textile and fashion: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

The spinfinger serves to retain the yarn

Which is wound around it forming coils, thereby countering the centrifugal force that is the main cause of balloon formation.
This problem, typical of ring spinning machines since it derives from their very working principle, is very evident in the case of woollen and semi-worsted ring spinning frames, due to the coarseness of the yarn and the large size of the spool and ring. It is known that the factors negatively affecting yarn tension are essentially related to the size of the balloon, to

Workplace safety and technical features

Considerable progress has been made in the area of workplace safety (owing to its structure, the card is, unfortunately, a highly dangerous machine): as a result, the carding units and the sides are now protected and fitted with safety devices. The widespread installation of automatic cleaning devices has made an important contribution to efforts to increase safety in the workplace, eliminating the need for manual intervention in this generally rather risky operation.
Technical characteristics

Monday, February 27, 2012

Review: Carnage

Film: CarnageDirector: Roman PolanskiCast: Christoph Waltz, Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. ReilyRating: *****Based on the play God of Carnage by French playwright Yasmina Reza, Carnage is a modern day masterpiece and from a director like Roman Polanski, you expect nothing less.In terms of a plot, all that can be written is that two sets of parents meet each other, after their sons are involved in a fight, to cordially and amicably resolve matters. Things eventually spin out of control as

Saif Ali Khans admission will make case stronger

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly admitted to bashing up an NRI businessman at a posh restaurant in Colaba late on Tuesday.In a letter submitted to the Colaba police on Wednesday, Khan claimed that he had hit Iqbal Sharma in self-defence.Police sources said the admission will be used to present a watertight case against him in court. They added that almost 24 hours after the alleged attack, Khan arrived at the Colaba police station late on Wednesday, where he was arrested."He gave us

Sanjay Dutts generous streak

Actor Sanjay Dutt may have lent a helping hand to many of his friends in the past and the one to experience his generosity this time around is none other than actor Shilpa Shetty.Apparently, Sanjay plans to help her charitable foundation via the super fight league that he co-owns with Shilpa's husband Raj Kundra. "The SFL aims to popularise mixed martial arts in the country and will see national and international fighters trying to outdo each other at the matches. This venture is special for

Amitabh Bachchan surgery ke baad!

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, who underwent an abdominal surgery on February 11, was finally discharged on Thursday night. Currently recovering at home, the actor on Friday tweeted, “Home.A joy to be back in familiar surroundings... thank you all for your blessings and prayers... I made it again.” Though the actor was expecting an early recovery, a few complications had prolonged his stay at the suburban hospital, where he had been admitted.But though home, insiders say, that he has been advised

Pap smear a year, keeps cancer at bay: Amy Jackson

I’m very excited about the initiative DNA has taken to raise awareness about cervical cancer and issues affecting women. It is exceptionally fantastic for women from all walks of life to come forward and be a part of this marathon. I have always stood up for causes that I strongly feel about and this one definitely needs to be addressed,” says actor Amy Jackson, who’s extremely happy to be a part of DNA’s I Can Women’s Half Marathon.“It is vital that women be taken care of, their

Class to Night Out: Leather Skirt

Written by Carina - Ohio University Photo CreditDo you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column will focus on one piece per week, and teach you how to take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.What do Kristin Cavallari, Olivia Palermo and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? Okay, they’re all stunningly gorgeous, but they also know how to rock a

Oscar special: War Horse is for emotional drama lovers

War Horse is a sappy, melodramatic film about the relationship between a farmboy and his horse — perfect material for a tearjerker. And a tearjerker it is. The film has some truly moving moments, many of them captured superbly by cinematographer Janusz Kaminski. The last shot of the film — a boy riding down a field, the red sun shining in the background, as he alights and greets his parents — is as memorable for the relevance to the story as it is for the way Kaminski’s shot it.The

Many moods of Salman Khan

It’s been a while since the city got a dose of the Khan charm what with Salman Khan’s having been globetrotting for a good month or so all this while. He showed what the city missed while he was away at an event recently. The superstar playfully dodged marriage questions but when quizzed what his ‘history’ moment would be, he said it would be when his child grows up to be an honest citizen! In case you were one of those who missed the Khan, check out his many moods here.Salman takes

Im so happy to be madly in love, says Jade Jagger

Jewellery designer Jade Jagger has well proved her mettle in her profession. Still, being the daughter of Mick Jagger, music?s enfante terrible, of The Rolling Stones band, is bound to rouse curiosity about her life. Jade stands on solid grounds when it comes to relationships, unlike her father who?s been linked to countless beauties, true to the rock ?n roll image. Jade is, in fact, in the happiest space at the moment. She reveals emphatically, ?I am so happy to be madly in love and getting

Deepika Padukone is completely hooked

Actor Deepika Padukone is young, restless and fast paced. And as a Gen Next star, the pretty actor is also active on social networking sites and therefore very clued in to technology and gadgets. The actor who is very tech-savvy says her interests aren’t just limited to the latest gadgets and gizmos, but also applications and portals.Says Deepika, “I am completely hooked on to my phone. I cannot think about a single day without it. I love to download various applications that help me

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Spring Accessory Trend: Neon Colorblocking

Written by Ashley - Flagler College Bright neon hues and bold color-blocked pieces were both huge trends last year, and now they’ve combined to create a super-trend: neon colorblocking. This spring is going to be all about accessories that incorporate both colorblocking and neon — the brighter, the better in this case!Sound like a trend you’d like to try? Scroll on down to check out some of our favorite neon color-blocked shoes, bags and jewelry:Whether you prefer flat sandals or sky-high

David Guetta's pre-performance party in Bangalore

the whole city is exciting about David Guetta visiting Bangalore next month for his maiden India tour. And to keep the adrenaline flowing, a series of pre-parties has been put together across various venues. Last Friday, DJs Nasha and Tuhin Mehta brought the Eristoff Invasion energy to Hard Rock Café with some thumping sets. DJ Nasha weaved bass-heavy frequencies with empirical soundscapes and culturally rich melodies. His upcoming releases feature international and Indian artistes like

Fashion Inspiration: The Great Gatsby

Written by Paige - Oregon State University Photo CreditThe 1920s gave way to flapper dresses, dapper men, and of course the quintessential “roaring ’20s” novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. If you haven’t read this classic already, we highly recommend it: Grab a copy, curl up by the fire with a big cup of hot chocolate and prepare to be transported to a world of glitz, glam, and revelry, where nothing is quite as it seems.Though this novel is a perpetual favorite of

Looks on Campus: Murphy – University of Texas at Austin

Written by Taylor - University of Texas at Austin At the beginning of the semester, everyone always dresses up. Then, as homework assignments and papers appear, so do the sweatpants (much to the frustration of this Looks on Campus contributor). However, one of my classmates consistently fought the sloppy slump, coming to class appropriately dressed and with killer confidence. Murphy’s dedication to expressing herself with fashion is inspiring, and I knew I had to get a closer look at her

No trouble in Akshay Kumar?s paradise!

While the internet was recently abuzz with reports of trouble in paradise for actor Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle, the couple meanwhile was seen enjoying lunch together in a five star hotel in Juhu, with son Aarav. Says an onlooker, ?Akshay and Twinkle walked in together and seemed relaxed by each other?s side.The two were out for their regular Sunday lunch with Aarav and were seen laughing and talking to each other.? The source added that the couple looked like any normal family and there were

Aniruddha Guha's picks for Oscars 2012

In less than 12 hours, the 84th Academy Awards will be underway. Here, then, are my pick of the contenders in 21 different categories (I haven’t watched any of the Short Films , so they have been left out). Some of these are predictions, but a majority are my favourites in the categories they have been nominated under. Best PictureThe Artist – Thomas LangmannThe Descendants – Jim Burke, Jim Taylor, and Alexander PayneExtremely Loud and Incredibly Close – Scott RudinThe Help – Brunson

Saddened at demise of great movie plotlines: Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, who was seen in two back-to-back action films, rues the “demise of great movie plotlines” and also complains that his “information highway” is not so good.“Saddened at the demise of great movie plot lines. Wotever happened to car chases...macho one liners & sharon stone crossing her legs (sic),” tweeted SRK who featured in last year's sci-fi superhero movie RA.One as well as the sleek thriller Don 2: The King Is Back.The 46-year-old is in London to shoot for Yash Raj

Oscar special: Kids will love Hugo

Hugo is a technical marvel. Martin Scorsese, the godfather of American crime films, tries his hand at a family film with a fantastical element this time, and makes it a visual extravaganza unlike any other. The first shot of the film shows the inner workings of a clock, and before you realise it, the Paris landscape appears right before your eyes. From there on, you remain transfixed by the imagery, a lot of which leaves you open-mouthed.Based on Brian Selznick’s historical fiction novel, The

Adam Sandler sets Razzie record for worst movies

Comic actor Adam Sandler may not be in the running for an Oscar this year, but on Saturday he set a new record for another award — the most Razzie nominations for the worst films and performances of 2011. The producer, actor and writer received a leading 11 Razzie nods, including worst actor, actress, screenplay and film, in a contest created as an antidote to the love-fest that engulfs Hollywood during Oscar season. Sandler's cross-dressing comedy Jack & Jill in which he played both the male

Adele gifts herself ?7 million mansion

British singer Adele, who has taken the music world by storm, has one more reason to celebrate - after staying in a dingy flat, she has become the proud owner of £7 million mansion in Sussex.The 23-year-old's 10-bedroom, grade-II listed home has two swimming pools and is set on 25 acres of land, reports Dailymail.co.uk.Thanks to her success, she has paid off the mortgage on her first flat, which rose in value since she bought it.Land registry documents show the star - brought up above a

Oscar special: My Week with Marilyn's drugged, insecure and lost diva

A still from My Week with MarilynMy Week with Marilyn is a biographical film about one of the most fascinating icons of our time. The film fascinates by focusing on merely a week, an interlude during the making of the 1957 film, The Prince and the Showgirl. Monroe was purportedly shown around Britain by Colin Clark, a third assistant on the film who briefly catches Monroe’s eye.In a Roman Holiday-like setting, Monroe flees the pressures of her Hollywood life to escape with an infatuated

Ranbir and Deepika, kiss and make up?

