Archive for February, 2006

Favorite Heroines Nominated for Brainy Beauty Award: Who will it be?

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

It’s about time an emphasis on intelligence figured into the award ceremonies in the Bollywood industry, not simply physical attractiveness. Our dearest Katrina Kaif, Ayesha Takia, Vidya Balan , Sneha Ullal , andTanisha Mukherjee are now biting their delicate fingernails and racking their big brains in wait for the final [...]

Dhoni breaks Australian dominance of top spots

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Indian wicketkeeper/batsman Dhoni has rocketed to the number 3 spot in the international ODI rankings, finally displacing Australia’s dominance of the top three spots.
Adam Gilchrist remains top, followed by captain Rickey Ponting, with Andrew Symonds slipping to fourth.

India comes back to clench Pak ODI series!

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

Rahul Dravid has led the Indians to their third consecutive win against Pakistan, cementing the ODI series victory. After a less-than-stellar showing in the test match up and the first game of the ODI, India has again proven its dominance in the sport.
Thanks to some quick scoring by Dravid, Singh, and Raina, the Indians [...]

Seventh India Fashion Week still scheduled to begin on April 5

Tuesday, February 14th, 2006

India’s top clothing extravaganza, India Fashion Week, will begin on April 5th, 2006, despite recent complications.
After six years of partnership, the Fashion Design Company of India (FDCI), which heads India Fashion Week, has parted ways with Lakme cosmetics, which will sponsor Lakme Fashion Week in association with event management company IMG. Lakme has scheduled [...]

Sania Mirza to endorse Sprite, moves to second round of Bangalore Open

Tuesday, February 14th, 2006

Sania Mirza has proceeded to the second round of the Bangalore Open today, after decisively winning out over Martina Muller 6-2, 6-2.
This success follows swiftly on the heels of the announcement on February 11th that the tennis star has been signed on to promote Sprite. Her endorsement will kick off with a new [...]

Paheli chosen to go to Oscars: Invokes criticism

Tuesday, February 14th, 2006

As of September 26, 2005, the Amol Palekar film ‘Paheli’ was chosen as the representative film which would compete in the Oscars this year.
Many contest this decision and the importance of the Oscars in the first place.
“What is the importance of these awards anyway?” they ask, wondering whether it makes any sense to try [...]

Cricketers in House of Horror

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

And no, I’m not talking about the India/Pakistan ODI series…
Five first-class cricketers sharing an allegedly haunted house in the South Island city of Dunedin have been hit by a “spooky” run of injuries since taking up residence in the former home for the terminally ill. Otago provincial representatives Greg Todd, Aaron Redmond, James McMillan, Neil [...]

Ten most romantic Bollywood films revealed

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

According to a reader pole by Rediff.com, the 10 most romantic Bollywood movies have been counted down! Ek Duuje Ke Liye is #2. Can you guess what is #1???

From the rumor mill: Ash’s marriage proposal!

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

Dabboo Ratnani has propose marriage to Aishwaria Rai? Well, sort of…Silfy:
Now this is something, which we have never heard before. Renowned photographer Dabboo Ratnani has sent a marriage proposal to Aishwarya Rai for his Dog Flash. Before you get confused and start guessing something funny let’s explain you the fact.
Daboo Ratnani has a dog [...]

Bollywood and Blogs, a match made in heaven

Monday, February 6th, 2006

An article in the Hindustani Times online is giving us bloggers our due when it comes to propogating the one true faith: cinema. Blogs and Bollywood: The new relationship.
Innovation in promoting films is becoming the name of the game in Bollywood. Blogging is the new tool. It is now no longer an exclusive method [...]