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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
Rahman’s music for “Sultan The Warrior†to be released soon
February 8th, 2010 |
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Oscar winner A.R. Rahman’s music for “Sultan The Warrior†film will be released in the near future, according to reports.
This computer-animation film, starring the animated version of Tamil megastar Rajnikanth (Chandramukhi), directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajnikanth, is expected to be released in April in 18 different languages, including English, Tamil, and Hindi.
Tamil actress [...]
Heidi Montag practices Kundalini yoga to get back in shape after plastic surgeries
February 6th, 2010 |
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American television personality and recording artist Heidi Montag has started intensive yoga to get back in shape after multiple dramatic plastic surgeries, according to reports.
Her husband Spencer Pratt wrote on Twitter: “…today was @heidimontag and my 24 day of Kundalini Yoga!…â€
Heidi, 23, was recently spotted practicing some Kundalini yoga exercises in a grassy field in [...]
Heidi Montag practices Kundalini yoga to get back in shape after plastic surgeries
February 6th, 2010 |
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American television personality and recording artist Heidi Montag has started intensive yoga to get back in shape after multiple dramatic plastic surgeries, according to reports.
Her husband Spencer Pratt wrote on Twitter: “…today was @heidimontag and my 24 day of Kundalini Yoga!…â€
Heidi, 23, was recently spotted practicing some Kundalini yoga exercises in a grassy field in [...]
Baz Luhrmann, A.R. Rahman thinking of working together
February 1st, 2010 |
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Oscar nominated Australian film director-actor-producer-writer Baz Luhrmann’s dream is to make a movie in India, according to reports.
During his recent India trip, he reportedly had lunch with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and his family and met Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire), whom he calls a “friend†and “maestroâ€. After meeting Rahman, Luhrmann [...]
SRK ‘honored’ in Hollywood
January 29th, 2010 |
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Nevada (US), Jan 29(ANI): Bollywood’s megastar Shahrukh Khan’s lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood (USA) today.
Filmfare winner Shahrukh (Chak De India!), 44, is the first Bollywood star to be inducted into this Museum, which boasts of wax figures of celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable, Jennifer [...]
SRK ‘honored’ in Hollywood
January 29th, 2010 |
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Bollywood’s megastar Shahrukh Khan’s lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood (USA) today.
Filmfare winner Shahrukh (Chak De India!), 44, is the first Bollywood star to be inducted into this Museum, which boasts of wax figures of celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Johnny Depp, [...]
Preparations on for Oscar winner Rahman’s live concert in Muscat
January 4th, 2010 |
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Preparations are on in Muscat for Oscar winner A.R. Rahman’s live performance on January 21, according to reports.
Organizers are expecting a packed Police Stadium in Wattayeh with about 15,000 fans, including many from adjoining countries.
About 90-member entourage, including well-known names like Filmfare nominated Sadhana Sargam and Hariharan, will reportedly accompany [...]
Gwyneth Paltrow prescribes dirty martini, other cocktails to “nourish the inner aspectâ€
January 1st, 2010 |
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To “nourish the inner aspect”, Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love) gives out her own “The Best Dirty Martini” recipe in the latest newsletter of her blog “GOOP-nourish the inner aspect”, which includes six ounces of Vodka.
For New Year’’s cocktails, she recommends: “The Hemingway Bar” in Paris (where a cocktail can cost [...]