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika PadukoneActors Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s equation with each other has always attracted a lot of attention, while they were dating and even after they broke up. The duo have moved on to greener pastures since their split but buzz is that they will be reuniting again, albeit for a movie.There was enough buzz when news broke out that the two of them signed a film together after their very public break-up. And now, amidst rumours of them being back together,

Oscar special: The Tree of Life Not everyone?s cup of tea

Terrence Malick’s The Tree Of Life is a visceral experience, the film’s narrative interspersed with visuals of the origin of the universe and the inception of life. Malick, in a career spanning over four decades, has made only five feature films, each of which has come to be critically acclaimed. The Tree Of Life stays true to the filmmaker’s craftsmanship.A middle aged man (Sean Penn) reflects on his childhood years in the 1950s, and growing up with an authoritarian father (Brad Pitt).A

Heres how to impress Malaika Arora Khan

There are a few things that actor Malaika Arora Khan likes in a man and a few things that put her off. Malaika says that while she is quite tolerant of men making their choice, when it comes to fashion and grooming, she is partial towards men who sport a clean shaven look over those who strut around with a stubble and an umkempt, just-out-of-bed look.So, did she always not like men with stubbles? "Not really," she says adding, "There was a phase, during my college days, when I thought that the

Oscar special: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close a puzzling choice

A scene from Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseThe selection of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close among the Best Picture nominees is the kind of ridiculous move that makes you want to take the Oscars with a pinch of salt. The film is a terrible adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel of the same name, about a nine-year-old boy dealing with the death of his father in the 9/11 WTC attacks.It might seem like a story tailor-made for Oscar glory — the Academy members like nothing more than a

Oscars 2012: Where actors shine

Apoorva Dutt, Geetanjali Jhala and Rito Paul take a look at films that may not have made it to the top nine, but have memorable performances.Marilyn: drugged, insecure and lostFilm: My Week with MarilynMy Week with Marilyn is a biographical film about one of the most fascinating icons of our time. The film fascinates by focusing on merely a week, an interlude during the making of the 1957 film, The Prince and the Showgirl. Monroe was purportedly shown around Britain by Colin Clark, a third

Oscar special: Asghar Farhadi's recipe for cinema ? A Separation

Post revolution, there came a phase in Iran when cinema was feared dead. Films were banned en masse, movie halls were shut, filmmakers — portrayed as evil-doers — were forced to flee.Then Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini, the country’s Supreme Leader, quite serendipitously caught Dariush Mehrjui’s Gaav (The Cow) — a film set in rural Iran — on television and decided to ease the noose. Filmmakers could once again do their jobs as long as they adhered to the tight code set by the ministry

Oscar special: The Descendants ? Time for Clooney to shine?

The Descendants is one of three films nominated in the Best Film category that revolves around the theme of death (the other two being The Tree Of Life and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close). Filmmaker Alexander Payne, who has given us such gems as About Schmidt and Sideways in the past, expertly deals with issues like infidelity, familial ties, estrangement, and coping mechanisms in The Descendants.The film is about Matt King (George Clooney), a lawyer living in Honolulu, whose wife lands in a

Rihanna throws ?just divorced? party for Katy Perry

Rihanna threw a “just divorced” party at Soho House for her best friend Katy Perry in New York last week to mark the end of her 14-month marriage to Russell Brand.The girls were treated to gold leaf manicures using 24-carat gold paint costing £1,500 a bottle. “It was a light-hearted way of getting Katy to cheer up a bit after the past few months of messiness,” the Daily Mail quoted a source as saying. “Rihanna laid on magnums of champagne and kept the shots flowing while the girls

Oscar special: That sound and awe that is The Artist

Films like The Artist come along once in a while. How often does a film capture your imagination, have you transfixed, entertain you every moment it unspools, and leave you feeling elated in the end? This is movie-making at its best. It’s poetic justice then that the film itself is an ode to cinema, a recreation of the time when motion pictures had just entered our lives, and when going to the movies was a joy that was unparalleled. It also reflects a time when cinema was on the cusp of a

Beyonce Knowles asks for $50m to be X Factor judge

Beyonce Knowles has demanded $50 million to take up the position of a judge on X Factor, offered to her by show supremo Simon Cowell.Cowell, 52, wanted the R&B queen to mark her return to showbiz following the birth of her baby girl, with his show. But the ‘Crazy in Love’ hitmaker has reportedly told him that she would do it only if he agreed to the price.Knowles’ wage demands - which could make her the highest-paid TV star in Britain — are a major stumbling block, as the £32 million

Oscar special: McCarthys comedy in Bridesmaids can exist only in an ensemble

Melissa McCarthy in BridesmaidsBridesmaids has been described by some as Hangover for women. But the film, an acerbic look at female friendships, love and hate — deserves to stand on its own merit, rather than be compared to a trope it willfully avoids — that of a male-centric world in which women are reduced to the props of a nagging wife, needy girlfriend or career dominatrix.The movie begins with Annie, played by Kristen Wiig (who also co-wrote the screenplay) whose life is in disarray

Meryl Streep wants Voila Davis to win Oscar

Actress Meryl Streep, who has been nominated in the best actress category for the Oscars, says she want her friend Viola Davis to win the prestigious trophy."Yes, oh yes. I love her and think she's amazing. She deserves and should be at the forefront of our business. She's a friend and we've worked together and I'm really fond of her. So we want the best for our friends. Honestly," thesun.co.uk quoted her as saying.While Streep is nominated for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron

Oscar predictions!

It’s just a matter of a few hours before we see the who’s who of the movie world come together for the much awaited Oscar Awards. And needless to say, the predictions and calculations are doing the rounds on social networking sites and on the blogs already.And not a surprise that the Best Actor and Best Actress remain the much talked about categories.Though 2011 made us believe that it was Colin Firth’s year, the nominations seemed to suggest otherwise. Considering that The Descendants,

Oscar special: Christopher Plummer gets out of his comfort zone in Beginners

Beginners is a sweetheart of a film. That doesn’t mean it’s fluff. It’s a cheery, bright-eyed jaunt through the much-plumbed depths of love, loneliness and sexuality.Ewan McGregor plays a 38-year-old artist, Oliver, whose father Hal (Christopher Plummer) comes out of the closet after his mother’s death. How Oliver reconciles his parents’ passionless marriage to finally find love constitutes the rest of the film.Christopher Plummer, who has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actor

Oscar special: Midnight In Paris one of Woody Allen's best scripts

A scene from Midnight in ParisMidnight In Paris is what you call a ‘Woody Allen special’. Beautifully shot in hues of red (Allen says the idea was to emanate a “warm feeling” as you watch the film), it’s the director’s 41st film, and his first completely shot in the French capital.Midnight In Paris tells the story of a popular Hollywood scriptwriter, Gil, who’s trying his hand at his first novel without much success. A romantic in love with all things vintage, much like his

Oscars 2012: Odes to cinema are top contenders

Sound and awe
Film: The Artist
Films like The Artist come along once in a while. How often does a film capture your imagination, have you transfixed, entertain you every moment it unspools, and leave you feeling elated in the end? This is movie-making at its best... |Read full article
Nominated for:
Best Picture,Best Director,Best Actor,Best Actress in a Supporting Role,Best Original Screenplay,Best Cinematography,Best Film Editing ,Best Art Direction,Best Costume Design ,Best Original Score

Oscar special: Warrior role close to Nick Nolte?s real life

Warrior is story of two estranged brothers, Tommy (Tom Hardy) and Brendan (Joel Edgerton) who enter a mixed martial arts tournament and face off against each other in the final.Of course like The Fighter, which released the year before, it’s about much more than just the fighting. Warrior follows a very similar narrative arc to The Fighter, where the family reconcile their differences and redemption is delivered with a punch in the face and knee to the gut.Nick Nolte plays Paddy, Tommy and

