Is media always hyped?

We live in a society that depends on information and communication to keep moving in the right direction and do our everyday activities. But today, is the information given really genuine? Can we rely on that information? Is it not sensationalised?.

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Jade Goody: The ‘controversy queen’

Jade Goody lived like a ‘Controversy Queen’ and died like one. She saw a complete turnaround in her life, just a few days before death snatched her away. Now, Jade is gone forever. The cancer has gulped her..

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Aishwarya - Barbie Deal

Rubbishing the Aishwarya-Barbie rumours, an official statement on Friday cleared that the talks are still on between the two groups and any decision over the deal is yet to be finalised. If all goes well, her beauty will be immortalised in a Barbie.
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Gauri Khan on The first ladies on NDTV Good Times

'The First Ladies' with Abu Sandeep produced by Red Chillies Idiot Box has Gauri Khan as the celebrity guest. The show is hosted by well known designers Abu Jani And Sandeep Khosla. It is aired on NDTV Good Times at 10 pm every Saturday..

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When Kylie got tailed by paparazzi, Hollywood style

When a photographer of the British news agency tailed Kylie right from Powai till Linking road, a proper chase happened between linking road and Mahim. The photographer had been stationed and waiting at the gate of Renaissance since early morning..

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Akshay's film in trouble

The release of Akshay Kumar starer '8X10' can be halted, as the producer Precept Picture has failed to pay the agreed amount of Rs 6.67 crore to T-SERIES. The two companies were earlier partners in the project, until the latter withdrew in March.

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April Fools' Day: Play pranks for your own good!

April Fools' Day is around the corner. So think of the pranks you can play on others. Psychologists hold that pranks are good for cognitive development. They serve to test one's skepticism and perceptual ability.
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We respect Dada: King Khan

It?s being talked whether Saurav Ganguly is secure in Shah Rukh Khan's team or not? Rubbing aside all rumours, King Khan said that 'we, at KKR, respect Dada's genius'. But is the tiff between Buchanan and Dada really over?.

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Help! I'm not falling in love!

Everyone around seems to be suddenly falling in love. There was a time when I was even two-timing, there's this time when I'm pretty decent. Yet never have I fallen in love nor do I understand what love means. What the hell's going on with me?.

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Deepika at 'Knight and Angels' show!

Deepika Padukone charmed everyone with her vibrant presence as the celebrity judge in the coming episode of Red Chillies Idiot Box’s 'Knight and Angels'. Shaimak Davar was also present in the show, shaking legs with the contestants..

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A look into 'Do Bigha Zameen'

In DBZ, Balraj Sahni showed a vast emotional range. He portrays the role of the peasant Shambhu convincingly that you can feel moved with every emotion that the character goes through. It was perhaps his best-known role as the peasant Shambhu.

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Badman Gulshan Grover went on to save mother earth

Bollywood badman Gulshan Grover went on to educate the 'aam aadmi' about the importance of water and tree, since his forthcoming film ‘Zor Lagaa ke…Haiya’ deals with the issue of environment in tongue in cheek comical manner..

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Britney Spears threatened, mulls cancelling tour

Britney is also concerned that her sons could become victims of a kidnap attempt. Sources added the pop star has become paranoid about the security of her family and has even asked her security head to be extra-careful..

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Jade Goody and the sanctity of death

It has long been said of our time that we have lost the sanctity of life; now it would appear that we have lost the sanctity for death too. The question of how private and how dignified should death be is an important one.

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Summer Interlude: The true world cinema

An exploration in world cinema has led me to experience different cinematic styles and genres. I wish to share here a few insights on the excellent movies of ?world cinema? that I have seen so that you can grasp a beautiful side of motion pictures.

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13 B the new address for fear!

A thriller cum horror flick of its kind which would keep you asking for more though Maddy is looking plump in this movie, but he still manages to steal a few hearts along with mine with that killer smile of his..

