Hindus have applauded supermodel-actress Helena Christensen (Allegro) for highlighting the sufferings of the villagers of southern Nepal due to climate change. She reportedly recently spent three days with the villagers to have firsthand experience of affect on lifestyles due to climate change and took some pictures which reportedly will be shown at the United Nations [...]
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Helena Christensen highlights Nepal villagers†plight due to climate change
November 23rd, 2010 |
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Michelle Obama buys Ganesh & Hanuman icons in India
November 9th, 2010 |
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US First Lady Michelle Obama purchased wooden Lord Ganesh, a Hanuman, and Patachitra and Madhubani paintings (which usually depict Hindu religious themes), etc., during her visit to New Delhi’s Crafts Museum on November eight, according to reports. Eminent Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Michelle Obama’s, 46, reported interest [...]
Hindu Leaders Livid Over Nude Playboy Yoga Workout
October 28th, 2010 |
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An erotic fitness DVD featuring a Playboy Playmate performing yoga moves in the buff has enraged Hindu leaders. Hindu elders are outraged over what they say is an attempt to cash-in on an “age old and revered system of yoga” and have asked the company to discontinue the workout DVD. Rajan Zed, the president of [...]
Hindus feel Brand-Perry marriage ‘moving in right direction’
October 22nd, 2010 |
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Hindus seem to be currently convinced that upcoming Russell Brand and Katy Perry marriage is ‘moving in the right direction’ in following traditional Hindu rituals, although little more piety would help. According to reports, English actor-comedian Brand and American musician Perry are undergoing a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on October 23 at Sher Bagh Resort [...]
Julia Roberts’ kids chanted and shaved their heads during India visit
October 12th, 2010 |
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In an interview published at Oprah.com, Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) says that she and her children were amazed by India. “Hazel said when she grows up, that”s where she”s going to liveâ€. Julia’s son Phinnaeus even shaved his head. “Hazel [also] wanted to shave her head, so I let her shave [...]
Sending Janmashtami greetings, Zed appeals Hindus worldwide for “selfless serviceâ€
August 12th, 2010 |
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Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Krishna Janmashtami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them to keep focus on “selfless serviceâ€. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, wished that all prayers of devotees be answered on auspicious and joyous Krishna [...]
Hindus warmly welcome Julia Roberts to Hinduism
August 5th, 2010 |
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Hindus have extended warm welcome to Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) into the Hindu fold. September issue of women’s fashion magazine Elle, on which Roberts, 42, is the cover girl, reportedly says: The entire Roberts-Moder family, she reveals, goes to temple together to “chant and pray and celebrate. I”m definitely a practicing [...]
Meditation, yoga will prove helpful to Lindsay Lohan, Hindu statesman Zed suggests
July 21st, 2010 |
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Hollywood diva Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) reportedly adopting meditation and yoga in her life was “step in the right direction†for her, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has pointed out. In a statement in Nevada (USA) today, Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, argued that finding inner peace through spirituality would be [...]
Hindus laud Sheryl Crow for promoting school kids yoga
July 17th, 2010 |
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Grammy winner musician Sheryl Crow has contributed towards a CD to raise funds for providing in-school kids yoga programs, according to reports. Titled “Yoga Revolution”, its other contributing artists include Sarah McLachlan, Sting, Ziggy Marley, Peter Gabriel, Seal, Michael Franti, Krishna Das, Anjelique Kidjo, Guru Singh, Donna De Lory, and Anoushka Shankar. Hindu statesman Rajan [...]
Sting, Crow and Gabriel join hands to raise funds for kids’ yoga
July 16th, 2010 |
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Sting, Sheryl Crow And Peter Gabriel have reportedly come together for a new CD aimed at raising funds for providing yoga programmes for schoolkids. Yoga Revolution also features yoga fans Sarah McLachlan, Ziggy Marley and Seal and Hindu leaders have applauded the project. U.S. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed is urging music, Hollywood and sports celebrities [...]
A. R. Rahman’s Chicago gig tickets sell for $1,050 each
March 17th, 2010 |
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Some of the tickets for Oscar winner A.R. Rahman’s Chicago (USA) June 18 “Jai Ho Concert†are now selling for 1,050 dollars per person on his official website.
