Month: August 2014

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Ignoring LoP issue an assault on democracy: Congress

August 22, 2014 0

New Delhi, Aug. 22 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari today said that the presence of a Leader of Opposition (LoP) in parliament is extremely essential for the country and that ignoring the issue by not appointing the same is an assault on democracy. “The presence of a Leader of Opposition is an essential part of a democracy. If the government chooses to ignore the LoP issue, it will be an assault on democracy. The Supreme Court has taken a very important step by asking the government to reply on this issue,” Tewari told ANI.

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Armed forces will give a fitting reply to Pakistan: BJP

August 22, 2014 0

New Delhi, Aug.22 (ANI): Commenting on the series of ceasefire violations by Pakistan this week, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kohli said today that the government, and in particular Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, have made it clear that the armed forces will give a fitting reply. Kohli told ANI, “Whether it is the matter of their high commissioner preferring to speak with separatists rather than encouraging talks between the two countries, or whether it is the continued violation of the ceasefire, our government, and in particular the Defence Minister, Arun Jaitley, has made it clear that the armed forces will give a befitting reply to such violations.

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PM Koirala to political leaders: No agreement with India against national interest

August 22, 2014 0

Kathmandu, Aug.22 (ANI): Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala, has said no agreements would be made with India against the nation’s interest. They further asked him not to sign the power trade agreement (PTA) and the project development agreement (PDA) for the Upper Karnali project with India, in haste. Prime Minister Koirala assured the delegation that no agreement would be signed in which Nepal’s interest would be compromised, according to Prakash Adhikari, the Prime Minister’s media advisor. PM Koirala said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, during their recent visit to Nepal, in talks with him, said that India wanted to promote its ties with the neighbours on the basis of equality and respect for their sovereignty.

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Fix airfares ceiling, Kerala asks Centre

August 22, 2014 0

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22 (IANS) The central government should take appropriate steps to fix a ceiling on airfares in the Middle-East sector, said a Kerala minister. State Minister for Diaspora K.C. Joseph told reporters here Thursday that over the last many years airline companies have been exploiting those who travel to and from the Middle-East and this is all the more during the peak season when fares are jacked up eight to ten times as compared to the off-season. “The Centre should step in and fix a ceiling on Air India and Air India Express flights based on IATA guidelines,” said Joseph. He said that while the off-season one-way fare to any of the Middle East destination is around Rs.8,000 to Rs.10,000, it shoots up to as high as Rs.45,000 during peak season.

‘Barfi!’ hits the screens in Japan

August 22, 2014 0

These days Bollywood films are seeing golden days at the international box office. Recently, Sridevi‘s comeback film ‘English Vinglish‘ released in Japan and now one more Hindi film is on the way. After winning the hearts of all in India, the 2012 super hit ‘Barfi!‘ starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D’cruz will release in Japan, as per the report.

‘Barfi!‘ has already won accolades in the nations like China, Turkey, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. The film will now entertain the Japanese audience. The Vice-President and Head (Marketing and Distribution) – Studio, Disney India, Amrita Pandey stated that they are looking forward to release ‘Barfi!‘ in Japan, especially post winning the Grand Jury Award at the esteemed Okinawa Film Festival in Japan. Pandey revealed that “It’s always a great feeling when our movies get appreciated even in non-traditional markets. We have in fact worked closely with the distributors to put together a trailer and art work specially to address the Japanese sensibilities and emotions.”

Six Japanese cities like Osaka, Tokyo, Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka and Kyoto will see the film ‘Barfi!‘ releasing in 10 screens, reportedly.

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Robin Williams to be honoured at Emmys

August 22, 2014 0

Actor-filmmaker Billy Crystal will pay a tribute to late actor Robin Williams at the forthcoming Emmy Awards event.

The 66-year-old comedian will lead tributes to Williams, who was found dead at his home in California Aug 11 after committing suicide, during a special segment at the ceremony here Aug 25, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Don Mischer, executive producer of the ceremony, confirmed the news saying: “We felt we needed to do something powerful and memorable. Billy seemed like the perfect choice.”

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Jessica Alba disapproves racy 'Sin City 2' doll

August 22, 2014 0

Jessica Alba’s character in “Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For”, has inspired a racy doll, courtesy a toy company. The actress finds it “inappropriate” for children.

She played a stripper in the film and now her character Nancy Callahan has inspired a toy company to make an action figure wearing a bustier, holster and chaps, reports mirror.co.uk.

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Can work while pregnant if director's ready: Rani Mukerji

August 22, 2014 0

Popular actress Rani Mukerji says her marital status won’t affect her work and even a pregnancy won’t come in the way as long as the director is comfortable.

After marriage, actresses often cut down on their work. Asked in a group interview if she too would do so, Rani said: “Not really.”

She tied the knot with Yash Raj Films’ head honcho Aditya Chopra in a hush-hush ceremony in Italy in April.

“Women try to cut down on work because they are pregnant and during that time they are physically not capable.

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Adele to perform on 'The X Factor'?

August 22, 2014 0

If all goes as “The X Factor” bosses are planning, award winning songstress Adele could be a major attraction of the live shows of the British version of the music reality show later this year.

“Bosses are so desperate to accommodate the superstar that they’re bending over backward to secure her performance,” reports dailystar.co.uk.

A whole week dedicated to the “Skyfall” singer is being planned, where each finalist will sing one of her hits.

In return, she would be expected to sing her highly-anticipated comeback single at a live show.

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'Barfi!' releases in Japan

August 22, 2014 0

After garnering appreciation in countries like South Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, Ranbir Kapoor-starrer “Barfi!” hit the theatres in Japan Friday.

The UTV Motion Pictures’ entertainer is also said to be the first movie of Ranbir, legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s grandson, to release in Japan.