I was nervous: Dev Patel IANS - Mon 14 May, 2012London, May 14 (IANS) Actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming India-based film "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", says initially he was nervous … More »I was nervous: Dev Patel
London, May 14 (IANS) Actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming India-based film "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", says initially he was nervous with the experienced heavy-weights in the film-cast.
- UK honours Cornelia Sorabji HT Media - Fri 25 May, 2012
London, May 25 -- On a day drenched in sunshine, a bust of Cornelia Sorabji - the first woman to practise law in India and Britain - was unveiled in Lincoln's Inn, the … More »UK honours Cornelia Sorabji
London, May 25 -- On a day drenched in sunshine, a bust of Cornelia Sorabji - the first woman to practise law in India and Britain - was unveiled in Lincoln's Inn, the world's oldest law society. It was a grand occasion, attended by women jurists, diplomats and lawyers, and one with a strong contemporary resonance.It was …
Anish Kapoor slams critics over Olympic sculpture ANI - Sat 12 May, 2012London, May 12 (ANI): Indian-born British sculptor Anish Kapoor has dismissed criticism of his Olympic sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, claiming that nobody liked … More »Anish Kapoor slams critics over Olympic sculpture
London, May 12 (ANI): Indian-born British sculptor Anish Kapoor has dismissed criticism of his Olympic sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit, claiming that nobody liked the Eiffel Tower either when it was first built.
Temple discovery reveals Indian Buddhism's spread to China IANS - Tue 8 May, 2012Beijing, May 8 (IANS) Ruins of a Buddhist temple dating back to 1,500 years ago have been discovered in China's largest desert, offering valuable insight for historians … More »Temple discovery reveals Indian Buddhism's spread to China
Beijing, May 8 (IANS) Ruins of a Buddhist temple dating back to 1,500 years ago have been discovered in China's largest desert, offering valuable insight for historians studying Buddhism's spread from India to China, Xinhua news agency reported.
Monsieur Marwari, NRI on UK duty www.telegraphindia.com - Tue 1 May, 2012A cultural pavilion will showcase India, particularly Rajasthan, through photographs, slide shows and art and crafts. More »Monsieur Marwari, NRI on UK duty
A cultural pavilion will showcase India, particularly Rajasthan, through photographs, slide shows and art and crafts.
Anoushka Shankar wins accolades Reuters - Thu 26 Apr, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Sitar player Anoushka Shankar, whose album "Traveller" takes a journey through the music of India and Spanish flamenco to explore their shared Gypsy … More »Anoushka Shankar wins accolades
LONDON (Reuters) - Sitar player Anoushka Shankar, whose album "Traveller" takes a journey through the music of India and Spanish flamenco to explore their shared Gypsy roots, was named Best Artist in Songlines magazine's annual world music awards. At a time of political unrest in Mali, artists from there took two awards …
Singapore for IIFA this year IANS - Tue 24 Apr, 2012Singapore, April 24 (IANS) Eight years after showcasing Bollywood's wonder in Singapore, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is heading back to the City of Lions … More »Singapore for IIFA this year
Singapore, April 24 (IANS) Eight years after showcasing Bollywood's wonder in Singapore, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is heading back to the City of Lions for its annual weekend and awards, to be held June 7-9.
- Newly discovered images give rare glimpse of life in India during British Raj ANI - Mon 7 May, 2012
London, May 7 (ANI): A shoe box full of images, which document life in India at least a century ago, has been discovered in one of Scotland's national collections. More »Newly discovered images give rare glimpse of life in India during British Raj
London, May 7 (ANI): A shoe box full of images, which document life in India at least a century ago, has been discovered in one of Scotland's national collections.
- Museum on Indian Cinema to be ready by May 2013: Soni IANS - Thu 3 May, 2012
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A museum on Indian cinema, being built in Mumbai, chronicling the history of the industry and its global impact, will be readied by May next year, … More »Museum on Indian Cinema to be ready by May 2013: Soni
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A museum on Indian cinema, being built in Mumbai, chronicling the history of the industry and its global impact, will be readied by May next year, said Information and Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni Thursday.
- Who's that girl? Fri 13 Apr, 2012
While they may not have hit the proverbial Hollywood jackpot, these lesser but equally well-known Indian-origin actors have made their mark in lead and supporting roles … More »Who's that girl?
New Delhi, May 18 -- Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto seems to have finally found her space in Hollywood - not just in films but in bonding with stars too. While none of her films are being screened at Cannes this year, the 27-year-old actor is at the 12-day gala as … More »Freida Pinto's having fun
