Now, Sonam Kapoor takes up social causesSeptember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor was Saturday made the brand ambassador of a fund-raiser organised by NGO Khushii that will spread awareness about various causes like health care and child welfare. She said that she was "just the face" of the cause and everyone should do their bit.
Himachal to woo tourists with more treksSeptember 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Aiming to woo adventure sport lovers, the Himachal Pradesh government is organising four-day treks in Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts of the state from this month. "The department of tourism is organising trekking expeditions in Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts from Sep 15 for professionals, amateurs and students," Principal Secretary (Tourism) Manisha Nanda told IANS.
Big Pictures scores hat-trick at Montreal film festSeptember 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Shyam Benegals Well Done Abba, Rituparno Ghoshs Abohamaan and Shaji Karun's Kutty Srank -- three productions by Big Pictures will be screened at the ongoing 33rd Montreal World film festival. While Benegal and Karun's films have been selected for the World Greats section, Ghosh's movie will be showcased in the Focus on World Cinema section at the festival that started Aug 27.
Rajasthan, through a rider's gogglesSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sand dunes, magnificent forts, heritage resorts, small villages, wildlife, your motorcycle and you. Come October and 30 bikers from across the country will undertake a 12-day journey through the rough and the smooth of Rajasthan.
MEA takes up Shahrukh detention issue with US GovernmentAugust 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Government on Saturday reacted to Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan's detention at the Newark International Airport in US for two hours by taking up the matter with US authority. Reacting to the incident, India's foreign secretary Nirupama Rao said that Ministry of External Affairs has taken up Shahrukh Khan's issue with the US Government, Times Now report stated.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Middle East odyssey in 'Bruno' criticised by localsJuly 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie, Bruno, has taken his comic antics to the Middle East, but his jokes have not gone down too well with his Israeli and Palestinian victims. Bruno is a fashion reporter, a fictional gay character portrayed by Baron Cohen, whose goal is to become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler.
Priyanka turns 27 Saturday, wants a quiet birthdayJuly 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - She is one of the leading actresses in tinsel town and turns 27 Saturday. But Priyanka Chopra says she is not a party animal and would like to just have a quiet birthday with her near and dear ones.
Life's an adventure for Himalayan caretakers (Feature with image)July 12th, 2009 SARCHU - They have families, jobs and a regular little life in Manali. Yet for around four months each year, many local men here give it all up to play hosts to travellers at icy Himalayan camps - for the sake of an extra buck, of course, but also for some good old male bonding.
In the mountains with a few good men and their bikes (First-Hand)July 9th, 2009 That morning was different, with 50 motorcyclists, their Royal Enfields thumping in chorus, about to chase a dream across the Himalayas. They were decked up in riding gear and their mission was to reach the world's highest motorable mountain pass - the 18,350-foot Khardung La in Jammu and Kashmir - during a 15-day trip, covering a distance of 2,500 km as part of the Himalayan Odyssey 2009.
The men, their machines and the mountains - a Himalayan odysseyJuly 2nd, 2009 KHARDUNG LA - It was the ultimate Kodak moment for some, a time for tears at a dream finally come true for others. And for all the 50 bikers gathered at the world's highest motorable pass at a dizzy 18,350 ft in Khardung La, the pinnacle of their adventure that started 2,500 km away in dusty Delhi.
Indian wellness in vogue in top global spasJune 14th, 2009 BANGKOK - Ayurveda-based treatments are getting popular in most of the top spas across the globe. Now another traditional Indian system 'vastu' - which believes positive energy emanates from how all things material are arranged - is also taking root at these health and healing resorts.
Thousands throng Himachal for adventure (With Images)May 31st, 2009 SHIMLA - Rock-climbing, jungle or desert trekking, camping, white-water rafting or parasailing-thousands of adventure lovers are thronging Himachal Pradesh this summer. "On an average we receive 15 to 20 enquiries daily about prominent trekking routes and camping sites.
Bikes revved up, they're set for Himalayan OdysseyMay 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - It was a shared passion for motorbikes and adventure that drew 50 people from diverse professions, places and age groups to the Himalayan Odyssey - a 15-day road journey on tough and tortuous mountain tracks that is about to begin. Former army officer J.S.
India's monthlong election ends; Indian media says ruling coalition holds slim leadMay 13th, 2009 India's monthlong election endsNEW DELHI — India's monthlong election ended Wednesday, with tens of millions of Indians casting ballots in a vote widely expected to usher in a shaky coalition government. While results were not being announced until Saturday, Indian media exit polls indicated the Congress party-led ruling coalition was narrowly ahead of the opposition Hindu-nationalist alliance.
Shaky coalition expected as India's monthlong election ends; results due SaturdayMay 13th, 2009 Shaky coalition expected as India's election endsNEW DELHI — India's monthlong election ended Wednesday, with tens of millions of Indians casting ballots in a vote widely expected to usher in a shaky coalition government. While results were not being announced until Saturday, Indian media polls indicated the Congress party-led ruling coalition could be narrowly ahead of the opposition Hindu-nationalist alliance.
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