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Jaswant to contest from Darjeeling
Senior BJP leader and the party’s leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Jaswant Singh will contest from the Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal. He will be supported by Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) led by Bimal Gurung, the breakaway … Continue reading
Prakash Jha declares assets worth Rs 55cr
BETTIAH: Filmmaker-turned-politician Prakash Jha has assets worth Rs 33 crore, according to the affidavit submitted by him while filing nominations for the West Champaran parliamentary constituency in Bihar. Jha, a Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) candidate for the seat, has declared … Continue reading
Cong names nominee in Gandhinagar, Mallika left to fend for herself
The Congress on Tuesday declared its candidates for Gandhinagar and Navsari constituencies, thus clearing apprehensions that it may back the candidature of danseuse Mallika Sarabhai in Gandhinagar. Suresh Patel, who is Congress’ sitting MLA from Kalol, will contest from Gandhinagar, … Continue reading
Mayawati wants to be Third Front’s prime ministerial candidate
Lucknow, Mar. (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati reportedly is keen to be the newly-constituted Third Front’s Prime Ministerial Candidate. The decision on who will eventually be the candidate will be made on March 15 at a dinner in Lucknow. … Continue reading
Hugh Jackman gathers mixed reviews as Oscar-host
Melbourne, February 24 (ANI): Hugh Jackman has managed to gather mixed reviews from US critics for hosting the recent Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The World’s Sexiest Man, who opened the event with a musical tribute spoofing this year’s best … Continue reading
Slum dwellers of Dharavi hopeful of Oscar for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Mumbai/Varansai, Feb 22 (ANI): As Hollywood’s Academy Awards are to get underway later on Sunday, residents of Dharavi in Mumbai, are hopeful of Oscars for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Residents are very happy with the movie’s nomination in ten categories, hopeful that … Continue reading
Patna court adjourns ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ hearing
Patna, Feb 18 (ANI): A court in Patna on Wednesday postponed the hearing in a case filed against Oscar nominee film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ till February 24, in which the petitioner has charged that the title is offensive and derogatory. The … Continue reading
Kate Winslet has no time for exercise
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): British actress Kate Winslet credits her toned physique to “a wing and a prayer”, insisting she’s “too busy” to even think about exercising. The Oscar nominee, who has struggled with weight since she was a teenager, … Continue reading
John Mayer shares 2005 Grammy Award with Alicia Keys
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): John Mayer has revealed that till date he feels bad about his 2005 ‘Song of the Year’ Grammy Award – because he believes fellow nominee Alicia Keys was the real winner. The singer/songwriter, who was honoured … Continue reading
Kiran Karnik, Satyam’s new chairman
New Delhi, Feb. 6, (ANI): Former President of The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) Kiran Karnik was appointed as the chairman of Satyam Computers Services Ltd. on Friday. The decision of Karnik’s appointment came a day after … Continue reading
Jolie urges Thai Govt. to free Burmese Refugees locked in camps
Washington, February 6 (ANI): Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has asked the Thailand Government to free around 110,000 Burmese refugees who have been locked inside camps for up to 20 years in the country, and let them move around and seek … Continue reading
Brad Pitt ‘doesn’t know how to operate a computer’!
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Brad Pitt has confessed that he doesn’t know how to operate a computer. When asked during Newsweek’s 13th annual Oscar Roundtable if he’s ever “googled” himself, the 45-year-old Oscar nominee replied, “Dear God. No. Never. First … Continue reading
‘Slumdog Millionaire’ at 2-7odds of winning Oscar for ‘Best Motion Picture’
London, Jan 23 (ANI): If experts are to be believed, critically acclaimed ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is at 2-7odds of winning the prestigious Academy Award for the Best Motion Picture. The film, which has won four Golden Globe Awards and has garnered … Continue reading