Priyanka Bhadani
‘Classics in comic form easy to read’
Two of Ruskin Bond’s most read titles The Blue Umbrella and the Angry River were recently adapted to comic book form by Amar Chitra Katha. And the author appreciates the work done by the scriptwriters and the artists.
Sania sparks gender debate
When everybody thought the inane tennis war between stalwarts of the game was over, there came another shocker. Ace tennis player Sania Mirza accused the All India Tennis Association (AITA) of using her as “bait” to pacify Leander Paes.
Setting the stage for a bright future
At first glance, I passed him off as one of the audience members who came to watch the theatre production Abhi Ek Muskaan Baki Hai that was presented by 30 college students with no prior experience in theatre under the volunteer programme of Child Rights and You (CRY) in the capital recently.
‘Bollywood has never looked beyond looks’
After portraying a grey character in Rajneeti, Manoj Bajpai is back in Gangs of Wasseypur with yet another grey character that’s full of lust without any sensibilities of right or wrong.
Sweet success, sour ties don’t match up
Once successful partners in tennis doubles, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi can’t see eye-to-eye today. The situation became worse when Bhupathi declined the decision of All India Tennis Association (AITA) and refused to partner Paes at the London Olympics.
‘Intimate scenes aren’t difficult’
Her first Hindi film, more than a decade ago Hum Ho Gaye Aapke, didn’t bring her much acclaim. While the film failed at the box-office, actor Reemma Sen turned to the Tamil film industry where she has done extremely well.
Ghazal fans bid adieu to a legend
The demise of Ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan on Wednesday saddened his fans. The music fraternity mourned the death of the iconic figure who gave ghazal singing a new definition with his own style.
‘Reservation issue will create furore’
Recently BJP leader Vijay Goel said that Delhi University should reserve seats for students who have done their schooling in the capital.
Inspiring tale of triumph
Losing his parents at a young age didn’t dent the enthusiasm or resolve of 21-year-old Vijay Raj, who made India proud recently at the Crossfit Games.
Luxury tax proposal upsets gym owners
The owners of health clubs, gym and spas are worried about their footfalls as Delhi government’s proposal to levy luxury tax on their services will not yield good results.
