http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2012 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:13:30 GMT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:13:30 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://static.dnaindia.com/images/710/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_simon-cowell-wants-katy-perry-for-x-factor_1648035 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_simon-cowell-wants-katy-perry-for-x-factor_1648035 The 27-year-old, currently divorcing comedian Russell Brand, was handpicked by show boss Simon Cowell. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:59 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-shouldnt-be-a-parent-says-george-clooney_1648032 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-shouldnt-be-a-parent-says-george-clooney_1648032 The 50-year-old, who is dating wrestler Stacy Keibler, realized he wasn’t destined for fatherhood when he told a group of kids to shut up. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:23:34 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-beach-boys-to-reunite-for-grammys_1647989 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_the-beach-boys-to-reunite-for-grammys_1647989 The Grammy concert coincides with the band’s 50th anniversary and their upcoming tour. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:57:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_fans-of-the-simpsons-attempt-record-with-marathon-500-episode-viewing_1647967 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_fans-of-the-simpsons-attempt-record-with-marathon-500-episode-viewing_1647967 The winner will bag the cash prize of $10,500 along with Simpson’s merchandise. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:18:01 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_pictures-mallika-sherawat-s-hot-photoshoot-for-3d-magazine_1647960 Mallika Sherawat recently shot for the second issue of WMB 3D: World's Most Beautiful, the world's first 3D magazine. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_subhash-ghai-to-move-sc-over-bombay-hc-s-surrender-of-land-order_1647946 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_subhash-ghai-to-move-sc-over-bombay-hc-s-surrender-of-land-order_1647946 The order requires Whistling Woods International to surrender 14.5 acres currently not in use while continuing operations for two more years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:54:25 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-to-go-under-scalpel_1647921 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_amitabh-bachchan-to-go-under-scalpel_1647921 The 69-year-old star has assured fans that the procedure is 'not too complicated' without disclosing the nature of the surgery. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:09:16 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_surrender-whistling-woods-land-to-govt-bombay-hc-to-subhash-ghai_1647898 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_surrender-whistling-woods-land-to-govt-bombay-hc-to-subhash-ghai_1647898 The film school has found itself in deep trouble with the Bombay High Court ordering it to surrender the 20-acre land in suburban Goregaon to the Maharashtra government. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:39:41 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_taking-life-in-a-new-direction-priyanka-upendra_1647815 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_taking-life-in-a-new-direction-priyanka-upendra_1647815 Priyanka Upendra wishes to bring out the unexplored side of her actor husband Upendra in her debut directorial — a love story set in an urban landscape…. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:46 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kulraj-randhawa-s-bangalore-connection_1647812 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kulraj-randhawa-s-bangalore-connection_1647812 In an interview with DNA, Kulraj recalls her wild college days in Bangalore and how the city proved instrumental in pushing her to a life before the cameras. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:45:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_irrfan-khan-strikes-a-chord-with-hollywood_1647775 Actor Irrfan Khan will be hosting a special screening of his Bollywood film for his Hollywood co-star and director. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:24:08 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_why-raveena-tandon-would-stab-her-husband-with-a-knife_1647770 Raveena said she’d do it if her husband ever cheated on her. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:38 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-meet-fans-picked-from-the-crowd_1647767 Gaga has promised to pick fans from the crowd and meet them backstage at her upcoming shows. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:50 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jennifer-garner-uses-fame-for-charity_1647764 The actress said she uses her fame to do as much charity work as possible. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:54 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_2012-year-of-the-gangster_1647759 Taking off from where 2011 ended, Bollywood continues to explore films revolving around the mafia and the underworld. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:55:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_saif-not-the-only-khan-in-my-life-kareena-kapoor_1647756 The actress talks about working with the Khans and her wedding with beau Saif. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:45:03 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_billy-connolly-to-play-dwarf-warrior-in-hobbit_1647736 The gruff Connolly will take on the role of Dain Ironfoot. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:54:14 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_pakistan-turns-dilip-kumar-s-ancestral-home-into-heritage-site_1647501 Kumar was born as Muhammad Yusuf Khan at his family's home at Mohalla Khudadad in the famed Qissa Khwani Bazar of Peshawar. