Year: 2018

Here’s why Annup Sonii had to opt out of Abhishek Chaubey’s Son Chiriya !

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Annup Sonii has for long been anchoring the reality-based television show, Crime Patrol on television, and because of his busy schedule, he couldn’t take up any other project because of the hectic shoot schedule, including Abhishek Chaubey’s Son Chiriya featuring Sushant Singh Rajput and Bhumi Pednekar. “I lost out on Son Chiriya. They wanted a certain look from me, but because of my show, which required me to be clean-shaven, I couldn’t do it. They needed me to grow a beard of 30 days, which wasn’t possible,” informs Annup. So,…

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Nandita Das heads the Jury for the 2018 edition of the prestigious UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence at UNESCO headquarters Paris, France

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Ms. Nandita Das – actor, director and social advocate – along with Professor Nadia Bernoussi – celebrated academic and legal expert from Morocco – and Mr. Abdoulaye Konaté – prominent artist and cultural voice in Mali – comprised the Jury for the 2018 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize. This prize awards a hundred thousand US dollars to individuals, institutions, other entities and non-governmental organizations that have made exceptional contributions and demonstrated leadership in the promotion of tolerance and non-violence. Nandita was unanimously elected President of the jury by her…

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Manto to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2018

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MUMBAI: Saadat Hasan Manto (1912-1955) is considered one of the greatest writers born , with his literature being well ahead of its time.  Bringing alive the legacy of the man and his turbulent yet inspirational story on the silver screen is Nandita Das’s directorial venture, Manto. The film that was selected as India’s official entry at the Cannes Film Festival & a special presentation at the Sydney Film Festival, has now be selected for a screening at the prestigious Toronto Film Festival 2018 (TIFF).  The film festival is scheduled from September 6th to 16th this year. Elated with the announcement, Ajit Andhare – COO, Viacom18…

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Vidyut Jammwal brings global recognition to Kalaripayattu

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Looper, a highly coveted platform in the US has recently released a list of top martial artists across the globe and Vidyut Jammwal is the only Indian to have made it to this prestigious list. Speaking on the achievement, Jammwalsays- “This is indeed an honour. Recognition like this inspires me to work harder and this moment makes me feel like a proud Indian”. Jammwal whose dream has been to bring “Kalaripayattu” to the world seems to be succeeding and has given Indians another reason to celebrate. Vidyut Jammwal has recently…

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Imran Khan To Take Oath As Pakistan Prime Minister On August 11

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that he will take oath as Prime Minister on August 11, the media reported on Monday. Cricket player turned politician Imran Khan is about to become the next prime minister of Pakistan.He will likely be sworn in before August 14, Pakistan’s 71st birthday. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), or Pakistan Movement for Justice, emerged as the largest single party in the election, defeating the PML-N party of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said…

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DMK Patriarch Karunanidhi Recovering Well, Heavy Security Outside Hospital

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A five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr Karunanidhi was recovering from a long illness when he contracted the infection and developed a fever.  CHENNAI: DMK president M. Karunanidhi’s health suffered a setback on Sunday evening but with medical support his vital signs became normal by night. He continues to receive medical assistance at Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai.DMK working president M.K. Stalin and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi are in the hospital. Earlier in the day, State Ministers, including Law Minister C.Ve. Shanmugam, accompanied the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi…

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NRC For Assam Is Completely Unbiased, No Need To Panic: Rajnath Singh

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NEW DELHI: Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam is completely “Unbiased ” and those whose names are not included should not panic as they will get an opportunity to prove their Indian citizenship. The Home Minister’s reaction came after the draft NRC was published with the names of about 40 lakh residents of the state not being included. Even someone whose name is not in the final list can approach the foreigners tribunal, Mr. Singh said. “Some people are…

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Shaleen Bhanot shoots a special episode for Laal Ishq !

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Shaleen Bhanot gets into Diljit Dosanjh’s Shoes ? Having been part of several popular television shows including Saat Phere, Suyra Sutra Karn, Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjeet Singh among others, Shaleen Bhanot is set to spring a huge surprise on the audience, especially his fans with his next offering, Laal Ishq, a new show on &tv. The talented actor, also the winner of the dance reality show, Nach Baliye 4, will feature in a special one-hour episode of Laal Ishq on &tv. It’s learnt that Shaleen is quite excited to shoot…

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Not Hindus Or Muslims, But Bengalis Being Targeted: Mamata Banerjee

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KOLKATA: After Assam released a draft list of citizens leaving out over 40 lakh people who stand to lose their citizenship, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “worried about torture” and people had become “refugees” in their own country. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee termed it a clear attack on Bengalis. “They are targeting not Hindus or Muslims, but Bengalis. Mamata Banerjee said,” There were people who had Aaadhar cards and passports but still their names are not in the draft list. Names of people were…

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‘’CHILD LABOUR- A CURSE FOR SOCIETY’’

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By: Dr. Abhishek kr. Pandey, Medical Correspondent-ICN More than 200 million children worldwide are working as child labourers and a staggering 115 million at least, are subject to its worst forms. LUCKNOW: Child labour is an illegal employment of children in any work that deprives their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially and morally dangerous and harmful. Childhood is the birth right of everyone which he/she must live under the love and care of their parents, however this illegal act of child labour…

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