Saif Ali Khan apologises for recent brawl

Saif Ali Khan has apologised for his clash in Mumbai’s Taj hotel with South African businessman Iqbal Sharma and Sharma’s father-in-law.The actor, who had got into a scuffle following a heated argument, admitted that the situation could have been handled differently.“I would like to apologise for what happened and what everyone saw. I think this situation could have been handled in a different manner,” he said.“Sometimes you think that your reaction could have been avoided,

Oscar special: Demian Bichir in the big league with A Better Life

Demian Bichir in A Better LifeThere’s a beautiful moment in A Better Life, where the teenager Luis goes to meet his father, Carlos (played by Demian Bichir) in prison.The two have almost never seen eye to eye, the former averse to embracing his Mexican roots, the latter wanting nothing more than to give his son “a better life”. But here they seem wistful of never having been able to communicate before, and the affection is all too palpable. They make a promise to each other. And you’ll

Whitney Houston's casket photo upsets family

Whitney Houston's family was reportedly very upset when they saw a photo of the late singer lying in the casket published on the cover of a magazine. Sources close to the family told TMZ that the family is disgusted that the photo was printed and they have no idea how security surrounding the casket was breached. Houston's family is confident that the photo was taken from inside the funeral home, but they have no idea who would have taken the picture. Whitney's mother, Cissy, has taken the

Whitney Houston's grave site 'protected by armed guards'

Whitney Houston’s burial site is now reportedly being protected by armed guards amidst fears that grave robbers would be after her jewellery and gold-lined coffin.The singer, who died in her LA hotel on February 11, was draped in a purple gown wearing a diamond brooch and earrings and a pair of glittering gold slippers.The gold casket and jewels have set off alarms that grave robbers may want to steal the booty.“There is a very genuine fear that her coffin will be targeted by grave

Oscar special: Best animated feature ? A battle of unlikely heroes

What if toys could talk? Do ogres have feelings? Can a dad swim halfway round the world braving sharks, jellyfishes and whatnot to save his son?Some of the best animated films have given character to objects or animals and put them in settings that can’t be explored in real life. In that sense, Rango stands out among this year’s nominees for the Best Animated Feature. What sort of adventures do the animals of the desert go on? You know, those crawling reptiles that subsist on, well,

Oscar special: Glen Close gives nuanced performance in Albert Nobbs

Adapted from a George Moore story by Glenn Close, the lead actress, and John Banville, Albert Nobbs deals with the relationships around the main character who is a woman dressing as a man for 30 years.It’s a decision that is at first an attempt to find work in conservative 19th century, but becomes a part of the woman’s identity.Albert has tucked away his real personality along with tips under the floorboards of his neat room, saving for the day he can buy a shop, and maybe even a wife.The

Friends, fun and frolic for Bipasha Basu

For actor Bipasha Basu, there’s no better way to de-stress than to catch up with your close bunch of friends or indulge in a good work-out session. The actor feels that when you are surrounded with positivity and love, one is automatically in a happier state of mind. “I think my friends are my best relaxants. Just chilling with them at home or enjoying a fun outing with them makes me happy,” she says.The actor however feels that she is usually not the kinds to get stressed out easily.

Oscar special: Viola Davis in The Help better than Meryl Streep

The Help has everything to please Academy members: racial discrimination theme, period setting, moving story et al. The real triumph for the film, though, lies in the fact that it encapsulates all those things, but does so in a smart manner, not once playing to the gallery. It is full of warm, genuine moments that tug at your heartstrings, but without having to resort to hyperbole.Director Tate Taylor is unhurried in his telling of the story, the film unraveling at a pace akin to a lazy Sunday

Oscar special: Pina may score over more visceral films

Choreography? is a word that conjures up images of prissy hippopotami inducing twinkle-toed lovers to prance about in front of backup dancers in popular films which are disdainful of continuity and the intelligence of audiences. For German modern dance teacher Philippina ?Pina? Bausch ? the leader of the troupe Tanztheater Wuppertal and subject of Wembers?s documentary ? choreography, music and theatre were organs of the same living, breathing form of expression. While the original nature of

I want to learn Hindi: Steve Waugh

Australian cricketing star Steve Waugh is known for things beyond just cricket — particularly his deep-rooted association with charitable organisations and NGOs across the globe. Talking about his other indulgences (besides cricket, of course) the former cricketer reveals that he loves to spend his leisure time reading or with kids, as he doles them some sporty lessons. “It is so much fun playing cricket with these little ones. Something that works like a therapy!” says Waugh.“I teach

Special birthday wishes for Shahid Kapoor

Actor Shahid Kapoor was wished a happy birthday by a big chunk of his fans and his celeb friends on Saturday. But among all those who wished him, one name stood out.Actor Bipasha Basu took to Twitter to wish her buddy and tell him that she was missing out on all the fun. "Happy Birthday to a very dear person, @shahidkapoor! Am missing all the fun in Goa! Live it up, u deserve it!" she tweeted. Khabru reminds us that not so long back, the gossip mills had gone into an overdrive linking the

Oscar special: Rooney Mara plays the role of hacker to a fault

Rooney Mara in The Girl With The Dragon TattooLisbeth Salander, a disturbed 26-year-old computer hacker, with piercings on her lip and eyebrow, a dragon tattooed on her back and a wasp tattooed on her neck, hates men who hate women.After Noomi Rapace played Salander so convincingly in the Swedish adaptation of Steig Larsson’s bestseller, Rooney Mara had rather large leather boots to fill. Mara, who had a small yet integral role as Mark Zuckerberg’s girlfriend in David Fincher’s The Social

A delight to watch The Artist: Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating at home after abdominal surgeries, is enjoying a "no time-table" life. Apart from doing other things, he watched Oscar nominated The Artist and said it was a "delight" to view the silent black and white French movie."Being by myself and almost in solitary confinement, is getting contagious. I am beginning to rather like this state. No where to go, nothing obligatory to perform, random timings and the liberty to do what I desire. I eat whenever, sleep

Salma Hayek attends pre-Oscar bash in transparent dress

Salma Hayek, who bared all by wearing a frock featuring numerous see-through panels at the CAA pre-Oscar party, was a sight for sore eyes.Despite being 45 years of age, the actress appeared from a private house in Beverly Hills in an outfit that is sure to go down well with admirers. The cleavage-baring design showed off the ‘Grown Ups’ star’s voluptuous figure as she headed out of the bash held in advance of Sunday’s Academy Awards, the Daily Mail reported.The star, who scooped the

Oscar special: Gary Oldman excels in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Gary Oldman’s performance in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a thing of beauty. As British intelligence officer George Smiley he speaks his first words 17 minutes after the film begins.By then, though, you know almost everything there is to know about Smiley. That quality of acting, where a twitch of the jaw muscle or a baleful glance tells you more than a thousand lines of dialogue ever could, one would presume, is the toughest act to pull off in front

I was pretty good with dating girls, not anymore: Salman Khan

From being the industry’s original ‘bad boy’, actor Salman Khan is now seen as a history maker —breaking film records with every release of his in the past the three years, which includesWanted, Dabaang, Ready and Bodyguard. It’s earned him the tag of being a star who’s known to create the fastest Rs100-crore in Bollywood. Creating such history, it’s no surprise that he’s now seen endorsing the History channel.DNA decided to jog the brat Khan’s memories of his days in

The modern Indian woman is an epitome of power: Dipannita Sharma

Model-actor Dipannita Sharma Atwal believes in educating the girl child and feels that public safety of women needs to be addressed better. It’s no wonder then that she is gung-ho about DNA I Can Women’s Half Marathon, which underlines these social causes apart from cervical cancer.She recounts ruefully about the state of affairs in the girl child education sector, with an example. “I had a domestic help who had two bright daughters, so when I insisted on them getting an education, she

Vidya Balan calls cops after stalker reaches home

Vidya Balan, who grabbed many eyeballs for her seducing act in The Dirty Picture, has certainly multiplied her fan base, so much so that the admiration has become an obsession for one of her lovers.The stalker, a man in his late 20s, is said to follow Balan wherever she used to go, and even turned up at her flat once, but the actress wasn’t at home at the time.“He used to be there on her sets. He used to be there in her building. Once unknowingly, Vidya even nodded to him and said

Oscar special: Meryl Streep the saving grace of The Iron Lady

How good is Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady? Streep, as the frontrunner for the Oscar for Best Actress, has been called the redeeming feature of this largely plodding and sentimental film. But what does her performance say about the film, as well as the controversial figure of Margaret Thatcher herself?Streep, in her usual style, engrosses herself completely in the character — Britain’s longest-seated Prime Minister — that she makes it too easy to forgive the historical blemishes of a very

