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Veteran Indian film star MN Nambiar has died at home in the southern city of Madras (Chennai) after a brief illness.
Nambiar, who was 89, was frequently cast as a villain during his career which spanned six decades.
He made his screen debut in 1935 and went on to act in more than 1,000 films in Tamil, Hindi and several other languages.
Nambiar was deeply religious and loved to keep fit. His discipline made him a role model for many Indian actors.
Correspondents say he was also free from the scandals and rumours which are common in the Indian film industry.

A new promo for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has Bollywoood debutante Anushka Sharma teaching Shah Rukh Khan to groove to the stirring beats of the song Dance Pe Chance.

In the promo, Anushka Sharma shows some impressive dance skills which could well make her the darling of young Indian cine goers in the days to come.

Indian Film Festival of Washington, DC will soon take place from November 13 through November 16. The opening night film is none other than Rock On!! Director Abhishek Kapoor will be attending the opening night to present his film and to interact with the DC audiences.

“I’m sure DC film enthusiasts will enjoy viewing Rock On!! at the Indian Visions Film Festival,” says Amanda Sodhi, Program Coordinator of Indian Visions. “And…” Amanda adds with a smile, “…the fact that Abhishek is attending will bring that extra bit of magik to our festival.”

Looks like DC film enthusiasts are going to have a magik-filled and rocking time at the film festival!

Please continue reading via New Kerala HERE.

John Abraham is surely having the time of his life. While girls all over the country can’t stop drooling over his chiseled physique in the promos of Dostana , the actor has even managed to gain some popularity overseas. John is the only Indian to feature in the ‘25 Sexiest Men’ list compiled by E! News.

What’s more in a special episode of the ‘Sexiest Men’ series, John has even made it to the elite Top 10 club where he features alongside soccer star David Beckham, actor Johnny Depp, rugby union footballer Dan Carter and Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers who starred in Bend it Like Beckham.

Please Continue continue reading via Bollywood Buzz HERE.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham graces the cover of Vogue India’s November issue, trading in her western outfits for a traditional Indian bridal sari.

“Posh” Beckham, the wife of British footballer David Beckham, chose several bridal outfits by Indian designers for the photo shoot, the magazine said in a statement.

“I have long been an avid admirer of the Indian fashion and lifestyle culture,” Beckham, 34, was quoted as saying.

The magazine’s fashion director said Beckham was thrilled to experiment with Indian bridal wear.

“She absolutely loved everything about it — from the ‘maang tikka’ and ‘haath zeb’ (traditional Indian jewellery) to the gorgeous lehengas (traditional Indian skirt with embroidery),” said Anahita Shroff Adajania.

The magazine hits news stands on Friday.

Many established Bollywood beauties have recently taking on a new role - posing in skimpy outfits for international magazines. The risque photo spreads are jacking up magazine sales and added some hefty amounts to the bank balances of various Indian divas.

So far, the list of foreign magazines seeking open-minded Indian models includes Vogue, Conde Nast, Harper’s Bazaar, Maxim, Hello, Rolling Stone, People, Housekeeping and Marie Claire.

Former Miss India winner Gul Panag recently posed in revealing black lingerie on the cover of the men’s magazine Maxim. She follows in the scantily clad footsteps of sub-continental starlets such as Neha Dhupia, Amrita Arora, Deepika Padukone, Shreya

Saran, Minissha Lamba, Mallika Sherawat, Amisha Patel, Shilpa Shetty and Soha Ali Khan.

Needless to say, Gul Panag, like the others, worked out endlessly, stuck to a strict diet and reduced herself to the coveted “size zero” to fit into the perfect bikini and hot pants.

Please continue reading via Asia Time Online HERE.

On his agenda for working with New Delhi, he said: “I also believe India is a natural strategic partner for America in the 21st century and that the U.S. should be working with India on a range of critical issues from preventing terrorism to promoting peace and stability in Asia.”

In the interview, Mr. Obama elaborated on a range of issues, from comprehensive immigration reforms and making globalisation and trade work for American workers, to seeking the active participation of the Indian American community in the process of change that he has advocated.

Please continue reading via The Hindu HERE.

Rekha Malhotra, better known as “DJ Rekha,” is one of the most successful South Asian musicians in America. She is also the most brazenly anti-status quo, straight-talking, no minced words kind of person you’ll ever meet. The queen of bhangra music, Rekha is a DJ with no equal in America. In her early thirties, Rekha has single-handedly carved a niche for herself and for South Asian music that has everyone throwing their hands in the air and swinging to bhangra.

Basement Bhangra is the cult party founded by Rekha that started it all. Called variously the “the must-dance destination for young South Asians,” “a Mecca for the rapidly growing number of Asian hip-hop fanatics,” and “New York’s most popular South Asian party,” Basement Bhangra has the kind of street credibility that DJs dream about. It has established one sure fact in the last six years: Rekha knows how to throw a party like no other. It is the only place where you’re likely to find Indian immigrants, American Sikhs, Connecticut gentry, and Pakistani preppy bankers, all dancing to the contagious beat of bhangra. Who would have thought that Punjabi folk music could be so popular in downtown Manhattan?

Please continue reading via EGO Magazine HERE.

Watch the DJ Rekha CNN Interview HERE.

A few days ago, a foreign model walking in the DFW had said that she loved the Indian models.

“They’re so well groomed and we are so laid back, back home,” she had said. The same girl, after walking the ramp alongside the Indian girls on Day I of the DFW, said on condition of anonymity, “I think Indian models feel threatened by us. They’re being nasty to us and the choreographers too.”

It’s a bit of a turnaround, but the feeling was prevalent. Many Indian models had something or the other to complain about too, but they chose to be anonymous. “Why should South African models be promoted by putting our careers at stake?” asked one, accusing the South African choreographer of the DFW, Jan Malan, of favoring the South African girls and recommending them to designers while looking down on the Indian ones, preventing them from getting work.

Please continue reading via Times of India HERE.

It’s been a great year for South Asian-owned Entripy Custom Clothing (www.entripy.com). Jas Brar, President of Entripy was thrilled and honoured to be awarded the Young Entrepreneur award at the Ontario Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 Awards on October 16th.

This award comes on the heels of being ranked 56th in this year’s PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s fastest growing companies followed by being named PROFIT’S Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the PROFIT CEO Summit at the Granite Club on June 17th.

“This has been a phenomenal year for me personally, but more importantly, for Entripy, our management team and our dedicated employees,” said Jas Brar the 28-year-old president and founder of Entripy Custom Clothing. “We would not be here today without the support and hard work of everyone on our team.”
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