Slumdog star's home is demolished in Mumbai: India

The instant glory of slumdog success didnnot stoped the Mumbai Muncipal Authorities from demolising the house of junior artist of Slundog Millionare.Unfortunately the movie earned millions but the junior actor is...

Caught on film: India ‘not shining’

Arundhati Roy, India's celebrated writer of the novel 'The God of Small Things', that received a Booker Prize in 1997, is also India's very vocal social activist. Below is her piece on Slumdog Millionaire, which...

Slumdog team welcomed with cheers and tears of joy in India

Resul Pookutty, India's Oscar winner for Slumdog Millionnaire, arrived in Mumbai airport along with actor Irfan Khan. There was a grand reception planned for awaiting him. As crowds celebrated his homecoming,...

`Slumdog' child stars to get Govt flats in Mumbai

The local government of Mumbai has decided to provide Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Ismail, who have featured in Oscar winning `Slumdog Millionaire'. The child artists are currently living in Garibnagar, a slum locality...

Indians gushing with pride as India shines at Oscars

The success of Slumdog Millionaire at Oscar awards has made Indians ecstatic with joy and people all over the country have been celebrating this extraordinary achievement. India basked in the reflected glory of...

Oscars 2009: Predictions and Picks from NowPublic's Editors

Nominations for the 2009 Oscars have been announced and NowPublic's editors have compiled our picks and predictions for this year's Academy Award nominees. Below we've listed the nominees in several major categories...

Slumdog Millionaire's child stars to miss Oscars due to money

The two children who played the young Latika and Salim in the Blockbuster hit Slumdog Millionaire will not be attending the Oscars next week in Hollywood because their parents have complained about their children...

Slumdog Millionaire sweeps to Bafta success

Slumdog Millionaire" swept Britain's BAFTA film awards (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) on Sunday winning best film, Danny Boyle with BAFTA award Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle with the...

Slum residents in India protest against 'Slumdog's' name

Globally acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire opened in Indian theatres on Friday amidst jubilation and protest. Slum dwellers in  different parts of  India continued to protest against Oscar-nominated...

'Slumdog Millionaire' Opens in India to Praise and Celebration

Riding high on its multiple recent award nominations, Slumdog Millionaire opened in theatres across India on Friday to sold-out screenings, widespread praise, and national celebration. The film has been building...

A.R. Rahman uses 'Choli Ke Peeche' track from Khalnayak in Slumdog Millionaire

" Rahman, currently in the charts for his haunting ballads 'Tu Muskura' and 'Tu Meri Dost Hai' in Yuvvraaj, is very happy about the international success of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire. "The success means something positive for Indian tourism. It's brought India to...

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