Gul Panag rocks at award function

Gul Panag arrived for this rock awards show and gave away the best band award in conjunction with Prateik and Amy Jackson. Ritwik Bhattacharya was seen bonding with Pia Trivedi.Some of those who came in to cheer for the musical fraternity included Arjan Bajwa, Shriya Saran, Shama Sikander and Alex O’Neil, Manasi Scott, Shibani Dandekar, Carol Gracias, Candice Pinto, and Vivan Bhatena with Nikhila Palat. A total of 15 awards, mostly based on music for the last year were given away, as

Gerard Butler out of rehab

After three weeks of treatment for substance abuse at the Betty Ford Center, Gerard Butler is healthy, said his manager.Butler was seen Saturday having lunch by himself in Malibu, reports tmz.com.Butler developed a problem with pain medication following filming for his breakout role in 300. The problem returned when Butler was injured on December 18 while shooting the movie Of Men and Mavericks.Butler left rehab Saturday and his manager released a statement that read: "Gerard left Betty Ford

Oscar special: Steven Zallian, Aaron Sorkin combo work for Moneyball

Bennett Miller’s Moneyball benefits greatly from the presence of two of Hollywood’s most talented writers, Steven Zallian and Aaron Sorkin, collaborating on the script. The scenes between Oakland Athletics baseball general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and his assistant Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) are memorable, the camaraderie between the two actors interesting and the dialogues sparkling with wit. When Beane asks Brand, “Would you rather get one shot in the head or five in the chest and

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Review: Tere Naal Love Ho gaya

Film: Tere Naal Love Ho GayaDirector: Mandeep KumarCast: Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Om Puri, Smita Jaykar, Tinnu AnandRating: ***It always helps when you walk in to a movie theatre to watch a morning show with almost no expectations. With barely anytime to sip my morning cuppa, I settled into the desi romantic-comedy that will see Riteish and Genelia for the first time after their recent wedding.And boy, does the film surprise you!Mini (Genelia) is a Punjabi kudi with a Canadian

Zarine Khans stalker confusion

Bollywood actresses are always worried for their safety and are on their guard if they think that someone is following them, even if it is a stubborn fan who won't leave without an autograph. Only recently, actor Vidya Balan got rid of an obsessive stalker as he was nabbed by the cops. And now, actor Zarine Khan had a recent stalker scare when she was shooting for an upcoming film in Thailand. "Zarine had wrapped up shooting for Houseful 2 for that day and was returning to her hotel room when

I was never close to Ekta Kapoor!, says Aman Verma

Actor Aman Verma who has been juggling a rather successful TV career with films, was most recently seen play an all out negative character in Zee TV?s Choti Bahu. In an exclusive tete-a-tete with After Hrs, the actor talks about his journey so far...Q: You have been playing a negative role in Choti Bahu. Does playing the baddie excite you as an actor?A: I have been getting those kind of roles more often of late. Today every actor dies out in public memory soon after their show ends, so it is a

That dishoom dishoom moment!

While there’s no dearth of masala in Bollywood onscreen, B-Town’s been witnessing enough real action off screen too, these past few days, as the heroes choose to show off their hero-giri beyond the camera. Though trade analysts reveal that such incidents are not a new occurrence in Bollywood, the increased frequency of brawls and scuffles in the public domain is certainly setting the alarm bells ringing in the industry. Insiders reveal that higher competition and raging insecurity, coupled

Vikaas Kalantri and Priyanka Chibbers sangeet ceremony

A virtual who’s who of the television industry walked in to celebrate Vikaas Kalantri and Priyanka Chibber’s sangeet ceremony, just days prior to their wedding. Current heart-throbs Aamir Ali and Sanjeeda Sheikh, who’re scheduled to be married soon, mingled with Hussain and Tina Kuwajerwala, while Shama Sikander and Alex O’Neil were seen chatting with friends. Other couples seen at the do included Gaurav Chopra with Mouni Roy, Shakti with Sai Deodhar, Jay Bhanushali with Mahi Vij,

It was fantastic to perform in front of Sridevi, says Parichay

Parichay from popular band RDB on remixing the classic song Chandni oh meri Chandni...Q: You guys remixed the classic song Chandni oh meri Chandni. What was your initial thought process behind choosing the song?A: We have a saying in the West, “If it ain’t broke then don’t try to fix it”. Just like Yamla Pagla Deewana we didn’t want to spoil a cult, and instead built on the rhythms, dhols and basslines giving it the RDB flavour. The normal process in making a remake is normally quite

Director Abhinay Deo goes to Harvard!

Director Abhinay Deo of Delhi Belly fame has been invited to speak at the Harvard India Conference 2012. The event is to be held at their campus in Boston, Massachusetts on March 24 and 25.The event is being jointly organised by the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and is one of the largest conferences of its kind in the US. This year the theme of the conference 2012 is ‘India — The Next Frontier.’ A source tells us, “Abhinay has been specially

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Azad goes online!

Former Indian President and aerospace engineer Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Azad indulged in a long live chat session with thousands of his fans yesterday afternoon. He took to Facebook on the Penguin India page to discuss his recently released book, Target 3 Billion.Once Dr Kalam came online, people bombarded him with queries on varied subjects ranging from poverty, population, nuclear technology, research, health, scientific developments and economicsamongst others. He also played career counselor to

Riteish Deshmukh all set to celebrate his brother's wedding!

Actor Riteish Deshmukh’s younger brother Dheeraj and Jackky Bhagnani’s sister Honey are all set to tie the knot on February 27 in Mumbai, apparently at the same venue where, last month, Riteish and Genelia got hitched. It is for the to-be couple that Riteish-Gen have apparently put their honeymoon plans on hold.The wedding gala will be spread over this weekend beginning with sangeet ceremony on Saturday.“The sangeet will take place at the Grand Hyatt. Also, the Bhagnani’s have an

Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospital

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was on Thursday night discharged from hospital after a 12-day stay post his abdominal surgery."The actor is doing much better now following which he has been discharged," a hospital source told PTI.Last night, Big B had tweeted, "Freedom !!! free from central line, free from all kites, free to sleep without precaution... Now await to be free from hospital !!."Bachchan, who has a history of stomach ailments, was operated on February 11 at the Seven Hills hospital.He had

Why Vivek Oberoi got lucky, Not Saif Ali Khan

Actor Saif Ali Khan found himself hogging tremendous news space, soon after reports of his brawl with a fellow diner on Tuesday night broke out. The actor’s subsequent arrest and release on bail was much followed as well. Not too long ago, it was actor Shah Rukh Khan who made headlines in the same public domain for the slapgate incident, wherein he allegedly had roughed up filmmaker Shirish Kunder at a bash hosted by Sanjay Dutt. A few days post this incident it was actor Vivek Oberoi who

Review: Moneyball

Film: MoneyballCast: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Chris Pratt and othersDirector: Bennett MillerRating: ****When I heard that Moneyball was a film about the all-American sport baseball I wasn’t thrilled. Not being a sports fan, the prospect of watching a 2-hour film on baseball was already making me yawn. Even the thought of getting to look at Brad Pitt didn’t help much.Boy was I in for a surprise.Based on a book by Michael Lewis, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair

National Enquirer publisher defends photos of dead Whitney Houston

The publisher of National Enquirer has defended running a photo of Whitney Houston’s body in her casket on the magazine’s front cover.After her funeral, the tabloid had published photos of the diva’s body, causing an uproar from her family and other media outlets who decried the invasion of privacy.“I thought it was beautiful,” the Herald Sun quoted its publisher Mary Beth Wright as telling Fox News.Meanwhile, a group of Beverly Hilton staff members who spoke to the press after

Review: Lucky (Kannada)

Film: Lucky (Kannada)Director: Dr SooriCast: Yash, Ramya, Sharan, Sadhu Kokila, Lakshmi DeviRating: ***This is Radhkia Kumaraswamy’s first film as a producer and for Dr Soori, a veterinarian, as a director. The debutante director has tried to cater to both the classes and the masses and his efforts do translate to the screen to a great extent.Starting with the performances; Yash proved his mettle yet another time and special mention must be made of his dancing and his dialogue delivery. He

Gurmeet-Debina celebrate first wedding anniversary

Angad Hasija and Rahul Raj SinghGurmeet Chaudhary and Debina Bonnerjee celebrated their first wedding anniversary at a suburban restaurant. A choreographed act by the lovey-dovey couple had all their friends cheering as some pals also joined in with performances to celebrate their love.A cake was cut as the likes of Juhi Parmar and Sachin Shroff, Apurva Agnihotri with Shilpa Saklani, Angad Hasija, Rahul Mahajan, Natasha Suri and Rahul Raj Singh dropped by. Cooed Debina, “I love being

Of brawl fests, power play and the cowardice of bullies

Brawl fests in B-Town ? will they ever stop? On the heels of the SRK-Kunder slapgate fracas comes yet another public display of aggression this week, involving yet another Khan: Chhote Nawab, Saif Ali. I won?t go into details, we?re already into information overload mode here. What is the point of speculating on who?s right or wrong, frankly the only people who would know what really happened would be the parties involved that night. And yes, the CCTV camera, which, as Saif has been eager to