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-to-kickstart-next-world-tour-in-may_1647498 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-to-kickstart-next-world-tour-in-may_1647498 The singer will play two dates in the UK, while the tour will also visit South America and Australia, where she has not performed in 20 years. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:40 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_safe-house-film-premiere_1647458 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_safe-house-film-premiere_1647458 Lead actors Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds were joined by co-star Vera Farmiga at the premiere of their movie Safe House. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-admits-to-enjoying-one-night-stands-with-groupies_1647441 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-admits-to-enjoying-one-night-stands-with-groupies_1647441 The actor confessed to being nervous of sleeping with them because of the insipid pillow talk that usually follows afterwards. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:42:13 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hope-2012-finds-me-in-my-bollywood-debut-preetika-rao_1647391 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hope-2012-finds-me-in-my-bollywood-debut-preetika-rao_1647391 The actress is all set to enter the the Kannada film industry, playing leading lady to Adithya in a mega budget movie directed by his dad — the veteran director Rajendra Singh Babu. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:23 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_percept-pictures-super-strategy_1647388 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_percept-pictures-super-strategy_1647388 Like the makers of a Kannada film, Percept Pictures has asked the audience to interpret a symbol on their Hindi film poster to give it a title… Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:08:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-lot-to-look-forward-to-sayali-bhagat_1647384 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_a-lot-to-look-forward-to-sayali-bhagat_1647384 The former Miss India and actress is excited about her upcoming movies with Arjun Sarja and Leander Paes. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hosanna-song-is-about-love-and-not-hurting-sentiments-amy-jackson_1647349 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_hosanna-song-is-about-love-and-not-hurting-sentiments-amy-jackson_1647349 The song composed by music maestro AR Rahman, has come under controversy. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:52:37 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-nandita-das-attends-book-launch_1647187 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-nandita-das-attends-book-launch_1647187 While Nandita Das attended the launch of a book on feminism and other issues, Yash Birla was spotted at a wine festival in Nashik Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonakshi-sinha-ranveer-singh-find-it-hard-to-catch-up-on-sleep_1647324 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonakshi-sinha-ranveer-singh-find-it-hard-to-catch-up-on-sleep_1647324 The young actors, who are shooting in the interiors of Bengal, are finding it hard to catch up on sleep. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:43:27 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_john-abraham-urges-kids-to-go-beyond-academics_1647319 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_john-abraham-urges-kids-to-go-beyond-academics_1647319 John was seen at an event where he addressed a bunch of kids and spoke about the importance of education. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:39:32 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonam-kapoor-clears-the-air-about-siddharth-mallya_1647312 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sonam-kapoor-clears-the-air-about-siddharth-mallya_1647312 Sonam is apparently unhappy with stories suggesting she’s the reason for the split between rumoured couple biz honcho Siddhartha Mallya and Deepika Padukone Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:04:52 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_johnny-depp-vanessa-paradis-split-because-of-angelina-jolie_1647305 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_johnny-depp-vanessa-paradis-split-because-of-angelina-jolie_1647305 Is Holly hottie Angelina Jolie back to her ‘bad girl’ ways? Actor Brad Pitt says she had never changed Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:36:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_im-one-of-the-happiest-people-you-would-meet-in-your-life-imran-khan_1647303 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_im-one-of-the-happiest-people-you-would-meet-in-your-life-imran-khan_1647303 Imran dropped by, to clear the air on a variety of subjects — his craft, his romance with both work and wife, and that PIL he’d filed. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:32:21 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kolaveri-di-fame-dhanush-delivers-talk-at-iim-ahmedabad_1647201 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kolaveri-di-fame-dhanush-delivers-talk-at-iim-ahmedabad_1647201 Dhanush decoded success of the song for the students of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:21:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-start-social-network-website_1647186 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_lady-gaga-to-start-social-network-website_1647186 The 25-year-old has used various online forums to improve her worldwide appeal and became the first celebrity to amass 18 million followers on Twitter.com. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:49:09 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-miffed-with-oscars-snobbery-over-potter_1647184 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_daniel-radcliffe-miffed-with-oscars-snobbery-over-potter_1647184 The 22-year-old actor said it was unfair that Hugo, the Martin Scorsese children’s film, should be feted by the Academy while the Potter franchise was ignored. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:38:20 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kim-kardashians-butt-rated-worlds-best_1647182 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_kim-kardashians-butt-rated-worlds-best_1647182 The 31-year-old socialite beat off stiff competition from the likes of Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson and Pixie Lott to bag the coveted title. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:45 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_no-engagement-plans-says-kareena-kapoor_1647172 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_no-engagement-plans-says-kareena-kapoor_1647172 Ever since Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza have tied the knot, Kareena has been stormed with questions about her marriage plans. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:09:24 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-plans-film-on-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge_1647146 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_madonna-plans-film-on-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge_1647146 According to rumours, the 53-year-old is hoping that Ritchie can help her get the project off the ground, as he is a distant cousin of Kate and had attended the royal wedding. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57:30 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ive-not-moved-in-with-amy-jackson-says-prateik_1647142 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ive-not-moved-in-with-amy-jackson-says-prateik_1647142 The actor also confessed that it is really difficult to please Amy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:51:57 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ayesha-takia-siddharth-mallya-at-loggerheads_1647026 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ayesha-takia-siddharth-mallya-at-loggerheads_1647026 Meanwhile, Mallya Jr takes on actor Ayesha on a social networking site, after she spoke of a bad experience with his dad’s airline. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:22:02 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_riteish-genelia-are-committed-professionals-first-kumar-taurani_1647013 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_riteish-genelia-are-committed-professionals-first-kumar-taurani_1647013 Kumar Taurani, producer of Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya — the first release of actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza post marriage, knows he’s got a winning combo. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:51:31 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_spanking-new-trailer-of-the-amazing-spider-man_1647001 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_spanking-new-trailer-of-the-amazing-spider-man_1647001 Check out the latest trailer for Marc Webb‘s The Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, Sally Field and others. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:34:42 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_surrogacy-was-an-easy-choice-elizabeth-banks_1646970 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_surrogacy-was-an-easy-choice-elizabeth-banks_1646970 The 37-year-old star believes her “amazing” marriage will be “long-lasting” partly because the couple are able to spend time with each other at work. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:54:26 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_miley-cyrus-to-lock-lips-with-a-girl-in-lol_1646967 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_miley-cyrus-to-lock-lips-with-a-girl-in-lol_1646967 The 19-year-old singer goes off the rails in the movie and, in a new clip, screen mum, actress Demi Moore discovers her racy secrets. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:50:35 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-music-fraternity-remembers-jagjit-singh_1646789 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_snapped-music-fraternity-remembers-jagjit-singh_1646789 Vishal Bhardwaj, Salim Arif, Gulzar, Bhupendra Singh attended a tribute organised in the memory of the late singer Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_mir-ranjan-negi-gets-into-a-musical-mood_1646770 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_mir-ranjan-negi-gets-into-a-musical-mood_1646770 Negi with his wife was among other celebs who attended a musical evening held in Mumbai Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shah-rukh-slapgate-move-to-cancel-licence-of-juhu-lounge-bar-aurus_1646847 http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_shah-rukh-slapgate-move-to-cancel-licence-of-juhu-lounge-bar-aurus_1646847 Sources said police commissioner Arup Patnaik was miffed after the media reported the alleged incident as taking place at 4.30am. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shubha-mudgal-talks-about-baajaa-gaajaa_1646909 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shubha-mudgal-talks-about-baajaa-gaajaa_1646909 Musician, singer Mudgal talks about her annual music festival. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:57:18 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sameera-reddy-and-ajay-devgn-new-adventure-junkies_1646907 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sameera-reddy-and-ajay-devgn-new-adventure-junkies_1646907 The two actors bonded on the sets while performing daredevil stunts for their upcoming film. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:51:55 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ali-zafar-hurt-again_1646905 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_ali-zafar-hurt-again_1646905 The singer-turned-actor injured himself on the sets of his next film. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:46:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sanjay-dutt-will-not-do-films-as-favours-any-more_1646903 http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_sanjay-dutt-will-not-do-films-as-favours-any-more_1646903 The actor’s pals have been trying to keep the actor from doing commercially non-viable films just for the sake of friendship. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:41 GMT