Shruti : Thank god I wasn't compared to Sonakshi in 'Gabbar Singh'! !

Actress Shruti Haasan, the daughter of legendary actor Kamal Haasan said she was very happy with people's response to Gabbar Singh and thankful that she did not have to face the inevitable comparison with Sonakshi Sinha whose role she reprises in the Telugu remake of Salman Khan's blockbuster film Dabangg. "The reaction (to Gabbar Singh) has been very, very positive. I'm really happy. I hear people have enjoyed the film a lot," Shruti said over phone.

Health Benefits Of Coconut Water! !

Health Benefits Of Refreshing Tender Coconut water is used as a natural medicine to re-hydrate the body and to have a glowing and flawless skin. Coconut water is the juice in the interior of young coconut and is the most nutritious and refreshing drink consumed worldwide. What are the health benefits of the nutritious coconut water?

'Paa' child actor Taruni Sachdev dies in Nepal plane crash!

Indian child artist Taruni Sachdev was among those who died in the Nepal plane crash on Monday. The 14-year-old had a cameo in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Paa' and acted in numerous southern language films. She had also featured in over 50 commercials, including one with Karishma Kapoor. Taruni's mother who was accompanying her on the flight also died in the crash. Thirteen Indians among 15 people died in the Nepal air crash on Monday.

`Is Ashwini PonNappa a hockey player?`

Ashwini Ponnappa is - or should be - a household name by now, having won laurels for both Karnataka and for India at international badminton circuits. But the state netas and bureaucrats, in charge of sports in Karnataka, have little or no idea as to who she is. To erase the charge of the cricket fixation this country has, the sports department came up with the gesture of felicitating state players who were part of the hockey team that qualified for the forthcoming Olympics in London.

Gayle, Dilshan propel RCB to 173 against Pune !

Chris Gayle unfurled a whirlwind half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 173 for three in their allotted 20 overs against Pune Warriors India in their IP 2012 clash at Pune. Gayle was in his elements as he bludgeoned his way to 57 of 31 balls which included six sixes and three boundaries. Tillakaratne Dilshan ably supported the West Indian with a contrasting half-century. Put into bat, Gayle and Dilshan got Bangalore off to a steady start.

BBMP site falls prey to hackers !

Hackers on Friday showed how vulnerable websites of Indian government agencies are. This time it was Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP’s) website www.bbmp.gov.in. BBMP officials woke up to an early Friday morning shocker when they learnt of the hacking of their agency’s website which has crucial links to the online property tax payments. The incident was reported in the background of Centre informing the state that Karnataka stood second in cyber crime.

Katrina Kaif's ad slammed in Pakistan for being 'immoral'!

Katrina Kaif is creating quite a flutter in Pakistan, but this time round it's not for one of her movies or her beauty! The actress is causing a havoc of sorts for one of her advertisements that's being tagged 'immoral' by a few social groups based in the country. According to reports, the still of an advertisement that Katrina Kaif shot for a hair removing cream brand depicts some skin show. And, these picture ads have apparently not gone too well with the moral police of Pakistan.

Man dies after falling from seventh floor of Bangalore mall!

A 29 year-old man who worked as an accountant in Bangalore Central Mall in JP Nagar "accidentally" fell from the terrace of the seven-floored building on Friday, police said. The deceased was identified as Dev Prathap Singh, police sources told PTI. According to police, "Singh came to the Mall at 4 am today to update some pending accounts and later went up to the terrace to have some snacks. While he was sitting on the parapet wall and having his snacks, he accidentally fell".

Bangalore's ISRO Satellite Centre turns forty!

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satellite Centre will celebrate its 40 years of existence on Friday. Since 1972, ISRO Sattelite Centre (ISAC) has built more than 50 satellites that cover a wide spectrum of technologies and applications such as TV broadcasting, telecommunications, telemedicine, distance education and radio networking among others, a release said.

'Heroine' gives Kareena a sore throat!

With Kareena Kapoor playing the protagonist in Madhur Bhandarkars next film, it is natural to assume the actress would leave no stone unturned to play her character to the hilt. However, in the bargain, her intense performance is actually taking a toll on her health. Bebo is said to be down with a sore throat, thanks to the emotional scenes she has shot for the film. An insider associated with the film tells us that Kareena had never anticipated this.

Caught between heaven and hell

Some mythological stories of the Western world have been superbly adapted by Hollywood. Greco-Roman gods like Thor have even become modern superheroes. However, Indian mythologies on screen have always been (mostly) confined to comedy. Yama, the king of hell and Indra, the king of heaven, are the two most easily available Gods who can be parodied without drawing much ire from conservatives. Katari Veera.. is an amalgamation of various such often-repeated stories about a human who manages to teach these gods a thing or two about love and life.

From nature's garden: Know how to control cholesterol

Here are some home remedies that will help people suffering from high level of cholesterol: -Consume raw garlic every morning empty stomach. - Include sprouts in your diet. -Should drink garlic and onion juice. -Cook your food in soyabean oil. -Make sure you consume lemon or amla in some form or the other everyday. -Avoid liquor. -Drink milk with cinnamon.

Bangalore to have 302-acre film city, with theme park and golf resort!

The State government has decided to invite expression of interest for developing a film city on 302 acres with private participation. Briefing reporters on Monday after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, Law and Urban Development Minister S Suresh Kumar said that the proposed venture on the government land at Hesaragatta would also include a theme park and a golf resort.

Esha in de-glam avatar, to play cop in 'Chakravyuh'!

After her hot and sizzling debut in 'Jannat 2', model-turned-actress Esha Gupta will have a de-glamorous role in Prakash Jha's forthcoming political thriller film, 'Chakravyuh'. In her debut film, Esha, who played a glamorous role and was Emraan Hashmi's love-interest in 'Jannat 2' will be seen in a de-glam role in the film as she plays a cop. "It is a de-glam role. I am playing an IPS officer. You will see me in the uniform, it is a different role. When you see the film, you will get to know more about the role."

Feuding BU honchos ignore the research needs of students!

Bangalore University’s brightest will be deprived of 170 journals in science, humanities and management, thanks to the authorities dragging their feet on a subscription renewal amount of Rs 29 lakh. With the bitter turf war between Bangalore University’s vice-chancellor, registrar and syndicate members showing no sign of ending, the scholastic needs of P-G students and research scholars have gone for a toss.

Dirty Picture : Ekta Kapoor opposes Kannada title!

Director Trishul of 'Baba' fame has titled his next Kannada film 'The Dirty Picture', but filmmaker Ekta Kapoor is unhappy and has filed a complaint against the use of the title. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) cleared the title for producer Venkatappa's yet-to-be-launched Kannada film, which will reportedly star Pakistani actress Veena Malik in the lead role.

Beyonce - Worlds Smallest Puppy?

Beyonce, a Dachshund mix female puppy, is seen here being hand fed in this March 10, 2012 handout photo. Beyonce, who weighed just 1 ounce and could fit into a teaspoon when found, could be the world's smallest dog, according to animal rescuers in Northern California who found her abandoned in San Bernardino, California.

Katy to perform at IPL opening cerem!

American pop star Katy Perry will perform during the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League on April 3.The IPL Opening Nite will be held at the YMCA Grounds in Chennai a day before the start of the Twenty20 cricket league."We look forward to Ms. Perry's participation at the DLF IPL 2012 Opening Nite. A performer of her calibre makes the occasion even more special for the IPL family.