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…
Media
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…
Leading still-life photographer essaying Indian migration
byNew Delhi: The hybrid life of migrant Indians, their longing to connect to their homeland and their histories have been translating themselves into narrative photo-essays…
‘Rise Of The Guardians’ – recreates magical folklore (Film Review)
by“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…
Whatever moves you, you want to tell: Deepa Mehta
byNew 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…
Chandigarh professor booked for Facebook comments against IAS officer
byGurgaon: A professor working in a college in Chandigarh was booked here for derogatory remarks on social networking site Facebook against an Indian Administrative Service…
Dev Kanya Thakur conferred Laadli Media award for gender issues
byDev Kanya Thakur, a Shimla based media professional, was conferred the 2011-12 Laadli Media Award for journalism by the Lucknow based Sangeet Natak Academy…