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Two books to be released on Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai: As the "angry young man" of silver screen turns 60 come October 11, two books, chronicling the life and time of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, would be released this month.
'Distribution system hampers film viewership'
New Delhi: Several Indian films, well received abroad, are not accessible to the audience at home, because of the distribution system in the country, says veteran film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Indian Ayurvedic doctor honoured with Swiss award
New Delhi: Well-known Delhi-based Ayurvedic specialist Naveen Gupta has been honoured with the 'Swiss Association International de Naturel' award for his contribution to the promotion of alternative medicine.
Kerala housewife sings in praise of Kalam
Thrissur: As a poet she is hardly known outside her home. But middle-aged Savithri of Pullazhy is overwhelmed for she has received a commendation from none less than President A P J Abdul Kalam himself.
Primitive tribe in Andamans on verge of extinction
Port Blair: A primitive aboriginal tribe inhabiting the Andamans and Nicobar Islands, Shompen, with a population of only 25 is on the verge of extinction.
Women-oriented films dominate Indian panorama
New Delhi: Renowned filmmaker Mrinal Sen says "women are wiser than men", a confession reflected by several directors in the Indian panorama section dominated by women-oriented films in the 33rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
'Hollywood edging Bollywood out in Gulf'
Dubai: In what could be a major concern for the recession-hit Indian film industry, Bollywood movies are apparently being edged out by Hollywood films in the Gulf.
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