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Chennai, Jan 23: Even as two persons were killed and scores injured during Jallikattu held on Sunday in the shadow of widespread protests as an Ordinance failed to end the six-day -long agitation, veteran actor Kamal Haasan today slammed animal rights advocacy group PETA over its opposition to the bull taming sport. He said that it was not 'qualified' to tackle Indian bulls and asked it to train

Chennai, Jan 21: Tamil star Suriya has issued a legal notice to animal rights advocacy group PETA for its claim that the actor was supporting Jallikattu to promote his upcoming movie 'Si3', saying this has caused "mental stress" to him and asked the NGO to apologise or face legal proceedings. In a notice dated January 20, 2017, the actor's advocate R Vijay Anand said that Suriya had reiterated his

New Delhi, Jan 21: A fan of actor Akshay Kumar cycled all the way from Haridwar to meet his idol in Mumbai. The Jolly LLB 2 star took to Twitter to share a photo of himself with his fan. However, Akshay said that it is not advisable for someone to cycle such long distances (1,614 km) to meet him. He wrote, "Love you'll for all the love but request you'll not to do this" (sic) That said, 1,614 km

Los Angeles, Jan 21: After making her Hollywood debut opposite Vin Diesel, Bollywood star Deepika Padukone wants to work with Ryan Gosling as she loved his performance in La La Land. The 31-year-old Bollywood star, who made her international debut with xXx: Return of Xander Cage, said Gosling is on her wishlist, reported USA Today. “There’s so much of that movie that works: the acting, the honesty

New Delhi, Jan 21: Aamir Khan-starrer movie 'Dangal' will be screened for the Delhi government students to create awareness and sensitise them towards "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign. The film, based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, released in the theatres on December 23. It has been declared tax free in four states — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

Los Angeles, Jan 20: Actress and comedienne Ellen Degeneres made People's Choice Awards history by becoming the most decorated celebrity in the TV ceremony's 43 years. The "Finding Dory" star, who hosts her own top-rated daytime talk show in America, picked up her 20th, 21st and 22nd awards at the Microsoft Theater. Singer-actor Justin Timberlake presented her with the favourite daytime TV host

Hyderabad/Mumbai, Jan 19: Bollywood producer Karim Morani has been booked by Hyderabad police on charges of raping a 24-year-old theatre artiste from Mumbai and offering her a false promise of marriage. Morani, of Cineyug Films, who has co-produced 11 Hindi films including Dilwale, Happy New Year, Chennai Express and Ra.One, has been charged under Sections 376 (rape), 342 (wrongful restraint), 417

Jan 19: Priyanka Chopra has become a star in the west, all thanks to her larger than life role of Alex Parrish on the popular TV show Quantico. The Indian actress has won her second People's Choice Award for Favourite Dramatic TV Actress. This is Priyanka's second award in a row and we are so proud of her. She looked stunning in a baby pink coloured tube dress which had fringes at the bottom. The

New Delhi, Jan 18: Animator Charu Khandal, who worked with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment on the VFX of his 2011 film Ra.One, passed away at the aged of 32 in Mumbai. Charu had led the team that won the national award for special effects in Shah Rukh Khan’s Ra.One. She was battling for life since March 2012 after an auto rickshaw in which she was travelling, was hit by a speeding car

Mumbai, Jan 18: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who has been a part of the Indian entertainment industry for over four decades, said that compared to earlier times, actors today are more professional, disciplined and like 'instant noodles'. "The boys (actors) today are very professional. They are all very updated and have so much exposure. Today when I see a six-year-old kid, there is a whole lot of