An open letter to Saif Ali Khan

Dear Nawab Sa’ab, I would like to begin with a request. I write in peace. Please do not break my nose after reading this letter. I am aware such a request does not augur well for a correspondence, yet I insist you grant me this small wish before getting on with the rest of the letter. Unnatural. That’s what I thought when I first heard about what had happened at the Taj Colaba with you the other night. I mean can you believe it? Is this for real? Nawab sa’ab, for a few minutes I felt I

Celina Jaitley to become a mom in March

Pregnant actor Celina Jaitly is likely to deliver sometime in March. The actor, who is expecting twins with her businessman husband Peter Haag, is currently chilling and enjoying time off work.Sources close to the actor say that Celina is very excited about her pregnancy and just can’t wait to hold her babies. The actor confirmed through her account on social networking site Twitter that she is expecting twins and even revealed that though she completes a full term pregnancy in April, she is

Snapped: Saif Ali Khan unveiling hockey trophy

Manoj Bajpai's daughter's b'day party Pix: Bollywood stars dazzle at Riteish-Genelia's reception Puneites, look where the pani in your pani puri comes

Actress Ragini joins the fight club

Actress Ragini is in a mood to fight but in a more cinematic sense of the term as she has landed herself a role in producer K Manju’s action flick. The film, which will roll out in April, will see her play a cop. “She is the hero of the film and you will see her performing daredevil stunts, just like our A-list action heroes. I am pumping over Rs2 crore into this project,” says Manju. The untitled project is being directed by Anand P Raju.Ragini, who is upbeat about the project, says,

Eleven year reunion for Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda

The self-admitted guru-shishya jodi of actors Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda are set to reunite on the big screen after a gap of nearly 11 years.The two are now set to co-star in the revenge drama John Day. The first film that starred them together was, Monsoon Wedding that had marked Randeep?s debut in the film industry. ?His first ever scene in the film was with Naseer saab. The two hit off instantly. In fact, Randeep, who is an ardent fan of Naseer?s work, has been doing a lot of theatre

Karnataka theatres shut for a day, demand withdrawal of service tax

The entire activity in the Kannada film industry came to a grinding halt for a day as cinema houses observed a bandh protesting against the Centre's decision to levy service tax.More than 800 exhibitors downed shutters across the state in response to the bandh called by the Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce, according to industry sources.A delegation of the Film Chamber called on Governor HR Bhardwaj and presented him with a memorandum seeking withdrawal of the service tax on film

Review: My Week with Marilyn

The stunning Michelle Williams in My Week with MarilynFilm: My Week with MarilynDirector: Simon CurtisCast: Eddie Redmayne, Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Dominic Cooper Rating: ***Behind that vermillion pout and ashen-yet-captivating face lived a woman longing to be loved. Nothing new, you’d say. Having lived in a number of foster homes after her mentally ill mother was sent off to an asylum, Norma Jean Baker, popularly known as Marilyn Monroe, had married thrice by the time

Review: Sambha: Aajcha Chhava (Marathi)

Film: Sambha: Aajcha ChhavaScene director: Sanjay TodkarCast: Devendra Chougule, Deepali Sayyad, Madhu Kambikar, Kuldip Pawar, Miling Gunaji, Mohan Joshi, Junior Johnny LeverRating: NilWhat happens when someone has a lot of money, free time and a lifetime membership into a gym? A terrible film is one of the possibilities. I don’t know what Mr Chougule does for a living, but he sure has a passion for making bad cinema. And in this bad cinema he seeks innovation. His film — third one to be

Get to Guetta!

In India, David Guetta right now, as people like to put it these days, is ‘trending’ — and how. He’s being written about, talked about, quizzed about and is probably the only thing EDM lovers are looking forward to this quarter. Yes, the man is going to be here on March 11 as part of the second edition of Eristoff Invasion, so you might as well buy your tickets before they run out and get your EDM shoes in place. In an interview with DNA, Guetta talks about his upcoming concert…Even

Shahid Kapoor is livin it up in Goa!

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who recently gifted himself his dream car — a Jaguar — a little ahead of his birthday, has only one birthday resolution to make today — ‘to party hard and then party harder all this week before I get back to work!’ “It will be a weeklong party for me,” is what Shahid is said to have told his friends and that’s exactly what he’s been doing. The actor, who turns 31 today, is already in Goa since Wednesday and had plans to ring in his birthday last night with

Shruti Haasan admits getting nose-job

Actresses usually shy away from discussing their cosmetic surgeries, but Shruti Haasan has no problems in admitting that she went under the knife for a nose-job before her Bollywood debut. However, she clarifies it was for medical reasons.She says she went in for a corrective surgery in the US because she was facing breathing problems. She revealed on BIG CBS Love's show India's Glam Diva that she went through a septoplasty because of a common disorder involving a deviated septum.Shruti, who

Witnesses trash Saif Ali Khans self-defence plea

Saif Ali Khan’s troubles are far from over. The Colaba police claim to have foolproof evidence of the actor assaulting NRI businessman Iqbal Sharma and his father-in-law Raman Patel at Wasabi, a Japanese restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace in South Mumbai, on Wednesday. Nearly 20 hours after the incident, Saif claimed he was hit first and that he merely acted in self-defence.The police, however, have recorded the statements of the floor manager and staff at Taj, who said Saif hit the

Saif Ali Khan's allegation does not carry much 'weight': Police

Mumbai police probing Wednesday midnight brawl involving Saif Ali Khan on Friday said his counter complaint against South African businessman Iqbal Sharma does not carry "much weight" as the Bollywood actor had not suffered any injury.Khan, according to investigators, has also not submitted any medical report to corroborate his claim that he too got injured during the fracas while acting in self-defence after being first hit by Sharma."While recording his statement, Saif repeatedly claimed that

A woman has to know her rights: Raveena Tandon

Actor Raveena Tandon says that she whole heartedly supports the DNA I Can Women?s Half Marathon initiative and especially the cause for the girl child education. The actor herself is closely associated with several NGOs that work towards empowering little girls by educating them.? It is a cause that is very close to her heart.?After years of working with several national and international NGO?s, I?ve learnt that most men, especially in the rural areas, think that educating women is a waste of

Jessica Biel shows off engagement ring given by Justin Timberlake

Hollywood star Jessica Biel was reportedly showing off the engagement ring given to her by singer turned actor Justin Timberlake on Saturday night.The 7th Heaven actress is set to wed Sexy Back singer Justin Timberlake, and while they are both notoriously private about their relationship, she was happy to flash her ring at the Saturday Night Live after party in New York, after Justin had made a guest appearance on the show.A source told, ?Jessica was showing off her ring.? Another partygoer

Musical feast alert!

Music lovers in the city are in for a treat. Gear up for an enthralling evening dedicated to music, and some smashing performances by some of the most popular Indian rock bands at an upcoming popular Annual Rock Awards.Slated to take place at Mehboob Studio, Bandra, this evening, the event will see several indigenous musicians churn out live music. Nominees include established rock bands like Indian Ocean and Menwhopause from Delhi, and Pentagram from Mumbai (featuring Vishal Dadlani). Together

Review: Jodi Breakers

Film: Jodi Breakers Cast: R Madhavan, Bipasha Basu, Omi Vaidya, Milind Soman, Helen and Dipannita Sharma Director: Ashwini Chaudhary Rating: **Before beginning this review, I must admit that my love for Milind Soman has nothing to do with how disappointing this attempted romantic drama was. No he's not the lead actor here, but he could very well be made if looks was the criterion of making a film.As predicted (you might just be a Major in foresight after this movie), Jodi Breakers is all about

Sonu Nigam in Sri Lanka

Sonu Nigam with son Nevaan and the first family of Sri LankaSinger Sonu Nigam was in for a pleasant surprise when post his recent peace concert in Colombo, he was invited by the President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapksha to join him for high tea. ?It was very sweet of him to invite us all to his place. He very gently appreciated the scale and grandeur of our performance since his wife was present at the show,? said Sonu, who had performed there to a packed crowd of over 25,000. Talking about the

Angelina Jolie's Balkans war film draws 12 people at Serbian premiere

Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey saw just 12 people attending its Serbian premiere, and even then some reportedly walked out before the movie ended.Contrary to widespread rumours, the film was not banned in Serbia but the reception it got was a far cry from the 5000 people who cheered Jolie at a gala in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, last week.The love story, set in the Bosnian war, was shot in 2010 with actors from the former Yugoslavia.It

Manoj Bajpai's daughter's b'day party

Manoj and Shabana Bajpai celebrated their daughter Ava Nayla’s first birthday party amid children’s fun and games. The celebrity brigade brought their little ones with them including Farah Khan who came with her triplets. Alka Yagnik was seen with her daughter while Sanjay and Ambika Suri brought along their son. Krishika Lulla, Sheeba were others who had a family time while Arjan Bajwa played it solo. The kids had a whale of a time with lasso games and bean bags while Farah’s son turned

Review: The Artist

Jean Dujardin & B?r?nice Bejo in The ArtistFilm: The ArtistCast: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann MillerDirector: Michel HazanaviciusRating: ***1/2With slender flappers, jarring jazz and the twilight of Hollywood’s Golden Age, The Artist captures the spirit of the roaring twenties. And true to this spirit of cinema before the advent of the talkies, not one word is uttered. All the melodrama and slapstick comedy associated with the silent film genre

R Madhavans mad for food!

