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Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai screens at Cannes tonight

After producing Page 3 Bobby Pushkarna has veered towards direction. His debut venture will be shown at Cannes under Short Film category tonight. The film stars Hemwant Tiwary, as the protagonist. Sweta Kaushal caught up with the actor who is in India.

Mumbai mesmerizes Cannes

Gold to Ash: Aishwarya's many failed avatars at Cannes 2013

The Bachchan bahu - Aishwary Rai - dashes hopes of many looking forward to her Cannes appearances. Her blacks and golds hover at a dissappointing grey on the style meter. Check out her over-done golden looks.

Thrown off train, she conquers Everest

Arunima Sinha, a 25-year-old who lost her left leg after being thrown off a moving train in 2011, on Tuesday became the first Indian and the world’s first woman to conquer Mt Everest on a prosthetic leg.

Non-political noose tightens around ‘political’ dons

Nepal’s non-political government could earn some brownie points, from the public for initiating action against five dreaded gangsters who enjoy political patronage or are members of political parties. Utpal Parashar writes.

Arunima becomes first Indian amputee to scale Mt Everest

Arunima Sinha, a former national level volleyball player, who had lost her left leg after thrown off a moving train by some hoodlums, created history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest.

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.

Manipur boy becomes youngest Indian to scale Mt Everest

Manipur’s class XI student Nameirakpam Chingkheinganba becomes the youngest Indian to conquer Mt Everest as of now, according to Imphal based Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association(MMTA).

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.

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