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Fox studios to co-produce Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet

Anurag Kashyap's dream project Bombay Velvet was so far being produced by Viacom. But in a recent development the opus will now be co-produced by Fox Studios in partnership with Anurag's Phantom Films. Apparently, there were budget issues.

What makes IFFI director miss Cannes?

Shankar Mohan, the director of the international film festival of India (IFFI), is not to be seen at the 66th Cannes Film Festival, the world’s most important movie festival. Surprisingly, three officials from the IB ministry are present.

Mumbai: Driven out by wife, man allowed entry into house after 6-year stay in hotel

The Bombay high court has allowed a man to stay in his own two-bedroom house, six years after he was allegedly driven out by his wife and her relatives and forced to stay in a hotel in Mumbai.

Robert Pattinson moves out of Kristen Stewart's LA house

Actor Robert Pattinson was spotted leaving the house he shared with Kristen Stewart after the couple reportedly split for a second time. The 'Twilight' star was pictured removing a truckload of his belongings from Stewart's Los Feliz, California abode.

FIR against Facebook for not removing page 'glorifying' cow slaughter

An FIR was registered against social networking website Facebook for not removing an online community page created by some persons who were using it to ‘glorify’ cow slaughter. HT reports.

Mahatma Gandhi's blood sample up for auction in London

Two microscope slides bearing the blood of Mahatma Gandhi are to go on sale in London today and are expected to fetch from 10,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds ($15,200-$22,800).

Free porn, illicit liquor behind rise in rapes: Delhi Police survey

Free availability of porn movies, on internet and otherwise, as well as sale of illicit liquor have contributed to the recent rise in sexual crimes against women, says a survey by Delhi police. Karn Pratap Singh reports.

Amitabh Bachchan’s money grows 50-fold in JustDial IPO

With telephone and Internet-based search company JustDial kicking off its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, the value of its brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan’s shares, has swelled to between Rs. 3 crore and Rs. 3.4 crore from Rs. 6.27 lakh. HT reports.

Indian-American teen invents 20-second phone charger

An 18-year-old Indian-American girl has invented a super-capacitor device that could potentially charge your cellphone in less than 20 seconds. The so-called super-capacitor, charges quickly and holds its charge for a long time, according to reports.

Danny Denzongpa to play negative role in Shuddhi

Veteran actor Danny Denzongpa is set for a comeback with Anthony D'Souza’s Naam Hai Boss with Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Anand’s Bang Bang. He will also play a negative role Karan Johar's Shuddhi.

Google's wearable Glass gadget: cool or creepy?

Google Glass, a cross between a mobile computer and eyeglasses that can both record video and surf the Internet, is now available to a select few but is already among the year's most buzz-worthy new gadgets.

Macau a haven for Indian bookies

Macau - one of China's two special administrative regions, and a place known as the Las Vegas of the East due to the legalised status of betting and gambling in the region- has been identified as the key place for prominent cricket bookies from India to meet. Presley Thomas reports.

Kerala political parties: Small and growing

Big brothers — and sisters, of course — are growing old? Getting tired of fighting scams? Too mired in fratricide? It seems so because the smaller and more nimble-footed are rushing in to grab political space. Ramesh Babu reports. Fringe elements

Yahoo! looks to Tumblr as elixir for revival

Yahoo! geared up for a major announcement Monday said to be a $1.1 billion deal to take over popular blogging platform Tumblr, a move that could bring a younger, hipper audience to the struggling Internet pioneer.

The Past shines at Cannes Film Festival

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s The Past is a disturbing picture of how modern families grow dysfunctional. The Past opens in a masterful manner when we see Berenice Bejo, portraying Marie. Gautaman Bhaskaran reports
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