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Leading Urdu poets on stage in India

New Delhi, 8 May 2012: A series of live stage programmes on India’s leading Urdu poets such as Sahir Ludhianvi and Firaq Gorakhpuri will be presented in the major cities of India, announced Hamkalaam. "Hamkalaam is launching its series with a programme on the 20th ...

created by kavita | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Islamic Banking: The Untold Billion-dollar Story

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Islamic Banking: The Untold Billion-dollar Story

Advertisers in the Western world are realising to the fact that the Muslim consumer segment of about 1.8bn people is undeniably the next important market that needs a bit of understanding. Also, it remains largely...

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Chicken to Mortgage, Halal is the trend in the West

From Chicken to Mortgage, the latest trend in capturing the untapped segment of a huge market is to turn Halal, says Faisal Mahfooz, a new blogger on advertising and marketing. Here’s an excerpt from his blog:...

opinion by kavita | 2 years ago
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BBC Radio Drama Life Gulmohar Style hits several Indian cities

New Delhi, 20 February 2010: Life Gulmohar Style, BBC World Service Trust’s hit radio drama, will now be aired on Dhamaal 24- a popular Indian radio station of a media giant B.A.G Network. Dhamaal 24 will broadcast the show from Monday, 22 February 2010, according to a...

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India’s top Pianist Brian Silas turns composer

New Delhi- India’s top Pianist Brian Silas has turned composer with the launch of BBC’s Radio Drama Series ‘Life Gulmohar Style’ directed by veteran broadcaster Pervaiz Alam. Known for his rendition of...

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'Slumdog Millionaire' sweeps BAFTA with Rahman & Pookutty

" London- It was a 'Slumdog Millionaire' night, winning BAFTA for Best Picture, Danny Boyle (best director), AR Rahman (best music), Resul Pookutty, Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke (sound), Antony Dod Mantle...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Julia Roberts and Indian film company Reliance will make films

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India signs film deals with Julia Roberts & Hollywood Inc.

Berlin. As the Berlin International Film Festival gets into a full swing there are reports of Indian Reliance Big Entertainment (RBE) signing development deals with a number of Hollywood ventures, including a two...

created by kavita | 4 years ago
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Nepal issues new regulations after 'Chandni Chowk to China'

"Observers are concerned over the deteriorating Nepal-India relations as Nepal’s Ministry of Information and Communication issued new regulations for screening of national and international movies in the...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Ar Rahman Composed Music for Slumdog Millionaire-Photo-01

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Indian Composer a.r. Rahman Nominated for Golden Globe

Indian composer A.R. Rahman has been nominated at the 66th Golden Globe awards in the 'Best Original Score- Motion Picture' category for his acclaimed compositions in the British movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Dazzling Dance Show to mark Diwali in London

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Dazzling Dance Show to mark Diwali in London

October 21, London- The pioneer of Manipur and Tagore dance has done it again. Bithika Raha, the woman behind Nrityakala The Rhythm, has organised another evening of dazzling dances to mark the festivities of...

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Kher's 'Actor Prepares' operational NOW

" Asians living in Britain can dream about becoming Bollywood stars. India's respected school 'Actor Prepares' became operational in the UK from September 10, 2008 after selecting its first batch of eight...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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52nd London Film Festival announces record number of world premiers

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52nd London Film Festival announces record number of world premiers

"Wednesday 10 September: The programme for The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival (15-30 Oct, 2008), announced today by Artistic Director Sandra Hebron, includes a record number of world and international...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Several Indian films could be sued for plagiarism

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Several Indian films could be sued for plagiarism

"Seeking investment for Indian film industry is proving to be a double-edged weapon. With a growth rate of almost 17 per cent, Indian Entertainment and Media industry is flourishing. Iconic film-makers such as...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Bollywood Unplugged on Fox Business TV with India EU Film Initiative

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Bollywood Unplugged on Fox Business TV with India EU Film Initiative

"With 1000 films and about 4 billion cinema tickets per year, Indian film industry is attracting world's attention for another reason; it's phenomenal growth, about 17 per cent, during the last two years. On...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Attacks on Shah Rukh Khan intensify: Amitabh, Aamir, Salman, Akshay and now- court cases!

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Attacks on Shah Rukh Khan intensify: Amitabh, Aamir, Salman, Akshay and now- ...

"They say his kingdom is under threat. It seems the whole world has turned against India's, arguably, most successful film star Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). Others point out, it was a black Wednesday (6th August) for...

created by kavita | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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