Abrams wants Ava DuVernay to direct a ‘Star Wars’ film
Los Angeles, Dec 10 (IANS) Filmmaker J.J. Abrams wants to change the fact that none of the “Star Wars” films have been directed by...
Huge audience for Indian classical music abroad: Anoushka Shankar
New Delhi, (IANS) Internationally acclaimed sitarist Anoushka Shankar says Indian classical music has a strong following abroad, but it's "such a shame" that the...
China club bids 6 mn euros for ex-Brazil midfielder Jadson
Rio de Janeiro, Dec 13 (IANS) China's Tianjin Songjiang have reportedly tabled a six million-euro bid for former Brazil international midfielder Jadson.
The Chinese second-tier...
Relieved Terry backs Costa after Norwich win
London, Nov 22 (IANS) Chelsea captain John Terry was relieved after they overturned a three-match losing trend and backed striker Diego Costa to return...
Not stuck with comedy: ‘Welcome 2 Karachi’ director
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Director Ashish R. Mohan, whose directorial debut "Khiladi 786" had hints of comedy, is coming up with his second film...
Nicotine changes marijuana’s effect on brain
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Although individuals who use marijuana plus tobacco have smaller a hippocampus, their memory function is greater, reveals a new...
Khali to lead pro-wrestlers at mega event in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Jan 6 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government will be organising a pro-wrestling event - The Great Khali Mania - in February, Chief Minister Harish...
Universal Music Group, Mohit Suri launch EMI Records India
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Music company Universal Music Group has joined hands with director Mohit Suri to launch a new label, EMI Records...
T20 has improved spinner’s ability: Vettori
Jamaica, June 18 (IANS) Former New Zealand left-arm spinner and captain Daniel Vettori believes the Twenty20 format has helped spinners evolve in the long...
Female hormone supplements may up breast cancer risk
New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Post-menopausal women who use female hormone supplements containing estrogen and progestin ("combination" therapy) are at an increased risk for...
