Obama wants to take horses, camels back home

Last Updated: Monday, November 8, 2010, 14:15

If wishes were horses, US President Barack Obama would like to take home some of the stately equines at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Oscar winner Nicolas Cage roped in by Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 20:53

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra seems to be eyeing the Oscars this time. He is leaving no stone unturned for his ambitious Hollywood project `Broken Horses`. After roping in the Academy Award winner Barrie Osborne as the executive producer, the director has reportedly signed Nicolas Cage for the film. "Vidhu is currently in Los Angeles, working on for 'Broken Horses'," a source said.

When sadhus came astride elephants, horses

Last Updated: Monday, February 1, 2010, 17:15

Some sat on gold and silver thrones balanced atop elephants, some stood tall on horse-driven chariots, and yet others walked to din of drums, bells and conches. Peshwai, the royal procession of Naga sadhus was a grand affair.