A decade ago when Planet Earth hit television screens in the United States, it was nothing short of a revolution in nature documentary filmmaking – a breathtaking, high-definition work, a magisterial moment that had people slack-jawed while learning about life across the world. On Saturday, BBC America brings back to the U.S. the long-awaited Planet Earth II , this time shot in Ultra-HD.
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Masstech Selected by APB News Network for Efficient, Multi-Site Media Asset Management
February 9, 2017 ?? TORONTO, Ontario : Masstech ?? the trusted provider of innovative, advanced workflow and media asset management solutions ?? announced today that respected Indian news broadcaster ABP News Network has selected Masstech MAM solutions to modernize and streamline its media workflows. Continuing the rapid adoption of Masstech’s powerful and easy-to-use MAM systems in newsrooms around the globe, the ABP order spans all of the broadcaster’s channels and represents Masstech’s largest sale to an India-based news organization to date.
Art by Sunil Sigdel is displayed as spectators photograph during…
Art by Sunil Sigdel is displayed as spectators photograph during India Art Fair in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. The four day art fair brings together a number of modern and contemporary artists to present their works.
Politics, migration dominate visual art fair in India
It’s no surprise that satirical portraits of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are the centerpiece of the India Art Fair, the annual feast of visual arts where politics took center stage this year, including groundbreaking projects on migration and rapidly changing urban landscapes in South Asia.
‘Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue’ a live ‘movie’ on LI
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Today in History
On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse , a Hindu extremist. In 1815, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in agreeing to purchase the personal book collection of former President Thomas Jefferson to replace volumes lost when the British burned the U.S. Capitol and its congressional library during the War of 1812.
Padmavati stars Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone-Shahid Kapoor react to …
The assault on director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has left everyone in a state of shock. The members of the film industry are highly upset with the kind of attack that has been happening on them since quite some time.
Akhtar, Ayushmann support SRK post ‘Raees’ promotion tragedy6 min ago
Mumbai, Jan 25 Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Ayuahmann Khurrana have come out in support of Shah Rukh Khan, after a person died during the superstar’s train promotion campaign for his newly released film “Raees” at the Vadodara Railway station. A man died of cardiac arrest during a massive rush to have a glimpse of the superstar at Vadodara railway station in Gujarat that also left two policemen injured.
From Mauritius to India – passing the baton – willingly or reluctantly8 min ago
New Delhi [India], Jan.24: It is public knowledge that Mulayam Singh Yadav was very reluctant to leave the post of Samajwadi Party president, but eventually could not withstand the show of strength and support exhibited by his son and incumbent Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the long drama before the public notwithstanding. In contrast, however, is Mauritius, where Anerood Jugnauth, the Prime Minister, passed on the political baton peacefully and willingly to his son and the country’s Finance Minister Pravind Jugnauth, citing the need for “a young leadership”.
ICICI Prudential Life Q3 net up 3.3% at Rs 450 cr20 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 24 ICICI Prudential Life Insurance today reported 3.3 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 450 crore for the December quarter of the current fiscal. The net premium income of the company rose 28.9 per cent to Rs 5,698 crore during the third quarter of 2016-17, as against Rs 4,420 crore a year ago, as per its regulatory filing.
Hyatt Hotels Corp launches ‘Andaz’ brand in India11 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 24 Hospitality major Hyatt Hotels Corporation today launched its luxury lifestyle brand ‘Andaz’ in India with the opening of a 401-room hotel in Delhi. This is the first hotel under the brand in India and 16th worldwide.
Ajay Devgn leaves BAADHSHAHO shoot & why – News
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn had to abruptly leave the shoot of BAADHSHAHO, which was going in full swing in Jodhpur Rajasthan. Well as per the reports, Ajay’s mother, who was diagnosed with chest congestion a week ago, has been admitted in ICU as the water accumulated in her lungs and she had to be rushed to a hospital on Saturday.
Woody Harrelson was robbed at gunpoint after booking ‘Cheers’9 min ago
Los Angeles, Jan 24 Veteran actor Woody Harrelson says he had been robbed at gunpoint early on in his career. The 55-year-old actor said he was just booked for “Cheers” and bought a Porsche as a gift to himself, but one night he was walking to his car in a parking garage and that’s when he was robbed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Movie Rewind: ‘Lion’ is inspiring true story
A 5-year-old boy from India, accidentally trapped on a train by himself, which will not stop for two days, leaving him 1,000 miles from home, is alone and ultimately adopted by an Australian couple.
Journalist Barkha Dutt quits NDTV after 21 years, likely to start her own venture8 min ago
New Delhi, January 15: Senior Journalist and NDTV’s consulting editor Barkha Dutt today stepped down from her position as a consulting editor at NDTV after working there for almost 21 years. Barkha Dutt, a Padma Shri award winner is likely to concentrate on her own news venture and will explore some new opportunities.
Truly, our greatest actor
‘It’s a joy working there.’ ‘It’s good work and when you come back it gives you pleasure.’
Dear Abby
DEAR READERS: It’s 2017! A new year has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning. Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon: JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through THIS DAY ONLY.
Two Malegaon blasts accused no more but falsely shown “alive”, claims suspended ATS cop19 min ago
Mumbai, Dec 30: In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra ATS officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as “alive” by high ranking police officers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the allegation by Anti-Terrorism Squad’s former senior inspector Mehmood Mujawar as “quite serious” and said the government will look into the matter.
‘Lion’ roars too softly
Saroo Brierley’s personal saga is the stuff of harrowing Dickensian melodrama: a deeply emotional and ultimately triumphant journey recounted in his 2014 memoir, “A Long Way Home.” The story screamed for big-screen treatment, but the result disappoints.
Bollywood’s Top 10 HITS of 2016
The film smartly integrated a love story with a sports theme. With Anushka Sharma being much more than just Salman Khan’s partner, the film turned out to be a fulfilling experience.