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Sonal wins case against illegal website on her name

A person who was running a website illegally of the actress Sonal Chauhan by the name of sonalchauhanworld.com has finally been brought before the court. Sometime back Sonal's fake ID was also used on some famous social networking site..

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13B: When the ghosts go digital!

IF YOU thought that spirits, evil or otherwise, use only people as a medium to convey their messages or haunt someone in order to reveal the dark, murky secrets gone to grave with their death, you definitely need to think again! If you believe the ghost can take up only the flesh and the bones to carry out...............

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Comic reading is fading among kids

Gone are the days, when every kid was an ardent comic reader. Tales of Brave Shikari Shambhu, little confused Supandi and witty Chacha Chowdhary were popular among children of all ages. Today, the readership of comic magazines seems to have gone down.

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Kaala Bandar: Evil within us

A mob is a good example of an occasion when ordinary people suspend their values and sense of discernment and succumb to the increasingly strong nudges of the evil within themselves. Inherently good people become momentarily totally evil.

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An interview with Gul Panag

Gul Panag talks about her character as Renuka in Parvati Balgopalan directed Straight - Pinu Patel ki Tedi Medi Love Story. The former Miss India winner Gul, has worked earlier in films like- Zurm, Door, Manorama Six Feet Under, Summer 2007, Hello...

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Vinay Pathak in capital to talk about 'Straight'

On his recent visit to the capital, Vinay Pathak said that 'Straight- Pinu Patel ki Tedhi Medhi Love Story' is a funny tale about Pinu, who struggles with himself, his fears and his complexes, to come out as straight and find himself a love story..

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Gulaal & Jai Veeru: For classes and masses

Gulaal compliments the festival of Holi, released almost immediately after the festival. The other film Jai Veeru is sans plot. It’s a pale patch on the Sholay duo Jai-Veeru (Amitabh and Dharmendra), though you may have some mindless fun..

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Luck By Chance: A review

Neither the story nor the presentation iof 'Luck By Chance' seems extraordinarily appealing. Yet, realistic performance and portrayal by both the protagonists and a few worth watching moments with an exhilarating ending holds the movie together.

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Need to restrict reality TV

Nowadays, reality TV has become much popular around the world. The audience is taking more interest in real life drama than reel life. And a demand to rein in reality TV has been raised..

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Is youth cool or fools

Our electronically saturated world and media has ruined the minds of growing lads and gals to follow the fast paced world leaving behind our traditions and values. Browsing the net is much better than flipping books and visiting a library.

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Shilpa Shetty all set for marital bliss by year end

Shilpa Shetty is likely to marry her boyfriend Raj Kundra by the end of 2009, as she is at present busy with prior commitments. Her London based industrialist boyfriend is said to have proposed to her in February this year..

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Two movies, different themes and different genre

On Friday the 13 th, two very different movies were released. But there is nothing inauspicious, bad, evil or scary today in these two movies. Get the feel of a political thriller; if that is not enough, go for the mindless gigs..

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Firaaq: An Interview with Nandita Das - II

Though Nandita Das has proved her unsurpassable talent in front of the camera again and again through superlative performances, her skills behind the camera (for a full-length movie) have been tested for the first time with the movie Firaaq..

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Aamir is the face of Earth Hour campaign in India

Over 74 nations with 1,000 cities have already consented to participate in the event, which is meant to create awareness about the perils of climate change rather than saving energy. The Earth Hour campaign was initiated in Australia in 2007..

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Facial exercises: From funny to fantastic faces

Facial exercises bring effective results even if one discontinues after the program. Based on a combination of yoga and Japanese shiatsu, the training facilitates healthy looking and facial rejuvenation. It’s the best way for fantastic faces.

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My first day in college

The two-hour lecture made me realise that it was not just another one- year course; it required much more hard work. Less the time, more the amount of hard work would be needed?this was my first lesson.

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Affairs are disheartening, it’s best avoided

The difference between love and affair is that affairs have selfishness attached with it, while love happens on its own. It has two people in relation with no strings attached. Here is an account of a girl who had an affair in a workplace..

