Foxconn may pick up stake in Mukta Arts

Last Updated: Sunday, August 9, 2015, 14:15

The world's largest contract manufacturer of electronic gadgets Foxconn Technology may pick up a stake either in listed Mukta Arts or one of its arms, as the Taiwanese firm seeks to branch out beyond its established forte of hardware products.

Academy confirms four producers for `The Wolf of Wall Street`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 14:44

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has determined the four producers who will represent `The Wolf of Wall Street` in its bid for the Oscars` best film honour.

Russian martial art Sambo is now part of Asian Games

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 18:05

The Russian martial art of sambo has earned recognition of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and has become part of the Asian Games.

Reaction from key Oscar nominees

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:27

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Thursday for the 86th Academy Awards. Winners will be revealed in Hollywood on March 2.

Govt allocates Rs 4.67 cr for improving infrastructure of college

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:12

Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 4.67 crore towards improving the infrastructure of an arts college at Paramakudi in Ramanadhapuram district.

Making a film is like living life: Subhash Ghai

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 13:26

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai compares the making of a film to living a life. The film also goes through many highs and lows, like life, he said.

516 Lutyens` bungalows to be rebuilt, each to cost Rs 2.7 cr

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:19

At least 516 bungalows in the prime Lutyen`s zone of Delhi, built almost 90 years ago, are proposed to be dismantled and rebuilt with modern specifications like earthquake resistance at an estimated cost of Rs 3000 crore.

French honour for Indian director

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:16

The French government has bestowed the prestigious award of "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres "(Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters)" on Indian actor- director Rahul Vohra (48) for his contribution to cinema and theatre.

Akshay Kumar bats for martial arts in school curriculum

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:49

Urging to make learning of martial arts compulsory at schools, popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today regretted that this form of self defence came last in priority in the country.

My original creative background was fine art: Kanye West

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 08:39

Kanye West may be famous as a rapper but he was originally inclined towards fine arts.

Battlefield 4: Tech glitches persist, Electronic Arts shares fall

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:17

Gamers playing "Battlefield 4" - a military-style shooter that is the company`s most-anticipated holiday title - have been complaining of crashes and online connectivity issues since its October launch.