India eyes major weapons purchase
Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday gave the go-ahead to two major proposals for procurement of precision-guided bombs from Russia and surface-to-air missiles from Israel with the deals together worth Rs 1,714 crore.
2 January 2018, 18:00 PM
A tribute to Shashi Kapoor
With the passing away of Bollywood actor Shashi Kapoor, the curtains have come down on a generation of the flamboyant and powerful Kapoor clan in Hindi cinema—the other two scions were his superstar brothers Raj and Shammi Kapoor.
5 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Bhumi Pednekar continues breaking stereotypes
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar has broken stereotypes even before the release of her debut film “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, a content-driven movie which was critically-acclaimed and fetched her a Filmfare award for best debut female actor.
28 November 2017, 18:00 PM
India lifts bar on pulse export
India yesterday lifted a bar on export of all types of pulses to ensure that farmers have greater choice in marketing their produce and get better returns.
16 November 2017, 18:00 PM
“Ekjon Kobi'r Mrittyu” to premiere at Kolkata Int'l Film Festival
The film was submitted to the censor board on October 9 and the decision to clear the film without a cut was taken on October 15, Sayeed said in a statement.
1 November 2017, 18:00 PM
India enters “Newton” for Oscars
National award-winning actor Rajkumar Rao-starrer film “Newton”, which tells the story of a government official trying to conduct
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Deporting Rohingyas: Indian rights commission to oppose
India's National Human Rights Commission has said it will oppose the move to deport Rohingya refugees staying illegally in the country when the Indian government submits its affidavit on the issue to the Supreme Court tomorrow.
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM
India recall veterans
Veteran midfielder Sardar Singh returned to the national team as India yesterday named an 18-member squad, led by Manpreet Singh, for the Asia Cup Hockey tournament to be held in Dhaka from October 11 to 22.
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM
India voices concern
India yesterday said it remained deeply concerned about the situation in Rakhine State of Myanmar and the outflow of refugees from that region.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Madhuri set to release first English music album
For years, Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit has set the hearts beating with her dancing skill. And now she is set to make debut as a crooner, coming out with her first-ever English language music album “The Film Star”.
5 September 2017, 18:00 PM
A Gulzar film made in 1988 is releasing this year!
A feature film directed by Gulzar, which failed to see the light of the day for almost three decades, is finally set to hit the big screen this year.
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM
DILIP KUMAR recovering from ill health
Indian film legend Dilip Kumar, who has been hospitalised due to dehydration, is recovering well, his wife-actress Saira Banu said yesterday.The 94-year-old actor was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra in Mumbai yesterday due to dehydration and urinary tract infection.
3 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Aamir reveals first “Secret Superstar” poster
Almost nine months after the release of its first teaser online, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Monday made public the first poster of his next feature film “Secret Superstar” which deals with the story of a schoolgirl's struggle to become a famous singer against the wishes of her father.
1 August 2017, 18:00 PM
India to host Theatre Olympics 2018
India will host the greatest carnival of theatre in the world -- Theatre Olympics -- for the first time from February 17 to April 8 next year.
13 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Tanvir Mokammel revisiting the Liberation War
After a mega documentary on the Partition of Indian subcontinent, national award-winning director Tanvir Mokammel returns to his...
16 June 2017, 18:00 PM
An Accidental Prime Minister
Producers of “The Accidental Prime Minister” have made public the poster of a feature film in which Bollywood actor Anupam Kher will play the role of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
13 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Farida Parveen brings Lalon to Delhi
As Delhi groaned under the scorching heat of early June, the first weekend of June (2 and 3) provided a few hours of relief as Farida Parveen
4 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo passes away
Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo, who essayed the role of on-screen mother of super stars Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, died yesterday of heart attack in a hospital in Mumbai.
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Borshoborn celebrations in Indian capital
As I walked at around 5am on a Pohela Baisakh 21 summers ago from Science Laboratory Road to Ramna Botomul, it was the last time
19 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Amitabh, Alia and “Neerja” win big at Zee Cine Awards
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan and actress Alia Bhatt have bagged the top honours at the Zee Cine Awards this year.
13 March 2017, 18:00 PM