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Dance India Dance: An inspirational show

Each participant on the show of ‘Dance India Dance’ has a different story to tell but share similar spirit of dancing. To see physically challenged people like Kamlesh perform on the show is inspirational.

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Celebrity birthdays in March

Birthdays can also teach us the concept of rebirth. To recall our birth is to recall a new beginning. No matter how things went yesterday, or last year, we always have the capacity to try again. Your birthday is a refresher, a chance for regeneration..

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Malaika shakes a leg with Angels in SRK's show

The stunning Malaika Arora Khan will soon be seen judging Angels in Knight & Angels, Shahrukh Khan's new reality show. The chaiyan chaiyan actress will appear as a celebrity judge in the special edition of the cheerleader search.

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Malaika shakes a leg with Angels in SRK's show

The stunning Malaika Arora Khan will soon be seen judging Angels in Knight & Angels, Shahrukh Khan's new reality show. The chaiyan chaiyan actress will appear as a celebrity judge in the special edition of the cheerleader search.

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Farah Khan’s cameo in SRK's tv show Ghar Ki Baat Hai

In Red Chillies Idiot Box’s 'Ghar Ki Baat Hai' on NDTV Imagine, director Farah Khan would make an appearance as an ad film director. Previously Irrfan Khan, Shreyas Talpade and Juhi Chawla have done cameos in the show..

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Slumdog actors feature in Kal Kissne Dekha

Kal Kissne Dekha has been directed by Vivek Sharma and produced by Vasu Bhagnani. This film is also going to be the launch pad of Vaishali Desai, the niece of late renowned filmmaker Manmohan Desai. .

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Pink Panther 2: Aish Behenji, retire gracefully!

Although touted as Aishwarya Rai’s big one from Hollywood, Pink Panther 2 sank without a trace abroad. It's a big bore of a movie. The producers didn’t even consider her good enough for the posters. And it is curtains for Aish Behenji..

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International film fest in Shillong from March 20

India International Women Film Festival (IIWFF) will be held in Shillong, from March 20. The seven-day festival will showcase 73 films, from 32 countries. It will give new imputes for the growth of film making in the Northeast India.

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54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 winners

On February 28, at Mumbai’s plush Yashraj Studio, Bollywoods 54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 came alive. While Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra walked away with the best male and female actor award, 'Jodha Akbar' was named the best film of 2008..

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54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 winners

On February 28, at Mumbai’s plush Yashraj Studio, Bollywoods 54th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 came alive. While Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra walked away with the best male and female actor award, 'Jodha Akbar' was named the best film of 2008..

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Sourabhee: The first female Indian Idol

Sourabhee Debbarma from Agartala became the first female to win the Indian Idol crown. She won a contract of 1 crore rupees. Celebrities like John Abraham, Katrina and Neil Nitin Mukesh performed in the grand finale..

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Indian classical music and dance festival held in Feb

A four day Indian Classical Music and Dance Festival, was organised by The Ravishankar Centre, at The Ravishankar Centre, Chanakyapuri from February 21 to 24. The festival was dedicated to George Harrison on his 66th birth anniversary..

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‘Delhi 6’ or cluster of cinematic confusion

A lesson of brotherhood and peace is being tried to be conveyed through this movie. And the medium is the emotional appeal shown in the communal riot scenes in the movie. It involves a very serious issue but it is not portrayed in the right manner..

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Big B as Jim Corbett

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan is all set to play the role of Jim Corbett in Priyadarshan’s upcoming film 'Grrr', which is about the man-eating tigers of Sunderban. Jim Corbett was famous for slaying a large number of man-eating tigers in India..

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Female DJs: Why should boys have all the fun!

A few years ago, the concept of a women DJ had few takers. However, by putting a new spin into DJing it seems women have stormed another male bastion. The essentials are to know different genres of music, know-how of equipments and mixing of music..

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