Actor R Madhavan is a foodie to the core. And even though Maddy, as he is fondly known, worked with fitness freak actor Bipasha Basu in his new release, it didn't affect his love for food. But the actor, who insists that he is well aware of him not being the quintessential macho-bodied star of Bollywood, admits that food is his weakness and is what keeps him going.A source close to Maddy says, "Bipasha is a fitness addict and even if she gets an hour after wrap up, she will head straight to the

Awards are encouraging, says Asin

Actor Asin has been embroiled in a lot of controversies of late.First, it was the controversy that she was approached for Shootout in Wadala which filmmaker Sanjay Gupta outrightly denied and later, Rohit Shetty claimed he hadn?t approached Asin or actors Deepika Padukone or Kareena Kapoor for his film with actor Shah Rukh Khan. Fed up of these rumours doing the rounds, the actor decided to set the record straight and reportedly issued a statement. It apparently read, ?I am shocked and

Producer K Manju impressed by Bhoomika Chawla

Bhoomika Chawla with Upendra, in a still from GodfatherAfter making a mark in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films, Bhoomika Chawla has forayed into the Kannada industry.The actor who has had films like Kushi, Tere Naam, Naa Autograph, Gandhi My Father and Okkadu to her credit has now added one more A list project to her kitty. Bhoomika has just finished shooting for Godfather alongside Upendra.“She has made a guest appearance in Upendra’s introduction song composed by AR Rahman. The song has been

Bollywood banks on bare bodies

Chiselled abdomens, cleavage, the body contour...Bollywood filmmakers are zooming in on women's curves to create titillating posters, aimed at crucial first week collections, perhaps emboldened by today's liberal censors.The first look of Vikram Bhatt's production Hate Story creates a mystery about the woman in the picture but sends out the right message about the film's content - bold and daring. It has a mystery girl with her bare, tattooed back visible and a gun placed strategically at the

No better actor than Irrfan Khan for Paan Singh Tomar: Director

Irrfan Khan in a still from Paan Singh TomarPatience always pays and at the moment, none could agree more to this than director Tigmanshu Dhulia. So, what if he had to wait to see the release of his Paan Singh Tomar, it’s all been worth it.“The film releases on March 2 and currently, we are busy with the promotional rounds. It was a marketing strategy to release the film at a time when there isn’t much rush. Also, the producers, UTV, wanted to target the festivals, where they generally

Friday, February 24, 2012

'Paan Singh Tomar was a rebel, not dacoit'

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia, whose forthcoming Paan Singh Tomar is based on the real life of the sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal, says he has portrayed Tomar as a rebel in the film.Tomar, a national steeplechase champion for seven straight years, quit the sport and the army to become a 'Bandit King' of the Chambal Valley."As a director, for me Tomar was not a dacoit but a rebel. He is someone who had struggled a lot in his life," Dhulia said.The director also said that he first learned about

Drew Barrymore launches her own brand of wine

Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own fine wine.The Charlie?s Angels star teamed up with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and fruity white Pinot Grigio made of grapes from northern Italy.The newly-engaged actress says, ?Wine is all about the journey, the discovery of new places and new varieties. I?m excited about sharing this Pinot Grigio with my friends and family and other wine lovers.?Barrymore 2011 Pinot Grigio features the beauty?s family crest and

Lady Gaga haunted by devil

Pop star Lady Gaga believes the devil keeps haunting her during sleep.The 25-year-old has enlisted the help of Michael Jackson's former doctor and spiritual adviser Deepak Chopra to try to ward off evil spirits from her "terrifying" dreams.Chopra helped the late Jackson achieve better sleep and breathing patterns with counselling sessions."I have this recurring dream where there's a phantom in my home and he takes me into a room where there's a blonde girl with ropes tied to her limbs pulling

Chitrangda Singh supports DNA I Can Women?s Half Marathon

For actor Chitrangda Singh, who wholly supports the DNA I Can Women?s Half Marathon, causes such as educating the girl child or spreading awareness about cervical cancer or about safety of women in public are issues that need to be addressed all through the year. ?I strongly support each one of the causes taken up by DNA,? says the actor. ?My aunt had cervical cancer, so I know the trauma that?s involved. And to know that it can be avoided through regular check-ups and early diagnosis, only

DIY Chic: Transforming Old Jeans into Skinny Jeans

Written by Callie - University of Oregon Whether you’re a seasoned DIY pro or just want to spice up your wardrobe on the cheap, our new column DIY Chic is here to show you how to stay stylish on a college budget. If you are looking for more DIY inspiration, check out our past tutorials on creating your own button earrings or customizing your favorite class organizer.This week, I am sharing an easy sewing trick to transform your old straight-leg, wide leg, bootcut or flared jeans into

Hautelinks: Week of 2/16/12

Written by Zephyr - CF Editor It’s that time of year again – New York Fashion Week has been going on since last Thursday (today is the last day, sob!), and FabSugar has a great roundup of the best street style looks from the Fall 2012 show-goers. Haha, oh this is true: Why NYC Fashion Week is Just Like Your High School Cafeteria. Annddd our friends at Refinery 29 rounded up their 15 favorite looks from this season. We always love The Beauty Department’s Mani Mondays – case in point,

Twitter wags take digs at Saif Ali Khan's 'first solo hit'

The brawl between Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and NRI businessman Iqbal Sharmaat at a hotel in Mumbai, which led to a police case against the actor, has inspired a spate of jokes on twitter.Sharma was left with a broken nose after the mid-night brawl.A user posted on twitter: "This was Saif Ali Khan's first solo hit.""Breaking News: WWE talent scouts after Saif Ali Khan to sign a 5 year contract," said another user.Another joke went: Shah Rukh Khan has some competition now from Saif Ali Khan.

Atul Kulkarni's Kannada connection

After Bhoomi Geetha, Aa Dinagalu, Yaksha and AK 56, Atul Kulkarni is back with another Kannada film.What brings you back to Bangalore?I am here to shoot for Edegarike. Kannada films are my way of reconnecting with Karnataka which is close to my heart. My family lived in Belgaum and my father even studied Kannada. I want to keep the association going.How is Edegarike shooting coming along?I am playing Agni Shridhar, the same character I essayed in Aa Dinagalu. However, Sridhar in this film will

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Shilpas even more beautiful now, says Raj Kundra

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra has a lot of professional commitments at hand, but actor-wife Shilpa Shetty?s pregnancy is priority number one. He is currently amidst setting up his sporting league, which he co-owns with actor Sanjay Dutt, scheduled to take place in the city on March 11. Close on the heels of the news is that singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to come to Mumbai for the event,? but Raj promises there are more names in the offing.???The response we have got for the league is just

Ek main aur ek tu with Ritesh and Genelia!

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish DeshmukhQ: You?ve been so guarded about your personal life. How did you all manage that?A: Riteish: We just lied (laughs). Throughout our relationship we always thought that we would keep things private because everything in the industry was all open out there. We didn?t come from a film background so we didn?t know how to handle all the media attention. And we kept it that way. Whenever people asked, we said we are just friends.Genelia: But there?s still a certain

'Paan Singh Tomar was a rebel, not dacoit'

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia, whose forthcoming Paan Singh Tomar is based on the real life of the sportsman-turned-dacoit from Chambal, says he has portrayed Tomar as a rebel in the film.Tomar, a national steeplechase champion for seven straight years, quit the sport and the army to become a 'Bandit King' of the Chambal Valley."As a director, for me Tomar was not a dacoit but a rebel. He is someone who had struggled a lot in his life," Dhulia said.The director also said that he first learned about

Isha Koppikar now a business woman!

