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Justin Bieber in Mumbai: The Indian grandiosity that is 'Purpose'
All spotlights have turned to Mumbai as it prepares to host India's biggest celebrity event yet. Justin Bieber, heartthrob of millions, is in town.
Facebook is all set to challenge Netflix, Amazon Prime
We have all taken a break while binge-watching on Netflix or Amazon Prime to check our Facebook notifications, just to stay connected with updates and notifications.
The dark forces behind a growing addiction to porn
The Maharashtra IT department recently revealed that daily, 30,000 users log in to Mumbai's free public Wi-Fi to access porn.
Kannada-Tamil TV actress Rekha Sindhu dies in accident
Kannada-Tamil TV actress Rekha Sindhu passed away in a car accident while travelling from Bengaluru to Chennai.
Revisiting and not "remembering" Satyajit Ray on his birthday
When my editor asked me to do a piece on Satyajit Ray's 96th birth-anniversary, the brief was, "something which is a tribute, not cliché, but contemporary."
Arnab and TOI, what if the nation doesn't care?
Arnab Goswami is back from sabbatical with a marketing campaign that includes, "The nation (still) wants to know" ruffling TOI's feathers.
Actor Vinod Khanna passes away at 70
Veteran actor Vinod Khanna, star of cult movies like 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Hera Pheri' and 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', died on April 27 in Mumbai. He was 70.
Weird fashion of 2017: Nordstrom's "muddy" jeans, Topshop's transparent legwear
With much effort and creativity, retailers Topshop and Nordstrom have added two more items to the "weird fashion of 2017" list: while the former released a pair of see-through 'jeans', the latter launched a 'distressed look' pair by caking it with fake mud.
Why are Bollywood biggies turning to web shorts?
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of web series and short films in recent times as more and more artistes take to the uncensored, free platform.
Katy Perry faces Indians' wrath after Goddess Kali post
Angry Indians have unleashed their wrath on American singer Katy Perry after she posted a photo of Goddess Kali on Instagram with the caption, "current mood."
What we learned from 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer
The first trailer and poster for 'Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi' was unveiled on Friday at the Star Wars Celebration fan event in Florida.
Amazon and Netflix bring content war on Indian turf
Indian online streaming market is booming thanks to a tech-savvy millennial crowd; and the streaming services are ready to spoil us.
Bhojpuri cinema: From wholesome family entertainment to soft porn
Bhojpuri movies have lately been associated with double meaning titles, actresses showing too much skin and raunchy dialogues.
Baahubali 2 turns out to be a goldmine
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is set to release across theatres in India on 28th April.
National Film Awards 2017 announced
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has received the Best Actor Award for 'Rustom', his first ever.
'Queen' director Vikas Bahl allegedly molested Phantom employee
A Phantom employee has alleged she was molested by filmmaker Vikas Bahl during a trip to Goa.
A look at the developments of CinemaCon 2017
CinemaCon 2017, which took place in Las Vegas from 27th to 30th March, saw film studios showcasing films to come, new technology, and debating about a shorter theatrical window in the face of a changing market.
Work-life balance: Petition on Change.org seeks better, stronger policies
A petition on change.org is attempting to tackle the issue of a growing work-life imbalance. Titled 'Reduce working hours for all employees in INDIA and punish those who violate labour laws', it has over 43,000 signatures till now.
Obesity is the new epidemic plaguing the world
It is a cause of alarm as well as a sign of practicality, NASA is now testing next generation passenger planes keeping in mind the obese will be a majority.
Shilpa Shinde accuses 'Bhabiji Ghar Per Hai' producer of harassment
Shilpa Shinde aka Angoori Bhabhi from television serial Bhabiji Ghar Per Hai (BGPH) has filed a sexual harassment complaint against the show's producer, Sanjay Kohli.
India's first silent short on LGBT rejected at Washington Festival
Sisak, India's first silent short film on an LGBT couple, was rejected by Washington West Film Festival. Though organizers have denied its theme as a reason, they allegedly mentioned Washington's "volatile" environment in an email to its director.
Illayaraja's legal notice to Balasubramanyam for using his compositions
Music legend Illayaraja sent a legal notice to playback singer Balasubramanyam for singing the former's compositions without prior permission at many concerts.
Asia's first HP Virtual Reality Lounge is now in Noida
Movie goers in India can now opt for it - to have a more immersive and interactive experience than the regular affair.
Kangana Ranaut-Karan Johar tiff leads to viral nepotism debate
In the last month, Bollywood has been divided after Kangana Ranaut went on Karan Johar's 'Koffee With Karan' and called him a "flag-bearer of nepotism".
Man posing as Justin Bieber gets 931 child sex-related charges
An Australian man has been charged with over 900 child sex-related crimes after he masqueraded as Justin Bieber online to gain explicit photos of children.
Nike's latest offering: 'Pro Hijab' for Muslim athletes
Nike has announced a special-hijab for female Muslim athletes, made of lightweight, breathable fabric. It will be released in 2018.
'House of Cards' director wants Trump's Twitter account shut
Twitter has received an unusual demand from Beau Willimon, the creator of the popular and riveting political drama, 'House of Cards'.
Chef Vikas Khanna wows Queen Elizabeth with rare book
Chef Vikas Khanna presented Britain's Queen Elizabeth with a copy of his limited-edition 1200-page, 16-kg tome 'Utsav' which celebrates the history and diversity of Indian cuisine.
Duo behind Oscar goof-up given bodyguards after death threats
The two PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants reportedly responsible for the Oscar best picture award goof-up have been given bodyguards after they received death threats on social media.
'Beauty and the Beast' will introduce Disney's first gay character
The "tale as old as time" is getting one major update.
Netflix, Prime open up avenues for Bollywood production houses
Online on-demand entertainment platforms are opening up new revenue streams for a wide variety of media content.
Amitabh Bachchan declines invitation from Queen Elizabeth II
Amitabh Bachchan had reportedly received an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh to attend the UK-India Year of Culture launch this year.
Genie Bouchard honours her Super bowl bet with a date
Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard kept her promise to go on a date with John Goehrke, a 20-year-old student, after she lost their Super Bowl bet.
Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra mesmerize everyone at NYFW
Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, who have both left their mark in Hollywood, were spotted at the New York Fashion Week.
Jolly LLB-2 cast, crew summoned in Bata defamation case
Akshay Kumar, Annu Kapoor and makers of the film Jolly LLB 2 were summoned by a Delhi court in a defamation case filed by Bata India Limited for using "derogatory remarks and defamatory references in the first official trailer of the movie."
Deepika, Vin Diesel-starrer xXx has crossed Rs. 1,000 crore
According to latest box-office figures, Deepika Padukone's Hollywood debut xXx: Return of Xander Cage has made $155 million (over Rs.1,000 crore) at the worldwide box office; which is ten times more than the coveted "Bollywood's 100 crore club".
Judy Garland molested on sets of 'Wizard of Oz'
Judy Garland's ex-husband Sid Luft's posthumous memoir has stunned the world with its claims that Garland was sexually harassed in "The Wizard of Oz" by the actors who portrayed the Munchkins.
Western celebrities adapt the Hindu way of life
Hollywood has a substantial number of celebrities who have chosen to convert to Hinduism and adapt to the Hindu culture of living.
SAG Awards 2017 turns political
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2017 saw a few surprise winners, but most notably, the event was dominated by dissent against President Trump's immigration policy and ban on refugees.
Miss France Iris Mittenaere wins Miss Universe 2017
24-year-old Miss France Iris Mittenaere won the Miss Universe 2017 title held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Metro Manila, Philippines.