This “Jai Ho Circle†ticket includes: no waiting in line – express entry, separate entrance on green carpet, and pre-show service of non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. The lowest [...]
‘The Cove’, a single “Asia-focused†film that won Oscars
March 9th, 2010 |
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There were hardly any nominations of “Made in Asia†movies at the 82nd Academy Awards which were presented in Hollywood (USA) on Sunday. From 4 films that were nominated with Asia-focused topics, only a single film, The Cove could win the Oscar. The other three movies were- “Kaviâ€, “Burma VJ†and “China’s Unnatural Disaster: The [...]
John Abraham, Arjun Rampal in Hollywoods American Empire
March 8th, 2010 |
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Hollywood production American Empire will have three-four Bollywood stars, according to reports.
Filmfare nominated John Abraham (Dhoom), Filmfare winner Arjun Rampal (Rock On!!), and Ashmit Patel (Banaras) are reportedly starring in it and BAFTA nominated Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) is rumored to be in its cast.
Directed by Andy Armstrong (Planet of the Apes), written by [...]
Reader’s Digest ranks A.R. Rahman as “most trusted†Bollywood figure
March 3rd, 2010 |
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Oscar winner composer A.R. Rahman is the “most trusted†Bollywood personality, according to a survey published in March edition of Reader’s Digest (India).
He ranks number five on a list of 100 “most trusted†Indians of all categories. He is followed by National Award (NA) winner megastar Amitabh Bachchan (Black), who ranked at 14.
Ranks of other [...]
Freida Pinto-starrer You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger ‘gets Sept 23 release date’
February 27th, 2010 |
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Freida Pinto starrer Woody Allen’s “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger†will be released starting September 23 next, according to reports.
Pinto is said to have completed her shooting for this romance film, which also stars Oscar nominated Naomi Watts (21 Grams), Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs), Oscar nominated Josh Brolin [...]
Freida Pinto lands role in epic “Dawn of Warâ€
February 25th, 2010 |
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After Woody Allen’’s “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger”, BAFTA nominated Freida Pinto has now been reportedly picked up for epic “Dawn of War”.
For this Montreal (Canada) based fantasy-action-drama film, she will reportedly play Phaedra, an oracle priestess who joins Greek mythic warrior hero Theseus (portrayed by “The Tudors” star Henry Cavill) who heads [...]
Sly, Denise Richards nominated for “Kela†awards for worst in Bollywood
February 23rd, 2010 |
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Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) has been nominated for Hollywood Razzies equivalent “Golden Kela Awards” given annually for the worst performance in Bollywood.
American actress-model Denise Richards (The World is not enough) has also been nominated. Both of them are nominated for what is called “BAAWRA ho gaya hai ke Award” (Have you gone CRAZY Award) [...]
12 Indian films to form part of San Francisco International Film Festival
February 22nd, 2010 |
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Twelve Indian or India related films will form part of ‘28th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival’ (SFIAAFF) to be held from March 11 to 21.
It will include: Today’s Special (David Kaplan), Love Aaj Kal (Imtiaz Ali), Cooking With Stella (Dilip Mehta), Diana (Aleem Khan), Scene 32 (Shambhavi Kaul), Talentime (Yasmin Ahmad), and Flying [...]
Jaya Bachchan to receive “Lifetime Achievement Award†in London
February 20th, 2010 |
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Bollywood legend Jaya Bachchan (Bhaduri) will be honored with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” in a special ceremony in London on March five.
Award is for her “outstanding contribution to Cinema spanning over three decades”, which will be presented by “Tongues on Fire” film festival in a gala dinner at Sheraton Hotel in Piccadilly area of London [...]
Brazil’s Maria Gomez mesmerizes Bollywood with “Teri neeyat kharab haiâ€
February 16th, 2010 |
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Brazilian model Maria Gomez is said to have created frenzy in Bollywood circles after her debut appearance in “Teen Patti†(Leena Yadav) and many filmmakers are reportedly trying to reach her after she left for Brazil.
Her talent has been reportedly compared with Oscar nominated Salma Hayek (Frida) after she made a mark with this song, [...]