Bucks County Playhouse gives lyricists a boost
NEW YORK (AP) — All too often, it’s the melodies in musicals that get all the attention. But what about the lyrics?
Month: August 2014
VENICE WATCH: Iranian tales; vampire takes a break
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is bringing 11 days of red carpet premieres, innovative movies and Hollywood glamour to the Italian city. Here’s what has been catching the eye of The Associated Press:
Teesta Setalvad, Brinda Karat criticize TMC MLA for ‘rape’ comment
New Delhi, Aug. 28 (ANI): Activist Teesta Setalvad and CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat today came down heavily on Trinamool Congress MLA Deepak Haldar’s controversial comments on rape. Speaking to ANI, Setalvad said, “If such statements come from political leaders, then their party’s leader, who is also an influential woman, must also oppose it. The political culture in the country needs to change.” Setalvad comments comes after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Deepak Haldar stirred a controversy with his unwarranted comments on the incidents of rape.
Narendra Modi’s cabinet launches Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana across India
New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Cabinet Ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government today launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana across India. External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the scheme in Bhopal, while the scheme was launched by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Chennai, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anantha Kumar in Bangalore and Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan in Patna.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung denies taking decision on Govt. formation in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today denied taking any decision on government formation in Delhi, as the capital continues to be under governor’s rule since Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned from his post. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court (SC) had asked the Centre to take a decision on the holding of Delhi Assembly elections, following a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal asking for the dissolution of the assembly and fresh polls.
Doordarshan to launch reality TV show ‘Chance of a Lifetime’
New Delhi, Aug. 28 (ANI): Doordarshan will launch a reality television show ‘Chance of a Lifetime’, which will start on August 29. Hosted and produced by Ashok Amritraj, the show will have seven episodes, with four teams comprising of participants from India, Singapore and the UAE making films on topics like AIDS, migration, poverty, universal education and economic development. “This show was liked because of the unique concept and high production value, made by Hollywood level director Ashok Amritraj, and something that has immense appeal for the youngsters. ‘Chance Of A Lifetime’ has a unique concept that has not been explored by many GECs (general entertainment channels),” said a senior officer from Doordarshan.
BJP has highest respect for senior leadership: Rudy
New Delhi, Aug. 28 (ANI): BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Thursday avoided commenting on senior Congress leader Janardan Dwivedi’s remark that politicians should not remain in active posts beyond an age, saying his party has the highest respect for the senior leadership who stand as a mentor. They stand as a mentor for the Bharatiya Janata Party,” said Rudy. The senior Congress leader’s comment came just days after the BJP dropped former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and party veterans Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi from its Parliamentary Board.
Which celeb would look best as Ganesha on screen: Let’s find out from TV stars
Ganpati Bappa Morya…this is what all of us would be singing from today onwards for the next 11 days. The wait is over; everyone’s favorite God has come home and it is now time for fasting to end and feasting to begin, not only at our homes but also in the entertainment mediums – Television and Bollywood.
While we have seen many cute looking actors appear as Lord Ganesha on-screen, we ask some television celebrities as to whom would they want to see as Ganpati on television.
Vrinda Dawda:
TMC MLA Deepak Haldar creates stir with ‘rape’ comments
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Aug. 28 (ANI): In what has come as an embarrassment for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Deepak Haldar has stirred a controversy with his unwarranted comments on rape incidents. TMC MP Tapas Pal had earlier created a controversy over a similar nature that had led to nationwide furore.
Ceasefire violations by Pakistan must not be taken lightly: Uday Bhaskar
New Delhi, Aug. 28 (ANI): Security and strategic analyst C Uday Bhaskar on Thursday said ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops must not be taken lightly. “The news of ceasefire violation in Akhnoor, and especially after flag meeting, must not be taken lightly because, without any backing from Pakistan’s Army, whether on the Line of Control or International Border, such incidents cannot take place there,” he said. Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar said the whole issue requires political back up. A fresh round of ceasefire violations by Pakistan took place in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector late Wednesday following which the Border Security Force (BSF) troops also retaliated.