With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.
The arrest was made after it was found that Dipak Kumar was linked to illegal torrent upload of the movie. He was arrested following the questioning by the cyber cell of the police, said Mumbai Police's Cyber Police Station..
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's office has assured film-maker Mahesh Bhatt that the Home Ministry will inquire into the "leak" of information relating to his son having known David Headley, a US terror suspect arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for plotting strikes in India. An agitated Bhatt had written a letter to Singh on November 15 in which the film-maker said he felt a sense of "great betrayal" over the manner in which his son was handled by investigators.
In a series of tweets, she has accused his production house, Anil Sharma Productions, of mismanagement during the shooting of their film in Chandigarh.
Just like in a 007 film, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has kept thousands of secret US diplomatic files at a former Swedish Cold War nuclear bunker that houses dozens of powerful computer servers used as storage by many companies.
The film courted controversy when its trailer got leaked on the internet.
The film marks the second-most successful opening for leading man Shahid Kapoor after Shaandaar.
Alaya F actually holds the film together, pulling out the right emotions required, and not letting the slightest scepticism leak out of those large, expressive eyes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'I believe something like this wouldn't have been made five years ago. They would have felt it's arty in nature, and would be unsure about investing in it. One may wonder that since there is no action in it -- or despite me in it, no sex -- who will watch the film? But things have changed drastically.'
Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap.
At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore institutionalised, explains Shyam G Menon.
The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into a case related to two women being paraded naked in strife-torn Manipur, saying the approach of the government was of zero tolerance towards any crimes against women.
Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.
The special court hearing 26/11 terror attacks case on Tuesday asked the police department to file an affidavit explaining how footages of a compact disc filmed on the interrogation of accused Ajmal Kasab was leaked to the media.
'Given the past record, no one will be prosecuted, especially since the beneficiaries comprise the most powerful people in the country. They will pay a fine and be let off.'
What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained craftsmanship, accumulating emotional power and subtext, growing wings and claws, becoming its own beast, applauds Sreehari Nair.
The judge in the murder trial of South African track star Oscar Pistorius warned the media to behave on Tuesday after a local television station leaked a photo of the state's first witness, who had asked that her image not be broadcast.
'Pura phas gaya woh... barbad, satyanash ho gaya woh.' 'Usko ticket bhi diya, election bhi ladha woh; ganda video bhi bahar aa gaya; hamara izzat bhi nikal diya woh; abhi letter ke baare main pooch ke kya hota hai?'
Of late, crime, politics, corruption and hate have been leaking out of every streaming platform. By the time Garmi drops, fatigue has already set in, observes Deepa Gahlot.
A lowdown on all the goings-on in the Malayalam film industry.
The secretly-shot visual of the song that Prabhu Deva choreographed for Akshay Kumar in Tony d'Souza's Boss was apparently leaked, irking all involved.
Saluting the people who saved scores of life, YRF announced this project on the same day that the tragedy struck Bhopal 37 years back.
More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
After winning awards at Sundance and Cannes, Director Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes has now been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature Film category.
Aseem Chhabra lists the elements that he loved and was pleasantly surprised by in the movies.
There were reports that Ranbir Kapoor had said no to the project but sources close to the director seemed amused by that.
Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.
Chief metropolitan magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria allowed the police plea, which said further investigation was on.
The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.
This is how films that bring to life man-made industrial disasters should be made, says Prasanna D Zore.
Jessica Drake, an adult film actress, said that she met Trump 10 years ago where he offered $10,000 (Rs 6.7 lakh) to her to come to his hotel room.
'Don't you know, the best way for a wedding to be splashed across media platforms is to maintain a no-trespassing stance.'
Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.
If Rahul's yatra makes a political statement from the other side of the aisle and Shah Rukh's success underlines a more relaxed popular mood, Mr Modi and Mr Bhagwat's cues to their followers are coming from another place, observes Shekhar Gupta.
The reported 'confessions', including those allegedly made before a magistrate, by Mehrauli killing accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala do not have conclusive legal validity, experts said, doubting that several key conditions were not fulfilled.
Karan Johar talks about his much-awaited directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
So before you watch the film when it releases in theatres on October 28, here's a look at what we've pieced together.
Joginder Tueja looks at horror comedies gone by and how they have fared at the box office.
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