Actor Isha Koppikar who married restaurateur Timmy Narang in 2009 is all set to launch her own chain of restaurants. The actor, who confesses to being health conscious all her life, decided to set up her own chain of health restaurants and promote a healthy lifestyle to everyone. The actor is currently away in the US for a two month professional hospitality course and spoke to us about her plans before she took off.?I don?t understand anything about business. To begin anything from scratch, I

Lady Gaga seeks Deepak Chopra?s help to banish evil spirits from her life

Lady Gaga believes that the Devil is haunting her in her sleep, so she has enlisted the help of Michael Jackson's former doctor and spiritual guru Deepak Chopra to help ward off the evil spirits.The superstar turned to the 65-year-old Indian healer to help cope with her global fame.She is even said to have asked him to help her achieve her dream of levitating."I have this recurring dream where there’s a phantom in my home and he takes me into a room where there’s a blonde girl with ropes

Drew Barrymore launches her own brand of wine

Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own fine wine.The Charlie?s Angels star teamed up with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and fruity white Pinot Grigio made of grapes from northern Italy.The newly-engaged actress says, ?Wine is all about the journey, the discovery of new places and new varieties. I?m excited about sharing this Pinot Grigio with my friends and family and other wine lovers.?Barrymore 2011 Pinot Grigio features the beauty?s family crest and

Shakira ties up with Jay-Z

Colombian superstar Shakira is putting her career in the hands of rapper Jay Z — she’s reportedly signed to the rap icon’s Roc Nation management company.The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker recently inked a deal to join fellow Roc Nation signees Rihanna, rapper Wale and singers Santigold and Melanie Fiona at the firm, according to reports.Jay Z founded the company in 2008 in partnership with Live Nation

Coupons & Sales: Week of 2/17/12

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Same old melodies served with a twist!

Last year saw several films turn to using revamped versions of old hit songs to add that dash of the classic and the retro to their otherwise contemporary stories. From Khoya Khoya Chand being used as the theme of Shaitan to Raat Akeli Hai becoming synonymous with Ragini MMS and from Deepika Padukone grooving to Dum Maaro Dum to Kangna Ranaut swinging to the beats of Oye Oye or Yana showing off her hot moves on the song Laila O Laila. And seems like Bollywood’s obsession with presenting old

Veteran Tamil actress SN Lakshmi passes away at 85

Veteran Tamil actress SN Lakshmi, who had donned the role of a 'mother' in most films, passed away in Chennai last night after a heart attack.She was 85.She was admitted to a private hospital a couple of days back and the end came around 1am. Her body was brought to her residence at Saligramam in Chennai, where people from the tinsel world paid their last respects.Her body will be taken to her native Virudhunagar district where the last rites would be performed tomorrow.The versatile Lakshmi

Class to Night Out: Denim Shirt

Written by Carina - Ohio University Photo Credit: 1, 2Do you struggle with transforming your outfits from day to night? Don’t worry, CF is here to help turn that daily annoyance into a fun challenge. This column will focus on one piece per week, and teach you how to take your look from study sessions in the library to dancing the night away.The denim shirt is a recent trend that’s definitely here to stay. Lighter and softer than traditional denim jackets, these shirts can be paired

Beti Bos got a name

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Konkona Sen Sharma?s finally back in action

Yes, actress Konkona Sen Sharma is finally back to her day job after giving birth last year. Konkona tweeted, ?First day of film shoot after a year-and-a-half and a baby.? The actress gave birth to her son Haroon on March 15 last year. She married actor Ranvir Shorey in September 2010 at a private ceremony, after three years being together. Post her tweet she got many congratulatory messages. To which she replied, ?Thanks everyone for the good wishes!? Kalki was one of the actors who wished the

Ek main aur ek tu with Ritesh and Genelia!

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Amitabh Bachchan may have to extend his hospital stay

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating post his abdominal surgery, might be required to spend a few more days at the hospital, before he gets home."Looks like a few more days... before they set me free... but recovery at home will be another few months," Bachchan tweeted today."Getting independent gradually..a careful shower avoiding the cuts and needles and 'kites'..pretty dexterous exercise," he wrote.Bachchan was operated on February 11 at the Seven Hills hospital and was to be

Chitrangda Singh supports DNA I Can Women?s Half Marathon

For actor Chitrangda Singh, who wholly supports the DNA I Can Women’s Half Marathon, causes such as educating the girl child or spreading awareness about cervical cancer or about safety of women in public are issues that need to be addressed all through the year. “I strongly support each one of the causes taken up by DNA,” says the actor. “My aunt had cervical cancer, so I know the trauma that’s involved. And to know that it can be avoided through regular check-ups and early

Jessica Biel shows off engagement ring given by Justin Timberlake

Hollywood star Jessica Biel was reportedly showing off the engagement ring given to her by singer turned actor Justin Timberlake on Saturday night.The 7th Heaven actress is set to wed Sexy Back singer Justin Timberlake, and while they are both notoriously private about their relationship, she was happy to flash her ring at the Saturday Night Live after party in New York, after Justin had made a guest appearance on the show.A source told, ?Jessica was showing off her ring.? Another partygoer

A day at the races

Chitra Singh was in attendance at the races where a trophy was dedicated to the late singer Jagjit Singh. Fashion show apart, where Azeem Khan showed off his collection, there were performances by Shibani and Apeksha Dandekar, Shibani Kashyap, Clinton and Dominique Cerejo, Neha Bhasin and Sanjay Maroo. Also seen enjoying the day out were Vivek Jain, Ashwin Gidwani, Neerja Birla, Parvez Damania and Sachiin Joshi.Minissha

Sajid Buber? Southbound by choice

Sajid Buberé is not an unknown face, so much so, more people in the South recognise him than in his home city of Mumbai. Starring in several ads down south, this young upcoming actor has finally hooked himself a nice meaty role in Anand L Rai’s next venture.Sajid first made an appearance in the much spoken about but forgotten Ramaa: The Saviour, a film starring Sahil Khan and WWE champion Khali — the movie was lost without a trace, while Sajid continued to make his presence felt in the

CCTV footage of hotel will prove everything: Saif Ali Khan

"I was assaulted and I was just defending myself. It was an ugly incident and even I have lodged a complaint," Saif Ali Khan said after he was arrested, adding that the CCTV footage of hotel will prove everything.Saif Ali Khan was on Wednesday night arrested and released by the police on bail after being charged with assaulting an NRI businessman who protested the raucous chatter of the Bollywood actor and his friends in a restaurant at a luxury hotel last midnight.The 41-year-old actor and his

Konkona Sen Sharmas finally back in action

Yes, actress Konkona Sen Sharma is finally back to her day job after giving birth last year. Konkona tweeted, ?First day of film shoot after a year-and-a-half and a baby.? The actress gave birth to her son Haroon on March 15 last year. She married actor Ranvir Shorey in September 2010 at a private ceremony, after three years being together. Post her tweet she got many congratulatory messages. To which she replied, ?Thanks everyone for the good wishes!? Kalki was one of the actors who wished the

Emraan Hashmis breaking through!

Emraan Hashmi may have proven to be one of the most commercially viable actors, ever since he hit jackpot at the BO with his film Murder. But it’s taken him close to a decade to enjoy the kind of acceptability by the industry at large, that he is finally getting. Though his earlier films did cement his position as one of the most profitable actors, they not only saw him earn the tag of a serial kisser, but also got him bracketed as the crass-mass hero in the rung of mid-budget films that were

Adele adds to awards haul at triumphant BRITs

Adele reacts as she holds her award for best British album of the year during the BRIT Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London Soul singer Adele added to her awards haul at the 2012 BRITs on Tuesday and set the biggest night in British pop alight with a rousing performance of 'Rolling In the Deep'. At the start of the evening, Adele picked up the statuette for British female solo artist and finished off proceedings by scooping the coveted best album honour for '21' at the end of a two-hour

Shakira ties up with Jay-Z

Colombian superstar Shakira is putting her career in the hands of rapper Jay Z — she’s reportedly signed to the rap icon’s Roc Nation management company.The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker recently inked a deal to join fellow Roc Nation signees Rihanna, rapper Wale and singers Santigold and Melanie Fiona at the firm, according to reports.Jay Z founded the company in 2008 in partnership with Live Nation

Nobody recognises me anymore: Actor Shaam

He’s often called Bangalore’s first poster boy and for good reason too — a soaring career in modelling that led to a film career in three languages, a national award winning film and a series of hits in Kollywood and Tollywood — Shaam’s seen it all and is still very much around.“People keep asking me where I’ve been, and all I can say is that the project I have been working on has been extremely demanding,” says Shaam.Shaam was last seen in the Telugu film Kshetram, where he

Lady Gaga haunted by devil

Pop star Lady Gaga believes the devil keeps haunting her during sleep.The 25-year-old has enlisted the help of Michael Jackson's former doctor and spiritual adviser Deepak Chopra to try to ward off evil spirits from her "terrifying" dreams.Chopra helped the late Jackson achieve better sleep and breathing patterns with counselling sessions."I have this recurring dream where there's a phantom in my home and he takes me into a room where there's a blonde girl with ropes tied to her limbs pulling

Isha Koppikar now a business woman!

