festival, the biggest literary festival in south-Asia came to an end on 28th January, 2013. The festival recorded around…
Only fittest can survive in Bollywood jungle – Actress Swara
byNew Delhi: There is plenty of fresh blood in Bollywood, but up-and-coming actress Swara Bhaskar, who plays the lead in upcoming film “Listen Amaya”, compares…
Tsunami story – ‘The Impossible’ wins hearts (Film Review)
byFilm: “The Impossible”; Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Ploy Jindachote and Johan Sundberg; Director: Juan Antonio…
Al Jazeera buys Current TV, a US network
byMoscow: Qatar-based Al Jazeera Media Network has acquired the US cable channel Current TV, it was announced today. “For many years, we understood that we…
Vivek Oberoi, I salute you: Naomi Watts
byMumbai: Hollywood actress Naomi Watts is “touched” by Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi’s work for the rehabilitation of the tsunami-hit families in Tamil Nadu. She has…
Bon Jovi unable to quit performing
byLos Angeles: Singer Jon Bon Jovi says he has tried to stop performing on stage but is unable to do that for the love of…
10 best independent films of 2012 (2012 in Retrospect)
byChennai: In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the Rs.100 crore club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent films too, which managed…