Actor Isha Koppikar who married restaurateur Timmy Narang in 2009 is all set to launch her own chain of restaurants. The actor, who confesses to being health conscious all her life, decided to set up her own chain of health restaurants and promote a healthy lifestyle to everyone. The actor is currently away in the US for a two month professional hospitality course and spoke to us about her plans before she took off.?I don?t understand anything about business. To begin anything from scratch, I

We fight for the After Hrs, say Riteish and Genelia

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish DeshmukhRiteish Deshmukh and Genelia D?Souza are both glowing. We can?t say whether it?s because they?re sporting the just-married, newly-wed glow, or because they?re happy to be at After Hrs with us. We hope it?s both, for the effervescent couple are adding much needed spark to an otherwise dreary workday.?It?s my first visit to a newspaper office,? Genelia tells us, and we?re thrilled it?s ours. Riteish has been to a Marathi paper workspace before. He loves the

Sajid Buber Southbound by choice

Sajid Buberé is not an unknown face, so much so, more people in the South recognise him than in his home city of Mumbai. Starring in several ads down south, this young upcoming actor has finally hooked himself a nice meaty role in Anand L Rai’s next venture.Sajid first made an appearance in the much spoken about but forgotten Ramaa: The Saviour, a film starring Sahil Khan and WWE champion Khali — the movie was lost without a trace, while Sajid continued to make his presence felt in the

Freida Pinto loves Dev Patels comic timing

Freida Pinto has revealed boyfriend Dev Patel’s funny side and she says that the ‘terrific actor’ is also good at making people laugh.The two have been together for three years after they acted in Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning hit Slumdog Millionaire.“He’s not just a terrific actor - what many people don’t know if they’ve not met him is that he has an amazing sense of comic timing,” the Independent quoted her as saying.“And a comic timing that doesn’t hurt people - just a

Snapped: Aditya Thackeray at Babulnath temple

Riteish-Genelia's 1st TV appearance post-marriage Pix: Bollywood stars dazzle at Riteish-Genelia's reception

Riteish-Genelia's 1st TV appearance post-marriage

Snapped: Aditya Thackeray at Babulnath temple Pix: Bollywood stars dazzle at Riteish-Genelia's reception

Amitabh Bachchan says will miss the 'gentle care' of hospital

As megastar Amitabh Bachchan would be discharged from the hospital in the next few days post his abdominal surgery, the actor says he would miss the "gentle care and smiling attention" of the medical staff."There is a strange withdrawal symptom that begins to creep in before a 'discharge' from the hospital environment. Suddenly the dependency on the staff, the facility and attendance medically, which operates automatically through doctor advise and instruction shall come to a halt," Bachchan

Rana Daggubati's experiments with success

He is often in the news for his relationship status. But Rana Daggubati says he rather talk about his films, and why not we say, when he has a host of Telugu, Tamil and Hindi projects in the pipeline?First up is Na Ishtam, a Telugu flick in which he is paired opposite Genelia D’Souza. “I essay the role of a selfish and rich brat; the girl I fall in love with on the other hand is selfless. It’s all about what happens when opposites are attracted to each other. Also this film will give me

Shilpa?s even more beautiful now, says Raj Kundra

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra has a lot of professional commitments at hand, but actor-wife Shilpa Shetty?s pregnancy is priority number one. He is currently amidst setting up his sporting league, which he co-owns with actor Sanjay Dutt, scheduled to take place in the city on March 11. Close on the heels of the news is that singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to come to Mumbai for the event,? but Raj promises there are more names in the offing.???The response we have got for the league is just

Mel Gibson tried to help Whitney Houston recover from drugs

Whitney Houston in a file photoMel Gibson had reportedly tried to come to the rescue of Whitney Houston while she battled an addiction to cocaine, marijuana and other drugs in the early 2000s.The Braveheart star had previously helped Britney Spears following her public meltdown in 2008 and offered up his estate in Costa Rica as a refuge for the pop star to recover from her struggles away from the spotlight.According to TMZ, Gibson visited Houston when she was in the throws of her substance

Freida Pinto and Dev Patel going strong

Actor Freida Pinto who kissed international success with Oscar winning film, Slumdog Millionaire has been more often than not written about for her relationship with co-star and actor Dev Patel. While the duo has now been dating for close to three years, Dev recently rubbished all rumours of an alleged engagement. A source close to them says, ?Dev and Freida are too young to even think about anything but their career. They are very much together and serious about each other, but right now the

Educate a woman and educate a family: Riteish Deshmukh

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish DeshmukhEducating the girl child is one cause that is extremely close to my heart. I strongly believe that children, especially girls should be given an opportunity to receive education. It is often and with reason said that when you educate a woman, you educate the entire family?, says? Riteish, who whole-heartedly lends his support to DNA?s I Can Women?s Half Marathon. Echoing his sentiments, wife Genelia too agrees saying, ?I can?t stress enough on how important

Atul Kulkarni's Kannada connection

After Bhoomi Geetha, Aa Dinagalu, Yaksha and AK 56, Atul Kulkarni is back with another Kannada film.What brings you back to Bangalore?I am here to shoot for Edegarike. Kannada films are my way of reconnecting with Karnataka which is close to my heart. My family lived in Belgaum and my father even studied Kannada. I want to keep the association going.How is Edegarike shooting coming along?I am playing Agni Shridhar, the same character I essayed in Aa Dinagalu. However, Sridhar in this film will

Celebrity Street Style of the Week: Delta Goodrem, Kristin Kreuk, & Minka Kelly

Written by Demi - University of Maryland Every week, I scour the web to find inspiring outfits on your favorite celebs and help you recreate their looks! This week, I was inspired by Delta Goodrem, Kristin Kreuk, and Minka Kelly. Read on to see how you can get their looks for yourself.Photo: Pacific Coast NewsAustralian sensation (and girlfriend to Nick Jonas) Delta Goodrem was out and about looking absolutely fab in a chic combination of worn-in jean shorts and a plain white t-shirt, worn

Early bird Ranveer Singh

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is currently busy shooting for director Vikramaditya Motwane’s ambitious project Lootera, has managed to garner more respect among the crew and cast ofthe film.Ranveer may sport a fun-and-games kind of an attitude but it appears that the actor is one of the most enthusiastic and hard working person from the entire unit.A source from the sets informs us, “The film has an early morning shooting schedule. And to everyone’s surprise Ranveer is the first one to land up

Educate a woman and educate a family: Riteish Deshmukh

Genelia D'Souza and Riteish DeshmukhEducating the girl child is one cause that is extremely close to my heart. I strongly believe that children, especially girls should be given an opportunity to receive education. It is often and with reason said that when you educate a woman, you educate the entire family?, says? Riteish, who whole-heartedly lends his support to DNA?s I Can Women?s Half Marathon. Echoing his sentiments, wife Genelia too agrees saying, ?I can?t stress enough on how important

Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery

Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery."We are using the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri to pray to Lord Shiva to help him recover painlessly from his health problems," Sourav Banerjee of Amitabh Bachchan Fans Association of Kolkata, told PTI.Dressed in traditional attire, hundreds of fans carrying the actor's posters thronged the Ekdaliya Evergreen Park in the afternoon for the hour-long

All my co-stars are special, says Saif Ali Khan

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Twitter wags take digs at Saif Ali Khan's 'first solo hit'

The brawl between Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and NRI businessman Iqbal Sharmaat at a hotel in Mumbai, which led to a police case against the actor, has inspired a spate of jokes on twitter.Sharma was left with a broken nose after the mid-night brawl.A user posted on twitter: "This was Saif Ali Khan's first solo hit.""Breaking News: WWE talent scouts after Saif Ali Khan to sign a 5 year contract," said another user.Another joke went: Shah Rukh Khan has some competition now from Saif Ali Khan.

CCTV footage of hotel will prove everything: Saif Ali Khan

"I was assaulted and I was just defending myself. It was an ugly incident and even I have lodged a complaint," Saif Ali Khan said after he was arrested, adding that the CCTV footage of hotel will prove everything.Saif Ali Khan was on Wednesday night arrested and released by the police on bail after being charged with assaulting an NRI businessman who protested the raucous chatter of the Bollywood actor and his friends in a restaurant at a luxury hotel last midnight.The 41-year-old actor and his

Hotel brawl: Assault case against Saif Ali Khan, arrest inevitable

Saif Ali Khan landed in trouble over a mid-night brawl at a luxury hotel in Mumbai during which he allegedly punched an NRI businessman that led police to file an assault case against the Bollywood actor whose arrest was inevitable.The police have registered an FIR against 41-year-old Khan and his friends under sections 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intent) of IPC and are looking for him, but the actor is unreachable. The

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Review: Nammanna Don (Kannada)

Film: Nammanna Don (Kannada)Director: Ramesh Aravind Cast: Ramesh Aravind, Mona Paraveresh, Sanathani, Rajendra KamathRating: **1/2Actor and director Ramesh Aravind is back after three years with a tongue-in-cheek film that not only gives the audience a healthy dose of comedy, but also attempts to teach us a thing or two about the situation of healthcare in our country. One of the film’sUSP is its crisp screenplay. With Nammanna Don, Ramesh Arvind has proved his mettle yet again. The film is

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